This weekend is what Blockbuster means (May 23, 2009)
Posted by Reel Mountain Theater on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
What's the fuss about buying tickets early?
Good question.
As the summer blockbusters bear down on us, here's the inside track on ticketing at Reel Mountain:
A ticket in your hand gets you a seat in the auditorium for the show time you want. Having that ticket guarantees you a seat- but WHERE you sit will depend on when you arrive to select it.
Generally, when a show sells out, the last ticket is sold 30-60 minutes before the show time. So it's not necessary to buy tickets a week ahead of time, but you do want to take advantage of advance ticketing, so that line at the ticket counter isn't so threatening when you pull up to the curb.
If I were going to buy a ticket for Transformers or Night at the Museum, and I wanted to sit with several of my children I would: buy the tickets in person the day before (you pay face value for tickets when purchased in person, and you have them in hand). Forty five minutes before the show, I would arrive at the theater with at least half of my group, to chit chat and claim our seats as soon as seating was available (if it's the first show of the day, seating begins at least 30 minutes before the show time). Once allowed into the theater, we would pick our seats, spread out evenly (Reel Mountain permits customers to save up to 2 other seats for ticket holders), lay out our coat and then stock up on concessions before the trailers start. But that's just me.
If you live out of town, or don't know if you can make it to the theater in time to purchase your tickets before the show sells out, on-line ticketing is a good option for you. When you buy tickets on-line, you actually purchase them instantly, but must pick them up to be admitted. This means standing in the ticket line to show your credit card, but relieves you of the dreaded message: "Sorry folks, this show has sold out". Pick your tickets up by presenting the credit card you used to purchase the tickets, and take your place in the seating line.
Finally, you could plan to arrive 60 minutes before a big show to purchase tickets, and if there are tickets available, yours is better than the person who bought them a week ago- since you both have tickets, but you're at the theater, and have the first spot in line.
If we're not overwhelmed in the lobby, we are able to handle phone orders for tickets, and give you a current status on the number of seats remaining. Have a credit card ready and call 970-577-1686. You'll usually reach the manager, who can process your request.. Both phone and internet ticketing do incur a charge of .50 per ticket, and unfortunately do not earn reward points on your Reel Fan card (buying tickets in person is your best bet).
A quick tip for on-line ticketing: make sure that you select the correct ticket class, if you inadvertently select all children tickets and arrive at the door with 2 kids and 3 adults, you will be refused admission, which would also matter of you were 16 and coming to an R rated movies (you have to be 17 to get in, not to buy the tickets), and our local student promotion (have your EP student ID ready to show when you arrive).
We're gearing up for a big weekend, along with the rest of Estes Park- and look forward to seeing you for a little relaxation and escape at the movies!
Good question.
As the summer blockbusters bear down on us, here's the inside track on ticketing at Reel Mountain:
A ticket in your hand gets you a seat in the auditorium for the show time you want. Having that ticket guarantees you a seat- but WHERE you sit will depend on when you arrive to select it.
Generally, when a show sells out, the last ticket is sold 30-60 minutes before the show time. So it's not necessary to buy tickets a week ahead of time, but you do want to take advantage of advance ticketing, so that line at the ticket counter isn't so threatening when you pull up to the curb.
If I were going to buy a ticket for Transformers or Night at the Museum, and I wanted to sit with several of my children I would: buy the tickets in person the day before (you pay face value for tickets when purchased in person, and you have them in hand). Forty five minutes before the show, I would arrive at the theater with at least half of my group, to chit chat and claim our seats as soon as seating was available (if it's the first show of the day, seating begins at least 30 minutes before the show time). Once allowed into the theater, we would pick our seats, spread out evenly (Reel Mountain permits customers to save up to 2 other seats for ticket holders), lay out our coat and then stock up on concessions before the trailers start. But that's just me.
If you live out of town, or don't know if you can make it to the theater in time to purchase your tickets before the show sells out, on-line ticketing is a good option for you. When you buy tickets on-line, you actually purchase them instantly, but must pick them up to be admitted. This means standing in the ticket line to show your credit card, but relieves you of the dreaded message: "Sorry folks, this show has sold out". Pick your tickets up by presenting the credit card you used to purchase the tickets, and take your place in the seating line.
Finally, you could plan to arrive 60 minutes before a big show to purchase tickets, and if there are tickets available, yours is better than the person who bought them a week ago- since you both have tickets, but you're at the theater, and have the first spot in line.
If we're not overwhelmed in the lobby, we are able to handle phone orders for tickets, and give you a current status on the number of seats remaining. Have a credit card ready and call 970-577-1686. You'll usually reach the manager, who can process your request.. Both phone and internet ticketing do incur a charge of .50 per ticket, and unfortunately do not earn reward points on your Reel Fan card (buying tickets in person is your best bet).
A quick tip for on-line ticketing: make sure that you select the correct ticket class, if you inadvertently select all children tickets and arrive at the door with 2 kids and 3 adults, you will be refused admission, which would also matter of you were 16 and coming to an R rated movies (you have to be 17 to get in, not to buy the tickets), and our local student promotion (have your EP student ID ready to show when you arrive).
We're gearing up for a big weekend, along with the rest of Estes Park- and look forward to seeing you for a little relaxation and escape at the movies!
