Drive in movies

I was surprised to find out that Australia has drive-in movies. I don't know of one in the Wilmington vicinity that is still open. In the USA the land is more valuable for houses, shopping, business parks, etc. When I was told that drive-ins are still being built in Australia I knew I wanted to go to one just for nostalgia.

Phil's daughter Jess is so hard working, like most moms, and likes Harry Potter. I thought it would be a great chance to give her a treat and take her to see Goblet of Fire. We went to the Coburg Drive-In.

Coburg boasts 3 screens and has a 50s style diner concessions stand. I had to laugh at the concessions menu they give you when you pay your admission. It lists the offerings on the menu but then also gives instructions to text message them on your cell phone so they can deliver your snacks to the car. I guess that is what happens when old meets new but I found it terribly funny. We had snuck in our own snacks though so I did not get a chance to try this out.

Another difference from the old drive-ins that I recall, you tuned in the sound over your car radio. There were still some posts with the classic speakers so you could enjoy the familiar tin can sound of the old time sound for drive-in purists.

One tip don't try to impress your friends with a dragon imitation by using a Christmas tree dorito as the flame. It comes off as something less than authentic and they just make fun of how silly you are! ;-) Also, make sure you are rested before going. LOL I dozed off and they complained it was hard to hear over my snoring. (I did offer to sit in the back seat and let Jess up front ...