Fun Lan Drive In Theatre

For $ 7 per adult and $ 2 for children, to see a first run movie, you can not beat it. You can talk all you want. You dont have worry about some jackwagon taking a call like you do in a theater. Kids can talk without you having to worry are they disturbing someone else. Unless that someone is you. Really, not a bad theater, neighborhood not 100% safe, just roll up your windows and keep your door locked as you’re leaving and it’s all good.
The only complaint i had was trying to get out. Took me a while, but as you can see I’m writing this review, sooooo i guess i can say, i found my way out. Because each side has 2 screens, cars kinda park where ever they want, and in doing that a lot of Exit signs were obscured. But beyond that, awesome place.
You even get to take your own food and drink with you. Try doing that at an AMC theater. They’ll throw you out (Speaking from experience). All in all, good time and phenomenal price. Will go back, fo sho. See, i even picked up some free street lingo sitting at the red light at 22^nd and Hillsborough. Screw you Rosetta Stone.

Cool & retro place BUT it definitely had a lot of down falls on a recent date night visit by my boyfriend & I: –the stations for listening to your movie did not come in very well at all… allot of static
–they allowed people into the movie up to 20 minutes late and these late arrivers were very rude with their head lights on trying to get in front of and squeeze into spaces in front of others who were there 30 minutes early… this wasn’t just one vehicle but multiple and pretty much ruined the first 20 minutes of our movie.
–our movie played on an extremely small screen… to make it worse some SUV’s in front of us either had their backs open and/​or allowed their children to sit on top of their vehicle causing partial screen view blocks of and already poor picture and small screen.
–although I realize that $ 7pp is cheap for a movie… the poor picture quality and sound makes this definitely not worth the price in my opinion
I still had fun just cause I hadn’t been to a drive in since I was a child and the company made it fun but if you’re looking for a quality picture, quality sound and respectful behavior from other movie goers I’d go somewhere else.

Went and saw Insurgent Tuesday night and had a great time!!! You can’t beat the cost ($ 7 per person) and the sound quality was great. No problems getting in or out even though many people on Unilocal complained about this. As it’s a swap meet by day and drive in by night, there are covered areas away from the screens which might be why some people report this place as «sketchy». We felt safe, enjoyed the movie and will be back!!!

I love drive-​in theatres, but I really wasn’t a fan of this one. I wanted to plan a fun date night and this seemed like the perfect spot. Boy, was I wrong!
The area itself is pretty sketchy. I almost expected someone to pop up outside my door at any moment. The woman who took our money at the front wasn’t at all helpful in directing us to our screen. We sort of guessed (correctly, thankfully!) where we should be after driving in circles and seeing the only other customers in the place parked centrally near the biggest screen. It was difficult to find a good spot since the movie is projected from a building in the center of the lot but we parked right beside it and could see the whole screen. The audio channel was full of static but still discernible. We received a free small popcorn voucher, but we had take out with us so we skipped the concession stand.
Once the movie ended, the place went dark. Surprisingly, it was even harder to find our way out than it was to get in! I don’t think we will be returning to Fun Lan. I’d rather drive to Lakeland or Dade City if I’m in the mood for a drive in theatre.

Gotta love it!
Cheap & Fun.
7 $ for a brand new movie. You have the luxury of bringing whatever you want to drink and snack on.
You can get cozy in your car or truck and you have your own personalized «movie theater» setup
Great experience with good friends!
Concessions are nothing to be excited about, but with the purchase of your ticket you get a free small popcorn.
It is what you make it! but so is everything.

Everyone should try a drive-​in theater at least once!
My boyfriend and I just happened to drive past one night and immediately executed a u-​turn. Neither of us had ever been to a drive in before so it was exciting coming across one. They were already playing «American Sniper» and said we could hang around and check out any of the other films until the next showing started. It was $ 7 per person which is cheaper than a regular theater however, I think they should charge per vehicle. It is sketchy and confusing trying to find your way around the place but once you’ve settled in just relax and enjoy the show! It’s really nice being able to watch a movie from the comfort of your own car and being able to eat and drink whatever you want as well as talk without disturbing other people. They have a concession stand that sells the usual snacks and you get one free popcorn with your ticket. The bathrooms are really disgusting though so I would suggest waiting till you get home or bring lots of hand sanitizer. (You’ve been warned).
I would definitely come back. In fact, I wish there were more drive-​in theaters around. It’s neat. It’s retro. It kinda feels like you’re in a time warp when you come here. All that’s missing are the muscle cars and hot rods!

