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Immersive “movie theater” art experience moves into KCK’s Vacation Village

Atlas9 plans to attract locals and tourists alike for an otherworldly journey through its 48,000 sqft of themed rooms and corridors.

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It’s an out-of-this-world experience, right here in KCK.

Photos via Atlas9

KC’s newest “movie theater” isn’t about popcorn + previews — it’s a ticket into another dimension.

Enter Vacation Village’s newest anchor, Atlas9. This 46,000-sqft immersive art experience allows guests to wander themed rooms and corridors — like a 1940s jazz club, a 240-seat auditorium with awe-inducing projection mapping, an arcade, pizza parlor, and more — uncovering a supernatural narrative.

Sounds familiar? It’s a similar concept to Meow Wolf, with the addition of rotating, limited-time programming like performances by KC collective Quixotic.

Doors are now open to the public, with weekly hours spanning Tuesday through Sunday. Stay tuned — Editor Maddie gets an early look tomorrow, so you’ll know what to expect before you buy a $30-$40 ticket.

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