No, they don't have a captive audience like the cinema, so the prices stay reasonable. They know you can come to the drive-in with a car load of Pizza and candy and they can't stop you, so their candy and hot dogs and pizza by the slice comes at an honest price and with smiles for most people, although when my family comes in they have been known to scream, "Oh No! It's the Goodes" because we tend order a lot and be slow making up our minds. ("What Minds?" I can hear them asking now.)
and the popcorn is fresh hot!!! how cool is that? i know what you mean about the prices. in the cinemas around here, yes, they have a day when it's cheap, but if you buy from their concession stores, the price would be equivalent to the tickets for at least five people. very nostalgic shot.
Love this ... such a great family place to go to still. I still love drive-ins and miss them. Your prices there are so "family oriented." In a world that's getting crazier, this is one place that remains constant ... and fun. Enjoy that concession stand ... I know that they love to see you and your family!! :)