What outdoor movies are showing in Central Florida?
Many Central Florida movie theaters remain shuttered and new releases have been delayed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, drive-in theaters are now finding their time to shine.
Central Florida’s drive-in theaters are showing classics and films of the last several years as Hollywood’s new releases are delayed. Other events are popping up to offer more drive-in flicks for families and friends looking to enjoy a night out while staying safe.
After all, social distancing becomes easy when groups are separated in their own cars.
Here are drive-in movie opportunities in Central Florida.
■ Epic Theatres, a Central Florida chain, has set up drive-in screens at their Clermont, Mount Dora, St. Augustine and West Volusia locations. Film fans can catch classics such as “Teen Wolf,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Forest Gump.” Or catch a movie from more recent years including “Dolphin Tale” and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” Tickets are around $20 per car. More information: epictheatres.com
■ Silver Moon Drive-In is currently showing “The Lorax,” “The Cat in the Hat,” “The Wizard of Oz” and “The Bodyguard” on its Lakeland screens. Tickets are $6 per guests ages 10 and older and $2 for children ages 4-9. Movies show nightly beginning at 8:45 p.m. at 4100 New Tampa Highway in Lakeland. More information: silvermoondrivein.com
■ Joy-Lan Drive-In, which is under the same ownership as Silver Moon, is now showing “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation” at its Dade City facility. Tickets are $6 per guests ages 10 and older and $2 for children ages 4-9. Movies show nightly beginning at 8:45 p.m. at 16414 U.S. 301 in Dade City. More information: joylandrivein.com
■ Ocala Drive-In is now showing “Kong: Skull Island,” “Jaws,” “Emerald Run” and “The NeverEnding Story” on its two screens. Visitors can now order concessions online for delivery to their vehicle. Tickets are $6 per adult and $3 for children ages 6-12. Movies show nightly starting at 8:40 p.m. at 4850 South Pine Ave. in Ocala. More information: ocaladrivein.info
■ SeaWorld Orlando is hosting a Flicks & Fireworks event Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day weekend in September. “Footloose” will show Aug. 14 and “Despicable Me” Aug. 15, each following a 9 p.m. fireworks show. Food trucks will be on-site as well. Tickets are $50 per vehicle. More information: seaworld.com