Cineplex Odeon Windermere and VIP

How can you not LOVE VIP?!
Extra wide seats, in theatre food and drink service, extra leg room, and NO kids! And comfy love seats that the arms lift up to allow for snuggling on your dates :)
The staff are kind and speedy with your order. I got my usual large popcorn and tried the «Apple Blossom» dessert. A+!
I choose VIP whenever I can and I love far north so that says a lot of I’m willing to commute hehe

Great Theater. For a dinner and a movie kind of day date it is great. Food is not too bad actually. But of course the best is having drinks while you watch a show. I don’t mind the price for the service you get. Theater rooms are very comfy and roomy. And, I also like that you prebook your seats. We usually go there for the more special movies coming out, you know the big action and special effects ones.
My only complaint is that it’s all the way South– very far from me. I would like one in the North side or even downtown.

Alright… my cherry has been broken and watched Xmen: Apocalypse in the VIP theater. This is your «boujie» experience going to the movies. History lesson, drive in theaters, check, sticky floor theaters, check, IMAX, thumbs up, VIP, check. For me it was nicer seats, a rotating tray and a person taking your order with a diverse menu. Eating so so restaurant food on a egg carton material type tray… meh. VIP you would figure maybe plates. They did serve beer in glasses, so why not the food. Food for thought Cineplex. This was the order between 3 guys: Bottle water, 2 regular pops, 2 beers, restaurant style nachos with chicken, jalapeño poppers, fried mac and cheese, large popcorn. Roughly totalled $ 65.00. The nachos came in and they were the size of lets say a large poutine, bits of corn, 5 chunks of chicken, lil salsa. I would have better off just getting regular nachos with cheese and salsa. popcorn they serve in its own old school shaped popcorn box. Fried mac and cheese looked like mcdonalds nuggets and they give you 4 pieces, jalapeño poppers they give 6. The beer was delish, soda is soda. You end up peeing a lot at the end of the movie. Sorry TMI. Its alright, I may want to sit closer next time cuz I like being surrounded by the movie, but for some of my friends its too much. I would go again but may be big hollywood blockbusters. I wouldn’t go all the time. Its meh, but you feel spoiled, no lines to wait when getting popcorn or drink and you don’t have to be scared you will spill on yourself or trip when carrying your bevy and popcorn. What would have made it 5 stars? Reclining seats, telling people they can’t leave in the middle of the movie, if they are leaving in the middle of the movie, they should sit on the outside and not get in my way. Yes, I’m picky, I don’t need to see your silhouette in front of the movie I paid for. Better food. But then again, i’m an easy guy to please, the seats were comfy. Next on the bucket list is go to a theater that has a bed. I hear there are downsides to that, but you don’t know til you try. Happy watching and no, there is no spoiler alert in this write up.

VIP lounge fast! Awesome. I actually feel like I’m in a fully run restaurant. Good food, good server. Her name is Hailey.
Thank you.

Qualify of service has gone down since last year. The staff aren’t as presentable, experienced or as organized as last year. The kitchen was super backed up with orders. Our movie was at 7pm, we placed our orders just after 6. We were advised by our waiter that there was no way the kitchen would fill our order in time so we should move to the theatre and they would bring our food to us in the theatre. Which they did. Just as the movie was starting. Unfortunately, our food was only luke warm but how do you address this issue in the middle of the movie without disturbing the other guests? From now on I will eat before going to the movies at VIP Windermere and just stick to beverages and popcorn.
Seating and movie viewing experience still excellent, just don’t eat there.

The only place worth paying to see a movie!
The pre movie service is awesome. The ipads that they take the orders on, beam them direct to the kitchen, so things start showing up right after you order even though the servers are still taking orders.
If you time it right you can enter the theater with a fresh beer, order a beer and have a fresh beer for right when the movie starts.
The seats are nice and wide and deep so you can’t see the people around you… just private movie enjoyment.
I’ve only been here twice because of how far it is from my house, but both times I said «man I’ve gotta come back here every time I wanna see a movie!»