I have been going to drive-in’s all my life & trust me, this is the worst I have ever been to! Location is atrocious. It is right of main road in a sketchy neighborhood. Staff is rude & unhelpful. Parking lot is covered in garbage & broken glass. Cost is $ 7/​po for 1 movie, which is what you pay for two movies at other drive-in’s. Exits not marked. Food is disgusting. Please, for your drive-​in experience, go to any other drive-​in. Ruskin is close by & very nice.

I am hard to please when it comes to reviewing places, but Fun Lan I loved! It’s not a normal theater which I think a lot of previous reviewers might have been confused they were going to. I have a new 4-​Runner and it was perfect for this place. My husband laid the seats down and we brought tons of blankets and pillows and literally laid in the back with the back window down to watch the movie. My sound system rocks so the movie was amazing and there was absolutely no static on the station. I highly recommend it for those of you with SUV’s. Oh, and we brought our own wine. It was a kick-​ass and I highly recommend it!

What a great concept. Being able to watch a movie in your car. You can bring your own food/​drinks and not worry about crying babies. I’ve been going here since I was a young boy. I’m 31 years old now. Since back then the place has fallen big time. It has a lack of lighting and signs letting people know proper protocol on head lights during movies. I love how you can hear the movie through your car speakers. But the Non-​stereo FM transmitter giving you the movie sound is very weak with tons of static. It comes and goes. What FUN LAND doesn’t realize is that this is an easy fix. I would love for a new owner to take over this legendary drive in before it becomes more of a run down past time. Also customer service is here is at all time low. But you get what you pay for v $ 7 for a first run movie. Not bad.

We love the drive-​in movies … you can bring your own drinks and snacks, you can laugh and talk as much as you want within your own car, it’s cheaper than going to a regular theater, and (in some cases) you can even bring your dog :)
The Swap Shop drive in movies in Ft Lauderdale are owned by the same people as this Fun Lan Swap Shop drive in, in Tampa. Dogs are allowed at the movies in Ft Lauderdale as long as they stay in your vehicle the whole time. So I assumed the same for this location, even though I couldn’t find that information on the website.
We brought our dog and had no issue, although I will admin that I don’t know if the ticket lady even saw him in the car.
When our movie first started, the projector wasn’t focused correctly so everything was a little blurry, but it was fixed or fixed itself not too long into the movie. The sound is through your own car’s radio, so no issues there.
The snack bar is really expensive ($ 3 for water), so bring your own drinks and snacks! You get a coupon for a free small popcorn when you’re admitted to the movie… so we got our free small popcorn, but it wasn’t the freshest.
All-​in-​all a good time. Get there a bit early to get a good spot! It stinks to be a small car in the back.

Loved it. It’s a drive in people! My car is nice so, the theater was nice. No annoying talking. I think its the pe4fect place to watch a movie. And I do decide to use my phone no one is going to shoot me.

The area is kinda sketchy and, at night with tinted widows, it’s was pretty hard to find our way to the correct screen.
Our movie played on screen 3, which seemed to be the best one there. It was the largest and in the darkest part of the location. The signal was phenomenal – when we left Fun Lan, we kept our radio tuned into the movie’s credits and continued to hear it clearly until passing the Mcdonalds nearly half a mile down the road. We heard the movie as clear and as crisp as though we were in a theater. My friend pointed out that your car’s antenna may have a lot to do with how well you will hear the signal through your radio.
The picture on screen 3 was good as well. Having a tinted car definitely helps block out distractions – we could see the other screens from where we were at, but since my windows are dark, they didn’t draw my attention once our movie began. It just depends on the placement of your vehicle.
Anyway, I will definitely go back. A $ 7 movie that you get to watch from the comfort of your own car and enjoy the snacks you bring from home… Why wouldn’t I go back? I think the novelty of a drive-​in makes it a perfect thing to do on a clear night when friends are in town wanting to do something different.

