Ocala Drive-In
4850 S. Pine Avenue,
Ocala,
FL
34480
4850 S. Pine Avenue,
Ocala,
FL
34480
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Opened as Dyers Drive-In in 1948. By 1949, it was listed as the Drive-In, operated by Carl C. Howell with a capacity for 550 cars. By 1955 it had been renamed Ocala Drive-In and was operated by Ray Rogers with a 500 car capacity. It was closed in 2007.
Taken over by new operators, a flea market began operating on the site in the spring of 2011, and the drive-in was renovated and reopened on July 29, 2011 with a 300 car capacity.
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Chuck AND Lost Memory though LM (Ken) doesn’t contribute to CT anymore and it is our great loss to this theatre site.
The Ocala Drive-In is still being remodeled, but should be ready to open by June 2011. Please call them at 352-629-1325 to keep abreast of the actual opening date. They’re putting a tremendous amount of work into restoring the old drive-in and it should be pretty terrific once they’re ready.
I didn’t include “lost” because he is no longer on CT. Hated to see Lost go,but i am sure he had his reasons.
Just listened to their message today. Still being remodeled. No projected opening date on message.
Just an update thought anyone who has been long awaiting the Ocala Drive-In re-opening as long as I have may want to know that I happened to find. A grand opening date on the drive-in.com website today of July 29th. No other info as far as what the movies will be that day.
The Ocala Drive-In IS open!Here is the Link: http://ocaladrivein.info/ They show a Double Feature for 1 low Price! Adults: $6.00,Kids(6-12)$3.00,Kids under 6 are free!
Checkout the new cohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh53s3ASuXw&feature=feedlikmmerical:
We would like to Thank all of our customers for making it possible for us to celebrate our one year anniversary on July 29,2012. The drive-in is doing well and we look forward to being here for generations to come. Visit us at www.ocaladrivein.info or on facebook
youtube quick link
I lived here from 1949-1960. My dad was Ray Rogers who was the manager of the theatre under Ira Dyer and then Carl Howell. We lived inside the screen apt for a several years and then we moved into the house directly behind the drive-in parking lot. (not there anymore) I now live in Albany, Ky. I have such wonderful memories of the theatre, and am so glad it is still going strong. LONG LIVE OCALA DRIVE-IN !!!