![]() ![]() Patrons could still use the concession stand and restrooms inside the Horizon theater in the shopping center, but could watch the movies outdoors from their vehicle. Wienholt and company had set up a large screen in the parking lot of the Fallston Village Center, off Routes 1 and 152, in mid-July as a way to drive business when indoor movie theaters were still unable to open. It is unclear whether the Horizon Cinemas in Fallston will continue to offer drive-in movies as they have for the past few months of the pandemic. We’ll adjust and I think we’re going to be here a lot longer. “As long as you give the amenities people demand, we are always going to be here. We’ve had the ability to adjust to any situation. It’s survived two World Wars, television, cable, video and now streaming and we’re still here and thriving. “We’ll still probably have some of the new safety features forever,” he said, “but the business has been around 120 years. Long-term, Wienholt anticipates the movie theater business will continue to evolve and survive the coronavirus pandemic. 20) were all originally scheduled to open in late spring and early summer. ![]() 6), the new James Bond flick “No Time to Die” (Nov. They may get a boost, however, by a number of anticipated blockbusters whose release dates were pushed to the fall. “We lost the whole summer, which is best time of year.” “September and October are traditionally the worst time for movie theaters,” he said. He’s also concerned that summertime, when kids are home from school and studios typically release their biggest blockbusters, has come and gone. ![]() Over the past six months, “people have gotten used to doing other things and I’m not sure movies are on top of their list,” he said. That, however, is a concern for Wienholt. ![]() “If you’ve been going to church, or Walmart, or the grocery store, I’m telling you, it’ll be safer to come watch a movie in this theater,” he said. Wineholt is confident watching a movie at Horizon will be as safe or safer than many activities people have been taking part in during the pandemic. Masks will be required throughout the theater, except when seated. Stickers have been placed on floors directing movie goers where to go and plexiglass barriers were installed at the ticket booths and concession stands to safely separate customers and employees. Touchless doors have been installed on the theaters and the toilets, sinks and soap dispensers in the restrooms are touchless.īecause all seats are reserved, the system will automatically block off adjacent seats once a ticket is purchased, allowing for proper social distancing, Wineholt said.Įmployees already were cleaning theaters and seats in between shows, and showtimes will be staggered so that there are no crowds congregating in the lobbies. For example, the rows of recliners are already 7 feet apart, Wienholt said. Wienholt some of the newer amenities at his Harford County theaters make it easier to meet physical distancing requirements. Regal’s website indicates it will open Friday and tickets are on sale for showings of several films, beginning with “Tenant” at 5 p.m. Messages to Regal Cinemas and AMC Theatres, which operate theaters in Abingdon and Churchville, respectively, were not immediately returned. Baltimore Sun eNewspaper Home Page Close Menu ![]()
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