The Villages needs a drive-in theater.

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Old 02-04-2023, 08:11 AM
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They could probably make money on a drive-in theater. This after it looks like they are closing the Barnstorm Theater for good.
I was thinking more of a pop-up golf cart drive in. Get an inflatable screen and a laser projector set it up in a parking lot or field. Once a month.
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They could probably make money on a drive-in theater. This after it looks like they are closing the Barnstorm Theater for good.
Occasionally TV has a golf cart drive-in movie at a rec center parking lot, in the summer. A bit buggy but we have been several times. A nice change. Not a big $ maker. Show old an old classic movie. Hopefully some this year.
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Our courtyard neighborhood has an outside movie once in awhile in the back where there is a big wall. Some go - they set up popcorn, candy table. I never do but for those that go it must be fun. They bring chairs, blankets, drinks.
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Old 02-04-2023, 08:31 AM
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They could probably make money on a drive-in theater. This after it looks like they are closing the Barnstorm Theater for good.
1. There is a drive in theater on 441 between Belleview and Ocala.
2. Years ago The Villages used to have golf cart drive in movies at the Polo Field. Good times.
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Old 02-04-2023, 08:35 AM
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Only if cell phones were disabled on Theater property!
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Be patient on this. The world's largest drive-in theater is literally being built in Eustis which is not too far for one to drive from The Villages. And, it is going to be the largest.
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I think the public need some half decent films on a regular basis before you can get them back to movie theaters.
Inside or out.
The best are on TCM!
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They could probably make money on a drive-in theater. This after it looks like they are closing the Barnstorm Theater for good.
If it's such a good idea, go for it. Why wait for someone else to do it and "make money"?
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Old 02-04-2023, 09:06 AM
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If it's such a good idea, go for it. Why wait for someone else to do it and "make money"?
The Villages' developers pretty much control what goes on as far as businesses here in the Villages.
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Drive-in theaters were not good in the 50s
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Be patient on this. The world's largest drive-in theater is literally being built in Eustis which is not too far for one to drive from The Villages. And, it is going to be the largest.
World’s largest drive-in movie theater could land in Eustis

That will be worth a drive.
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LOL, Drive In theater in TV! TV board will never fall for this request. Drive In’s are just passion holes for young people.
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we have plenty of streaming sources in our home, pause button, restroom within 20 feet about the same with microwave, frig and don't need to worry about saving seats. The villages can barely support one theater.
one would be better than none
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Drive-in theaters making a comeback | News | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

They could probably make money on a drive-in theater. This after it looks like they are closing the Barnstorm Theater for good.
I would love that. Since we all drive golfcarts, there will be no car trunks smuggling non paying customers!!
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