Hank Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Will there be movies this year at Soak City? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Whether or not "Dive-In" movies will return to Soak City has not yet been announced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Tell me - were they a "hit" last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonHelbig Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Soak City Dive-In movies will return this summer. The movie lineup and other details will be available on our website as we get closer to Soak City opening for the 2014 season. 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Word to the wise, great event nothing against it.. However, get a locker that day or take stuff to your car..Everything was stolen from me that day...Some things I'll never have back. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voicetek Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 It's a great event if you don't mind not being in the water. The line to actually get in the water to watch the movie is sometimes longer than the lines to some of the coasters in the dry park. Perhaps they should add Dive-in movies to the list of Fastlane attractions. Since watching the movie in the water isn't likely to happen, then I recommend getting there early enough to get a beach chair. My wife and I went once and ended up leaving after about 20 minutes. Once we realized that there was a line just to get into the water, we gave up on that idea and started looking for a beach chair. They were pretty much all taken by then. We were pretty much only there to watch the movie from the wave pool anyways, so we just decided to leave. I'm sure this event can be fun for many people, we just weren't thrilled with the set up and decided it wasn't something we'd particularly care to attend after that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Does anyone have pictures of this event? I've read how it was set up, but I want to visualize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 The one time I rode the train in the evening to see how the crowds were, it seemed like a lot of people gravitated to it. I think it's been a wonderful idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Are the patio chairs available or are you required to be in the wave pool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBlade21 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's a great event if you don't mind not being in the water. The line to actually get in the water to watch the movie is sometimes longer than the lines to some of the coasters in the dry park. Perhaps they should add Dive-in movies to the list of Fastlane attractions. Since watching the movie in the water isn't likely to happen, then I recommend getting there early enough to get a beach chair. My wife and I went once and ended up leaving after about 20 minutes. Once we realized that there was a line just to get into the water, we gave up on that idea and started looking for a beach chair. They were pretty much all taken by then. We were pretty much only there to watch the movie from the wave pool anyways, so we just decided to leave. I'm sure this event can be fun for many people, we just weren't thrilled with the set up and decided it wasn't something we'd particularly care to attend after that. Yea, I hate waiting in a line to get in a wave pool. They probably limit the number of guests in the water at a time because it is dark out which makes it hard for lifeguards to see someone drowning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It was a great event and the movies were family friendly. I do admit that the actual time for floating around in the water was bad, but still if you get there early enough you can grab some chairs and enjoy the movie, Jurassic Park was great! I was hoping they would have showed Jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's a great event if you don't mind not being in the water. The line to actually get in the water to watch the movie is sometimes longer than the lines to some of the coasters in the dry park. Perhaps they should add Dive-in movies to the list of Fastlane attractions. Since watching the movie in the water isn't likely to happen, then I recommend getting there early enough to get a beach chair. My wife and I went once and ended up leaving after about 20 minutes. Once we realized that there was a line just to get into the water, we gave up on that idea and started looking for a beach chair. They were pretty much all taken by then. We were pretty much only there to watch the movie from the wave pool anyways, so we just decided to leave. I'm sure this event can be fun for many people, we just weren't thrilled with the set up and decided it wasn't something we'd particularly care to attend after that. Yea, I hate waiting in a line to get in a wave pool. They probably limit the number of guests in the water at a time because it is dark out which makes it hard for lifeguards to see someone drowning... There were lights installed in the wave pool, but still I agree the line was an OK idea but hopefully they can readjust for this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Do they utilized both pools with the same movie? So to maximize the viewings in actual water without clashing audios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hopefully they'll tweak the event this year. It was noted in last year's thread that a queue to enter the pool deters people from getting out to use the restroom. Not really a hygenic situation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What do you guys think would be the best way to go about doing these? I'm trying to think of ways to maximize efficiency, safety, and guest satisfaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 What do you guys think would be the best way to go about doing these? I'm trying to think of ways to maximize efficiency, safety, and guest satisfaction. Ultimately, you'd want to limit attendance to maintain a good guest experience for something like this. Ideally in a way that minimizes the frustration of excluded guests. I guess my suggestion would be to issue wristbands that are required to enter the wave pool during the film. Limit the number to keep the crowd size manageable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Along with that, a simple intermission would probably take care of bathroom issues, and offers the chance to sell food/merch. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 ^ A good idea. Some people wouldn't take a break without being forced to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Most licensing for film presentations does not allow intermissions, unless the film originally had them. It is considered presentation of other than the copyrighted performance, which is not allowed. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 ^Then what are commercials when movies are shown on TV? (Not debating, just curious) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodBlade21 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It's a great event if you don't mind not being in the water. The line to actually get in the water to watch the movie is sometimes longer than the lines to some of the coasters in the dry park. Perhaps they should add Dive-in movies to the list of Fastlane attractions. Since watching the movie in the water isn't likely to happen, then I recommend getting there early enough to get a beach chair. My wife and I went once and ended up leaving after about 20 minutes. Once we realized that there was a line just to get into the water, we gave up on that idea and started looking for a beach chair. They were pretty much all taken by then. We were pretty much only there to watch the movie from the wave pool anyways, so we just decided to leave. I'm sure this event can be fun for many people, we just weren't thrilled with the set up and decided it wasn't something we'd particularly care to attend after that. Yea, I hate waiting in a line to get in a wave pool. They probably limit the number of guests in the water at a time because it is dark out which makes it hard for lifeguards to see someone drowning... There were lights installed in the wave pool, but still I agree the line was an OK idea but hopefully they can readjust for this year! There is a big difference between natural and artificial light sources. Artificial lighting creates multiple shadows and distortions that can make it difficult to see what is going on. Also some people don't move too much when watching the movie so it is probably hard to tell if they are just watching the movie or are unconscious... Do they utilized both pools with the same movie? So to maximize the viewings in actual water without clashing audios. They only use Tidal Wave Bay for Dive-In movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Most licensing for film presentations does not allow intermissions, unless the film originally had them. It is considered presentation of other than the copyrighted performance, which is not allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyTheDinosaur Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Fingers crossed hoping that The Shawshank Redemption is on the list for this year. That's a family movie right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 ^Then what are commercials when movies are shown on TV? (Not debating, just curious) That's a completely different situation. I believe most networks license the films directly from the studio or distributor. Organizations like KI would go through the MPLC instead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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