Drive in, see a movie, hang out, and stay the night. A horror adaptation of the popular 70s tv show about a. It is less than a one hour drive from atlantic city, philadelphia, and delaware. New jerseys last drivein theater, hazlets route 35 drivein, closed in 1991. History of the delsea drivein movie theatre the delsea drivein was built in 1949, closed in 1987, and reopened in 2004. Located in vineland, new jersey, it is new jerseys only drivein movie theatre. Just before world war ii, 9 of the 15 drivein movie theaters open in the united states were operated by philip smith, who. Our owner has managed more than 15 drive ins in his time, and he loves bringing clients back to an era of cinema in an outdoor setting. Raleigh road outdoor theatre playing movies since 1949. Back in the 1950s at their peak, there were over 4000 drive in theaters operating in the united states.
Anyone know the name of the woman who used to do the telephone recording. But the drive in movie theater is not dead and fortunately there are currently about 335 drive ins still open in the united states. New movies at stars and stripes drivein movie theater. New jerseys only drive in movie theater opened up for the season this weekend again giving moviegoers the experience of watching new films in an oldfashioned way. Movies are projected onto a large, fixed screen and the audio is broadcast over the vehicles radio. On location drive in theatre in horsham, pennsylvania, supplies outdoor movie screens and movie projectors to give any event the feel of a real drive in. When you go to a regular movie theatre are you allowed. Unfortunately, nj drive ins were closed years ago, a sad statistic which changed with a drive in reopening in vineland, nj. This summer, hop in the car and drive past your local amc you can go there anytime. Theres nothing like a drive in theater during a beautiful night.
Drive in theaters are no longer a thing of the past. It operated for 35 years until an economic boom along the corridor and a turn towards enclosed movie theaters resulted in its closure in september 1991. A drive in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. It was host to americas second drive in, shankweilers drive in opened in april of 1934 which is still open today which gives pennsylvania the added distinction of being home to the oldest operating drive in in the united states. Weekends are extremely busy, especially in the summer months, and it is highly advised to arrive early to get into the theatre. Route 3 drivein in rutherford, nj cinema treasures. Starts playing march 6th at the stars and stripes drive in theatre in new braunfels. Because of this, bringing in outside food, beverages, coolers, and alcohol is strictly prohibited. You must be at least 17 years of age or have your parent accompany you to view an r rated movie. Docs drive in theatre austins best new drivein movie.
Millville, new jersey 3 contributions 1 helpful vote. Open drive in rodeo triple drive in 7369 washington highway 3 bremerton, wa 98312 the rodeo drive in is a large, 3 screen drive in theater located in bremerton, wa. Drivein cinema california, outdoor movie theaters in ca. The newark drivein, with spaces for 2,400 cars, was the fifth largest drivein theater in the nation. Stars and stripes drivein theatre in new braunfels movie. Visitors can sit in their cars with the radio on to enjoy a film in the great. Amusement park drive in theatre 7335 mossmain ln, billings, montana 59106 rated 4. New jersey has 1 remaining drivein movie theater the delsea drivein. West wind drive in is your sacramento destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. Drivein movie theaters in pennsylvania and new jersey.
This web site is dedicated to all the people who enjoy the nostalgic feeling of attending drive in theaters across america. West wind sacramento drivein movie theater in sacramento. Going to the the movies is a pastime that nearly every person in america loves. Drivein movie theaters in pennsylvania and new jersey phillyvoice. There are many more that are permanently closed but still remain standing and could potentially be reopened at some point in the future. Drivein movie theaters of new jersey and surrounding states. Enjoy the nostalgia of the authentic parkway drive in drive in movie theatre in maryville, tn. New jersey drivein theaters after the first drivein opened in 1933, more than forty drivein theaters were opened over the years throughout new jersey. The hunterdon drive in opened on october 27, 1950 with a 300 car capacity.
We wish all of patrons well during the interim as we anxiously wait to see you all again. Purchasing your movie tickets online does not reserve or guarantee a parking spot. The owner made sure she let me know she been there 15 years when i was totally confused about the order of the novie and i was not looking for a refund but she offered to fix it then she tried to say i was switching screens because the movie started at 825 and i. Opened in june 1956, its first movie was the searchers, starring john wayne, and magnificent roughnecks, starring jack carson. West wind drive in is your glendale destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. A drive in theater or drive in cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Delsea drivein theatre vineland 2020 all you need to. Parking is first come, first served based on the time of arrival at the theatre. Switching theatres between movies requires the purchase of additional tickets. Although new york state was one of the first 10 states to host a drive in theater the first one opened in ny in 1938 on long island, the empire state was still a late bloomer for drive ins.
