![]() Pro tip: If you bring a free-standing radio, bring your own batteries. If you want to hear the movie, your car radio will double as your speaker now. The sign would cost thousands of dollars to restore today.ĭon’t expect to receive a tiny car speaker if you visit the drive-in. Since then, the drive-in has kept the lights off. A Belleville sign ordinance outlawed flashing signs. In the early 80s, Bloomer said, the drive-in turned off the function that made the sign flash. But very few people know that the last working bulb in the sign burned out three years ago. Designed by Kirn Signs, the rocket ship marquee appeared in 1950, one year after the drive-in opened. The sign is one of the most iconic movie marquees in the country. For a family of four, “it’s the best deal in town,” Bloomer said. Tissue paper often runs out by the last movie and with everyone trying to use the facilities at once…those dark port-a-potties start looking pretty good.How much did it cost to see a movie in 1949? Answer: 60 cents. ![]() The only bad thing about the Skyview is the restrooms which look to be original. You can walk there–don’t move your car, or you’ll lose your spot!ġ0) Bring a flashlight and tissue paper. There is also a Schnucks next door if you forgot anything. Don’t fret–the audience gets a cool surround sound effect from a couple hundred boomboxes playing at once.ĩ) The Skyview has a concession stand with all the regular theater offerings. This means the picture is AWESOME and they can keep getting the latest releases.Ĩ) Bring a portable stereo–you have to provide your own sound. (Think about it, your smoke would ruin the picture for everyone.)ħ) The Skyview added digital projectors in 2013. Don’t even think about BBQing at your movie tailgate. (Just be responsible! You’re in your car after all.)Ħ) No fires. You can bring alcohol if you want a glass of wine or beer with your movie. You won’t leave until well after midnight.ĥ) The Skyview allows coolers and you can bring your own food. I’ve also seen kids throwing a football in the back of the lot.Ĥ) If you bring little ones, plan for a nap zone. There is a playground, but it’s designed for bigger kids and is from the ’80s. Most people eat a picnic (or carry out pizza!) dinner while they wait. ![]() Plan for things to do between arrival and movie time. ![]() Come early to get a good spot.ģ) Movies start after dark, which is around 8:45pm on a summer night. You can bring two FREE kids for each adult.Ģ) The ticket window opens at 7pm on summer weekends, but people start lining up at 6:30pm. Tips for visiting the Skyview:ġ) Tickets are $11 per person over 12. ![]() Now that my oldest is a teen, he joins us on the lawn chairs. The hubs and would set up lawn chairs and a cooler at the tailgate and settle in for a nice double feature. When the kids were little, they’d both snuggle down the night and watch the movies. We have an SUV, so we fold down the back seats and pad the back with pillows and blankets. I’ve even seen families pull up in a truck with an air mattress in the back for the kiddos! But most people tailgate the Skyview with lawn chairs and picnic dinners. Of course, if you’re a traditionalist you can watch the movie in your car and listen to the sound over your car stereo. And remember–it’s always a double feature! All you have to bring is the sound–the movie’s soundtrack is broadcast on a local FM signal–so bring your boombox. Is the drive worth it? You bet! The Skyview offers a great family deal (a family of six could get in for $22), plenty of summer blockbusters and a crystal clear digital screen. The Skyview is located in Belleville, IL, just a short hop for most St. Are the kids in their jammies? Got your popcorn and lawn chair? Great! You’re ready for the Skyview Drive-In Theater, the last drive in the St. ![]()
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