Area 51 - Aurora Cineplex and The Fringe Miniature Golf — Attraction in Roswell

Okay this is my family and my favorite theater to go to which is so unfortunate..it has excellent pricing, reclining and heated seats, and quality of films. My complaint goes to one employee who actually refuses to give me her name. I was with two children under the ages of 8 and a 12 year old. I take full responsibility of bringing in snack baggies and small juices for each kid as financially it's hard to purchase for each child and I've never had a problem with this in like 15 years..this girl stops me like a criminal in front of the kids to search my bag as thorough as possible taking each item out. She then still is not satisfied and goes through it again to make sure she did not miss a thing. We were all mortified. So once everyone was settled in the movie (they had an adult with them), I wasn't aggressive at all , and assertively explain to her how inappropriate that was to do in front of the children. It was out of line and simply taking the bag to the side room right next to us not making it a huge deal would have been just fine. And we still bought our own popcorn, drinks, and some hot food for the girls but I couldn't afford any more than that and they were looking forward to these snacks. I didn't realize how it became such a freaking crime to bring snacks in for kids but I understand it's not ethical so I get that. But she got so defensive and wouldn't accept that she did anything wrong and was extremely rude. My wish is that she would have just at least understood or tried to as to what I was saying and been a decent person. I mean she's literally at work so why not try to at least acknowledge what I'm trying to say. She has red hair and some piercings. And I really hope there are some consequences for her actions or at least make the policy more subtle especially with children around. Embarrassing people for being broke and looking like criminals isn't helping anybody in their already dysfunctional family dynamics. I don't think she's had kids before or understands what that's like. It really seems like a petty thing but this means a lot to me as to how children look up to us. I never write bad reviews either but I had to...

I have enjoyed Area 51 for almost 8 years. My kids like the movie theater and also the miniature golf. But today I will have to give Area 51 only 3 stars because the manager subjectively closed miniature golf due to the heat. I walked up to the outside window where I usually pay for golf but the sign said please pay for golf inside. I walked inside and up to the concessions area and asked an employee for a round of golf. Just as I was pulling out my wallet the manager (older female who looked hurried) stopped and said, "Miniature golf is closed. It's 100 degrees out there." I think that is what she said. She blurted her decision out as she zipped past and disappeared into the manager's office. The employee just stood there not knowing what to say. I turned around and left. As I exited I saw a mother with 3 young boys walk up to the outside pay window. Her boys looked excited to be able to play but alas the manager stopped that fun in its tracks. So, Area 51 lost 5 paying customers in 2 minutes. Why does it matter how hot it is outside? Is that not the risk a customer owns? Did not the mother decide it's OK for her 3 young boys to be out in the heat for an hour? Is this not Georgia in June? Is this weather unexpected? Did the manager' have to stand outside and supervise us? Did she have to turn on any lights or waterfalls? There is nothing complicated about hitting a ball into a cup. I give Area 51 3 stars because I may not understand why golf was closed. Liability for heat stroke? Please let me know the logic and I will gladly come back again and...

If movie theaters had spirit animals, Aurora Cineplex would be that quirky uncle who shows up to family reunions with a fedora and a kazoo – unexpectedly delightful and full of surprises! Walked in for a flick, and bam, the staff hits you with that genuine, personable charm like they actually care. “Need popcorn? Extra butter? Nice shirt, where did you get that?” Terrific young people who make the visit feel like a warm hug (minus the weird awkwardness).

But wait, there’s also putt-putt golf! Yes, you heard right – a mini-golf course outside like mischievous elves, daring you to battle tacky 1990 era fixtures before your screening. It’s the kind of unusual twist that turns a simple movie outing into “Hey, remember that time we sank a hole-in-one and then watched superheroes?”

Inside, the theaters scream old-school nostalgia – think cozy seats from a decade or two ago, but spotless and well-maintained, no sticky floors or mystery crumbs in sight. No frills like laser shows or vibrating heated chairs, which honestly keeps it refreshingly real. Like, let’s focus on the movie!

All in all, this place is just very nice in that offbeat, “why isn’t every theater like this?” way. Five stars for the fun factor alone – go forth and golf your way to...