Twilight Drive-In Theatre

Way better than a theatre. Reasonable prices on admission. Well kept grounds. Helpful accommodating staff. Bathrooms on site. Best movie experience I have had

This is one of my favourite theatres to go to with my friends in the summer, mostly because there’s space to play ultimate or football with folks prior to the start of the movie. Come at least 45 minutes to an hour prior to the start of a show in order to get a good spot. Trucks and larger vehicles in the back and smaller vehicles in the front.
There’s drinks and food available at the concession stand. Please, please, please don’t bring food from outside. These theatres are dying out, and one of the ways they bring in money is through the concession. They’ve got burgers, popcorn, candy, chocolate, ice cream and all the usual stuff. Yeah, it’s not the cheapest, but it’s priced the same as other theatres, and the sizes are even larger (I almost died when I ordered a medium pop and got what looked like 30 ounces of Sprite).
Bring blankets and lawn chairs if your car isn’t too comfy. Bring blankets anyway if your car is comfy. It’s nice to bundle up and just chill. They have radios for rent at $ 2 if you don’t wanna kill the battery of your car, and they’ve also got jumper cables and a portable battery if your battery does die.
Overall cost is pretty affordable if you stay for the second movie. On Friday and Saturday, they have three movies, but the last one typically plays around 1:30am which is craaaay late.
If you live in the lower mainland, this is one of those places where you have to go at least once!

I attended a double feature at the drive-​in this weekend and it was the first time in my adult life that I have been to the drive-​in movies. I had gone to one when I was a little girl I believe it was Ghostbusters but I fell asleep within 10 minutes of the movie so that experience was not exactly something I could compare my recent experience to.
Anyway I digress,
I had a great experience the sound was great the quality of the movie was good the timing in between the features was excellent there’s enough space it’s a well laid out the concession is what what you would expect at an indoor movie theater accept a little bit cheaper, so that was refreshing. With real butter on the popcorn is also a plus.
I would recommend this experience to anyone especially if you have a comfortable vehicle

What a great experience! My fiancé and I love coming here. For the price of one movie, we can see three! We bought our car keeping in mind that we enjoy going to the drive in. We load up a memory foam topper, some pillows and enjoy three movies in comfort.
Food is decent — what I’d expect for movie food. Staff are alright, no complaints yet. The only thing we don’t enjoy is having to sit behind other large cars. We’ve found that a lot of people don’t think of others behind them. A lot of people will do the same and watch from the back of their suv. but few will tie down their hatch so that the view for people behind them is not obstructed. Every now and then staff will walk around and make sure people tie down the hatches but more often than not, people get away with it. We just keep this in mind when finding a spot. we try to park behind someone who is already in place.

Such an amazing way to spend a warm summer night with the kids… I love that I can still take my kids to a drive in theater like my parents did when I was a child.

Our cars battery died and the employee was letting us use a charger, but unfortunately that didn’t work. We spent 45 min trying
To start it (he saw us struggling) and then we said we should just go home. We went for a refund and he said no because we were past the refund mark EVEN THOUGH he saw us trying to start our car the ENTIRE time. Didn’t get to see any of the movie.
It’s a nice theatre, you can even come earlier and pass a football around before the movies start, but don’t expect any customer service.

The only drive-​in theatre in Vancouver! It’s cheaper to go here than in a movie theatre. You can watch all three showings for the price you would pay at one showing at a theatre.
My biggest suggestion is come early and try and get a good spot! It’s irritating to be parked behind a larger vehicle that’s in the way of the screen.

Screen & sound are good. Views are great. Snack bar is very reasonably priced! Bathrooms could use some work. Worst part is the Mosquitos! So. Many. Mosquitos!!! Bring your bug spray.

