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Average rating: 4.09 (32 votes)
"Our family has been going to Moonlite for around 40 years. It
is over a 30-minute drive for us but we feel it is well worth
it. Sure, all the new high dollar indoor theaters have their
perks, and Moonlite has had better days, but we love it.
It's relaxing and enjoyable to go to the drive-in with
friends and family. My understanding is that they may
possibly be closing in on some financial help to update to a
digital system and hopefully also update/restore the rest. I
hope so. As far as the complaining about the picture and
sound, I have never had a complaint about either and the
other night when we were there, with the use of FM radio at
most drive-ins now and all the stereos in cars today, the
sound is very good and the sound in action scenes was
tremendous. You keep complaining, we'll keep going. I can't
afford to provide major financial support or I definitely
would, but I will continue to provide my support one weekend
at a time. ROCK ON MOONLITE !!!!" 3 -- Faithful
"Love it." 5 -- Tina
"I attend the Moonlite because I love Drive-in movies and they
are fading fast. It is true that the owner has let the place
go and he is in his own world, but people are telling fibs
when they say it is rat-infested, and bathrooms in bad shape
or not they are usable, and how many other movie theaters can
you get two movies for $7?" 4 -- Jerry
"I will never spend my hard earned money in a place as awful
as this. The local health department needs to be notified of
the conditions of the bathrooms and the kitchen. When you
have rats the size of house cats running around, it's past
time to do something. It's been a eyesore in the area for
years, with multiple complaints lodged. WHY has no action
been taken, BECAUSE of who he is friends with of the local
law enforcement. SHAME ON YOU ALL...." 1 -- disappointed
"I LOVE IT, IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN, NOTHING BETTER
THAN A HUG, A BLANKET ON THE GROUND AND A BIG SCREEN MOVIE LV
IT. THANKS WILLIAM, AND BARBRA AND TAMMY AND STAFF YOU GUYS ARE
THE BEST, LORIE ANN" 5 -- LORIE SMITH
"The old Moonlite of years gone past is gone, Booker you
should be completely ashamed of what you've done to it.
"The sound system is crap; no one wants to hear the hum of the
system over the volume of the movie. Our family has left
before, actually the last time we were ever there, because
you could not hear the movie, all you could hear was a
massive hum across the channel.
"The bathrooms are disgusting, here's a thought, fix them and
clean them. When people won't sit on the toilets and simply
start backing up and relieving themselves in the general
direction of the toilet you might have to think that
something is wrong.
"We've all had a great laugh, many times, of a drunk or
drugged up Booker on the speaker. I can remember one night
that he was so messed up that his announcement took like 15
minutes, continually rambling, and then he simply walked away
from the mic and forgot what he was doing...only to come back
a little while later and slur his way through some other
announcement. If you've not already done so, seek help...
"Another thing...you were about as close to Elvis as you are
to the moon, Elvis was great but drop the we were great
friends and he gave me this ring story you dreamed up...
"The last time we went was the last time we will ever see the
inside of this drive-in ...
"Pathetic..." 1 -- Bryan
"Was really good, this was our first date way back when. We
loved it. Still go." 5 -- Cathy Hearl
"Hope you can get the signs and lights to their original
beauty! <3 We love this place!! <3" 5 -- Mary
"We love the outdoor movies!!! The restrooms are in awful
condition and could be cheaply fixed...Duct tape holding up
the dispensers and toilet seats that don't fit the toilet as
well as the cabinets hanging from the hinge and nothing to dry
your hands on. The staff needs to pause the movie when
speaking over the intercom for anouncements, we missed like
2-3 min. of movie ;-). The food is way overpriced... The
grounds need to be improved and the people taking money at
the front need to not take 5 min. per car. It's also not cool
that it's CASH ONLY!!! You are losing a lot of customers by
little things that need to be improved. This is my opinion as
well as many others that we have spoken with ;-) I would love
to buy this place one day and fix it up ;-)" 2 -- Am
"I have been going to this drive-in since I was a child, me
and my husband had our first date there and now we take our
kids there. Every summer this is the only place we go to the
movies, it's wonderful and I hope that we can continue this
tradition for a long time." 5 -- Sara
"The bathrooms are nasty, I would never use them again, I would
pee on myself first. Duck tape held the seat on, it smelled bad
and there were no locks on the stall doors and the doors didn't
shut. When the movie was a little over half done they come on
the radio and start talking and not for just a few seconds, so
you miss part of the movie and that was not the first movie I
have been to at Moonlite that this has happened. Their sign
is broken and there is nothing about this theater that looks
like any photos I have seen. The place is dirty, I would not
recommend it to anyone and I will not return. We live in a
day and time that you have to worry about catching something
and I am very sure this place has not been inspected by
anyone in many years. Those that have made good reviews are
most likely friends or family of the owner; there is nothing
good." 1 -- Heidi Martin
"We went to the Moonlite over 30 years ago and have gone many
times after. We enjoy going and bringing back memories of our
younger days. Thanks for keeping our memories alive." 5 -- Bill and
Cathy
"Yes the Moonlite has its problems, but it's so worth going
to. If you have never been to a drive-in theater then you
should try. There is nothing like watching a movie under the
stars. We go several times during the summer. It is so much
fun." 5 -- having fun
"Me and my family go to the Moonlite all the time when it is
open. We love it. We always get over there in time to get a
good parking place. We are going again as soon as it is warm
enough outside. Keep up the great work and hope the Moonlite
stays open for many, many more years so that my boys ages 10
and 6 can take their kids there too." 5 -- loretta
"We took our 6-year-old to watch Spy Kids. Laid a blanket
under the stars and watched a double feature. My son loved it
as did we! Definitely plan to return! :)" 5 -- Christie & Sam
"Food was good. The old speaker post still in the ground
hampers parking a bit. Go to the restrooms before going,
need repairs in a bad way. The movie picture is decent and
the sound is lacking. It's great on a budget but honestly
needs to update the sound system and repair the bathrooms.