Drivein movie theaters of new york and bordering states. Located in lambertville, to the south of ringoes, nj. Visit stars and stripes drive in movie theater in lubbock for new movie showtimes in lubbock enjoy the freedom movies and memories under the stars. As of march 16, 2020 the delsea drivein theatre reopening has been postponed due to the current state of emergency. There are another 40 drive ins still open in canada and about drive in theaters open in australia. By august 1957 it was operated by liggettflorin booking service and had been renamed route 3 drive in. You can find the drive in theater nearest you below with our drive in search tools. Loews route 35 drivein was a drivein theater on route 35 in hazlet, new jersey. Movie theaters in trenton, nj showing 1 30 of 32 movie theaters all theaters 32 open 1 showing movies 2 closed 31 demolished 14 restoring 0 renovating 0. Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on a quest to discover if there is still magic out there. Within this enclosed area, customers can view films from their cars this list includes active and defunct drive in theaters.
West wind las vegas drivein movie theater in las vegas. Vineland is a multiple screen drive in movie theatre with snack bar located in city of industry ca, checkout our drive in theater show times, schedule, ticket prices, movie listings welcome to the vineland drive in theater website, a multiple screen drive in located in vineland ave ca. Opening night tickets were 60 cents and free to children under 12. Head to an old school drivein theater to catch a double. As a result of covid19 and the banning of gatherings larger than 10, we are unable to open our doors for this upcoming season at this time. The delsea drive in theatre is an openair theatre and takeout, fullmenu restaurant where patrons view current movies from the comfort of their own vehicles. Find a map and tips on making the most of your trip to the past. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars. Movies under the stars home about us location employment indiegogo heroes. The first instance of teenagers hiding in a cars trunk to get into a drive in free probably took place on june 7, 1933. West wind drive in is your san jose destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. Head out of the city for a night and enjoy a movie at one of these drive in theaters near new york. Currently, there are about 325 drive in movie theaters still operating in the united states.
Parkin theatersthe term drivein came to be widely used only laterwas. Find the movies showing at theaters near you and buy movie tickets at fandango. The citys free outdoor movies offer a similar experience, but theyre nothing like the real thing. Here, we take a look at 14 of new york states oldest and newest drive in theaters. The first drive in movie theater opened in camden on june 6, 1933. West wind glendale drivein movie theater in glendale, az. It was closed in 1982, and in 1984 was demolished to build the kingsbridge office building and parking lot which now stand where the route 3 drive in used to be. West wind drive in is your las vegas destination for a fun, oneofakind movie going experience. Delsea drivein theatre new jerseys only drivein movie theatre located in vineland, new jersey.
Going to a drivein movie theater is almost like going back in time. The magic and excitement we receive when we are seeing a movie with friends or family is unparalleled. She had a really gravelly voice probably from too many years of smoking which went something like this is a recorded message from the union drive in theater. Amusement park drivein theatre drivein movie theater. America had managed to marry its love affair with cars and movies to created the drive in. Vineland, nj 08360 the delsea drivein theater was originally opened way back in 1949. The delsea drive in theatre currently has two 2 screens and shows a minimum of a.
However, it closed in 1987 and sat dark for 17 years until reopened in 2004 by j. Drivein theaters showed mostly bmoviesthat is, not hollywoods finest farebut. The drivein theater was patented in camden, new jersey by chemical company magnate richard m. Paramount drivein theatres after a 22 year intermission, the paramount drivein is again open for business. Delsea drivein theatre the delsea drivein is located in vineland, n. Pennsylvania was an early riser among the drive in movie theater states. Docs drive in does so much more than just show your favorite films its a familyfriendly, classic drive in theater experience that expands the boundaries of imagination.
Some drive ins have small playgrounds for children and a few picnic tables or benches. Four of the five remaining drive in theaters are located in the seattle region with the other being located in the northeast corner of the state. New jersey drivein theaters the guide to drivein movie. Subscribe to warwick drivein email newsletter to receive updates and event notifications. Generally, across america, the peak years for drive in theaters were the late 1950s. A drivein theater or drivein cinema is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor. Consider getting a gift card to north carolinas oldest operating drive in theatre. Children 11 and under are not permitted to attend r rated movies.