Located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd, the El Capitan first opened its doors on May 3, 1926 and was one of three themed movie palaces all developed by Charles Toberman along with Sid Grauman--the other two theatres of course being the Egyptian and the Chinese.
Sixty three years later, the Walt Disney Company along with Pacific Theatres embarked upon a two-year "archeological dig" which led to the restoration and reopening of this historic landmark in 1991.
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The return of Snow White to the movie theatre in 2009 was complimented with a special live appearance by the princess herself at every show. For patrons who wanted more, $31.00 (USD) bought you "breakfast with Snow White". Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning before the 10:00 am screening, one could dine with her next door at the Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store.
Window Display in the Soda Fountain and Studio Store. Image copyright 9.17.2009 Loren Javier. Creative Commons License.
As a tie-in with the September 18th opening, the Soda Fountain also released a number of limited edition Snow White pins.
There was also an unannounced Dopey surprise mystery pin released.
Find more info on Soda Fountain pins at Disney Pin Trading and pinpics.com.
El Capitan Marquee Pin, LE 300; Released 09/18/09. Retail Price $10.95 (US).
Snow White "Princess Jewels" Portrait Pin, LE 300; Released 09/18/09. Retail Price $10.95 (US).
Snow White Book Pin, LE 300; Released 09/18/09. Retail Price $12.95 (US).
Evil Queen/Wicked Witch Spinner Pin, LE 300; Released 09/18/09. Retail Price $12.95 (US).
Dwarfs in Mine Pin, LE 300; Released 09/18/09. Retail Price $10.95 (US).
Find more info on Soda Fountain pins at Disney Pin Trading and pinpics.com.
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