It's worth a look, some may hate it but overall it's only OK!" 3 -- Ted
"You guys are the best, don't worry what anyone else has to
say, if they do, let them go pay somewhere else. You can't beat
the price and food. To the complainer, you must not have
nothing else to do, sounds like you need to go to a movie on
the inside, you will have plenty of room to park your butt.
That is what the Moonlite is about, setting outside to watch
it, and also if your in that 'big' of a hurry to watch the
movie, sounds like you would be better off at home:) GOD BLESS
YOU MOONLITE :~)" 5 -- to the "complainer"
"Yea it is all true... Family tradition that makes me and my
family look forward to summer. Yes, we are one of those
families that take outdoor seats, boombox that uses
batteries, bucket of KFC or a pizza (but always visit snack
bar, cherry smashes and popcorn) and best of all the prices
are great, 7 bucks for 2 movies. We go at least 20 times a
year. YES he starts movies late when there are crowds or when
its not dark enough, YES it is sometimes crowded but WE
WOULDN'T WANT IT ANY OTHER WAY!!!! THANKS BOOKER we hope
you never change and stay healthy and keep it open
FOREVER." 5 -- CD Johnson
"I took my daughter to see Cars 2 and there was NOwhere to
park because inconsiderate people were putting their CHAIRS
across where people are supposed to PARK. Actually SPREADING
THEM out across the grass where CARS are supposed to park...
THIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED. IF you are going to bring a chair
it should be placed IN FRONT OF YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!" 3 -- susan a
"At the Moonlite, movie never starts on time. During the
Cars movie, Booker even held the start time an additional hour
so all the late traffic could get in, then to top it off he
let more in than he had parking spots for and continued to
welcome them because as he said, with the audio coming over
the car stereo, 'they don't need a parking spot.' However, my
complaint is IF someone had an emergency no one could get out
or emergency personnel could not get in!!!!
The marquee does NOT look like the picture posted on this
website and has not for many years, it is in bad need of
repair yet Booker continues to ignore it.
So sad because the Moonlite could be so much.
I give places I eat or patronize in any way three times
before I mark them off my list; I gave Moonlite the same
consideration and all three times they failed miserably.
Time him and see how long you have to sit there waiting for
even the previews to start." 2 -- "won't go back"
"I've been going to the Moonlite for years, and now I take my
daughters there. It's a great place to go for some family
entertainment and enjoy summer nights. Yes, the sign is
damaged, but if people that have [been] coming over the years would
chip in, then it could be restored and look great again. You
can't beat hearing the Moonlite song just before the movie
starts!" 5 -- Dave Vencill
"Our family has enjoyed coming to the Moonlite for years. We
enjoy the 'lost in the Fifties' kind of feeling that is
experienced at this historical landmark. Listening to Elvis
songs and hearing Mr. Booker's Unchained Melody story of
working for Elvis before he plays the song is a highlight for
my children. They love listening to the songs that mention
'The Moonlite' too. The kids always wear their pajamas and
bring a ball to play with under the big screen before the
movie begins. Then, it is Moonlite popcorn on a picnic
blanket for the kids while the adults lounge in their beach
chairs and everyone enjoys the movie! The Moonlite is a
family tradition and an Experience we all treasure. Lots of
great memories!" 5 -- Kriss
"Great place! Fun atmosphere. One of my faves in the summer.
Been going since I was a kid. Had my first date there with my
now husband when I was 15 :) Hoping to take our 2 year old
son this year for the first time:) Only suggestion is update
the restrooms please :)" 4 -- Jessica
"I love the Moonlite here now actually, the place is a little
run down but I love the experience, the popcorn, and the
cherry smash." 4 -- Dan
"My husband and I went here for our first date 20 yrs ago...it
was great!" 5 -- Michelle
"We love this drive-in. We take our two little girls, 3 and 5
and spread a blanket on the ground and have a picnic while we
watch the movie. We don't have to worry about them talking
too loud and disturbing everyone. I have been going to this
drive-in since I was a little girl. This is a wonderful
family tradition that I hope to keep going for many years to
come." 5 -- Carol Keen
"I have been watching movies under the stars at Moonlite for
years. I am now married with 2 kids that are adults now and I
know when they have families of their own, they will all
continue the tradition. There's nowhere else comparable to
Moonlite. Bring the lawn chairs, or as we do, beach chairs,
kick back, relax and enjoy the movie. Great people, great
prices, family atmosphere, nothing else like it in the world." 5 -- Charlie
"Go on your birthday and tell 'William', and
he will get everybody to blow their car horns to
wish you a Happy Birthday." 5 -- David Madison
"Booker is so nice and sweet. I enjoy going there. I probably
go to the Moonlite about twice a month and enjoy it a lot. I love
his stories about Elvis. I also enjoy listening before the
movies, he plays all Elvis songs. The people that sell food are
nice too. Its all family friendly. Thanks for all your hard
work." 5 -- tabitha
"Run down but at least you can get the drive-in experience!" 3 -- Donna
"I have been going to the Moonlite for as long as I can
remember. I DO NOT go to regular theaters. Only the Moonlite!
Now that I'm a mommy I take my kids! And when time comes I'll
take their kids!" 5 -- MommyOf2Nurse
"Me and my husband really look forward to this place opening
every spring, it's a family friendly place with no one getting
up in front of you or kicking your seat like in the
cinema-malls. I've come to this drive-in for over 20 yrs. and I
really hope to return for many more. God Bless You." 5
-- Lynn
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