{"id":3784,"date":"2025-09-15T13:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T13:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longcoveresort.com\/blog\/?p=3784"},"modified":"2025-11-12T18:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:38:46","slug":"retro-movie-night-beach-free-willy-under-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longcoveresort.com\/blog\/retro-movie-night-beach-free-willy-under-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us for a Retro Movie Night on the Beach: &#8220;Free Willy&#8221; Under the Stars!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"movie-night-event-container\">\n<!-- Status Banner -->\n<div class=\"status-banner upcoming\">\n    <div class=\"status-banner-content\">\n        <span class=\"status-icon\">&#x1f3ac;<\/span>\n        <span class=\"status-text\">Upcoming Event<\/span>\n        <span class=\"status-details\">Join us September 8-26, 2025!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<article class=\"event-post\">\n    <header class=\"fade-in\">\n        <time datetime=\"2025-09-08\">September 8 \u00b7 8pm &#8211; September 26 \u00b7 8pm EDT<\/time>\n        <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/longcoveresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/546841441-1347801850678210-5015411338784975651-n-2-4.jpg?w=1290&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Free Willy promotional poster for Retro Movie Night on the Beach at Long Cove Resort and Marina\" class=\"feature-image\">\n    <\/header>\n\n    <section class=\"event-intro card fade-in\">\n        <p>Get ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy a classic movie under the stars with your toes in the sand! Join us at Long Cove Resort and Marina for an unforgettable retro movie night featuring &#8220;Free Willy&#8221; on our private beach. This nostalgic 1993 classic combines lakefront charm with beloved family entertainment, perfect for families, couples, and movie enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"event-highlights card fade-in\">\n        <h2>Event Highlights<\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"section-image\">\n            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/longcoveresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/movie-night-schedule-2025-min-8.png?w=1290&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Movie Night Schedule 2025 - The Sandlot (Sept 5), Free Willy (Sept 12), The Blind Side (Sept 19), E.T. (Sept 26)\" class=\"feature-image\">\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"highlights-grid\">\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f3ac;<\/div>\n                <div>Classic Movie Screening<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f3d6;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n                <div>Beach Setting<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f31f;<\/div>\n                <div>Under the Stars<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f3ca;<\/div>\n                <div>Private Beach Access<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f6f6;<\/div>\n                <div>Marina Activities<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"highlight-item\">\n                <div class=\"highlight-icon\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n                <div>1-Week Membership<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"event-details card fade-in\">\n        <h2>Event Details<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Long Cove Resort and Marina, 14629 Rainbarrel Road, Charlotte, NC 28278<\/p>\n        \n        <div class=\"map-links\">\n            <p><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gxL4q2DVjDv9fpfJ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"map-btn google-maps-btn\">\n                <span class=\"map-icon\">&#x1f4cd;<\/span> Google Maps\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waze.com\/en\/live-map\/directions\/us\/nc\/charlotte\/long-cove-resort-and-marina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"map-btn waze-btn\">\n                <span class=\"map-icon\">&#x1f697;<\/span> Waze\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <p><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n        <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 1rem 0;\">\n            <div class=\"activity-tag\">&#x1f3ac; Free Willy Movie Screening<\/div>\n            <div class=\"activity-tag\">&#x1f3d6;&#xfe0f; Beach Access<\/div>\n            <div class=\"activity-tag\">&#x1f525; Campfire &#038; Firepits<\/div>\n            <div class=\"activity-tag\">&#x1f9fa; Beach Blanket Area<\/div>\n            <div class=\"activity-tag\">&#x1f6f6; Marina Access<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <p><strong>Ticket Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li><strong>Members &#038; Cabin Guests:<\/strong> FREE with visible current parking pass<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Non-Members:<\/strong> $10 per person (includes 1-week yacht club membership to Long Cove)<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Parking passes:<\/strong> $10 per vehicle (mandatory)<\/li>\n            <li><strong>Snacks and Refreshments:<\/strong> Available for purchase<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"member-perks card fade-in\">\n        <h2>Members Perks<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"section-image\">\n            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/longcoveresort.