It's showtime again at Findlay AMC

Findlay's movie theaters at AMC CLASSIC Findlay 12, at 906 Interstate Drive, will reopen today after five months. To accommodate proper social distancing within theater auditoriums, AMC will seat 30% or 40% of its capacity in every showtime, the company said. (It was unclear in the information provided by AMC on Tuesday whether it would seat 30 or 40% of its capacity). If the theater limits seating to 30% of capacity, every other row of seats will be blocked out. If AMC permits up to 40% of its seating capacity, it will automatically block out one seat on either side of each party as well as the seats in the rows in front of and behind each party. Around Labor Day weekend, AMC plans to increase the seating to 50% of capacity if local health conditions allow, the company reported. An additional phase in which AMC theaters in Findlay could be opened to full capacity may occur around year-end, the company reported. That move will be "continuously reevaluated based on national, regional and local health conditions at the time," AMC said. The company is implementing a variety of other health and safety measures, including: • Every auditorium will be cleaned between each showtime with enhanced hard surface disinfection including doors, handrails and tray tables. There will be extra time allocated between showtimes to allow a full, thorough cleaning of each auditorium. • Auditorium fixtures and seating areas will be disinfected nightly using electrostatic sprayers. • All high-touch areas including door handles, stanchions, service counters, handrails, escalator rails, benches and restroom fixtures will be routinely sanitized and disinfected. Self-service Freestyle machines will be sanitized routinely. Sanitation stations with sanitizing wipes and/or hand sanitizer will be provided immediately nearby for guest use. • FDA-approved hand sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the theater for associate and guest use. A hand sanitizing station will be available near areas where guests interact with AMC equipment including box office, greeter, food and beverage area, and restrooms. • Products used for sanitation and disinfection at AMC are EPA-approved for use against viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, including COVID-19. • All theater associates will take their temperature and undergo a health assessment screening prior to their shift. If any associate is found to have a fever or other symptoms, or self-reports a fever or symptoms, he or she will not work but will be compensated nonetheless. • All AMC guests are required to wear masks, except while eating and drinking. Those who are unwilling to wear a mask will not be admitted or allowed to stay. Masks will be available for purchase upon arrival, for $1 at all locations. • AMC "strongly recommends" that guests use the online ticketing and mobile app for ticketless entry. For those unable to use AMC's contactless ticketing, guests can buy their tickets at the box office or the guest service station. AMC also offers Automated Box Offices, which will be cleaned and sanitized regularly. • Menu selections have been temporarily reduced at all AMC locations. Food and beverage transactions will be contactless using credit, debit or gift cards only. Any guests who want to pay with cash will need to convert their cash into a gift card at either the box office or guest services. • Except where prohibited by state or local guidelines, guests may select their own drinks from Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. All machine touchscreens will be sanitized frequently. Where self-serve is prohibited, AMC associates will serve guests from Coca-Cola Freestyle machines. • To decrease time spent by guests at and around concession stands, AMC is "greatly expanding" the mobile food and beverage ordering capabilities through the website and mobile app. In the weeks and months ahead, the company expects that guests will be able to order ahead at many locations. • Where helpful, various points within theaters will be marked for one-way walking flows.