Isn’t it about time movie theaters had comfortable seating?!

You get the big screen, the surround sound, the delicious buttery popcorn… how come you have to sit in a chair that’s way less comfortable than your couch at home?!  The Cinemark in Orange, CA decided to fix this problem.  Their new Luxury Loungers resemble your favorite recliner at home, only better.  They’re plush and comfortable, they recline, they have foot rests, and they even have heat.  Each lounger also comes with its own tray and cup holder that swivels in – so you can find optimum placement for your snacks, and swivels out – so you don’t have to put your snacks on the ground if you get up to go to the bathroom.

They’re plush and comfortable, they recline, they have foot rests, and they even have heat.

We took the kids to see Frozen 2 this week, which they loved!  And honestly, I daresay it might even be better than the first one.  I would definitely consider seeing it again, even without the kids.  The new recliners elevated the viewing experience to an entirely new level.  Everyone was comfortable, the kids were able to see the screen, and they were super excited to have their own snack trays.

And honestly, I daresay Frozen 2 might even be better than the first one.

Cinemark in Orange has made several other upgrades as well.  They have added 2 new Cinemark XD theaters, you can reserve your seats in advance so no more rushing to get a good seat, and they have expanded the seating area in the cafe.  They also have a variety of snacks like pizza and nachos, in addition to the popcorn and candy.  There’s an arcade with a big assortment of games, and there’s a photobooth.  We liked that the beers were reasonably priced – less than $10 for a 24 oz craft beer, and the selection was good, too.

 

We liked that the beers were reasonably priced – less than $10 for a 24 oz craft beer

We haven’t taken the kids to very many movies because at 2.5 and 4.5, we never know how they’re going to behave.  This experience was so much fun for them and it definitely made us more likely to take them again in the future.  The addition of the new loungers gave us all a more comfortable and relaxed experience, and the immersive nature of seeing a movie on the big screen was really special and exciting for them!