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Simple-Motivational-Quote-Instagram-Reel-1.png?w=1290&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Motivational Quote for Movie Night Experience\" class=\"feature-image\">\n        <\/div>\n        <p>Experience the benefits of being a Long Cove Resort member during the event and year-round:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Free or discounted events like this movie night<\/li>\n            <li>10% off Cabins and center spaces<\/li>\n            <li>20% off pontoon rentals<\/li>\n            <li>Private beach access<\/li>\n            <li>Full marina access with 114 boat slips<\/li>\n            <li>Exclusive access to resort amenities<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>Not a Member? No worries! Contact Us at: <strong>(704) 588-1467<\/strong> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longcoveresort.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.longcoveresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"cabin-amenities card fade-in\">\n        <h2>Stay &#038; Play: Tiny House Accommodations<\/h2>\n        <p>Make it a complete getaway! Our 33 lakefront tiny-house vacation rentals offer:<\/p>\n        <ul>\n            <li>Wi\u2011Fi and Netflix for cozy nights in<\/li>\n            <li>Kitchenettes for meal preparation<\/li>\n            <li>Memory\u2011foam beds for ultimate comfort<\/li>\n            <li>Private porches with lake views<\/li>\n            <li>Various cabin types: Studio Suites, One &#038; Two-Bedroom options<\/li>\n            <li>Rates starting from $126-$229 per night<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        <p>Perfect for extending your movie night into a full lakefront retreat experience!<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"vendors card fade-in\">\n        <h2>Welcome Reception &#038; Refreshments<\/h2>\n        <p><strong>3:00 PM &#8211; 5:00 PM:<\/strong> Join our Welcome Reception before the movie begins! Meet fellow movie enthusiasts, learn about resort offerings, and take advantage of special event rates for bookings and memberships.<\/p>\n        <p>Throughout the event, enjoy snacks and refreshments available for purchase, including summer treats and beverages to enhance your beach movie experience.<\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"registrationSection\" class=\"cta-section register-cta fade-in\">\n        <h2>Reserve Your Spot for Movie Night!<\/h2>\n        <p>Don&#8217;t miss this magical evening of cinema under the stars at Long Cove Resort &#038; Marina! Experience the nostalgia of &#8220;Free Willy&#8221; with the gentle sounds of Lake Wylie in the background. &#x1f3ac;&#x1f30a;<\/p>\n        <div class=\"event-countdown\">\n            <div class=\"countdown-timer\">\n                <div class=\"countdown-item\">\n                    <span id=\"countdown-days\">00<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"countdown-label\">Days<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"countdown-item\">\n                    <span id=\"countdown-hours\">00<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"countdown-label\">Hours<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"countdown-item\">\n                    <span id=\"countdown-minutes\">00<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"countdown-label\">Minutes<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"countdown-item\">\n                    <span id=\"countdown-seconds\">00<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"countdown-label\">Seconds<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"countdown-message\">Until the event ends<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/movie-night-on-beach.eventbrite.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"cta-btn\">Get Your Ticket<\/a>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"concludedSection\" class=\"cta-section event-concluded fade-in\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <h2>Movie Night Series Concluded<\/h2>\n        <p>Thank you to everyone who joined us for our retro movie night series featuring &#8220;Free Willy&#8221;! The evening was filled with nostalgia, laughter, and beautiful lakefront memories. We&#8217;re grateful for all who participated in this magical cinema experience under the stars! &#x1f3ac;&#x2b50;<\/p>\n        <div class=\"concluded-message\">\n            <span class=\"concluded-icon\">\u2713<\/span> This event series has concluded\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section class=\"cta-section connect-cta fade-in\">\n        <h2>Stay Connected for Future Events<\/h2>\n        <p>Long Cove Resort &#038; Marina hosts exciting events throughout the year, from beach yoga to holiday celebrations and more movie nights! Follow us on social media to be the first to know about upcoming activities! &#x1f30a;&#x1f3ad;<\/p>\n        <div class=\"social-buttons\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/longcoveresorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"social-btn\">Facebook<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/longcoveresorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"social-btn\">Instagram<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <footer class=\"fade-in\">\n        <p>Posted by Long Cove Resort Events Team<\/p>\n        <p>Location: Long Cove Resort and Marina, Charlotte, NC<\/p>\n        <p>For more information, contact us at (704) 588-1467 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longcoveresort.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.longcoveresort.com<\/a><\/p>\n        <p>Refund Policy: Refunds available up to 7 days before the event<\/p>\n    <\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.movie-night-event-container {\n    font-family: -apple-system, 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