Ocala Drive-In

4850 S. Pine Avenue,
Ocala, FL 34480

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Functions: Movies (First Run)

Previous Names: Dyers Drive-In, Drive-In

Phone Numbers: Box Office: 352.629.1325

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Ocala Drive-In Theatre, October 29, 2011

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. At the end of the 2016 season, a second screen was added.

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Celeste
Celeste on August 16, 2011 at 11:39 am

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!

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OcalaDriveinTheatre on August 24, 2011 at 8:21 pm

Checkout the new cohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh53s3ASuXw&feature=feedlikmmerical:

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OcalaDriveinTheatre on August 9, 2012 at 3:28 pm

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

mrogers1020
mrogers1020 on March 21, 2013 at 8:57 am

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 !!!

SteveSwanson
SteveSwanson on September 23, 2013 at 9:49 am

The Ocala is one of the lucky winners from projectdrivein. ‘How sweet it is’ for the new owners to be able to convert to digital.

Mikeoaklandpark
Mikeoaklandpark on September 24, 2013 at 8:06 am

Oh that is wonderful news.

Patsy
Patsy on September 24, 2013 at 10:50 am

Such sweet news! Congrats!

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OcalaDriveinTheatre on March 30, 2015 at 11:08 pm

M Rogers. I would realy like to have any pictures that you might have of the Drive-in including the apartment. I actually live there and would love to see any pictures of the original drive-in. Would be happy to pay cost vof making any copies you have. Thank You in advance.email me AT or call me 352-629-1325

Drive-In 54
Drive-In 54 on September 1, 2016 at 11:50 am

Now a twin screen drive-in.

dansdriveintheater
dansdriveintheater on March 31, 2021 at 2:36 pm

was twinned after the 2016 season

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