Weirs Beach Drive in theatre

hancoveguy · 08-06-2010, 01:37 PM

Anyone had any recent experiences with this? Thinking of taking the kids tonight but i had a few unanswered questions.

1.There is a "temp" screen... how is it? Must not be that bad if they are still using it.

2. They have 4 double features. Can you mix and match movies? We wanna see one from one screen and one from another (not at once).

3. They suggest bringing lawn chairs. Is it too buggy or do you think it would be okay with some bug spray?

4. Can you bring food in? ie; pick up McDonalds for the kids on the way.

This sounds like a great deal and their aren't many left in New England.

Thanks in advance for the info,

HCG

jkjoshuatree · 08-06-2010, 02:48 PM

...my daughter and her boyfriend went two nights ago and I've been several times with all the kids.

1. I have not personally seen the "temp" screen"...sorry.

2. You can mix and match movies, although you may have to miss the end of one or the beginning of the another, depending on what time they end.

3. I usually sit in a lawn chair with bug spray. If you go tonight, dress warm. It's going down into the high 40's.

4. And you can bring food in. Just don't advertise it. They can't search your car or anything. We did the same thing, although it wasn't McD's. We stopped at a grocery store for all the junk food (chips, soda, candy, etc.).

I always get a kick out of it. It's the only one around in the areas I frequent. There's one in Wellfleet but I'm only down there once a year if I'm lucky. I'm 37 and watching old movies with drive-ins in them and hearing my parents talk about them fascinates me.

I say go for it. If you have a pick up truck (or access to one), sitting in the bed of the truck in lawn chairs is the way to go. You're obviously higher up and have a better view of the screen.

One last thing. If you do stay for both movies and your kids are little, be prepared to carry them into the house when you get home. I think the last movie ends well after midnight.

Have fun and report back to us to let us know how it went.

And don't forget to dress warm if you're going tonight! We bring old blankets and pillows and have a slumber party in the bed of the truck!!

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-06-2010, 05:44 PM

When the kids were little we went to the drive in all the time. RG came up with a brilliant invention to battle the mosquitoes that did not involve burning piece of dung in the window. (PIC)

In the olden days (the early 90s) they sold these white nets to put over a baby stroller. RG took these nets and stretched them over the front doors of the mini van and then closed the doors. You look like a dork but being able to keep the windows open with zero mosquitoes is worth it.

Argie's Wife · 08-06-2010, 06:25 PM

Isn't 'Off' (bug spray) the official aftershave and perfume of NH, anyhow?

Slap on some bug dope and don't worry 'bout it.

patman · 08-06-2010, 09:54 PM

Just went a week ago...

The temp screen(s) are fine, don't worry about it. The main screen is displayed smaller than the old main screen, but it's still plenty big enough and we had no problem seeing the movie.

They staggered the movie start times so that they all ended about the same time. Key word there is 'about', so you will have to keep an eye on what is going on. You can switch if you want to. Moving the car might be difficult, but moving your chairs (and your radio beat box to tune in to the sound) is pretty easy.

Last year the mosquitoes were bad...this year they were non-existent. Bug spray as desired...

They don't check for food on the way in, so you could easily bring stuff in from outside. I wouldn't drive through the gate with an open beer, but other than that I think it's OK.

Check the website...they have coupons for popcorn, which is better purchased fresh than brought in anyway!

trfour · 08-06-2010, 11:42 PM

The Best MOVIE what I ever saw there was ( Pete Kelly's Blues ).
Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Jayne Mansfield and Lee Marvin.
Now, I had to go buy some popcorn, so if I left anyone out, do the same for me!

It was an Awesome Movie though! And We All Have It Way Too Good Here In The Lakes Region

Terry
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SAMIAM · 08-07-2010, 08:57 AM

When I went to the Weirs drive-in as a teenager,we couldn't see the screen because the windows were fogged up.

Skip · 08-07-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

When I went to the Weirs drive-in as a teenager,we couldn't see the screen because the windows were fogged up.

Oh my gosh, you beat me to it.

I never went to the Drive-In to see the movie!

Rattlesnake Guy · 08-07-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skip

Oh my gosh, you beat me to it.

I never went to the Drive-In to see the movie!

Let me guess...
you nearly froze to death when you went to

CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

hancoveguy · 08-09-2010, 11:01 AM

Thanks to all for your input, it worked out perfectly. What a deal! 2 first run movies, privacy for the family (not having to worry about disrupting others with my loud little family,lol) brought dinner in with us... all for $17. Can't beat it. We will be doing it again.

Some suggestions for next time-
bring a small boombox style radio for the lawn chairs.
a small flashlight
more comfy chairs.

The bugs were non existent and the weather was perfect, I highly recomend this for a family.

thanks again,

HCG

sa meredith · 08-09-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

When I went to the Weirs drive-in as a teenager,we couldn't see the screen because the windows were fogged up.

Had that same problem...somehow, windows fogged up, and car filled with smoke. Made it tough to see. Where did all that smoke come from...and where's my bag of chips??!!

jrc · 08-09-2010, 03:22 PM

"look at those poor kids in that car"
"why do you think they are poor"
"they are all sharing the same cigarette"

I think the last time I went to the drive in was to see the original "Dawn of the Dead" probably in 1978 at the long gone Nashua Drive-in. Scary movies were always more fun.

I'm a feeling nostalgic trip to the Weirs maybe in order. Do they play the good movie first or second?

jkjoshuatree · 08-09-2010, 04:21 PM

Let's have it at the drive-in!!!