I love this place! Whenever there is a movie worth seeing, I stop by.
Booze, fabulous food and a lounge to wait in before the movie. What a concept! These guys are doing it right! And waiters in theater before the movie AND leg room? Wow!
Could of been a freak accident but I got lousy service from a certain waitress. Maybe it was because it was busy. I had ordered a pint. All my friends got their drinks. I waited and waited and eventually flagged her down. I asked where it was and she had apparently no recollection. I told her to cancel it as the movie was starting and she was annoyed.
It happens from time to time. I will go again!

If you’re looking for a date night or just a family day out, this is the place to be! New, modern location. There are a lot of concession stands so the snack lines always move quickly. I always pre-​purchase my tickets, but the ticket line never seems to be long. I’ve never had a problem with the mobile ticket pick up kiosk either!
The VIP Experience is one to be had by everyone (18+ of course!). The bar and seating area is spacious and feels luxurious, the food is delicious! Once in your seats in the theater you can order drinks and food from the menu and they’ll bring it to you before your movie begins! Arrive early to ensure you are able to order in time. A go-​to date night that’ll never disappoint!

Made my first visit to the VIP theatre a couple of weeks ago. Really enjoyed the experience. We were in a rush to get to the movie so being able to order my dinner to my theatre seat was great. Had a burger and fries with a couple of Shock Top beers. Overall pretty good food. It feels very civilized to have food and beverage service to your seat. Almost wished they had an intermission so we could order another round of drinks. The lounge outside the theatre was also inviting but we did not get a chance to check it out. This is a great concept that will encourage me to come back to the movie theatre from my couch.

VIP theater for Deadpool? High five!
I had never been, and I can’t imagine not going again! Drinks, seat-​side servers? Mouthwatering menu? How can you not?
Also, it’s 18+ which is great because sometimes, just sometimes, you want some adult time.
Comfy seats, lots of leg room. I’ll be back!

In Calgary, they’ve placed these funky looking couches in the middle of the theater, where people who paid extra for VIP treatment gets to sit down and watch the movie, as if they’re watching from the comfort of their homes. In all of the dozen times I’ve gone I’ve never seen anyone sit here. It’s setting yourself up to be ostracized by bunch of strangers who like to judge safe from a distance of a punch to the throat. Strangers like me. Too fancy for the already roomy seats?! Ladida fancy cakes!
Anyways I have no hesitations in buying into this latest money grab from Cineplex. Two-​three theatres that only allow 18+ movie goers so they can drink adult beverages and order food from a menu sounds like a sure winner. It’s pricey, but all things considered, a date night in any city where a fancy dinner/​drinks and movie combo racks up to 70 – 80 bucks per couple. Our visit came to about 40 – 50 with movie tickets, drinks, 2−−3 items from the menu. Nooooot Baaaaaad.
I would imagine if this becomes a hit that it’ll show up in theaters around city suburban areas. A great idea considering it saves a lengthy drive into the city core.

Andrew and I are serious movie people. We’ve got the Scene card, we always get the Treats and Seats combo, we save our points and we use them for really awesome blockbusters. However VIP is expensive ($ 23 a pop!) and we wanted to save it for something really special. What could be more special than the latest 007 movie starring my favorite Bond? (Daniel Craig, you are a dream of a man.)
It’s my first time stepping into the luxury side of things at Windermere. The lounge is spacious, the décor unassuming and comfortable. It’s too bad we arrived there right on time, because I would’ve liked to sit down and chatted with the good company that I had. Oh well. We were whisked away to be seated — and hot damn, these seats are not only spacious, but hello arm space to cuddle with your date! And the tables swing out so you can have your 10 million snacks and drinks comfortably in front of you! The arm rest also has enough space to put your purse! I feel like I’ve been living in the Stone Age.
Servers came by with their high techy tablets asking us what we wanted to order from the menu (menus are tucked neatly away by your elbow between seat sections). We racked up quite a bill for four. A shrimp salad, a 007 martini, a Bailey’s and something, 2 popcorns, a water, and a root beer came to $ 50. The food wasn’t anything to write home about but the popcorn was good. And a movie isn’t a movie without good popcorn.
Overall the experience was awesome. It’s a great date night option for cold winter days, to treat yourself and your honey to something nice. I will definitely come again but not regularly — it’s just not sustainable for the wallet!