Best drive in around
Good food
Good family atmosphere (at least for the first movie)
And great value

This is a great place to watch some movies. No one kicking your seat from behind, no sticky floor or stinky person beside you.
Washrooms are kept clean all night, and so is the concession area. The prices for the goodies are very reasonable. In fact, my wife and I each enjoyed some popcorn and drinks for the same price as one at the other theatres.
$ 12.50 per person is a smokin’ deal for up to three movies.
Yay! It is a great find. You should try it!

Loved the concept and the fact that I can take my dog. The film shut off right through Godzilla and we never got to watch the rest which was a bummer, though they did give us an equal refund amount. Every one was quite upset and I hope next time we go it will turn out better.

Took around 1.5 hours to get here from Vancouver, felt like an adventure but I would say worth it. Love the outdoor aspect!
I would recommend taking chairs, a blanket and a radio as it gets tiring to sit in your car and watch. They even gave us an old SunRun 2012 plastic bag for garbage.

Pleasantly surprised by the experience. $ 12.50 for 3 movies starting at dusk (around 9:30pm). Arrived at 9pm and there was still plenty of space in the back half of the drive-​in (on a Saturday night, no less). That said, if you’re coming late in a car, the back half isn’t the best place for you to be.
Likes: incredible value, great family atmosphere, full concession (with hot food), actual bathrooms, everyone who attends seems to be very considerate, plenty of workers to attend to issues like rear hatches being open too high
Dislikes: it’s quite far from Vancouver (about 35mins from Burnaby), bathrooms got dirty pretty fast because of the dirt roads inside
Tip: Bring bug spray, because the mosquitoes came out in full force at dusk. Oh, and don’t forget to honk when the hot dog jumps into the bun!
Overall, it was an awesome experience. I can’t wait to head back!

We have a family tradition of going to this drive-​in every summer.
Before the movie starts, there are lots of kids and moms and dads playing in front of the big screen. Nothing like burning off some energy before having to sit still to watch a movie! I remember doing this as a kid back East. My son loves it:)
We went on a ‘family’ movie day of sorts, as two out of the three movies playing that night were for kids. We saw Planes and Monsters University. The big kids came in for Iron Man 3 just as we were leaving.
There is a concession stand to purchase snacks as bringing your own is seriously frowned upon and you will be kicked out if they catch you with your bag of microwave popcorn, biatch! Keep the drive-​in running, buy some snacks!
Note: The guy at the front gate hands you a plastic bag so you can throw away your food wrappers, cans etc. so they won’t go accusing you of bringing food in. I thought it was totally weird and random our first trip there, so I thought it worth mentioning.
Bring the family and enjoy this retro family fun experience!

Every so often we bundle up the kids, throw some blankets and pillows in the back of the van and head down to the drive in and every time we end up asking ourselves why we don’t go more often. When you factor in that your seeing three moves the price is very reasonable and far cheaper then one movie at a regular theatre.
Add to the above the fact that if someone is on the phone, talking loudly or beating a crinkly package into submission they are within swatting distance and this place is a much better choice then your usual venues.

Likes: value, quality of films, overall experience
Dislikes:
Went here late August 2013 on a Saturday and stayed for all 4 films. Got here about 30 minutes before the movie started, and was still able to find a spot on the second row, mid section to view the big screen.
Value:
We spent $ 25 for my boyfriend and I people to get in for all four movies. How can you go wrong with that?! FOUR NEW FILMS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE?! Yeh-​yuh.
Food:
The food was reasonably priced, with hotdogs being less than $ 3, poutine around $ 6 and combos for around $ 10 (incl. popcorn, small candy and a drink). They had a variety of food options, typical of a movie theatre though, so don’t expect pastas and caviars. You can expect: popcorn, ice cream bars, pop, poutine, coffee, etc.
Quality:
Films had great quality. They were released within the past two months. However, you don’t get a chance to choose the four films. So if you don’t like the second one but like the third, you would have to sleep through it. Plus, there were no in and out privileges, as expected.
The sound quality depends on your radio/​boom box. Or even your neighbour’s radio system (in case you choose that route!).
Verdict:
Perfect way for a date. It was so charming how old school it was. Even during the intermissions, they had the dancing ice cream bars and hot dogs like you see in the movie «Grease.» Even better when it’s a clear night and you can see the stars! Plus, they had washrooms, not porta potties. A total plus :) I would totally go again.

