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  • 5/5 Lane C. 2 years ago on Google
    The movoes.and audio are extremely high quality, and clear. The food is ABSOLUTELY delicious! And I you have the night off, this is an amazing place to go! When I ordered my food, the employee didn't want me to miss the second movie, so I ordered, and went back to the car. They brought the food to me! I rarely get to go here, but when I can, it is such an amazing experience! I will be coming back soon!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neon D. 4 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed seeing toy story 4 there. Staff was courteous and friendly. Kid friendly. Prices were fair, about $25 for us 4 to get in, and viability was great. We took our 2 children. They were able to run around out front of the screen before the movie started. Our speakers didn't work, but the radio sure did. The parking was ample space on a Sunday evening. The parking was hilled, so that you could be tilted to see the screen. You also could put out chairs and blankets. Pop corn for everyone, drinks, and a couple sandwiches with fries came in at about $30. Not too bad in my book. Great memories for the kiddos and ourselves.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 p. H. 1 year ago on Google
    Over the road driver here. Can't deliver until Monday. I buzzed around old cemeteries looking for long forgotten relatives and thought how can I end this day with a bang!!!@!# Melody drive ~in was the best choice. The movie was great the speaker's even worked , I also could use you raido for stereo. Thank you Melody Drive~in I had a fantastic time. Please keep up the tradition and thank-you for the surprise. I spent total of 20.00 1 person it was worth every penny. I'll be back
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 V 1 year ago on Google
    It’s been 2 seasons since we’ve come here. I waited an hour and 10 in the concession line missing the movie for some popcorn and a drink. I would have/should have just left the line but once you’ve been waiting 30 minutes and relatively close, you honestly just push through thinking it won’t be much longer. Once you get in the building you’ll wait another 20 minutes. The popcorn was not good, tasted like nothing, no butter, no salt. . I feel as thought the menu should be simplified because those workers were working so hard to get customers out but some people order A LOT of complicated things. Got back to the car only to see someone parked next to us in a spot that isn’t even one, left their loud van on to have the AC running or something and left us without being able to hear. Also two cars ahead of us running but one thankfully turned theirs off. I’ve gone here (besides this two year break) since I was a child and it was not our best or near best experience. We ended up leaving from lack of being able to hear the movie. So hopefully the people who came later into the movie and parked next to us got to enjoy it. I can’t say I won’t be back, because my family will! But I will say I definitely will bring my own food and refreshments and hope we don’t get rude people next to us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jacob V. 10 months ago on Google
    Went opening weekends, movies were great, speakers work well. Parking was good. My only complaint was the concession stand. Went to get our food 20 minutes before the movie started, and I didn't get back to the vehicle till 30 minutes after it started. Messed up order, kept talking to people and ignoring customers, tried to fix order, but it was ignored, so I just gave up and got what I could and went to enjoy the movie. Other than that, we had a fantastic time. I'm sure it will get better over the summer. Will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Free G. 1 year ago on Google
    A perfect little gem in the middle of corn country. The food is fantastic and cheaper than a fast food meal (a Real breaded tenderloin). This was my first trip of many to come. The “extras” this place provides is top notch…I mean, They have a baby bottle warmer for use in the concession !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 chris o. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is so much fun! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. For food, we had the tenderloin combo, the cheeseburger combo and state fair donuts. All were surprisingly good! And the red cream soda was delicious! While watching the movies, you can tune into one of the theater's radio stations, or you can utilize one of their vintage speakers that hangs from your car window. We had a fantastic time here and will definitely be returning!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madison D. 1 year ago on Google
    Been coming here since I was a kid. Best drive-in in all of NWI. I drive 1.5 hours round trip just to come to this theatre despite having a drive-in in the city I live. Nothing compares to the Melody. I’ll give them my business over and over again.

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been going there since before I was a teenager. I was just a kid. And sorry to say something I had no control over. My brothers and sister was in the trunk. Five of us while Mom and step dad to drove us in. I am glad it's still there and that punks haven't taken it over and made it a bad place.

  • 5/5 Katie C. 9 months ago on Google
    I love Melody Drive In. Been going for about 12 years now, and it's one of my favorite places to go. Started going when I was dating my husband, and now a great place to take our kids!

  • 5/5 Steven R. 9 months ago on Google
    Haven't been to a drive in theater in many years, found this was in a wooded location almost like a park and the concession food was not bad. We will definitely be visiting again. Great experience

  • 5/5 Paige J. 11 months ago on Google
    My husband and I arrived at 645pm to see The Little Mermaid live action and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The woman at the ticket booth was beyond sweet. It was a short interaction but she was so uplifting and happy, it really just set the mood for a great time. I love that they allow you to bring in your own food on top of selling food. While we brought in some snacks, we still had to get some fresh popcorn!! The movies were fantastic and even in the last row, we had a great view! We live an hour away but will be back again and again!!

  • 5/5 Christie A. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely A Place To Go To!! I wish I would have taken pictures to share with y'all that they still have the original speakers to hook to your car windows. This place is GREAT! There are two(2) screens (that's plenty for a drive-in) & there's a little place to go get your goodies to munch on while watching your movies. The snack area is small but it's definitely well worth the hassle especially if you grab some of their BREAD STICKS w/Cheese or Mariana Sauce for dipping! DELICIOUS! Never had a better bread stick! Even though their snack shack is small, they basically do it all so everyone gets a treat they'll enjoy during the movies. One thing I thought was great, we went on the last weekend of the season, so they did a raffle. Every ticket purchased got a raffle ticket. Before the movie started & between the two(2) movies, the announcer called off several raffle ticket numbers & so many people WON Money for snacks, passes for next season, T-Shirts, it was Great! What a Great Way to Appreciate their Guests and End their Season. Melody Drive In Theater is The Best Drive In Theater I have ever been to!! We drive over an hour too, considering we live in Elkhart, Indiana. Next Year we will be driving out there again!! You Should To!!

  • 5/5 Sharon K. 1 year ago on Google
    Melody drive in is our favorite drive in. The grounds are clean and the food is amazing. Everyone who has ever worked there has been super kind. It is definatly worth it to go!

  • 5/5 Murry W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very clean outside. The concession stand was VERY clean and well maintained. I saw an older gentleman going from machine to machine cleaning them. Cleanliness and attention to detail were definitely not in short supply at this driver in

  • 5/5 Annette J. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Melody Drive-In! We stop in & see a movie whenever we're camping at Tippy. Prices aren't too high, so I can treat the family to a fun night of old fashion entertainment. I can even take my dogs too. The grandkids get play & unwind before the movie starts, so they are ready to relax & settle in for the movie. Their food at concession stand is great, so getting us all Popcorn for the movie is a must!! It's just great fun & then we can all be campfire critics the next morning around fire pit at our Site. Great conversations start from there!

  • 5/5 Cheryl S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was great! It could use a little better signage to let you know which screen is which, but other than that we loved it. It's about the only one left that still has working window speakers. You can use your radio if you want to, but I would be afraid that would drain my battery all that time. Two shows play on each screen, but if you stay for the second one,it's gonna be wee hours of the morning before you leave. Also, get there early!!! We were an hour early and still waited in line 25 minutes to get in

  • 4/5 Chris G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoy going to see movies there. It is an hour drive and we have a drive in much closer but its worth it. The owner actually comes around to thank you for coming in. We go as much as possible over the summer. Great prices, very nice people. Cannot wait until they open this year!!


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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