Biloxi Margaritaville...Grand Opening May 22

[caphmobile]

It had been posted the Grand Opening will be May 22 at 8PM.

Charlotte
(MotherHen)

[caphmobile]

Dang, I can't type today....It HAS been posted. Who all is coming this way?????

[aeroparrot]

Dang, I can't type today....It HAS been posted. Who all is coming this way?????

I will make it down but I don't think I will be able to on the above day.

[dnw]

Dang, I can't type today....It HAS been posted. Who all is coming this way?????

I will make it down but I don't think I will be able to on the above day.

wRs

[Wildh2oskier]

So where does his schedule have him that week?

[catsway]

It had been posted the Grand Opening will be May 22 at 8PM.

Charlotte
(MotherHen)

Thank you for the update. We had been waiting for something official. We will begin our search for accommodations!

[catsway]

The Ilse Casino and Hotel Biloxi has standard king rooms available for $59 during mid week. I think we will book for the 22nd and 23rd. This is the closest hotel to the M'ville location at the east end of Fifth Street.

[catsway]

So where does his schedule have him that week?

No concerts scheduled for that time frame. I hope he finds his way over to visit his sister in Gulf Shores this weekend after the Jazz Fest gig. That's where we will be Saturday nite.

[caphmobile]

I have asked Biloxi Margaritaville about rooms at other casino's that is close to them and shuttle service. The reply was that they are working on this and will let me know. So, the other Margaritaville in Vegas is with the Flamingo who is also with Imperial Palace....there is a Imperial Palace located close to the one in Biloxi. I looked at the rates at the IP in Biloxi but did not put the date of May 22...their rooms start at $69. Have Parrot Heads that can not come in on the 22nd that want to meet up later in the summer. Airfare into Gulfport right now is high. Looks like these folks will be flying into New Orleans.

When Biloxi gets back to me I'll let you know where they are setting up room rates and shuttle service.

[gpblxbeach]

We have stayed at this BW right across from the Beau Rivage when we
don't stay with family.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Oak Manor
4.5 star rating 10 user ratings 10 user ratings
886 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-4331

We plan on seeing the place over May 24-28
coming in to see family in Gulfport

[springparrot]

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Jimmy Buffett plans to attend opening of Margaritaville casino

Five o'clock somewhere will be in Biloxi on May 22 when the ribbon is cut to start the party and open Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant.

Once the VIP celebration gets under way at 5 p.m., the resort opens to the public at 8 p.m. Buffett says he will be in Biloxi that day, said casino president Tom Brosig, but he's saving some surprises for the opening.

[chippewa]

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Jimmy Buffett plans to attend opening of Margaritaville casino

Five o'clock somewhere will be in Biloxi on May 22 when the ribbon is cut to start the party and open Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant.

Once the VIP celebration gets under way at 5 p.m., the resort opens to the public at 8 p.m. Buffett says he will be in Biloxi that day, said casino president Tom Brosig, but he's saving some surprises for the opening.

Feeding Frenzy Buffet

[catsway]

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Jimmy Buffett plans to attend opening of Margaritaville casino

Five o'clock somewhere will be in Biloxi on May 22 when the ribbon is cut to start the party and open Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant.

Once the VIP celebration gets under way at 5 p.m., the resort opens to the public at 8 p.m.

VIP celebration? Any inside scoop on this?

[conched]

I have asked Biloxi Margaritaville about rooms at other casino's that is close to them and shuttle service. The reply was that they are working on this and will let me know. So, the other Margaritaville in Vegas is with the Flamingo who is also with Imperial Palace....there is a Imperial Palace located close to the one in Biloxi. I looked at the rates at the IP in Biloxi but did not put the date of May 22...their rooms start at $69. Have Parrot Heads that can not come in on the 22nd that want to meet up later in the summer. Airfare into Gulfport right now is high. Looks like these folks will be flying into New Orleans.

When Biloxi gets back to me I'll let you know where they are setting up room rates and shuttle service.

