How to Theater Hop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before proceeding

   Very rarely you can be arrested for theft of services (similar to shoplifting).
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   Step 2: please realize that movie hopping is grounds for being banned from the theater or escorted out.

   Be sure it’s a place that has a ticket taker at the main entrance and not in front of the theater doors. , Be sure to use a site that lists the length of each movie.
   
   You can use a movie hopping schedule application called The Movie Hop or TheaterTag.com to plan a movie schedule. ,,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Choose a large multi-plex

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   Step 4: something with a long hallway that has multiple theaters or even better

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   Step 5: multiple floors.

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   Step 6: Find the times for the movies online.

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   Step 7: Re-adjust the start times listed by adding 15 minutes

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   Step 8: that’s approximately the real start time after all the commercials and trailers have played.

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   Step 9: Factor in the actual length of the movie to the newly adjusted start time

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    Step 10: that’s when the movie ends.

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    Step 11: Take this list to figure out what times are best for certain movies

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    Step 12: so that you aren't late!

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    Step 13: Go to the matinée on a weekday

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    Step 14: the staff will be minimal and the chances that an usher will be watching theater doors will be slim.

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    Step 15: Purchase the ticket of the most popular movie you’ve chosen to see that day

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    Step 16: be sure to buy it for the time you actually expect to see it since that will be the theater most likely watched by ushers.

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    Step 17: Have your ticket torn and enter like normal

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    Step 18: do not act suspicious and don’t look stressed.

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    Step 19: Buy your snacks and (optional) enter the theater of the movie you have scheduled to see and repeat throughout your day

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    Step 20: just casually walk in and out of the movies at your schedule times.

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    Step 21: Enjoy the day of movies

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    Step 22: with proper planning you'll be able to see 3 movies for the price of one.

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