The AMC Theaters vs. Regal Cinemas’ Baby Wars

As with our 10-year-old when he was little, we take our almost 8-month-old everywhere. This includes the movie theaters. Our little one is quite the moviegoer so far. He has seen “Dog Man,” “Wicked for Good” on Christmas Eve, “Moana,” and “Mufasa.” They were excellent movies!

Regal Cinemas on Towne Lake after "Dog Man"

 He rocked them all! He doesn't cry in movies, but he usually takes a little nap and may get a little fussy. The trick with a baby in the movie is to have: a comfy blanket, a pacifier, a non-noisy toy, and their food. If you want your kid to be good when you're out and about, you have to take them with you from a young age.

Regal Cinemas on Towne Lake at "Mufasa"

We have had 2 very different experiences when it comes to changing our baby’s diaper at the movie theater:

I am blessed with a very involved husband and father to our 2 boys. He also changes diapers when we are out and about. During “Wicked for Good” on Christmas Eve at the AMC Theater, he took our son out of the movie to change his dirty diaper. Unbeknownst to me or him, at the AMC Theater off Riverstone Pkwy in Canton, they do not have changing tables in their men’s or women’s bathrooms. This doesn't make sense to us.

"Wicked for Good" at AMC Theaters, Riverstone

How can a large establishment that hosts thousands of people a day not have changing tables in their bathrooms?

The only option to change him was on the movie theater hallway’s unused concession stand counter. Luckily, we have a changing pad we can put down to change our baby, but it is so disappointing that this AMC Theater does not provide bathrooms for babies wearing diapers.

"Moana 2" in 3D at Regal Cinemas on Towne Lake

On the other hand, when we saw “Dog Man” at the Regal Cinemas Movie Theater in Woodstock and had a much better experience. Not only did they have changing tables in both the men’s & women's restroom, they had the changing table disposable pads to put down! This is a great extra benefit that most places don't provide. It was a nice place to change our baby’s diaper with dignity…

 

Bathroom Changing table pads at Regal Cinemas on Towne Lake

We also like this Regal Cinemas movie theater because they have big reclining seats that are comfortable. They also have matinée prices that are almost half off!

Well done, Regal Cinemas!

 AMC Theaters, please make some changes.