Help Save Historic Uptown Theatre in Walt Disney’s Hometown of Marceline

A historic three-story brick building with a sign reading "Uptown Theatre" stands proudly in the hometown. The structure features multiple windows and storefronts at street level, including a banner for "Mickey," nodding to Walt Disney. An American flag is visible on the right.

Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri, was the inspiration for much of what exists on Main Street USA at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. In particular, the Main Street Cinema was inspired by the Uptown Theatre, which still exists on Main Street in Marceline, although it’s not currently in great condition. Thankfully, a nonprofit foundation … Read more