That's too bad. We go ALL the time. They just recently had made some improvements too! A new entrance, new letters for the movie names, and they cleaned up and painted the snack bar. When I saw that, I had hopes that the owners had decided to improve.
I had an email conversation with someone from the owning company, DeAnza Land and Leisure, a few years ago and I got the impression they were really hoping the managers would be able to make big improvements (parking lot, bathrooms, etc.) and bring in profits. But at that time they were really disappointed in the general condition of the theater and while it was making some money, not enough for any type of renovation.
I'm crossing my fingers and praying some nice person will buy the theater and keep it going. But, hec, I'd still be happy even they sold the land and relocated the theater somewhere else (someplace darker!).
Bjay
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Hi All,
That's right folks, Tucson's last remaining drive-in movie theater is
up for sale. And they seem to be marketing it as LAND, not really as
a theater. It's true that the land is worth a bundle, but it's also
true that the theater is still doing great business. On Friday and
Saturday nights, the waiting line of cars stretches for two blocks
down Alvernon.
Let's hope whoever buys it continues to operate as it a drive-in.
If you've got an extra $2.4 million to invest, here's a link to the
listing:
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I hope someone can find a photo that is older than the one I posted
from 2000.
I'm SURE someone can share some memories about the place. Last time I
went was last spring when it was still chilly. We packed as many
people as possible into the back of my old Ranchero, and pulled into
the space backward. We brought tons of blankets, pillows, and of
course snacks. Next time I may bring along the barbeque grill.
Thanks,
Carlos
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