Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive In

Drive-in movie theater · Pecan Springs

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The Eater Austin Guide to Drive-In Movie Theaters in Central Texas - Eater Austin

"Wedged inside a residential neighborhood in the East Austin area, the original Blue Starlite theater might seem more like a short-term installation than a year-round theater option. However, don’t let the unconventional screening space fool you: This theater is celebrating its 10th anniversary and continues to have the market cornered on independent science-fiction and horror. Unlike the other places on this guide, those comfortable with social distancing also have the option of buying tickets for a sit-in outdoor space, adding a little variety to your drive-in life. Because of COVID-19, Blue Starlite has streamlined its concessions, offering only prepackaged items like bagged popcorn and king-sized candy. That means snagging a to-go order from an East Austin favorite is probably your best bet for dining. Potential neighboring options offering takeout orders include Contigo, Oddwood Ales, and Nixta Taqueria. And more than any other theater on this guide, your arrival time can dictate whether you have a perfect view of the screen or whether you’ll be craning your neck to look around cars. Show up when the gates open for your screening (listed next to the showtimes on the website), and be prepared to wait a few extra minutes at the end of the film as the rows of cars behind you untangle themselves." - Matthew Monagle

https://austin.eater.com/2020/9/11/21429081/eater-austin-guide-drive-in-movie-theaters-central-texas-food-concessions

2015 E M. Franklin Ave, Austin, TX 78723 Get directions

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