El Capitan Theater Archives

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December 6, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, December 6, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Myrna Litt’s 7/27/09 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024July 28, 2009

Our very own Myrna Litt attended the D23 member-only preview of the upcoming Disney film “Ponyo” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. She shares some “Ponyo” related photos as well as general happenings at the El Capitan:

“Ponyo” is a Japanese film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film will be released with an English dub nation-wide on August 14th, 2009

D23 announced and made tickets available for this event on July 17th, 2009. Only 50 member spots were available

Celebrities at the event included John Lasseter, Hayao Miyazaki, the Jonas Brothers, and as seen above, Cloris Leachman

The Soda Fountain and Studio Store’s popular Mickey awards

Myrna Litt’s 7/13/09 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024July 15, 2009

Our very own Myrna Litt paid a quick visit to the El Captain Theatre in Hollywood on Monday and shares with us a few photos: “G-Force” will be the next movie to be featured at the El Capitan Theatre beginning July 24th Some new merchandise inside the Soda Fountain and Studio Store A new Reyn … Read more

Myrna Litt’s “Up All Night” Photo Report

February 3, 2024May 30, 2009

Along with Chuck Canzoneri, the lovely Myrna Litt also attended Thursday “Up All Night” D23 member screening of Disney-Pixar’s “Up” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Let’s take a look at some of her photos:

Advertising card for the general showing of “Up” through July 23rd

Myrna’s ticket

The beautiful digital marque

Chuck Canzoneri’s “Up All Night” Photo Report

February 3, 2024May 29, 2009

Our very own Chuck Canzoneri attended the first official D23 member event, “Up All Night”, last night at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. He brings us plenty of photos and a couple of videos from the event:

The digital marquee

Yesterday was also the premiere of a new stage show, “Lighten Up”

A video of the marque

The crowds were thick on both ends of the ticket booth

Up at the El Capitan

February 3, 2024April 22, 2009

After Disneynature’s Earth has finished it’s run at the El Capitan Theatre, the next movie to be featured will be Disney·Pixar’s Up. A couple of days ago I received an ad in the mail showing off what bonuses you can get if you see Up at the El Capitan (you can click both images for … Read more

Special D23 Members-Only Screening of Disney·Pixar’s Up

February 3, 2024April 14, 2009

D23 members can be the first to see the new Disney·Pixar movie “Up” at a special screening at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 12:01am, a day before the domestic release of the movie. I’m sure our very own Myrna Litt will be attending this showing, so stay tuned for coverage.

Myrna Litt’s 4/4/09 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024April 4, 2009

Myrna made a trip today to the El Capitan Theatre to see what’s going on over in Hollywoodland:

Hannah Montana: The Movie comes out April 10th.

Myrna’s reason to visit as always was for the Soda Fountain & Studio Store.

The shop wasn’t busy at all today.

Earth at the El Capitan

February 3, 2024March 25, 2009

The next movie to be featured at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is Disneynature’s Earth. Today I received an ad in the mail showing off what bonuses you can get if you see Earth at the El Capitan (you can click both images for bigger versions):

Myrna Litt’s 3/19/09 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024March 19, 2009

Myrna popped over to the El Capitan Theatre today to pick up what else, but pins! She also grabbed a few shots of the latest happenings at the theatre for us: The current featured film at the El Capitan is Race to Witch Mountain (which was an excellent movie by the way). You can get … Read more

Myrna Litt’s 1/24/09 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024January 26, 2009

We have a small update from Myrna Litt on the El Capitan Theatre. Let’s take a look at her pictures:

Pinocchio is currently the featured movie at the theatre.

A Pinocchio window display.

The Pinocchio themed tradition sundae.

Chuck Canzoneri’s Pinocchio Panel Discussion Photo Report

February 3, 2024January 24, 2009

Our very own Chuck Canzoneri attended a very special Pinocchio panel discussion at the El Capitan Theatre on January 22nd, & he has sent in these pictures & a couple of videos to us (with captions written by himself):

I went to the El Capitan to catch the premiere screening of the newly restored Pinocchio.

Outside window display.

Myrna Litt’s 1/8/09 Soda Fountain & Studio Store Photo Report

February 3, 2024January 8, 2009

Myrna Litt popped into the Soda Fountain & Studio Store today & grabbed a few pictures for us: Pinocchio is coming to the El Capitan on January 23rd. They are setting up a new 2 month promotion featuring a candy shop. Not really sure what it is at the moment.

El Capitan Photo Report – 12/31/08

February 3, 2024December 31, 2008

A very happy New Years Eve to all our readers out there! Today I had the chance to visit the Disney Soda Fountain & Studio Store at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for the very first time, & I managed to get a few neat pictures:

Quite a cool window display.

Decor in the store itself.

Myrna Litt’s 12/18 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024December 19, 2008

Myrna Litt visited the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood yesterday, & reports back to us with the following pictures:

Set-up for the world premiere of Bedtime Stories, which comes out December 25th, 2008.

A message outside the theatre from Ariel to keep the ocean clean.

The box office.

Now for a look around the adjoining Soda Fountain & Studio Store.

Myrna Litt’s 10/26 El Capitan Photo Report

February 3, 2024October 29, 2008

Also a tad delayed, but here anyway, is a photo report from Myrna Litt from the Soda Fountain & Studio Store at the El Capitan Theatre from October 26th, 2008: High School Musical 3: Senior Year is the current featured movie at the El Capitan. Too much High School Musical! This month’s special sundae is … Read more