{"id":180256,"date":"2026-03-06T03:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180256\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T03:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T03:56:10","slug":"sandbox-vr-immersive-experience-trekking-to-st-johns-town-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/180256\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandbox VR immersive experience trekking to St. Johns Town Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sandbox VR, an \u201cimmersive virtual reality experience,\u201d intends to open in St. Johns Town Center between Nordstrom and Dillard\u2019s.<\/p>\n

The city is reviewing a permit application for Sandbox VR to renovate 4,517 square feet at 10275 Buckhead Branch Drive, No. 119, at an estimated cost of $450,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sandbox VR\u2019s space was a nail bar behind Garage, MAC Cosmetics and Chanel Fragrance and Beauty. It is opposite Lilly Pulitzer on Buckhead Branch Drive.<\/p>\n

Based in Pleasanton, California, and operated as a franchise, Sandbox VR shows 77 locations worldwide on its website. The 45 U.S. locations in 20 states include three in Florida in Fort Myers, Orlando and St. Petersburg. Among more coming soon in the United States are one each in Maryland and Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

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A conceptual plan for the storefront of Sandbox VR.<\/p>\n

The locations include virtual reality rooms and space for birthday parties, corporate events, team building and social gatherings.<\/p>\n

\u201cSandbox is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to six where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world,\u201d according to sandboxvr.com. \u201cInspired by Star Trek\u2019s holodeck, our exclusive worlds let you feel like you\u2019re living inside a game or movie, and are built by EA, Sony and Ubisoft veterans. See why Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Kevin Durant and Will Smith support us. In here, it\u2019s possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Holedecks are holographic simulation rooms. Best-seller experiences, called \u201cfull-body VR with friends,\u201d include Deadwood Phobia and Squid Game Virtuals. A new offering is Stranger Things: Catalyst. The company calls The Age of Dinosaurs \u201cgreat for families.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sandbox VR intends to open in the St. Johns Town Center at 10275 Buckhead Branch Drive, No. 119.<\/p>\n

Other games include Amber Sky 2088; Curse of Davy Jones; Deadwood Mansion; Deadwood Valley; Rebel Moon: The Descent; Seekers of the Shard: Dragonfire; and Unbound Fighting League.<\/p>\n

Sandbox VR calls the experience \u201cthe closest thing to the \u2018holodeck\u2019 that exists.\u201d<\/p>\n

As an example of the scenarios, Sandbox VR says Curse of Davy Jones involves a hunt for lost treasure and a \u201cbattle on the high seas against a variety of spooky supernatural creatures.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe combine motion capture with the latest in VR hardware to create the best VR experience on the planet,\u201d according to Sandbox VR. \u201cIt\u2019s very different from VR experiences you might have tried at home or at other places. That makes it a real challenge to explain. The only way to truly understand it is to try it for yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A conceptual plan for the interior of Sandbox VR.<\/p>\n

A minimum of two and up to six guests play together, although private events can be booked for larger groups. Prices for each experience are $50 per person Monday through 4 p.m. Friday, and $55 from 4 p.m. to closing Friday through Sunday. The Orlando Sandbox VR is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

Events typically take about an hour and include arrival time, about 10 minutes to gear up and complete a tutorial, game play of 30 minutes and 10 minutes to de-gear and watch video highlights of the participating teams.<\/p>\n

Sandbox VR says it includes with each package videos showing teams during gameplay. Staff also can take pictures and record extra videos during sessions.<\/p>\n

Sandbox VR recommends booking reservations in advance, although walk-ins are accepted if availability allows. Payment is only by credit card.<\/p>\n

The Jacksonville plans show 2,076 square feet for the experience area, including four \u201cholodecks,\u201d 1,905 square feet for the lobby and waiting area, and 537 square feet for restrooms and storage. Frederick J. Goglia of St. Louis is the architect.<\/p>\n

Landlord Simon Property Group has at least two more experiential tenants at St. Johns Town Center \u00a0Game Show Battle Rooms and The Escape Game.<\/p>\n

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