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Regal Aiken Mall open and ready for moviegoers

Aiken Standard - 7/30/2021

Jul. 31—The Regal Aiken Mall movie theater is open and almost back to normal, welcoming guests who are eager to again enjoy a traditional cinematic experience.

"Being able to get back out and see a movie as a family, my little boy has autism, so being able to come out to an environment like this is a big deal for him and he was just really excited to come out and see 'Space Jam,'" said moviegoer Jeremy Babb.

Since the pandemic began, Regal has been a member of the CinemaSafe Program, which promotes protocols and guidelines to support a safe return to theaters. CinemaSafe is commissioned by the National Association of Theatre Owners and puts the health and safety of guests and employees at the center of movie theater operations.

Babb said he noticed everyone in the theater was doing a good job of keeping their distance inside and said the process of purchasing tickets was simple.

"I purchased our tickets online. You get a QR code and they scan it when you come in," Babb said.

According to the Regal Cinemas website, along with the ability to purchase tickets in advance on the Regal mobile app, guests have the ability to purchase items from the concession stand from the app while in the theater.

Face masks are optional and there are hand sanitizing stations throughout the theater.

"(Regal's) reopening plan is consistent with the safety practices recommended by the (CDC) for operating public event spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic," according to the Regal Movies website.

Aiken moviegoers are excited be getting back to the movie theater atmosphere instead of staying at home. Kadasia Smith and her family were excited to see "Snake Eyes" and be out doing a family activity.

"I'm just happy it's back open with all of the upcoming new movies (that are) supposed to be coming out. There's going to be a lot more for me and my kids to see instead of having to stay in at home and watch movies," Smith said.

Regal Aiken Mall is located at 300 E. Gate Drive and is open from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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