Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Movie Theater Savings

Do you find that movie theater ticket prices are high these days? I do. Going out to see a movie in the movie theater is fun but it does come with a heavy price tag especially for families, especially those living on a single income. This is why I researched how our family can save a little money and still afford to go to the movie theater.

The Entertainment Book has coupons where you can purchase tickets from AMC, Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark at a discount. Entertainment.com has a member deals section where you can purchase discount tickets from so many movie theaters (way more then what is listed here) that it would be worth it to pay the cost of the book.

Entertainment Books may be kind of pricey if you buy them at regular price or if you buy them as a fundraiser. However, if you wait until they have their books on sale and go through an online rebate site like mrrebates.com, you can get an Entertainment book for next to nothing and you would immediately make that money back after redeeming just a few of the many coupons that are included in the book.

Do you have AAA? If so, you can take advantage of discount movie tickets for AMC, Regal, Reading Cinemas and Bow Tie Cinemas purchased in set packs of either. Check out their member discounts here: http://www.aaamidatlantic.com/Discounts/Dining-Entertainment/Movie-Tickets/

Do you have a Costco or Sam's Club membership? They also offer discounted tickets when you buy in bulk. Check their websites out for more information.

You may want to also check the base ITR or ITT office to see if they offer discounted movie tickets as well.

Many local theaters offer free summer movies on certain days, so check out their websites as the season gets closer. We have checked out movies on the free days and the theaters is just packed to the brim so you may want to show up really early for those.

Also most theaters have their own free rewards programs/clubs that if you sign up for them you can reap the rewards. Some offer discounted concession items while others allow you to earn points with every ticket purchased and your can redeem those points for different items. Again, this is just another way to make your purchase work for you. Sometime they have special sign up times where you can get a free popcorn when you first sign up and others may do similar promotions so check out your local theater.


For Maryland family and friends, here's some cool movie deals you may/may not know about:

Cinemark: (theater locations here: http://www.cinemark.com/theater_list.asp)
1. Seniors Every Monday (senior ticket prices (valid for ages 62+, Seniors day, all day Monday, any movie, any showtime), details here: http://www.cinemark.com/seniors_day.asp
2. Discount Tuesday (discount Tuesday prices, all day), details here: http://www.cinemark.com/discount_Tuesday.asp
3. Early Bird on the first matinee showtime of the day (7 days a week), details here: http://www.cinemark.com/earlybird.asp
4. Discount tickets on Entertainment Book online up to 35% off.
5. AAA has discounted movie tickets too.
6. Costco has Cinemark discount movie tickets, details here: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11226798

1. Discount tickets & discount concession package on Entertainment Book online and discount coupons in the Entertainment Book.
2. AMC Movie Watcher Rewards Free Program, details here: https://www.amcentertainment.com/rewards/
5. $5 in concession for only $4 Concession Saver, details here: http://www.amcentertainment.com/Programs_and_Offers/Value_Pricing/Overview/
7. Seniors (60+) enjoy Senior Day every Tuesday for a limited time. Also high school and college students can show their id's everything Thursday for discount ticket prices. Details here: http://www.amcentertainment.com/Programs_and_Offers/Value_Pricing/Box_Office/

Regal Entertainment Group: (theater locations here: http://www.regmovies.com/theatrelocations/default.aspx?state=MD)
1. Join their Regal Crown Club Free Program here: http://www.regmovies.com/ticketsandshowtimes/
2. Discount tickets on Entertainment Book online and discount coupons in the Entertainment Book.

Bow Tie Cinemas: (theater locations here:
1. Free Criterion Club Member, join here: http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/join-club.html
2. Discount tickets on Entertainment Book online.

Fort Meade Base Theater - Reel Time Theater:
Admission:
- Adult - $4
- Child (6-11) - $2
- Children 5 & under - FREE


For Hawaii family and friends, here's some cool movie deals you may/may not know about:

Consolidated Theaters promotions, details here:
I think you can still get Consolidated Group Movie Tickets (GMT) through places like HGEA, UH Manoa & Community Colleges, etc...

Regal Entertainment Group: (theater locations here: http://www.regmovies.com/theatrelocations/default.aspx?state=MD)
1. Join their Regal Crown Club Free Program here: http://www.regmovies.com/ticketsandshowtimes/
2. Discount tickets on Entertainment Book online and discount coupons in the Entertainment Book.
I think you can get discount Regal Movie theater tickets at UH Manoa & Community Colleges, etc...

Hickam Base Theater Reel Time Theater:
Admission:
- Adult - $4
- Child - $2

Schofield Base Theater Reel Time Theater:


For Montana family and friends, here's some cool movie deals you may/may not know about:

Carmike Cinemas: (theater locations here: http://www.carmike.com/showtimes.aspx?fct=4)
1. Discount tickets on Entertainment Book online.
2. List of their programs/promotions here: http://www.carmike.com/promotions.aspx

These are just a few ways that I found when researching the idea of saving money while watching movies in theaters. If you have any other tips, please feel free to share them with us.

Lisa

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