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Miracle Twin Drive-In Theater

Name: Miracle Twin Drive-In Theater Street: G-6383 E. Court St

City: Burton State: MI Zip: 48509 Phone: (810) 744-3800

County: Genesee

Operator: National Amusements / Redstone

Open: 1973 (2-15-73)

Closed: 2008

Capacity: 915

Status: Closed

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Owner History National Amusements/Redstone Theatres 1973-2006

Web Address: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/steelbeard1/miracle.htm

Number of visits to this page since February 23, 2007: 35723

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Entry Date: 10/9/2009 - MichiganDriveIns.com: Description: Former drive-in theater. Site consists of approximately 60 acres with excellent freeway exposure. Ideal for commercial or industrial development. Located on East Court St with I-69 frontage.

Price:$2,000,000
Lot Size:60 AC
Lot Type:Commercial/ Other (land)

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Entry Date: 10/9/2009 - Garrett Pierce: On our way up to do a little sight seeing today, we past this place. I knew that it had closed, but I was a little stunned to see that the marqee''s at the front gate are already gone. Just the one, west- facing high "Miracle Twin" sign remains. There were already a considerable amount of weeds covering the lot it looked like too. Very sad. I used to work with a fellow who grew up near the place and had all these neat stories about sneaking in to watch movies after dark through a hole they cut in the back lot fence. Must have been fun. I hope someone buys it and keeps it going.

Entry Date: 7/30/2009 - John: I noticed the FOR SALE sign at the Miracle Twin

Is there any information available to the public on the PROPERTY SALE listing, PRICE, and if any offers have been made for NEW OWNERSHIP of the Drive-In?

Entry Date: 7/5/2009 - Sherri: The U.S. 23 Drive in is ok too only 5 miles from Miracle Twin. They do double features and have a web site to tell you whats playing.

Entry Date: 7/3/2009 - Sam: Me and my family would drive from algonac twice a month to this drive in....can we all go to National Amusment THEATERS wearing pajamas, eating a pizza and smoking a cigarette?? maybe throw a ball around in the theater before the movie starts!!

Entry Date: 5/6/2009 - Gnosynthesis: This is a sad day for me.
I used to attend the Blue Sky and Pontiac Drive in when i was younger and they closed. 5 years ago I was thrilled to find The Miracle Twin and have been bringing our children there regularly. I never go to see a movie in a theatre, and during the summer months The Miracle Twin was the ONLY place to see great block busters and the fact that they were first run movies was great!

I can only assume this is corporate greed at its worst, since NA has a theatre located only a mile or two away, and attendance was not an issue, I have watched the popularity of this drive-in expand to full lots everytime we went in the summer months (almost to its own detriment)

I have looked forward to Miracle Twin opening this season and have been calling weekly for some sign, unfortunately, I find that they have gotten shuttered so that their other theatres will have greater attendance. Now I live an hour away and obviously would not travel that far for some run of the mill NA theatre, but I encourage everyone to boycott the local theater and contact National Amusments (operations@national-amusements.com) to log your protest of their closing of this local treasure. I know I will not attend any National Amusment''s theaters, they have lost my business for a company that cares not for me...i care not for...

Entry Date: 3/14/2009 - Randy: I think it is sad to see another landmark go on the block. It is sad enough with all the layoffs happening, but I see it as the fun entertainment of simple things (like going to a drive in on a weekend) are disapating as well.
I went there on occassion in recent years and did not notice any ''riff-raff''...regardless...another sign of the times.
Sad, but at least I can say that I went there!

Entry Date: 3/6/2009 - Flint Journal: BURTON, Michigan -- Throngs of people have enjoyed the drive-in movie experience: Parents who brought their young children who fell asleep halfway through the second movie. Young lovebirds smooching in the back seat. Teenagers goofing off outside the car.

Now all these memories may be just that -- memories. Drive-in movie theaters in Genesee County may soon be a thing of the past.

The owners of the Miracle Twin Drive-in in Burton said Tuesday it will not reopen. The announcement by National Amusements comes on the heels of U.S. 23 Twin Drive-In Theatre in Mundy Township being put up for sale.

"We wish to thank our loyal patrons who have shared great movies and memories with us over the years, and hope to see them at our other area theaters," a National Amusements statement said.

Spokeswoman Wanda Whitson did not give a reason why it was closing, but drive-ins nationwide have been dwindling for a long time. Only about 10 remain in Michigan.