The Biloxi Grand is also a Total Rewards hotel and casino. It is just about as close as you can get. It is between Oak and Maple and those are the main streets connecting to 5th Street.

[conched]

Players Cards at Margaritaville Casino Biloxi

MESSAGE FROM THE BOSS
We have created the greatest players’ club rewards ever offered to dedicated slot and table games players. We call it “LIVE YOUR DREAM” because when you become a member of the Margaritaville Biloxi Promotions Club, you have an excellent chance of living your dreams like never before!

For example, we know that real slot players love to win but they also love to play longer on their favorite game…a dream not always realized because of tight hold percentages. Well, we fixed that for you.

Our first Dream might be the dream you will enjoy the most!

At Margaritaville Biloxi, we chose not to offer free slot play or cash back for one big reason. Free slot play ain’t free! Casinos tighten their games to cover the costs of slot clubs, cash back and free slot play.

Without those costs, we can offer you the chance to win more often on your favorite games because our slot machines are more than 30% looser than the other casinos in the neighborhood…and that will be make a BIG DIFFERENCE in how much longer you can play. Is this a dream come true for a slot player? We think it is!

And that is just the beginning.

At Margaritaville Biloxi, you won’t have to stand in any long lines at a club booth to get your Live Your Dream promotions club card. We will have “an army” of friendly staff on the floor at all times to get you a card…in literally a couple of minutes…and bring the card right back to you!

Once you have your card and begin to use it you have taken the first step toward living your dream. For every dollar you play, you will earn an entry into our first big promotion…the $100,000 Grand Opening Cash Giveaway where one player will win $50,000 in cash!

But that’s not all.

Win or not your entries roll over into our next promotion, increasing the number of chances you have to win one of our Live Your Dream prizes.

And there’s still more.

In July, we will unveil a number of “Live Your Dream” experiences, never before offered to any player by any casino. These dreams come true will be awarded to our Margaritaville Biloxi players who earn entries with every dollar played on a slot machine or bet at a table game.

We will award Dreams every other month so players will be winning these incredible experiences on a regular basis.

What are some of these incredible dreams? We don’t want to tell you just yet, but here’s a hint…how about you and some friends spending a day on a golf course with the “King of Golf” or enjoying a NASCAR event like no one ever has? Or how about being on the field at Super Bowl XLVII to celebrate with winning team?

In addition to these big dreams, we will have more great prizes to offer you…like excellent Super Bowl tickets, prime seats at Jimmy Buffett concerts in Biloxi and around the country.

And of course there's the usual stuff, VIP themed parties, free concert tickets, exciting special events, and many more ways to Live Your Dream at Margaritaville Biloxi!

You have to come in and give us a try. You may not believe it at first but once you see it for yourself…you’ll see that what we say is true…you can play longer, win great prizes and enjoy great service.

We think you won’t want to go anywhere else because you will come to know that Margaritaville Biloxi is the place where it’s about the players. That’s our dream.

Your friend,

Tom Brosig
President,
Margaritaville Biloxi Casino and Restaurant

[conched]

http://www.margaritavillebiloxi.com/

Sounds like lots more fun coming to Biloxi.

http://www.margaritavillebiloxi.com/promotions.html

We want to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Margaritaville Biloxi with a big cash giveaway that starts from the moment we open the doors on May 22 at 8pm.

As our guests come in to see our exciting and beautiful new casino property, they can get a “Live Your Dream” promotions card from one of our many friendly player hosts on the casino floor to start earning entries for our $100,000 Cash Giveaway on Monday, May 25th at 8pm.

Just get one of our promotions cards, use it when you play in the casino and you will on your way to possibly winning the $50,000 top prize or one of the other cash prizes: 2nd $25,000, 3rd $10,000 4th $5,000, 5th-15th $1,000.

For every dollar you play, you will earn an entry into our first big promotion…so keep using your card and before long you will have an excellent chance to win a nice cash prize. It’s just that simple.

Fun and easy that’s our way at Margaritaville Biloxi!

