Sunday, July 8, 2012

Movie Fun Savings For Families

By Harvey Warner


Few things can beat watching a good movie with family, both at the theater and at home. Hollywood is getting more family conscious and producing more movies for general audiences so the selection is better than in times past.

If you're not sure about a certain movie's content, go online and do your research. The rating is not always reliable, but they give at least some kind of indication. It's hard to believe that certain movies are rated PG.

The cost of movies has gone up along with most other items on the market. Depending on what city you live in you can expect to spend $7 to $10 or more for an adult ticket and about $2 less for children under 12. Discounts are available for students who provide a valid school ID.

What time you go to a movie makes a difference. Most theaters offer matinee discounts for afternoon showings. These usually are the movies shown before 5 PM.

On super value days, theaters charge matinee prices all day. This is typically on a slow day such as Tuesdays or Wednesdays. It's unfortunate that no discounts apply to items sold at the concession stand!

It's always possible to find a dollar movie theater, or in the least one that sells tickets for less. They show the same films as other movie theater but they show them a few weeks later than the other theaters. It's not big deal to wait a few weeks for a good savings.

You might have to forfeit expected comforts such as theater sitting, but you will probably get a discount also on food items and drinks. Discount theaters usually open in old theaters, so they might not be as luxurious as some of the new ones.

Some cities still offer drive-in theaters, which can be a lot of fun for the whole family. Discounts are available for whole carloads getting in at one time, and sometimes even on first-run movies. Many families really enjoy drive-ins, because they feel free to bring their own food and can even sit outside the car on a lounge chair if they so desire. Bring your own lounge chair and feel free to get out of the car.

Drive-in movies are making a comeback in pools and parks. Free movies and popcorn are becoming a common thing to find at pools and parks. Families can sit in the pool or lounge outside the water, and still watch the movie.

Have a movie night at home for the family. Go a little farther than just renting a movie, and create a movie theater atmosphere. Pop some popcorn for the aroma and darken the room. With a DVD, you're in control and can schedule an intermission for bathroom breaks and snacks of pickles, candy and ice cream in addition to the popcorn.

To save money on movie DVDs join a movie club and get your movies by mail. They will mail you one as soon as you return the other. Some families really like the process of selecting movies together. Movies are a great way to escape and provide the family an affordable night together.




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