When are you open?
SPRING SEASON (mid-March) Fridays & Saturdays
EARLY SUMMER SEASON (Memorial Day through June 10th, 2012)
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
SUMMER SEASON (June 13th, 2012 through Labor Day weekend)
Wednesdays through Sundays
FALL SEASON (after Labor Day weekend to mid-December)
Fridays & Saturdays
What are your hours of operation?
All first features start around dusk (civil twilight time).
Second features start after a 15-30 minute intermission following
the first feature .
How far in advance are the movies scheduled?
In general, our movies are scheduled on a weekly basis. Negotiations between our booker and the studios usually result in confirmations by Tuesday at noon. The info is relayed to our web designer/maintainer and is usually up at our site by Tuesday evening. When we know that we will be getting a movie on the break or upon its release, we will post it at our site. There are times when we can get confirmation earlier.
We expect our conversion to digital will allow us to get earlier movie confirmations.
Who, what, where, why, and how are movies paired together?
To a great extent, what movies can be played together is determined by the studios involved. The studios compete against one another for the movie-goers’ dollars and would not want a rival up on the screen with their movie. We do try to pair movies with similar ratings together but sometimes that proves very difficult. There is a preponderance of PG and PG-13 rated movies. Even when we pair a G with a PG or PG-13, some individuals are upset because we have a PG-13 and an R on our second screen.
We consider our establishment a family-oriented venue and avoid R rated movies as much as possible. Unfortunately, some R rated movies are widely popular and therefore would be considered for playing at the Delsea.
Can I switch screens?
Switching screens is not permitted unless you purchase another ticket and room allows. Each movie studio is paid separately according to the number of individual tickets. We have been frequented by “counters” from the studios. If we find that you have switched “illegally,” we will ask you to leave the premises.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed at the Delsea Drive-In. We love animals. We have a pet of our own but the potential for patron disturbance on injury by an unruly pet or irresponsible owner is too high. Everyone knows pets have to relieve themselves at intervals as well. It is dark at the drive-in and a pets waste products would be difficult to see and avoid.
Does the “no pet” policy apply to all animals?
Our “no pet” policy applies to ALL animals. If we elected to allow cats, dog owners would be quite offended. If we elected to allow reptiles, cat and dog owners would be offended, etc., etc., etc..
Is alcohol allowed at the drive-in?
All alcoholic beverages – wine, beer, liquor, etc., are prohibited at the drive-in. We reserve the right to notify the local police if it appears that any of our patrons are under the influence.
Do you offer refunds if it rains?
The Delsea Drive-In shows movies in the rain. No refunds are rendered if it rains. The only time a refund would be offered is if we had to terminate the show due to extreme weather conditions or irreparable technical malfunctions.
Is there a live person to talk to if I call the Delsea Drive-In?
Like many of our patrons, we have day jobs and are not available to take calls
during the day. Depending on how busy we are in the evening, calls may be answered by a staff member if one is available. Our phone system is really not set up to take messages and the best way to contact us is via the info link at our web site.
I require a “special diet.” Can I bring in my own food?
You must purchase a Food Permit if you bring in your own food or beverages.
Can I come into the drive-in after a movie has started or leave before it ends?
You can come into the drive-in and leave at anytime during a movie. You must use only your parking lights if a movie is in progress. Daytime running lights must be dimmed either by engaging your emergency brake one notch or by physically covering your headlamps (for example, with cardboard).
Will I be allowed to re-enter the drive-in if I have left for some reason during the evening?
You will need to purchase new tickets at the Box Office upon re-entry.
