The original Carthay Circle Theater resided at 6316 San Vicente Boulevard and opened in 1926.  It became one of the most famous movie theaters in Los Angeles during Hollywood's Golden Age.

On December 21, 1937 the Carthay Circle Theater became tied to Disney forever.  That was the day that Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs premiered to a star studded audience.  Little did the assembled celebrities know at the time, but the first feature length animated film by Walt Disney was to create a phenomena that was previously unheard of taking mere cartoons into the forefront of Hollywood Entertainment.

Within the Disney World version of the Carthay Circle Theater you can discover several pictures that were taken during the momentous premiere of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

 Walt Disney And Lillian At The Premier Of Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.

 Celebrities wait in line outside the theater with Costumed Dwarfs At The Premier.

The other noted Disney premier to be held at the Carthay Circle Theater was Fantasia in 1940.  Not only was Fantasia a film that was many years ahead of its time, but the Carthay Circle Theater became one of two theaters in the country to install special "Fantasound" Equipment so that the audience could enjoy the movie in stereo sound.  This was the pre-cursor to the advanced sound systems that movie goers take for granted today. 

Unfortunately today you can only find the Carthay Circle Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  This retail location is the only testament to the original besides pictures, since the Hollywood original was demolished in 1969 after being considered obsolete.

When you visit Disney's Hollywood Studios take note that this Sunset Boulevard Landmark is a re-creation of a Hollywood Legend that played a prime role in Disney company history.  Take the time to go inside and check out the pictures of the original and soak up some of that Hollywood atmosphere.