Bestie got Christmas Gift cards to come here, and she invited me to come along to see ‘Joy’.
Scene card? Ten percent off. We stopped in the lounge for a snack, and our server Jason was spot on. He could tell it was our first time in the VIP room, and answered our questions patiently and with class. He told us he loves it there so much, he shows up to watch movies on his days off!
Not overly impressed with the menu, and it differs only slightly from lounge to theater, but the ceviche was really something special, with shrimp and corn and toasted tortilla triangles.
I LOVE how we can just shift our food and drinks from lounge to theater without hassle — and with Jason’s help! I LOVE the quick service that discretely disappears when the movie starts. I love how comfy the seats are, and how there’s a place between chairs to put your used dishes and garbage without putting it on the floor or in your way. There’s even a little tiny table for each person to hold your drinks. And I love the fact that I could have a popcorn combo, just like a regular theater, and order a beer as well. Bestie had a quesadilla. I’m guessing it was tasty, since she had no room for popcorn. Even the napkins are thick and feel like linen when you’re drying tears from tear jerker scenes.
Oh, and the movie itself? Go see ‘Joy’. Jennifer Lawrence is spectacular, (Can that woman’s eyes fill with tears on command?) and the story is inspiring.
The only thing that makes this a four, and not a five, is the menu. I thought it looked a little boring. Then again, if i wanted fine dining, then I shouldn’t have eaten at a theater, right?
Okay, okay! Four and seven eighths stars. just because they put trees in the parking lot.

Went to go see the New Star Wars Movie and decided to do the VIP experience for the first time.
I really like the VIP experience but the only reason that I opted not to give them 5 stars is that it took them 25 minutes to make my speciality coffee. They claim they were brewing a new pot of coffee… But who takes 25 minutes to make coffee?
The prices are reasonable and I quite enjoyed the Apple Blossom that the trophy wife and I shared before the show.
I think they brought the wrong drinks to my wife and I in the theatre, but they were good anyway.
The seats were comfier than most and had ample leg room and a nice little side table.
I’ll definitely be back again but this time I won’t order a coffee.

With the high cost of ticket prices and the change of Scene points redemption, we find ourselves going to watch a movie less and less.
However, when the planets align and a big profile movie is released, it deserves the big screen and big sound treatment.
The problem with movies we find are the movie goers who really insist that you are able to hear their conversation or have text message conversations. It really bugs me and I have finally found the answer to this problem: Windermere VIP. No teens chortling loudly or having side conversations during the movie, no camera flashes (yeah I’ve seen it happen… during a movie) firing off.
As soon as you walk past the sliding glass doors to get to VIP, you’re immediately asked for tickets and you can definitely feel the difference in the crowd and ambiance. The brick walls are decorated with black and white set photos of famous movies, there are contemporary lights hanging over comfortable leather seats, the carpet looks fresh and new. Everything screams premium and you can’t help but want to order a cocktail or a glass of wine. They do have a separate concession stand inside but the big draw is the in-​seating service they provide 30 minutes before the start of the movie.
That’s right, you have staff coming to visit you in your wider, deeper, leather seats taking and delivering your order while you wait for the start of the movie. Remember those fold out little tables in University? Well they have a much longer version for you in case you order actual meals. It’s a really cool design feature that doesn’t get in the way.
Speaking of the seats, the theater itself is actually much smaller compared to the Ultra AVX theaters to accommodate for the larger chairs but also the extra leg room that is a welcomed addition. Unfortunately I did find the screen smaller than what I’m used to and the quality of the sound not as booming as the AVX theaters.
With all of these amenities you are definitely going to feel it in your pocket book. Two orders of popcorn (we found smaller than the regular theaters), two non-​alcoholic drinks, two alcoholic drinks and a shrimp salad ran for about $ 50. I can totally see VIP as more of a date night experience which gives it more gloss and fancier touch but that also detracts us from regularly visiting.
TL;DR: Very pricy but you will have less inconsiderate people there. Outstanding seats and service.