"When I was younger, it was fun to go watch two movies," said Randy McCallister, 40, of Burton. "We used to take Hamady (Bros.) grocery bags and fill them with buttery popcorn. We took out the lawn chairs and sat and watched the movie."

The Miracle Drive-in is literally in McCallister's backyard, and he was shocked to hear that the 2008 season was its last.

"Last summer, there were people lining up," he said. "It was so busy."

Tina Pilarski, 37, of Burton took her teenage children to the drive-in for the first time last summer to see "Iron Man."

"It rained the whole time, the weather was awful," she said. "But (the kids) really liked it. They thought it was cool."

Kipp Sherer, co-founder of drive-ins.com, said it is the nostalgia of a drive-in movie that attracts people. They bring their own snacks, lounge in lawn chairs (sometimes even sleeping bags) and take the whole family to the show.

"It's just something you don't find as much anymore," he said. "It's a really good family draw. You can bring your kids and don't have to worry about them sitting still."

Not everyone is sad to see it go.

Bonnie Rogers, who has lived in the modular home park behind the theater for 12 years, could barely contain her excitement.

"(The management) didn't know how to control the people," she said. "There was a lot of riffraff. Some people didn't even watch the movie, they just played their radio loud."

The theater opened in 1972. In 1975, the theater's previous owners got into some trouble by showing "Bambi" and "The Happy Hooker" at the same time. The Burton City Council was not amused, sending the owners a letter protesting the combination, according to Journal files.

These days the theater is showing its age. Weeds are strewn throughout the property and the sign that overlooks I-69 is weathered and worn.

The Miracle Twin is one of a slew of outdoor and indoor movie theaters to close recently. Courtland Cinemas in Burton closed in January, Fenton Cinemas closed in December and Showcase Cinemas East in Burton and Cinema 10 in Flint Township closed in 2007.

A for sale sign also went up at U.S. 23 Twin on Sunday after nearly 60 years in business. The theater is expected to be open this summer, but it's unclear what will happen after that.

The owner died last month, and the remaining family members live out of state most of the year, so they plan to sell the 35-acre property.

It is also unclear what will happen to the Miracle Drive-in property, said Burton Councilwoman Laurie Tinnin. She said she would like to advertise the area for commercial use.

Tinnin, who grew up in Flint's west side, said she has many fond memories of the Miracle Twin.

"As a child I went there with my family all the time," she said. "It was a way for our family to take us and not hire a baby sitter. We used to be able to wear pajamas and have a great time. It was a wonderful place for families."

Entry Date: 2/26/2009 - Unknown: FYI - The Miracle Twin is not scheduled to open this year.

Entry Date: 8/31/2008 - Kris: We love the Miracle Twin drive in!!!!!
Every year I count down to when it opens in April and am sad when it closes in September.
I have brought my oldest one every since he was a baby and now my youngest gets to enjoy it also.
It is safe, clean and friendly.
The shows are always great and my young ones fall asleep just in time for the next movie for the grown ups.
It is a tradition to bring in pizza but we never can resist the consession stand.
It is a tradition that I love and will continue.
Oh by the way my current husband and I used to go to this same drive-in while we were dating.
I just love it!!!
Many thanks to Miracle Twin drive in for making going to the movies family time again.

Entry Date: 7/19/2008 - Mel: I am a 31 year old mother of 2 boys. I am happy to say that, this drive in, still gives me that youth feeling. I remember watching some of the best movies with family and friends, throwing a football around or playing tag before the movie started. Miracle Twin has kept that same feeling for many people in this area. I am glad that I can now share this experience with my boys. Thank you National Amusements for keeping that childhood feeling alive for all us big kids out there.

Entry Date: 5/13/2007 - Kelly: We went last night it was a great experience for our family our kids had never been and thought they didn''t have them anymore, it was worth the hour drive!! very nice place.

Entry Date: 5/11/2007 - Kelly Miceli: It is open 7 days a week for the 2007 season On May 11th Spiderman 3 is playing with Ghostrider

Entry Date: 4/23/2007 - Unknown: Opened for the season on 4/20/07.

Entry Date: 6/19/2006 - Rosalind: As of 2006, The Miracle Twin in Michigan and The Kenwood in Kentucky are National Amusements only remaining Drive-Ins.
The Miracle Twin looks like s fun place to be. I will have to visit if I am ever in Michigan!