I wish I had used Unilocal a couple of years ago because I would have an unbelievable amount of check ins here.
This is honestly the best thing about my move to BC. My ex and I used to go every week without fail and stay for all 3 films. It never mattered how late we were because our son was able to sleep comfortably. We could take our dog and know he wasn’t shitting all over the place with separation anxiety.
The concessions sell real food along side of popcorn and snacks and I found it decent and reasonably priced.
I had to stop going when I sold my vehicle but I’m dying to go out there again. Someone take me pleaaaaaaseeeeee.

Everything old is new again right?
I haven’t been to the drive-​in since I was 9 or 10, and that was on a vacation to Trinidad.
Growing up, the drive in wasn’t much of a thing in Toronto.
On the advice of a friend we decided to check out the Friday feature of Brave, The Expendables 2 and the Avengers. Despite having to drive to the ass end of nowhere it’s worth the price of gas and admission!
It really isn’t much more than watching a movie in a car, but it’s a lot of fun. They’ve got the whole thing organized so trucks and taller cars are in the back, and the shorter ones are in front. The screen is big enough that no matter where you are you’ve got a good view and the sound is as good as the sound system in your car.
Concessions are reasonably priced and the staff is quick and friendly. I think I’m going to make this a regular outing for me.

I LOVE LOVE love love love love love love love LOVE The Twilight Drive-​in Theatre. It is the *best* part of my summers. I used to work in Aldergrove so we’d go on a Saturday night with a whole group, a pick up truck, and lots of pillows and blankets.
The parking stalls are separated by poles (which used to hold the speakers in the old days) but now you tune in on your car radio. There is separate over-​height parking for SUVs, pick ups, minivans, and any other large vehicles. But really… with a GIANT screen (92′ by 40′), there is no real bad spot in the place.
Prices are approx. $ 11 for each adult, for double or triple features during the main season. You pay for entrance, per person, not per movie. Gates usually open about 45min. before show time and the first movie starts at dusk. The 3^rd movie goes until 4am sometimes but you can leave at any time (just be respectful and don’t turn on your lights).
Lawn chairs, air mattresses, foamies, pillows and blankets are all allowed as long as you only use your own space (in front of your vehicle). I always bring pajamas, a sleeping bag, slippers, and a pillow with me.
Twilight Drive-​In plays *current* and new movies. The first movie is usually family-​friendly and sometimes the 3^rd movie is something already on DVD but usually isn’t more than a couple years old. Just to name a few: I’ve seen Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3, Shrek 2, Toy Story 3, Iron Man, Transformers 1 & 2, Thor, Night at the Museum 2, Angels & Demons, Star Trek, Robin Hood, Killers, Repo Men, Indiana Jones (Crystal Skull).
Don’t forget to HONK:

Go back to your first ball park hot dog… recall how salty and crunchy it tasted with all that sweet green relish and pungent ball park mustard… and the smell of the mystery meat cooked on a grill or a rotating steamer? Now… remember the Hillcrest drive-​in?
It’s gotten a new lease on life at theTwilight Drive-​in. I love eating anything outdoors especially Twilight Drive-In’s concession style fare. Home-​made style burgers,…crispy salty fries, juicy jumbo corn dogs and once ya get an oily wiff of the onion rings in the deep fryer, you’re already eating them in your mind. Wash it all down with a cold soda and some great movies in the famliar comfort of your car, all while dressed in your cozy flannel sleep pants… the best Jerry, the best!
Don’t forget to honk when the weenie goes in the hot dog bun!
Best night out on a budget especially for families. Now go load up the woodgrained station wagon and enjoy !