Why are there not more of these!
VIP has made me actually enjoy going to the theatre again!
Sure…the selection on the menu is lacking, and the food is not the highest quality… but…hold on.
There is a menu and liquor. Served to your seat in a theatre!
I just liok at these as fringe benefits.
Comfortable. Spacious.
Inviting.
Done.
Bring on the beer and start the show, eh!

The VIP18+ theatre has become hubby-​to-​be and I’s new favorite place to catch a movie; love sitting at the front in the comfy recliners, getting to reserve our seats, getting our food or drink from the in-​seat service and the best part, they don’t allow anyone under the age of 18, so no crying, screaming, talking or obnoxious kids or teenagers.
I’ll definitely be back as long as they have VIP18+!

Love this theatre, it is always clean! Although a bit hard to get to without a car, it’s a great location amongst restaurants and stores. It has been open for a few years now but the parking lot at the back isn’t finished yet so on busy weekends, finding parking in the lots can be a challenge.
They offer the regular theatres, AVX and the VIP. The ticket prices on Tuesday are cheaper than other days. AVX costs a bit more than the regular theatre but has bigger seats that can recline a bit. The VIP ticket is also a bit more expensive and is for 18 years and over and offers alcoholic beverages and fast food. Menus are available on a mini table which slides in front of you at your seat, which is leather and has much more room so you don’t have to worry about kicking the seat in front of you or your arm touching your neighbour. Servers are available to take your order and will bring your order directly to your seat. There are less seats available in VIP so you need to get your tickets early.
There is an option of sweet popcorn from the little kiosk across from the main concession. Near the front doors, there’s an arcade/​games area. And for your convenience, the booth to print your online tickets is self-​serve right when you walk in.
This is a great place to hang out with friends, go on a date or enjoy a family movie.

Now this is the way to watch a movie!
This is an 18+ venue so there are no screaming or fussing children, and you can enjoy an alcoholic beverage with your movie.
The lounge is pretty great. You can get food before you go in the theatre if you want, but they actually have seat service available 30 minutes before the film. You can order off of the menu and a server comes by with their tablet that sends the order to the kitchen. Your server comes equipped with a wireless payment terminal, so everything is taken care of right then and there.
Don’t forget your SCENE card, it gets you 10% off of your food bill!
Shock Top Belgian White is on tap, which goes with just about anything.
The food was actually pretty decent for a fast food service kind of place. I had the meat platter (theater charcuterie) which was a little skimpy for the price, but it was good. Hubby had the lobster mac n’ cheese and really enjoyed it.
Seats are comfortable, sound is great, bathrooms are clean and maintained.
I am definitely willing to pay the extra price to have the same comforts of home while watching a movie in a theater!

Ok, so I like paying the premium for the VIP seating. The space and arm rest (small table) you get is wonderful, but at the cost of a large screen. I like the 18+ aspect in the VIP section. Keeps the kiddies out and is much more of a civil environment. Very comfortable seats.
We caught the 6:30 Furious 7. The complex opens at 6, which isn’t that long of a time to order drinks and food. You might want more or less just before the show starts. I did and wasn’t able to because the show started. That was a little disappointing.
Drinks are pricey for what they are, but then again I should expect that. Nice experience. Definitely will be back. Can’t wait for a downtown one to open.