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The Grand Theater in Pier Park

TreeFrog avatar
TreeFrogBeach Fanatic
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The Frogs had their first visit to the Grand yesterday afternoon to catch the matinee for Ocean's 13, which was dependably entertaining like the first two.

While Pier Park is still a work in progress, the theater is pretty much finished other than some cosmetic touches on the exterior. For amenities, it's fairly close to Rave, lacking only the credit card ticket purchase kiosks which are a real advantage when the ticket line gets long.

It's great not to fight the Destin traffic and the crowds and parking hassles that you have at Destin Commons. Of course, if you want a little shopping with your movie, Rave is still your place.

A small note - when the Grand says a movie starts at 3:45, that's the movie itself. Don't ask how I found this out. At Rave, that's when the 20 minutes of previews start.

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Jdarg avatar
JdargSoWal Expert
#2
Awesome! I am finished with the Rave- yay!!!!! I have always thought the Rave showed more previews than any theater I have ever been to...we would be finished with our popcorn before the movie started!

Need to go see Shrek 3!
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#3
and I hear the ticket prices are less expensive at the Pier Park Theatre. The Rave at Destin Commons bumped matinee prices up to $7.
potatovixen avatar
potatovixenBeach Fanatic
#4
Matinee price at The Grand is $5.50, and there are some ticket purchase kiosks located inside. In addition to the concession stand, there is a cafe, and there is a large dining area located in each wing of the theater.
danhall avatar
danhallBeach Lover
#5
Where is this place you are speaking of????

The Grand? Pier Park?

is there a movie theater closer to 30A that I am unaware of??
InletBchDweller avatar
InletBchDwellerSoWal Insider
#6
The grand/pier park is about 1 mile east of hwy 79, Panera Bread is now open also,.,,,
goofer avatar
gooferBeach Fanatic
#7
is there a website?
native avatar
nativeBeach Lover
#9
The Grand is a breath of fresh air. I really enjoyed it. The theater screens seem larger than the Commons and it is definately a more relaxing trip over.
Rice2715 avatar
Rice2715Beach Comber
#10
got to check the grand out!! panera bread is awesome, excellent food!!!!!
also, every thursday night there is a free concert in the part. various music, bring the fam, dogs, and beverage of your choice...good times
check out link below for concert info for pier park summer concerts


http://pcbeach.org/cgi-bin/webdata_...dar.startdate=between 6/21/2007 and 7/21/2007
rdelong43065 avatar
rdelong43065Beach Fanatic
#11
Tried the Grand Theater last week. It was wonderful. The screens are much bigger than the Rave. The seats are high-back as well. The price before 6 pm is $5.50. No more Rave for me. :clap:
ShallowsNole avatar
ShallowsNoleBeach Fanatic
#12
How to know when your teenager is going to the Rave for "more" than simply watching a movie, no matter that they have told you it's only going to be them, and nobody is meeting them there? :lie: 😱

Turn east on 98 and announce to him and his buddy that you're taking them to the Grand instead. 😀

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