Trips to the Drive In Theatre

When you visit the drive in there are several things to remember for you trip and while your there. Its a different experience from your normal visit to the theatre. Here are some things to remember.
1. Get there early.
Since the movies don't start until it is dark make sure you get there before its dark so that you can choose a good place to park. You'll also
need time to set up your area.
2. Bring along some lawnchairs and blankets.
You'll want something comfortable to sit on while your at the drive in. And remember just because it was 80 degrees early in the day it won't
be that warm after dark.
3. Bring bug spray
Mosquitos come out at night and if it has rained recently they can be vicious.
4. Bring some goodies to munch on.
A cooler full of your favorite snacks is mandatory. But don't forget to visit the concession stand. The concession stand is the way that the drive-in theatre makes money. No money! No drive-ins!
5. Bring a radio with batteries.
Most drive ins use fm stations to broadcast the movies.

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2008 marked the 75th anniversary of the first drive-in theater built in Camden, NJ. It opened on June 6, 1933. Many thanks to Richard Hollingshead Jr. for coming up with the concept of the drive-in theater.

It is said Richard Hollingshead Jr.'s motive was to sell more auto products. After all, that is what Richard Hollingshead did for a living back in the 1930s. And, he theorized, the best way to do this was to establish a place where people could park their cars, enjoy a meal, and watch a movie outdoors.

1933, Richard Hollingshead Jr opens first drive-in in Camden New Jersey

1941, RCA develops the in-car speaker

1949, Drive-In Movie Association lobbies against daylight savings movement

1950, In-car heaters allow many drive-ins to stay open year-round

1958, Drive-in count reaches it height with over 4,000 drive-ins

Source: Drive-ins.com

During the 1970's and 1980's drive-in theatres still remained popular but their decline began. Then in the 1990's, with soaring property values drive-in theatres began disappearing more rapidly. Currently, there are fewer than 500 drive-in theatres left nationwide.

This cute little kitchen towel is available on zibbet.com. It reminded me of a night at the drive in so if your looking for something to add to your 50's style kitchen this would be great.

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This uniQue TiN Sign WALL CABINET-"BLue MoonLight Drive-In Theatre-Open For The Season Don't Forget To Visit Our Snack Counter".can be found in mymagbean13 store on etsy. It's great for any drive in theatre lover's home. It would be fabulous for a multimedia room.

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Many drive-in theatre owners have decided that selling their property to developers is a better investment than the theatre itself. While there are a few drive-ins reopening that were once closed, many more drive-ins are closed. Most people do seem to enjoy watching a movie under the stars. So outdoor movies and in some cases guerilla drive-in's have become an alternative. Many cities have outdoor movies in the park. You can rent an inflatable screen and show outdoor movies in your yard. Guerilla movies involve groups of people meeting and showing movies on building walls these are often secret because they aren't paying the movie industry for showing the movie. These parties are great fun even though they aren't quite on the legal side.

I guess I prefer the drive-in over these other alternatives. And there are alot of reasons for this. First I have alot of pleasant memories at the drive-in. Second, they are small business owners and I really do believe we should support our local businesses. They create jobs in our communities and bring people together for a shared experience. But the most important reason is I just love the whole setting. I always have a good time.

What does the term Ozoner mean and where did it come from?
Starting in 1933, when the first drive-in theater opened, Variety magazine used the term Ozoner to describe an outdoor movie theatre in which the patrons view a film from their automobile. It can also be used to describe people that attend drive-in movie theatres

What movie was playing during the drive in scene in the movie Twister?
The Shining

Which movie had a character almost choke to death on a hamburger at the drive in?
Christine

The point of this whole lens is go out and make some memories with family and friends on a warm night. Visit your local business, enjoy the outdoors, and make some memories. You won't regret the trip!