Recent comments in /f/springfieldMO

justthenurse OP t1_j7aj18z wrote

Thank you so much! I had actually looked at their site right before I posted this question. I wanted to see if anyone had any other suggestions before I contacted them, so now I’m definitely confident In choosing to get ahold of them. Thanks again!

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Samjamesjr t1_j7ahjim wrote

No, he was turning five. We’ve had no problems with Alamo in TX and understand the policies. I read quasi-governmental regulation on a daily basis, but sure, assume I don’t know what I’m talking about and the managers at this location aren’t just giddy over their awesome movie theater power.

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Wyldfire2112 t1_j7ah4dw wrote

From what you're not saying, I'm guessing it was your kid's first or second birthday and you ran afoul of their 3+ policy for general admission shows. Just because you don't like the explanation and they didn't cave to you trying to talk your way around the rule doesn't mean they didn't give you one. Poor planning on your part doesn't constitute an emergency on their part.

EDIT: Either that, or you're lying out your ass because you're part of the smear campaign. One of the two.

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Wyldfire2112 t1_j7agvq6 wrote

Home theater tip for your popcorn:

There's a product called "Flavacol" that's been around since the 50s (as you might imagine with a name and packaging like it has) which is a super finely ground salt, like confectioner's sugar almost, that has an artificial buttery flavor.

Add it to your popcorn before popping at a 1tsp to 1cup ratio, and be sure to pop with coconut oil, and you'll get that old-school movie popcorn flavor from back in the day.

For bonus points, use a whirlypop to get the same stir-bar mechanism theater poppers do, just hand cranked.

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Samjamesjr t1_j7acze7 wrote

We lived in Austin and loved going to the Alamo. Have one child with autism, so can empathize there. However, this location goes beyond the typical Alamo rules. Took our youngest (neurotypical) to see a supposedly all ages show on his birthday and used PTO to do so. Got there and they wouldn’t let him in due to his age. Their management never had a good explanation for not letting us in and it was the first time I’d brought a kid to this location. I don’t know what the story is with these folks and don’t care, but I also don’t trust this location to not waste my time.

Long story short: will be fine staying at home and watching a movie a few months later not to deal with the Springfield Alamo’s hassle. Their management seems to be a bit on the asinine side.

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rogan_notjoe t1_j7a9314 wrote

I saw the post and was annoyed Alamo completely changed their story. They said it was for the “excessive noise” at first and when the mother explained it was her apparent preapproved child laughing, Alamo said “oh well you were on your phone too” I was on their side until then lol. And it looked like the post and a few comments were from a third party observing.

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AutomaticPi1 t1_j7a4lyr wrote

This is easily verifiable information. It took me like five seconds to go to the Greene County Health Inspections and see 1 priority violation listed back in August that was since corrected and had nothing to do with mold or hot water. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but lying and brigading the business should not be tolerated.

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Spiffy_Dude t1_j7a3v62 wrote

Alamo specifically has showings for younger children and even a sensory friendly showing for children with special needs or autism. They’re already accommodating to families who need accommodations, so I feel like this might be a shakedown.

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