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North York Drive In Theatre
Category: Arts & Entertainment Cinema Cinema [Edit]
893 Mount Albert RoadEast Gwillimbury, ON L9N
(905) 836-4444
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
4 reviews for North York Drive In Theatre
4 reviews in English
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Review from Caro A.
Newmarket, ON
2/8/2010
I love this theatre. I've been going there for over 20 years and it's great to see a family-run business that's still so great for the whole family (including pets).
The line-up can take a while to get through on weekends (definitely come early), but it's worth it to get a great. The snack bar also has lots of different food available (pizza & ice cream yum!)
Only issue: No interact or debit (cash only). No biggie since I know to hit the bank before going up, but can be an issue for people who don't know better.
They have special shows on long weekends which are a blast to see. All-in-all, with the price of most theatres, and getting 2 movies for the price of one, it's a real cheap evening out. -
Review from Kris U.
Richmond Hill, ON
4/24/2012
The weekend is rapidly approaching you and your spouse need a night out but can't find a baby sitter. All you want is to go watch a movie, but with the kids in tow, how do you accomplish?
Easy answer: North York Drive In Theatre.
The above anecdote is taken directly from my childhood as NY-DIT, was always a last minute solution in the summer for my parents, when baby sitters were few and far between. And lets be honest, this family run East Gwillimbury, ON staple is great fun for those group movie nights, and those second or third dates.
Easiest way to find NY-DIT is to take Green Lane road East from Yonge Street in Newmarket (located just north of Upper Canada Mall @ Davis Drive/HWY9 and Yonge), until you come to Mount Albert Road and head North until you either see the signs or the line up of cars waiting to get in.
For those unfamiliar with a Drive-In, movies typically begin at Dusk, with gates opening around 7PM
Admission prices are as follows:
- Adults - $11
- Seniors (65+) - $8
- Children (6 to 12 years) - $2
- Children (5 & under) - Free!
Most nights you get two movies for the price of admission and depending on the night you might score a third!
The concession stands are not to different from your typical movie theatre and the staff is always very friendly and smiling. Best of all the atmosphere at NY-DIT is very relaxed and neighbourly. Some of the best times occurred with friends sitting in lawn chairs laughing and joking prior to the movie (one of the benefits of getting there early aside from getting a good spot).
Two last pointers for anyone who has never been an who is interested:
- This is a cash only establishment. No Visa, ATM or Debit so go prepared.
- Each movie allows you to listen to its audio via FM channel transmitter so no need for a window mounted speaker.
The Drive-In season commences this week (April 27th), and runs until about September/October (weather permitting).
For whats playing this weekend:
http://northyorkdrivei...
See you there soon. -
Review from Jenna M.
Scarborough, ON
8/10/2011
The owners/staff are kind. You get 2 (sometimes 3) movies for the price of one. The popcorn and pop are reasonably priced or you can always bring your own food. Scary movies are great to watch in this atmosphere. Bring a pillow, maybe some coffee and enjoy!
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Review from thomas l.
Markham, ON
8/15/2011
Great setting. Bring your mattresses and pillows to watch two (on special dates 3) movie under the stars! It starts at dusk so the second show finished way past bedtime for me but is still recommended by me to all. Concessions are cheap too but you can bring a picnic if you want :) Must see for all 416ers and 905ers
