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Anyone build their own drive-in theater in the yard?

16 years ago

Has anyone built or thought about building their own drive-in theater screen?

Here is a link that might be useful: Ellies drive in home theater

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amesly
16 years ago
Looks very cool, but a licensing nightmare. You can do this for yourself and friends and family, but offering public screenings ... let's hope they don't get caught.

Otherwise, cool. :)

Amy
pattico_gw
16 years ago
I would love to do this...I wouldn't want a public thing..but the neighbors around us and family and friends...

I'm afraid I wouldn't want a "drive in" but a park on the road and walk in . and bring your own chair. and pick up your mess when you leave.....oh what a meanie I am...lol
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cindee11461
16 years ago
My husband has all the stuff to do this but he hasn't done it yet. Yours turned out great!!! I bet you have a lot of fun watching movies!!!!
neonrain
Original Author
16 years ago
Actually, it is not my link, but that of someone elses. I would not want to do it for the purpose of collecting an entry fee or making money for that matter, yes it could pose a problem, but I would want it for my own purpose and family and if neighbors want to come over, that would be fine, but no my thoughts are to some day build one but not for the purpose of entertaining the neighbors. Now, as you can see from the photos, the property must sit on some acreage with no one behind them. I live on a large property in which I could build one and have it situated so that my neighbors would not even know, but unfortunately my property is rental. I do hope to do this and if any of you do...please post photos. Sounds like alotta fun!!
pumpkinpatch
16 years ago
We have done this for the last 3 years, the first two years we just showed it on the side of our granary building, this year we actually purchased a screen kit, the kit included the screen, bungees for attaching to frame which is made out of emt pipe and directions for the frame( you buy the actual frame supplies from your local hardware store) there was some other stuff included too but I dont know what is all was at the moment.
We just use it for our own entertainment, family and friends come over with lawn chairs and beverages... The kids love it! We live in the country so no close neighbors to worry about! If I can find some pics our set up I will post them later.
mangomoon
16 years ago
Pumpkinpatch: Would LOVE to see photos of yours. My intent, if I ever get around to it, is to make it private and for personal enjoyment for my immediate friends and family.
clairewags
16 years ago
We just showed a night Packer game on our screen- it was great! We have a 10 ft screen with a HD projector. It's only for family and friends to see- our neighbors can't see it from their houses.

Here is a link that might be useful:
Cheri_C
16 years ago
I have always wanted to do this. Thanks so much for sharing all this info.
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neonrain
Original Author
16 years ago
Clairwags: Did you buy or build the screen? The photo is AWESOME!!! Goodness, I am envious!!!!!
clairewags
16 years ago
Our screen is one of those pull down types that comes in a metal tube- like the ones they use in schools but bigger. We have eye hooks on the garage so we can put it on and take it off the garage.

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