Deer Park Cinema — Local services in Port Angeles

I only go when I have no other choice. Deer Park is an example of what happens when you're one of the only multi-cinemas within an hour's drive from most spots on the Peninsula, or at least on this side of Hood Canal.

They "rent" the 3D glasses, which are free everywhere else. And they have a Nazi...I mean usher standing there making sure you don't commit the crime of taking glasses that you essentially paid for. Just do what I do....bring your own that you got from AMC or Edwards, or any other theater for that matter.

Apparently they think the practice of rounding up on concession prices is a way to....actually, I have no idea why they do it that way. What I do know is that they are the ONLY theater where your drink and popcorn will cost $10.39....instead of $10.50. Because you know what? I'll gladly round up just so I don't have to carry the change around. I can swing that .11 cents. It's an example of being penny-wise but pound foolish.

The signage there seems intent on sucking every bit of enjoyment out of the experience. "No talking on cell phones in the lobby!" "All bags are subject to search!" Those are just the ones off the top of my head.

Otherwise, enjoy yourself.

Oh, and apparently whoever runs the place has instituted a zero-tolerance policy on common sense. For example, when I enter the theater after presenting the ticket to the guard in the booth, I choose my seats, THEN I go get whatever I'm going to eat or drink.

And whenever I do, I TELL the guy as I walk by, "I'll be right back, I'm going to get something to drink." Then I walk the 15 feet, get my stuff, return, and invariably, "May I see your ticket stub please?"

REALLY? I mean, I know that a new study has come out that says our attention span is now officially shorter than goldfish, but come ON. And don't waste your time with the, "I just walked by. I just TALKED TO YOU." Because you're going to get a helpless shrug, which leads me to believe this isn't by their choice.

Basically, their whole attitude practically screams out, "We're the only movie theater out here so we can treat you however we want!!!!! Don't like it? Drive to Silverdale! Bwahahahahahaha!"

So, yeah, I drive to Silverdale, or I go to the Rose in...

I have been to 100s of cinemas all over the planet and I have never been told that I have to pay full price of a popcorn or drink for a spare item to hold or split popcorn for my kids after spending close to 80 dollars on tickets and food. What kind of moronic excuse is that they have to charge full price because it's part of their inventory stock. I'm sorry there is so much wrong with this thinking and will be the death of movie cinemas with attitudes like this. I have received free and water cup charged prices for addition items. From drink holders to kids trays I have never heard of anything like this even from major chains that are egregious in their pricing. I am so disappointed that I will never be back despite the fact that I come here every single year for 10 years as vacation time. I used to go to the other cinema before it closed. How is it that the management hasn't figured out how to charge people for a cup for what they would normally price it out at... how do you not have kids holders for popcorn for large families that buy huge amounts of your goods to entertain their family at the cinema you are running. You have got to be kidding me, your mentality will be the death of your business, enjoy your scathing review for your bad shady business practices and shame on you for taking advantage. No wonder I saw the locals that live here sneaking everything in... duhhhh. Dont worry the napkins were free and I lined my hat with them to serve me kids from the large popcorn, if I had know you had such a deplorable policy in place I would of bought two smalls to allow my family to share without having to use my hat to effectively do the same...

People are sitting there saying that its because were a small town and only theater around, well I went to one out in Yelm Wa. It is as small as forks, anyways great place, They had leather electrical reclining chairs, only thing i wanted was a nice blanket and would have felt at home. But Going to this one, it use to be a lot better when I was younger. But yes the seats have gotten their worn in butt mark, fulfilled life. Some of their employers are nice, some also seem to sometimes disappear?? Their arcade closes early, I remember using that as time to waste for being picked up. Oh and Last time they tried charging us for teenagers that were behind us like 10 feet, We were like um no just us 2 adults, and 2 toddlers. My oldest at that point was only two And it costed $28 when its $11 or $12 a adult. The first tried charging us $38. I know somehow they over charged us but it was whatever considering we just wanted to take the kids to see inside out. But now we have a newborn, a 1 1/2 yr old and just turned 3 yr old. I thought under 5 they don't cost?? Well anyways the only reason I decided to write about this is because we have a gift card to go there and I don't know how they act with those. I do know I would like to take my honey to the extremely comfortable one there in Yelm. And their price for a adult and 4 teens was only like $56... that here we all know would end up being way more. But each their own. Sometimes you have to deal with what you got... Or wait a couple months for...