1) When do the movies begin and when do you open each night?
We show at "dusk". We open 1
hour (or more)before show time. Please note: on Friday and Saturday nights, we tend to get long lines of vehicles waiting
to enter the theatre. If you want the best parking spots, we recommend that you come early. If you are coming from the south
(Middletown, Strausburg, etc.) and coming directly up Rt. 11, please read the new line-up rules on our Driving Directions
page.
2) What
is your booking policy?
We
exhibit G, PG, PG-13 and some mild R rated films geared towards family or young adult entertainment. We do not exhibit "hard
core" R or NC-17 films which contain heavy language or graphic violent, sexual content. After all-- we are as our
name implies: "A Family Drive-In Theatre"
3) How often do you change your movies?
We change our films on Fridays. For box office hits, we will normally keep them as one of
our double features for two,three, four or five weeks.
4) Do you show 3D movies?
No- 3D and digital film technology will not be available to the drive-in for a few years; primarily
because the current 3D and digital projection systems will not work in a drive-in theatre environment.
5) Why don't you charge by the "car load"?
The movie studios requires a per person
admission charge for recent movie releases.
6) Can I switch screens to
see different movies?
You can if you want to pay another movie admission
for the other movie you want to see. "Screen Switching" as it is called in the industry, is specifically prohibited
in the movie contracts with multiple screen theatres; unless the patron pays for another movie admission to see the "other"
movie.
7) Do
you show movies in the rain?
We
show movies in the rain. Shows will ONLY be cancelled if there is a power loss from weather-related circumstances.
8) How do you hear the movies?
We have the portable speakers on each pole that
you can use. We also broadcast the movie sound via FM frequencies to your car radio.
9) Can I bring Lawn Chairs, blankets to the theatre?
Yes-- however, you must use lawn chairs in front
of your car and can not put chairs or blankets in roadways in front of your car. Blankets can not be used on the gravel
but can be used on the grassy areas in front of the screens.
10) May I bring Alcoholic Beverages to the theatre?
Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited
11) May I bring my dog to the theatre?
We are a "pet friendly" theatre and
welcome family pets, as long as you control them while at the theatre and "pick up" after them when necessary.
12) Do you
have a playground?
Yes-
parents must supervise children at all times on the playground. The playground is intended for use by our youngest patrons;
therefore children over age 12 should not be allowed to use playground equipment.
13) How long is your operating season?
Typically the first week of April
thru the end of October.
14) Can I bring in outside food?
You may bring in outside food-- but, please realize that outside food seriously hurts the chances
of this theatre surviving for years to come. Unfortunately, the movie studios take the majority of $$ paid for admission,
leaving this theatre with having to survive on concessions--so if you decide to bring in outside food-- we ask that you
also patronize our concession stand. Your patronage of our concession stand will be greatly appreciated and will help us keep
movies under the stars for years to come!!!
15) Can organized groups
attend a movie?
We would
love to talk with groups that want to attend a movie "under the stars" with us-- if you have a group that would
like to plan an outing-- please feel free to contact us via email: familydriveintheatre@yahoo.com or via phone: (540) 514-6145.
