My family has been coming to this theater since we moved to Lancaster more than 10 years ago, and it's evolved quite a bit in that time. I love the new seats and assigned seating, and I'm happy to pay extra for the comfort. My daughter and I often do dinner and a movie for our girls' nights, and we love getting the seats with the armrests that raise up, so we can snuggle on the seats like we're on our couch at home.
The more popular movies are shown in the larger theaters for obvious reasons, but often you can find even the blockbusters have a viewing or two in a smaller theater (typically earlier in the day). I prefer to view with a smaller audience -- less chance of dealing with people on their cell phones or talking the entire time, at least. They do 3D showings here, too, so be sure to pay attention when you're booking to be sure you get the theater experience you want.
Show times are consistently spaced for the new movies -- typically every hour or half-hour -- so I've never had an issue finding a time that's convenient for me or my family. I definitely recommend purchasing your tickets and selecting your seats ahead of time, but we have had dinner at Ruby Tuesday's or Ginmaya there in the Manor Shopping Center and then wandered over to the theater for a show on a whim, and I can't remember a time when we weren't able to get in to see a movie we were interested in and find a decent seat.
And have you looked at theater seats after a movie? With popcorn and candy all over the floor and seats, and spilled drinks the in cup holders? I appreciate all the workers here who swiftly clean the mess, wipe down the spills, and are able to restore the seating area so that we don't have to clean up after someone else before taking our seats. They're typically younger workers and it's usually a small crew going from theater to theater, but they do a great job between each showing and don't get enough credit for what they do.
There's a very small arcade at the entrance -- great place to send your kid if there's a line at the ticket counter or if you arrive early for your show. Lots of clean bathrooms with lots of stalls spread around the place, so no matter where you are, there's one nearby, and I've never had to wait for a stall in the ladies room, which is a first.
They've upgraded the concessions area, which now offers "real" food options like pizza, chicken fingers, etc., but they're not that great and cost much more than you'll pay getting a sit-down meal at one of the real restaurants in the shopping center. I recommend you eat before you come. If you're into movie popcorn, it'll cost you enough, but a meal would make this a very expensive outing. read more