Originally opening on May 3, 1929, the El Capitan initially debuted as a 1,550 seat theatre designed to host stage productions. In 1989, however, Disney and Pacific Theatres collaborated on a two year remodel of the venue, transforming it into the movie palace we know today. When the El Capitan reopened in 1991, the first feature film to premiere at the venue was The Rocketeer . In celebration...
