Save your car battery and make sure that you test your batteries before you go. Having a glow in the dark football or frisbee, etc makes the time fly by with kids. Better safe than sorry. Make sure that you pack bug spray! If you are bringing a baby, consider purchasing a stroller mosquito net to protect them from the bugs.
This is a place where you can wear your Snuggie with pride because you are not freezing your booty off. Before the movie starts, you might want to go ahead and help change your younger kids into pajamas.
Just in case your 2nd movie is PG or too scary or violent for small children, you can have them watch another movie in the opposite direction of your car. Just because they are fun. Glow necklaces and glow sticks are an easy and inexpensive way to make the drive in a little more magical. Glow sticks can also help you track your kids easier when it gets dark. Some drive-ins theaters supply rope for vehicles to tie down their trunks. Clothesline rope also works. This is important if you are visiting a multiple-screen drive-in.
There is a chance that your 1st and 2nd movies will be played on different screens. Use this search to find the closest drive-in movie theater to you. Tips for Creating Your BestSummer.
Towels for the inevitable spills in the van. There are a few things you need to keep in mind. The main focus here is preparing your vehicle for a drive-in movie. No, no. There is more thought to it than that. There really is no right answer to this. As far as setting up your car for the drive-in, there is not much to do or so I thought.
In an effort to help my readers I staged a number of ways you can set your car up for a drive-in movie. The reason I am not at an actual drive-in is that I live in the Southeast and it thunderstorms every night about the time a drive-in would start.
If you decide to go bring your umbrella. I subjected my family to this, so please be kind in your thoughts. First off, I believe to be the most comfortable you need room. We have a minivan and my faithful Tacoma.
Both of these are ideal for a pleasant movie experience. An SUV would be a good choice too. You can modify the arrangements below to match the vehicle you have. Whatever the case, there are a few essentials you are going to need.
Okay, so this is your standard Drive-In movie formation. Just imagine being at the drive-in. This is a great set up for a few people. Anymore than three, and people in the back are going to have a hard time seeing the movie.
Snacks are easily accessible, bug count can be reduced windows can be up , and you can occasionally run the AC when it gets sticky. Okay, so I hate this picture but it perfectly embodies a comfortable experience. Pay attention to the details in this photo. First the bean bag. The hatch of the van or SUV will be open so you have a perfect view. The bean bag provides the perfect balance of back support and cushion.
Now, this takes some prep at home to get the right amount of fill in your bag. But when you are done you can sit back and enjoy the movie.
This bean bag chair at Amazon is perfect. The next thing to notice is the camp fan. The one pictured is a little bit underpowered. However, it provides a little bit of soft light for being able to find things in your car. It also moves the air around, even if its a little bit, it make a big difference. I would recommend a more powerful fan and light.
As a bonus, it is rechargeable, my little fan eats batteries. You're provided with a QR code and phone number you can order food and drink from, quoting the number hanging from your wing mirror with any orders. This phone number is also for you to use in the event of an emergency. Some Luna Cinema staff were on skates to speed up their response, while a paramedic was also on site, just in case. Of course, it's up to you what you do when you visit a drive-in cinema. If you're not comfortable ordering food and drink, there's nothing to stop you from bringing a home-made picnic with you.
One thing these sites stress is that a drive-in cinema is a no-smoking area, while drivers are requested to keep their engines off, as well as any lights, including daytime running lights. The Luna site we visited in Rotherhithe was well presented, with all staff practising social distancing and wearing gloves, while the speaker box was wiped down and disinfected before and after use.
The toilets on-site had hand-sanitiser stations in front, and we saw the toilets being frequently cleaned while the movie was playing. While visiting a drive-in cinema on a summer afternoon means you won't be enveloped in darkness like you are at a regular cinema, this wasn't off-putting, because it was more about the experience than what we went to see.
The screen itself was bright enough to see properly, while the speaker box was in sync with the on-screen action and had good sound quality that meant we were able to hear quiet dialogue, yet didn't suffer distortion during loud explosions.
Once the movie has finished, staff remove the number from your car's wing mirror and direct you towards the exit, where the speaker box will be taken from you and cleaned in preparation for the next screening. Once that's done, you're on your way.
Overall we found the whole experience stress-free and simple to follow, enabling us to enjoy a trip to the movies without worry. You don't get the best screen quality or an immersive sound experience, but for a socially distanced family day out, it's easy to recommend. If you're wondering how often to sanitize your hands, Bellanti says it depends on how many external items are introduced into your car. For instance, sanitize your hands as well as the bag of chips from the concession stand.
Although it's preferable to stay inside your car, Virnig says it's OK to open the back hatch of your car or SUV and even sit outside to optimize your viewing experience. Or if you want to bring lawn chairs, keep them close to the vehicle. To avoid touching the communal trash cans in the parking lot, Virnig suggests bringing along your own Hefty bag and throwing it away once you get home..
Try to avoid drinking too much water or soda so you can minimize trips to the public restroom — assuming it's even open. Virus particles can be found in feces and can aerosolize when the toilet is flushed. If people must go to the bathroom, and there is a toilet seat cover, be sure to keep it down when flushing to minimize aerosolized spread. Fully wash hands, which is better than hand sanitizer.
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