Delsea Drive-In Theatre

Delsea Drive-In Theatre


2203 South Delsea Drive
Vineland, NJ
856-696-0011


http://delseadrive-in.com/index.php

Welcome to the only Drive in Theatre left in New Jersey! If you are looking to take your kids back in time and show them how you watched movies in the summer as a child then this is the place to go. The Delsea Drive-In always has a double feature every night they are open for $8 per adult and $3 per child ages 3-11 years (under 2 are free). I am not sure what I like most about this place: the movies, the nostalgia of a time gone by, the intermission cartoons, or the top of the line concession stand. My girls had never experienced a drive-in until this summer and they can't get enough of it!

Yes the place is not in the best of shape, but the current owners are doing a great job restoring this landmark to its former glory. This cannot be more apparent then at the concession stand. With a menu to rival most diners in south Jersey, they offer everything from standard movie time favorites (like popcorn, candy, and hot dogs) to Shrimp kabobs, Peirogies, and even low carb options! You can also purchase novelty items (such as glow in the dark bracelets, necklaces, and even t-shirts). Best is everything is reasonably priced. A kids combo of popcorn, full size candy, and 12 oz soda is only $3.50! If you prefer to bring your own food there is a $7.00 food permit fee. As with most theatres the Delsea Drive-In makes the majority of its profits from the concessions sold, and I encourage anyone who goes to help them by purchasing from their menu.

Unlike the Drive-in of yesterland the movie soundtrack is broadcast over FM radio stations so you can listen to your movie in surround sound if your car has the option. This also makes it easier to regulate temperature in your vehicle since your windows can remain closed. During summer months some regulars bring folding chairs and portable radios to sit outside under the stars to watch the show.

The Delsea Drive-in boasts two screens. The theatre is open from March to the first weekend in December. My family was there the last weekend in November and watched the Disney movie Bolt while it was snowing out, how cool is that? Show times vary depending on the time of year. Most of the movies are first run theatrical releases (except on certain cruise nights when Grease is played!) Movies range from G rating to R so check the schedule to make sure they are age appropriate for your group.

Many of us with young children may only make it through the first movie of the evening. Make sure you stick around for the intermission to see the famous dancing hot dog commercial, dancing soda (Let's all go to the lobby!) and minutes to showtime clips. Young ones can always snooze away while the rest watch the second flick. See you at the movies!