[Grams]

Well that sounds refreshing. I will agree the other casino's in the area are kind of tight. I guess time will tell!! Sounds like some good prizes. Thanks Nancy for letting us know about this. I stayed at the Grand this year after my trip to Stars. Loved the hotel and pool... gambling was terrible!! You are right it is probably the closet. I could see Margaritaville from my window!!

[catsway]

Okay, we are booked for the 22nd & 23rd at the Biloxi Ilse, next door to the Biloxi Grand. Anyone else coming for the grand opening? Shall we meet and greet?

[catsway]

Interesting article posted on Margaritaville.com originally from SunHerald.com.

Margaritaville Casino closing in on ribbon-cutting May 22

Doors set to open on May 22

From SunHerald.com.

Five o’clock somewhere will be in Biloxi on May 22 when the ribbon is cut to start the party and open Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant. Once the VIP celebration gets under way at 5 p.m., the resort opens to the public at 8 p.m.

Buffett says he will be in Biloxi that day, said casino president Tom Brosig, but he’s saving some surprises for the opening.

There are still plenty of finishing touches to be completed before the $62 million resort makes its debut. Fifth Street, which will provide a tropical entrance to the resort, is nearly rebuilt and should get its first layer of pavement this week. Specially designed trolleys will bring customers from the 900-space parking lot to the casino.

“We have auxiliary lots for overflow and we will be using these,” said Adam Jowett, director of security and transportation.

Valet drop-off is underneath the raised building. The escalator from the lobby will bring customers to the entrance of Margaritaville Restaurant and Volcano Bar, where four times a day a “Biloxi Cutie” is ejected from a smoking volcano and slides down into the pitcher of green margaritas. The volcano is a trademark feature in Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurants worldwide.

“Everything in here’s a lyric,” said Brosig.

Buffett’s songs of the sea are recalled with fishing and shrimp boats that will be fitted with booths to become coveted places to dine. A Blue Goose airplane hangs from the rafters, televisions are mounted in surfboards. Palm trees, a waterfall and torches carry the theme.

Tables can be pushed back after dinner to create a dance floor in front of the stage for the entertainment that is planned Wednesday through Sunday nights.

Overhead is a massive mural painted by a son of one of Buffett’s associates in a warehouse before being numbered and shipped to Biloxi to be reassembled like a giant puzzle, said Georgiana Barvié, public relations specialist for Margaritaville.

Brosig said they worked hard to keep a view of the Ocean Springs Bridge all the way to the back of the casino. “We didn’t create any walls,” he said. The retail shop to one side will feature Biloxi and traditional Margaritaville logo apparel. In the center of the building is the casino with 820 slots and 18 table games illuminated with custom-designed lime slice lamps.

Instead of creating a huge buffet, Brosig said, “We went just the opposite.” Feeding Frenzy Buffet has 125 seats and room for 125 more in the adjacent multi-purpose room that can seat 300 for banquets, 850 for boxing and 900 for shows with 400 seats in the balconies.

Outside are two levels of dining decks off the restaurant and a marina with entertainment, food and drink right along the water. Four Coast Transit Authority buses that were turned into food trucks will turn out grilled, roasted and broasted meals plus snacks for those who arrive by car or boat.

“This is going to be just a constant party out here,” Jowett said.

The Biloxi property is the first stand-alone Margaritaville Casino, and it’s built in the city where Buffett played his first professional gig. Brosig said about 24 investors are part of the project and 20 percent to 30 percent of them are local.

This is the ninth casino Brosig has opened. “I’m expecting big things for this property,” he said. Marketing started this week and the website goes live Friday.

Brosig said he believes the resort will bring other investment to that area of the city and draw Buffett fans who have never been to Biloxi before. Margaritaville radio station, which has 6 million listeners a day, will remote broadcast from the Biloxi casino, he said.

He also wants to impress Buffett with the resort.

“We’re hoping that he adopts this place as his favorite,” Brosig said.

[conched]

Will probably book a room for that week, but don't think we'll make it back so soon since we were just there. Sure hope to make it!!