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Ocala Drive-In

4.2 (67 reviews)
Closed 7:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Frank M.

Our family was driving through Ocala and we wanted to stop by Ocala Drive-In for the experience as our family had never been to a drive in before. First, the good: the ticket prices were very reasonable, although you are forced to also buy a $10 food voucher. This would be ok if the concessions were good, and unfortunately it was not. We ordered the pizza, cheese fries, popcorn, cheeseburger and a roast beef po'boy, and the only things that were edible were the cheese fries and popcorn. The pizza and cheeseburger tasted like cafeteria food from middle school. The screen quality for the movie "Sinners" shown on screen 2 was also not very good. I wonder why the owner doesn't invest in better quality screens for a drive in? The sound quality, however, was excellent. Overall, this was a unique experience and could be a 5 star if the food and screen quality of the drive-in are improved in the future.

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Roberta H.

Listen I wasn't expecting the greatest experience, but man was it old time fun!!! It was our first time there and it's family fun. The gates open about an hour before the movie. I'd suggest arriving during that time to order food and park! The cost is $6 pp plus a $10 fee for food at the concession stand. There are two entrances right next to each other depending on what movies / screen you want. Screen one is larger than screen two. But both are super fun! You tune in on your radio. Bring chairs and sit outside. There were kids running around playing soccer, teens on dates and hanging with friends , couples on date nights and groups of friends! It was so fun! The concession takes some time but everything is reasonably priced and fried. (What could go wrong?) overall if you are looking for a night out that won't break the bank and you don't mind it being old fashion, this is the place to Go! Plus they allow your pup to attend as long as they are part of the family!

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Valerie R.

2nd time posting. See my first post for more information. Always a good trip when we come here. We actually plan weekends around going to the drive in followed by the flea markets the next day. The food at the concession stand is fresh, good and reasonably priced. The popcorn is still my favorite. Thank you for maintaining a piece of Americana.

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Haven R.

Amazing!! I love this the food is great and delicious!! The quality is great!! The only bad thing is the pizza it's just not good. But the wings are soooo good!!

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Nothing fancy but they have what you need. Reasonably priced movies with good food at the concession stand.

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Just a good old fashioned drive in. Very nastalgic and fun! Definitely would recommend. Also the best deal for a night out!

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Great prices and you get to see "2" movies. Also a great date night option plus there's a play area for the kids.

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I love it! I want to take my girls here just wish they had better movies. I would recommend To anyone at all ages lol

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I take my grandchildren here when they visit in the Summer. Great place to catch a movie or two.

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Ask the Community - Ocala Drive-In

Is there wifi &Wifi password? If available

Sorry we do not offer free wifi any longer because we had an issue with guest streaming movies which is a violation of our contact with film companies and we want our guest to enjoy the movie and experience of the drive-in in the manner of which… Read more

Do u use your radio as speaker?

Yes. Sound for the movies are streamed through two different radio stations depending on which screen you are seeing.

Will the typical car battery last through two movies? OEM equipment, will have a full charge driving there, 1.5 hours, no amplifier, just basic car speakers. Thanks.

Yes and No. It did for most but it didn't for us. However, we had a set of jumper cables and the people next to us were nice enough to hook us up. Also the concession stand is set up with a jump box for just an occasion. Make sure you use ACC.

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Review Highlights - Ocala Drive-In

It's only $7 per person for a double feature which is hard to complain about.

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Joy-Lan Drive-In

Joy-Lan Drive-In

(20 reviews)

We love coming to the drive in. It is such a great experience. Great prices, good concession food,…read moreand a feel-good community experience. We have been back several times since our first visit in February of this year. We've seen popular and new movies such as Goat, Project Hail Mary, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The screen is updated and clear, as well as the speakers.

We've visited Joy Lan a couple times before this visit and our experiences as a collective have…read morebeen average. You can arrive a half hour before the show starts to pay and get your spot to watch the movie. Tonight we watch Shang Chi and the Ten Rings and our experience specific to tonight... Not the best. In the beginning of the movie there are subtitles which you can't read because on this screen only the top line ever showed. So as long as there's only one line sentences you're good! In addition there aren't any loud speakers or speakers to place on your vehicle like many other drive ins have, so we had a really hard time hearing. I don't know if this movie was shot in dark lighting or if they needed to adjust lighting on the screen, but there seemed to be a glare or it was often hard to see some scenes. There was an idiot with his car lights on which may have posed a problem as well but no one said anything to them. No one walked around to check for things like that like many other theaters do as well. The website indicates if you have difficulty getting your lights to turn off they have covers for your car to use to dim your lights. There's no info about additional speakers though it does say if you have issues you can let them know. Also kind of bummed with the choice of preshow music. We really enjoy attending the theaters that okay the old fashioned tunes and ads! You only get half an hour before hand anyway which also could be extended some. Show up as early as you can within that time frame to get the best pick of parking spots. Also bring big spray or citronella candle or something. Bugs galore! We may try this theater again in the future but will need to probably bring a radio to provide additional speakers.

Cinemark Durbin Park and XD - Chicken Wings with fries

Cinemark Durbin Park and XD

(108 reviews)

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Definitely my favorite movie theater in the Jacksonville area! It is always clean... from the…read morelobby, to the bathrooms, and the theaters themselves! The seats are comfortable- large, reclining, and can also be heated (which is a very nice treat during the record cold temperatures outside). The popcorn is always tasty. You can add as much or as little butter as you prefer. There are a variety of other food options as well such as pizza and chicken tenders. You can even indulge with a milkshake or a cocktail! I love that they serve coke products and especially coke icees!! Also, it wouldn't be a theater without a large selection of candy to choose from. Of course I think all movie theater candy is overpriced but it's part of the experience. I especially appreciate the ease of purchasing tickets online and having the opportunity to select your seats ahead of time! It certainly alleviates the stress of worrying about being able to seat your party together and gives you the ability to pick the exact seat you want. Overall, always a great experience at Cinemark Durbin!

We took my wife and our 16-year-old to Cinemark to watch the new Avatar, and wow--ScreenX is no…read morejoke. The 270-degree panoramic setup with the main screen plus the two side screens made us feel like we were basically inside Pandora. At one point I wasn't sure if I was watching a movie or if Jake Sully was about to ask me to pass the popcorn. Speaking of popcorn: excellent. The pepperoni pizza? Surprisingly legit for movie theater food. And the soda options--so many choices it felt like a soft drink buffet. Major win. The atmosphere was super comfortable. The air wasn't freezing (thank you, Cinemark, for not turning the theater into an Arctic survival test), and the recliner seats were perfect. Even for a long movie like Avatar, we were comfortable the entire time. No back pain, no seat shifting, no regrets. Now, full honesty: there were a few slower parts where you could tell some people were this close to falling asleep. Not because the theater was boring--but because it was that comfortable. If you doze off for a minute, honestly, that's on James Cameron. Overall, fantastic experience. Great food, great comfort, and ScreenX alone is worth the trip. We'll definitely be back--hopefully for something a little shorter... or with caffeine next time.

Ocala Drive-In - driveintheater - Updated May 2026

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