‘Whoa, I felt Bob’: Hope Road evokes spirit of Marley at Mandalay Bay

If it achieves its vision, Bob Marley Hope Road is inspiring guests to move in a different manner in a casino. Forget walking, loping or sashaying. The idea is to float.

The vibe will be peaceful, light and (spiritually) high in the new Bob Marley-themed attraction at Mandalay Bay.

“Physically, Bob could not be here. But when you come here, you’re going to feel his spirit,” says Amanyea Stines Jones, a featured performer among the show’s 41-member cast. “It’s going to be bold. It’s going to be strong. It’s going to be something that when you leave, you’re going to probably say, ‘Whoa, I felt Bob.’ ”

Hope Road is a full-hearted tribute to the late reggae legend’s music and cultural influence. The dual, immersive experience opened to the public Wednesday night and will run multiple times daily and nightly (dark Sundays).