Originally Posted By AutoPost This topic is for Discussion of: <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/News-ID513810.asp" target="_blank"><b>LP Feature: 6/30/11 AMC's Dine-In Theatre at Downtown Disney</b></a> A review of the new Dine-In Theatre's at the AMC Downtown Disney. Dine-In Theatre's allow guests to eat a restaurant-quality table service meal while they watch a film.
Originally Posted By joe80x86 It is actually a real cool concept and since the tickets are only a couple of bucks more than the regular tickets you can just get desert & popcorn.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 we have a group of two theatres here- Hollywood Theatres here, that have been doing this for years in a highly themed surrounding-- they are excellent. Funny thing here is that they are actually cheaper than AMC etc.. <a href="http://www.atriptothemovies.com/" target="_blank">http://www.atriptothemovies.com/</a>
Originally Posted By SeventyOne The seats are far less cramped than the regular theater--you can lean back without banging into the guy behind you--and the reservation system is handy. You can walk in a minute before previews and it's not a big deal. Food is surprisingly decent, and prices are in line with off-property chains (well, except popcorn, lol). All in all, it's spoiled me for the regular AMC theaters, go to that side only when necessary.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo What is interesting is our Showbiz Pizza used to offer this 30+ years ago.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Why is that interesting? This is a great thing to know about AMC. What a great way to take a break from the parks this summer and beat the heat!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Because the concept is not new, it is quite an old one. Though if there is a market for it, I suppose they will go for it.
Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie Of course it's not a new concept. We used to have a theater like that here. Doesn't mean it wouldn't be a enjoyable evening for many people since it's not something that is available everywhere.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 SHow me a new concept ? There's really not that much new to be done any more- all I want is it done well. Funny my 16year old says this all the time-- all the good ideas have already been done to some extent..hard to break new ground as has been done over the past 50 years of a timeline let's say. DAe did you look at the link I attached- theatres themed to that level is more novel- as the outlay of cash is significant.
