Dine-in Movies at Disney

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Replicating the classic drive-in movie experience, Disney has rigged a sound stage with “automo-booths”, a movie screen playing a variety of old sci-fi clips, and a concession serving classic American diner cuisine (burgers, pancakes, etc.). This is known as their Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant and is available at their Orlando location. This space has two key components: 1) the dine-in movie, and 2) the history of drive-ins.

While they have mostly gone the way of the dinosaur, drive-in movie theatres are an iconic piece of American cultural history. Since there was no formal theater to consider, often the concessions at drive-ins offered more than the basic popcorn, candy, and soda. People could and would also bring their own meals. There are still a few drive-ins around the US and many parks and schools offer “screen on the green” events where individuals can picnic in front of an inflatable projection screen. Dine-in movies can thus be as diverse in practice as live performance.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/sci-fi-dine-in-theater/

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