They have one big screen (screen no 3) and three smaller ones. If the weather is nice, their big screen is totally worth watching a good movie on. Don’t even bother to try other screens, they are very dull and if the scene is little dark, you can barely make out what’s happening on the screen.
Audio has some static but it is manageable. On a weekend day, try to reach 20 – 25 mins before the show time, otherwise you will end up waiting in the ticket queue forever.
And don’t forget to switch off your headlights while pulling-​in in to the driveway.

The location is bad. The radio signal is terrible. The projectors don’t line up properly with the screens. The bathrooms are somewhat disgusting. The concession stand should probably be shut down for health violations. The name itself makes no sense (did the D fall off and they never replaced it? What’s the story there?).
Yet, when you put it all together, something magical happens. No place this bad deserves to be this good. This may be the best place to watch a movie in Tampa. Fun Lan is The Hub of movie theaters.
P. s. You might want to lock your car doors.

I have mixed feelings about this theater, love the concept not so much the area. I say it’s ok something different but not the thrilled I expected.

If you haven’t been to a drive in movie it’s time to go. We saw a movie on a Monday night around 8pm so it was just two cars in the lot, don’t know if it gets super busy on the weekends. It was fun to be able to watch a movie in the car, sit back and relax. We brought drinks and snacks and had a good time. Will definitely be going back, its a fun inexpensive and different way to enjoy a movie.

Sit back and relax on a cool spring night! Watched the opening night of 42. Couldn’t be going any better! This was the first time I had ever gone to anything like this, and it is a shame I waited so long. The fact that a movie only cost six bucks was absolutely amazing to me, and being in the comfort of my own car with the sun roof open and the windows down on a cool spring night made it even better. I will definitely be back soon!

I love drive in movie theaters. When I loved in northern Michigan we used to have one that during the summer was a huge hot spot. So when I found out Tampa had one I was so game!
Then I found out it was on Hillsborough by 15^th and I was all like, «Ummm…yeah guys! Let’s…do…this…»
Even with the hesitation in my voice my friends followed suit. We packed a picnic dinner and went to see the new Tarantino movie. Something about an Iron Fist.
Now I say «something about an Iron Fist» because I couldn’t hear the movie particularly well. The buzzing from the speakers is still whining in my ears a few weeks later and I’m not sure I will ever truly escape it.
It was fun while it lasted, I’m glad I went but I sincerely doubt this is going to be a frequent hang out.

A real nostalgia trip to visit one of the few remaining drive-​ins. Now they offer multiple screens/​films and the sound comes through your car radio for great sound.
Prices are now $ 7 for regular movies, with half-​price on Wednedays. As always, it is best to go this time of year or Fall so you do not have to worry about heat or cold, and no mosquitos in evidence yet.
Did not visit the fairly distant snack shack, but did a reprise of early married days, by making our own pizza and taking a couple of beers. Life is good, and it is nice to re-​visit old haunts.

Why 3 stars? It’s a cool novelty, but not practical for regular movie watching.
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I live walking distance from Fun Lan, so it was definitely something I had to check out. If you haven’t been to a Drive In movie before, it’s something that everyone should enjoy at least once in their life. Beyond that, I’ll take a traditional movie theater every time over a Drive In.
We experienced some static through my speakers and had to move my car a couple of times to get a more clear signal. I don’t really like having to leave my car on for a couple of hours to begin with, but it did not cause any problems.
Even though I had never been to a Drive In before, I at least understood the courtesy of driving through the viewing areas with my lights off. Somehow, not everyone was able to grasp this concept.
All that being said, it’s pretty cool to sit in your car and watch a movie on screens 100 feet tall outside. I have no idea if that number is accurate, but 100 seems look a good guess. If you haven’t been to a Drive In, you should definitely visit Fun Lan.