Great Dates Orlando

Popcorn Flicks Holiday Double Feature - Friday Dec 2

It’s officially December, which means if you haven’t started revving your holiday engines, it’s time to get into gear. Getting into a festive mood is a cinch thanks to Enzian’s Popcorn Flicks holiday double feature this Friday, December 2. In their usual Central Park setting off Park Avenue (in Winter Park), the art house theater will present two of the best holiday classics ever made.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas will kick off the outdoor cinema night at 7pm followed immediately by A Christmas Story, the tale of a 1940’s kid totally transfixed by the goal of getting a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas.

This event is free and open to the everyone... even Grinches. Click here for more info.

Wednesday Night Pitcher Show at Enzian

Leave it to Enzian to unveil yet another cool event to get couples off their couches for a fun night together. The recently launched Wednesday Night Pitcher Show features a free outdoor film screening at Enzian's Eden Bar. In this starlit setting, film fans can sip cocktails and nibble on cool fare while watching a movie on the outdoor screen. The Eden Bar will have Happy Hour from 7pm - 10pm, making the night that much more enticing (and affordable). 

The next event is slated for Wednesday, April 27th when Weird Science will be screened (!!). 

Here's what's on deck for the rest of the summer:

5/4 - American Pie

5/11 - Scream

5/18 - Lethal Weapon

5/25 - Strange Brew

6/1 - The Monster Squad 

 

For more details, visit http://www.enzian.org/film/weird_science/

 

Golden Ticket

I know I just blogged about the new downtown Plaza Cinema Cafe last week but I just came across an event that makes it worth mentioning again. To support the Downtown Arts District, the Cinema has planned three Golden Ticket Movie Nights from June 1st - June 3rd. Tickets sell for $20 and include single admission to any movie shown June 1-3, complimentary popcorn, soft drink, and one alcoholic beverage of choice for those ages 21 and older.

The best part... FIVE guests holding a specially marked Golden Ticket will receive a private behind-the scenes tour of the new Plaza Cinema Café along with one year of free movie admissions! That's a lot of date nights! Tickets can be purchased at CityArts Factory Guest Services, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by calling (407) 648-7060. Tickets can also be purchased at the Plaza Cinema Café box office the day of show time. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit the Downtown Arts District.
www.orlandoslice.com/page/plaza-cinema-golden-ticket

New Downtown Orlando Movie Theater Opens

The much anticipated Plaza Cinema Cafe opens in downtown Orlando today adding another great downtown option for date night. This state-of-the-art movie meca is located on Orange Avenue right by Wall Street Plaza which means lots of dinner and after-show drink options are just steps away. Plaza Cinema boasts 12 screens, two wine bars, and a full-service kitchen serving sandwhiches, pizzas and desserts. The theater will be showing all the current blockbusters as well as a handful of bygone hits such as 'Grease' and 'The Italian Job'.

155 South Orange Ave
Orlando FL
www.plazacinemacafe.com

 

Recession Proof Orlando Date Night Idea

Dinner and a movie for less than $50?! Believe it! Thanks to the Meal and Movie Deal at Universal CityWalk, Date Night in Orlando just got a little easier. Priced at just $21.95, this package includes dinner plus one admission to the AMC theatre featuring great digital sound and stadium-style seating. With twenty screens showing all the newest releases, you’re certain to find a film you’ll both agree on. Call 407-354-5998 for show times.

The package's set dinner menu is available at one of eight restaurants inside CityWalk’s 30-acre entertainment complex. Your meal will include a beverage plus an entrée from a huge list of options at such favorites as Bob Marley – A Tribute to Freedom and Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville.

You can purchase your Meal & Movie Deal tickets at the CityWalk Guest Services ticket window when you arrive. There is no admission charge to CityWalk and parking in the Universal parking garage is $3 after 6:00 pm. CityWalk is open until 2:00 a.m. seven nights a week. After your movie, you might consider checking out some of the nightclubs located on the property, such as The Red Coconut Club or the newest addition, Rising Star. Have a little cash on hand, as many of the nightclubs have a
cover charge. 

Free Movies in the Park

Once or twice a month, Orlando’s only funky movie theater (a.k.a The Enzian) heads outdoors with its cinematic delights. Popcorn Flicks is a free screening of fun films shown in one of Winter Park’s pretty outdoor spaces such as Central Park (located on Park Avenue) and Shady Park (on New England Avenue). The Enzian often selects films that are relevant to the season as this month’s selection demonstrates.

In the spirit of Christmas, Bill Murray’s SCROOGED  will be presented this Thursday, December 18th at 7pm.  Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks,and join hundreds of people for this festive gathering.

Popcorn Flicks - SCROOGED
ShadyPark, Winter Park
Thursday, December 18
7:00 PM
FREE
www.enzian.org

Drive-In Movies

Date Night In Your Car?

There's probably only one way you'd enjoy date night in your car, and that's if it was parked in front of a giant screen and you had a big bag of popcorn on your lap.

The good news is that drive-in movie theaters haven't become completely extinct. The bad news is that the two closest options are still a bit of a hike. However, the experience is completely worth the drive, in my opinion. Here are two possibilities:

Silver Moon Drive-In
Lakeland - located at 4100 Route 92 W (New Tampa Hwy)
Operating since 1948, the Silver Moon has two screens showing double features. If you are planning to attend on a Friday or a Saturday night,
arrive early in order to avoid being turned-away.
Admission: adults $4 per person, kids under 9 are free! 863-682-0849

Ocala Drive-In
Located at 4850 South Pine Avenue (Route 441)
This old solo screen is open every night showing a double feature with movie audio now broadcasting via FM radio. Admission: $4 for adults, kids under 9 are free. 352-629-1325

What: Drive-In Movie
When: Call for movie titles and show times
Where: Lakeland & Ocala
More Info: www.driveinmovie.com/FL.htm

P.S. Don't forget to pack your car with blankets and your favorite snacks and beverages.