El Capitan Theatre Archives

D23 to Host Special “Jungle Cruise” Screening Events in Florida and California for Gold Members

July 14, 2021 Owen Payne

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If you are a D23 Gold Member and excited for the upcoming release of Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” you’re in luck. The Official Disney Fan Club will be hosting screening events for its gold members at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Members located in Walt Disney World will have the chance to attend an advance screening … Read more

El Capitan Theatre Offering Custom Holiday Marquee Messages, Disney Parks Popcorn Bucket Bundles, and More for “Winter Cheer” Promotion

December 6, 2020 Mike Baker

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The Disney-owned El Capitan Theatre may currently be closed, but it is doing what it can to help fans celebrate the holidays. The El Capitan Theatre is offering personalized holiday messages on its marquee. The historic theatre is also shipping its Concessions To-Go items and streaming movie trivia. All options are part of the the … Read more

Pixar Launches “SparkShorts,” A Series of Short Films from Studio Staff

January 13, 2019 Matthew Soberman

With countless awards and dominance of the box office, it might be fair to say that Pixar could rest on its laurels and churn out hit after hit. But instead, a company with a history of innovation is looking for the next generation of filmmakers…from within its own staff. The studio has announced the creation … Read more

REVIEW: SOLO: A Star Wars Story Fan Event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

May 25, 2018 Lily

El Capitan Theatre hosted a SOLO: A Star Wars Story Fan Event yesterday, and the fans came out in hoards! This is why it continues to be my go-to theater to view all Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar movies. Their appreciation for the films, attention to detail, preservation of history, and their exclusive extras make … Read more

REVIEW: Black Panther Fan Event at The El Capitan Theatre

February 16, 2018 Lily

I had the opportunity last night to attend the Black Panther Fan Event at the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood! The streets were lined with anxious fans wearing their best Wakanda garb well before the doors opened. Once we were all let in to the theater, the immersive experience began. Included with my VIP … Read more

PHOTOS: Minnie Mouse Finally Honored with a Star of Her Own on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

January 22, 2018 Lily

Today is the day! Minnie Mouse was finally honored with her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Positioned right outside the entrance of the famed El Capitan Theatre, she drew spectators from around the globe for this momentous event. Having appeared in over 70 animated featurettes and theatrical shorts, Minnie Mouse is … Read more

El Capitan Theatre Will Be “Frozen” in Advance Starting November 22nd!

October 9, 2013 Betty Mercier

If you’re thinking about seeing Disney’s “Frozen” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, then you are in for an even bigger surprise! Moviegoers will have the chance to see “Frozen” five days earlier than the film’s nationwide release. Showings at El Capitan will run Nov. 22, 2013, to Jan. 5, 2014, preceded by ice carving performance artists on … Read more

Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop to Join The El Capitan Theatre November 15th

September 17, 2013 Betty Mercier

The newest Ghirardelli® Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop will join with Disney’s The El Capitan Theatre and the Disney Studio Store on Hollywood Boulevard, and the Grand Opening will be November 15, 2013! Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is considered America’s oldest operating chocolate manufacturer and this will be the first location in Los Angeles, giving locals, fans and … Read more

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

February 3, 2024July 28, 2009 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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 Anthony Yacullo

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):