Or why don't a bunch of us meet there and have a blast? Now I want to goto the drive-in. Would it be weird (i.e. creepy) if I went by myself?

Just kidding...I know the answer to that question.

08-06-2010, 01:37 PM	#1
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	Weirs Beach Drive in theatre Anyone had any recent experiences with this? Thinking of taking the kids tonight but i had a few unanswered questions. 1.There is a "temp" screen... how is it? Must not be that bad if they are still using it. 2. They have 4 double features. Can you mix and match movies? We wanna see one from one screen and one from another (not at once). 3. They suggest bringing lawn chairs. Is it too buggy or do you think it would be okay with some bug spray? 4. Can you bring food in? ie; pick up McDonalds for the kids on the way. This sounds like a great deal and their aren't many left in New England. Thanks in advance for the info, HCG

08-06-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	hancoveguy... ...my daughter and her boyfriend went two nights ago and I've been several times with all the kids. 1. I have not personally seen the "temp" screen"...sorry. 2. You can mix and match movies, although you may have to miss the end of one or the beginning of the another, depending on what time they end. 3. I usually sit in a lawn chair with bug spray. If you go tonight, dress warm. It's going down into the high 40's. 4. And you can bring food in. Just don't advertise it. They can't search your car or anything. We did the same thing, although it wasn't McD's. We stopped at a grocery store for all the junk food (chips, soda, candy, etc.). I always get a kick out of it. It's the only one around in the areas I frequent. There's one in Wellfleet but I'm only down there once a year if I'm lucky. I'm 37 and watching old movies with drive-ins in them and hearing my parents talk about them fascinates me. I say go for it. If you have a pick up truck (or access to one), sitting in the bed of the truck in lawn chairs is the way to go. You're obviously higher up and have a better view of the screen. One last thing. If you do stay for both movies and your kids are little, be prepared to carry them into the house when you get home. I think the last movie ends well after midnight. Have fun and report back to us to let us know how it went. And don't forget to dress warm if you're going tonight! We bring old blankets and pillows and have a slumber party in the bed of the truck!! __________________ Dream out loud.

08-06-2010, 05:44 PM	#3
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Mosquitoes and the Drive in When the kids were little we went to the drive in all the time. RG came up with a brilliant invention to battle the mosquitoes that did not involve burning piece of dung in the window. (PIC) In the olden days (the early 90s) they sold these white nets to put over a baby stroller. RG took these nets and stretched them over the front doors of the mini van and then closed the doors. You look like a dork but being able to keep the windows open with zero mosquitoes is worth it.

08-06-2010, 11:42 PM	#6
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	As Good As The Grand O'l Opra... The Best MOVIE what I ever saw there was ( Pete Kelly's Blues ). Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Jayne Mansfield and Lee Marvin. Now, I had to go buy some popcorn, so if I left anyone out, do the same for me! It was an Awesome Movie though! And We All Have It Way Too Good Here In The Lakes Region Terry __________________________________________________ _____________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

08-09-2010, 11:01 AM	#10
hancoveguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 276 Thanks: 95 Thanked 65 Times in 30 Posts	thanks to all for input Thanks to all for your input, it worked out perfectly. What a deal! 2 first run movies, privacy for the family (not having to worry about disrupting others with my loud little family,lol) brought dinner in with us... all for $17. Can't beat it. We will be doing it again. Some suggestions for next time- bring a small boombox style radio for the lawn chairs. a small flashlight more comfy chairs. The bugs were non existent and the weather was perfect, I highly recomend this for a family. thanks again, HCG

08-06-2010, 06:25 PM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Isn't 'Off' (bug spray) the official aftershave and perfume of NH, anyhow? Slap on some bug dope and don't worry 'bout it.

08-06-2010, 09:54 PM	#5
patman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 380 Thanks: 56 Thanked 156 Times in 78 Posts	Just went a week ago... The temp screen(s) are fine, don't worry about it. The main screen is displayed smaller than the old main screen, but it's still plenty big enough and we had no problem seeing the movie. They staggered the movie start times so that they all ended about the same time. Key word there is 'about', so you will have to keep an eye on what is going on. You can switch if you want to. Moving the car might be difficult, but moving your chairs (and your radio beat box to tune in to the sound) is pretty easy. Last year the mosquitoes were bad...this year they were non-existent. Bug spray as desired... They don't check for food on the way in, so you could easily bring stuff in from outside. I wouldn't drive through the gate with an open beer, but other than that I think it's OK. Check the website...they have coupons for popcorn, which is better purchased fresh than brought in anyway!

08-07-2010, 08:57 AM	#7
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,922 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	When I went to the Weirs drive-in as a teenager,we couldn't see the screen because the windows were fogged up.

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08-09-2010, 03:22 PM	#12
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	"look at those poor kids in that car" "why do you think they are poor" "they are all sharing the same cigarette" I think the last time I went to the drive in was to see the original "Dawn of the Dead" probably in 1978 at the long gone Nashua Drive-in. Scary movies were always more fun. I'm a feeling nostalgic trip to the Weirs maybe in order. Do they play the good movie first or second?

08-09-2010, 04:21 PM	#13
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Next Winni Forum? Let's have it at the drive-in!!! Or why don't a bunch of us meet there and have a blast? Now I want to goto the drive-in. Would it be weird (i.e. creepy) if I went by myself? Just kidding...I know the answer to that question. __________________ Dream out loud.