May 18, 2026
Disney fans rejoice! This year marks the 100th anniversary of The Carthay Circle Theatre, which is well known for hosting the premiere of the first ever animated feature film, Walt Disney’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. But did you know that Walt’s history with the Carthay Circle Theatre started before then and continued after? Joining me on this episode is Marc Wanamaker, the founder of Bison Archives, where he preserves and documents the history of Hollywood, show business, and much more. He personally experienced going to movies at the Carthay Circle Theatre as a child and witnessed its destruction. Listen as we discuss the Carthay Circle Theatre’s history, Walt Disney’s connections to it, and how the Disney theme parks pay honor to the theatre today from coast to coast. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast to Coast.
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