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| - I've been to several movies at this location over the years and have always been satisfied. Lots of screens, lots of food options, lots of parking (though we always just walk over from my in-laws). If you were coming by car, it's right off the highway, so overall a convenient location.
I recently got to experience the VIP side for the first time, and I'm hooked! If I were going to see movies every week the cost difference would be too much, but as someone who goes to see a movie or two a year, the upgrade is fully justified and we'll appreciated. I enjoyed the comfy seating and huge aisles. I liked the in seat service, though I found it a bit confusing as a first time VIP goer. When we picked up our tickets the kiosk asked us if we wanted to add food or drink. We assumed the inseat menu would have all the same options ... nope. Perhaps they were available if we asked, but I would have much preferred seeing everything listed out in front of me on the inseat menu to be able to decide and order once. I ordered the tandoori flatbread and my partner ordered the burger and fries. Both were good (for a chain), but he definitely picked the movie friendly option! The flatbread was really messy, and since it was served on a cutting board (unlike the burger served in a tray) I couldn't easily pick it up to eat on my lap. Live and learn!
We didn't hang out at all in the lounge, but I could see how it would be nice to arrive a little early and have a drink. It would be an ideal spot to meet up with friends before a movie. And for people with kids (like us!) or really anyone trying to maximize their time, it's nice to have a bunch of different experiences all in one spot. For us it meant we could maximize the time spent away from our son (being very generously babysat by grandma), by watching a movie AND having lunch, no need to spend time to go somewhere, order, wait, eat, etc.
Ooh, one last thing: bathrooms are single closed rooms, all unisex. I love it! I wish more places would do this. I don't mind waiting a few minutes when the movie is done, in exchange for such nice and private bathrooms.
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