- Gets dark6:51 pmGates open 7:00 pm
- Google rating4.8012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens1
- Price$8per adult
- Car spots421
- Opened1951
Moonlite Drive-In has shown movies in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania since 1951, on a single 100 foot screen with room for 421 cars. Tickets run $8 for adults and $5 for children 3 to 11, and the snack bar sells popcorn, soft pretzels, and fresh cut fries alongside the double feature.
As of 2026, gates open at 7:00 PM.
Location
Where is Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
Moonlite Drive-In Theater is at 1190 Shoemaker Ave, West Wyoming, PA 18644. The entrance is at Swetland Lane. The closest highway is US-11 (Wyoming Avenue). Landmarks: Lighthouse Inn bar and grill.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- Lighthouse Inn
Start time
What time does the movie start at Moonlite Drive-In Theater?
What Moonlite Drive-In Theater says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:00 pm, so the movie started about 30 minutes after dark.
In October the sun sets around 6:23 pm and it gets dark around 6:51 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Moonlite Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from April to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| April | 8:11 pm |
| May | 8:46 pm |
| June | 9:12 pm |
| July | 9:08 pm |
| August | 8:33 pm |
| September | 7:41 pm |
| October | 6:51 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Moonlite Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$8
- Child$5Ages 3-11
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Snack bar
- Snack bar serves popcorn, soft pretzels, nachos and cheese, walking tacos, popcorn chicken, mozzarella sticks, chicken fries and fresh cut fries.
Reviews
What visitors say about Moonlite Drive-In Theater
From 164 visitor reviews, 4.8 stars.
Low prices on tickets and food
- Five reviewers from 2021 to August 2026 call admission and snack bar prices reasonable or a bargain, including one night for two with snacks and drinks under $30.
- Admission covers a double feature.
Clean bathrooms
- Three reviewers (2021, July 2025, September 2025) describe the bathrooms inside the concession stand as clean and modern.
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:00 pm
- Sunday tickets are a flat $5 per person, ages 3 and up, versus $8 adult/$5 child (ages 3-11) Friday and Saturday.
- A craft fair runs on the lot the last Sunday of most months; vendors email [email protected].
History
The history of Moonlite Drive-In Theater
Opened in 1951, operated by James Rizzo and by 1955 also by Milgram Theaters. Closed in 1988 and sat dark for three decades. It reopened October 4, 2019 after the new owners cleared permitting delays.
FAQ
Questions about Moonlite Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Moonlite Drive-In have?
Moonlite Drive-In has one screen. Everybody on the lot watches the same film, so there is nothing to choose when you arrive. Park where you like, tune your radio and wait for the light to go.
What time does the movie start at Moonlite Drive-In?
What Moonlite Drive-In says: The theater posted 7:30 pm for the first movie on October 9, 2026. Full dark that night was 7:00 pm, so the movie started about 30 minutes after dark. In October it gets dark around 6:51 pm. Check with the theater on the day you go.
How much does Moonlite Drive-In cost?
Admission to Moonlite Drive-In is $8 per adult, $5 per child 3-11. Two adults and two children come to $26.
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