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MOVIES AND MORE
in Prince William By Olivia Overman
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n recent years, with the onset of streaming services like Netflix and the increasing cost of going to see a movie in a movie theater, some people may think twice about paying to see movies on the big screen. But while experiencing some movies in your PJs on the couch can be a great option, theaters are a part of American culture and are definitely here to stay. There’s nothing quite like seeing your favorite actor looking 10 feet tall and slaying a dragon while sounds engulf you from all sides. Lucky for us, there is no shortage of theaters in Prince William, and you can catch not only newly released movies, but also see timeless classics.
Destination: Movie Theater There are numerous theater destinations to frequent in Prince William — AMC Potomac Mills 18 located in the Potomac Mills Mall in Woodbridge, the Alamo Drafthouse Theater also located in Woodbridge and the Regal Manassas & IMAX on Bulloch Dr., Manassas. There is also the Medal of Honor Theater located at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Today, movie theaters are offering reclining plush seats, unparalleled picture quality and sound, and most are now offering bar options and full food menus. Gone are the days where you pass away a few hours on a rainy afternoon at the theater. Prince William theaters offer their patrons an evening out and an experience worth paying for!
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AMC Potomac Mills, Regal Manassas and Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theater These chains have moved with the times and offer a range of upgrades to the movie experience — from reserved seating for reclining chairs in a stadium-like setting, to your choice of sound, Dolby and IMAX, or a 3D experience. AMC Potomac Mills also offers adult beverages at MacGuffins bar as well as an improved food menu that includes stone-fired flatbread pizzas, loaded hotdogs and a gluten-free menu. The Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theater offers newly released movies as well as seasonal classics while also serving food and drinks directly to your seat, a perk many people are willing to pay for. The introduction of rewards programs such as AMC Stubs and Regal Crown Club and subscription services like AMC Stubs A List and Regal Unlimited, where you can watch up to three movies a week for a monthly fee, have kept movie goers coming back for more.
Medal of Honor Theater “The Medal of Honor Theater in the National Museum of the Marine Corps is a … state-of-the-art, giant screen theater with 369 seats and is equipped with a 4K laser projector that provides audiences with ultra-realistic images,” said Jennifer M. Vanderveld, Vice President of Development and Marketing at the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
