The Milky Way Drive-In

Riley Peterson

The Screen is very bright and amazing quality. However, strange set up, it is in the middle of the Roc complex which introduces a lot of noise from other activities there. Bathrooms are far away, no concessions either.

Eileen

I've reviewed Milky Way Drive In before and gave it a much lower rating due to the food service, ability to locate a bathroom, smallness of the screen, app issues & customer service etc. I've gone to Milky Way Drive In twice since it opened this year (2022) and things have changed for the better. That's a good thing too since the only other drive in near me is in Jefferson WI. Here are the highlights of my 2022 experience: 1) The app used to purchase tickets was less twitchy this time. It still takes a little while for the ticket to show up in your email. Just don't wait till the last minute. 2) previously the sound from the movie was broadcast on speakers so you could hear it outside the car, in addition to the ability to tune to 89.1 on your car radio. I went in May and June 2022 and found that sound is not broadcast outside the car anymore. I brought a radio with good speakers with me so I didn't have to worry about my car starting. 3) previously the bathrooms were a LONG walk in the dark and difficult to find. This year they made it clear that the bathrooms were to the left of the screen. Still was a bit of a walk though so don't wait too long. 4) previously food was ordered on an app and delivered to your car. I always got food but sometimes it was the wrong food or not as ordered and I didn't know what to do to fix the problem or get a refund. I'm glad they don't use it anymore. Instead they offer candy sold via a golf cart that comes to your vehicle. There is also a restaurant (same direction as the bathrooms) that you can buy food from. I didn't try either though. 5) no change to the screen. It's still smaller than old time drive in screens, but it is much brighter even in daylight. 6) noticed a picnic table is available in front near the screen this year 7) it was very sunny one of the days I went. it didn't affect my ability to see the screen, but my eyes needed some relief. I wore polarized sunglasses and could still see the screen great. BELOW IS MY LIST OF THINGS TO BRING WITH ME WHEN I ATTEND A DRIVE IN: 1) my ticket 2) radio with batteries 3) blanket/pillows 4) bug spray, just in case 5) fan with batteries, if its hot outside 6) comfortable shoes and clothes 6) something to block the sun if you're there at sunset. 7) if you have kids you'll probably need to bring more even more "stuff"

Justin Lindh

Honestly, the audio isn't always the best and food service is spotty through the Toast app, but I love movies and outdoor theaters are rare these days so I give five stars to encourage people to go to keep this theater alive! Great entertainment option for kids during covid times.

TJ O'Neil

The picture quality was great even when it was still light out. Was nice to be able to walk around the complex before the movie started. Decent delivered concessions and clear audio through FM radio.