Disney fans rejoice! If you’ve ever played tourist in Los Angeles, there’s a good chance the iconic Chinese Theatre in Hollywood was on your list of places to visit. Whether it was to catch a movie on its big screen, marvel at its architecture, or to see if your handprints are the same size as your favorite stars frozen in cement, the Chinese Theatre is a Hollywood tourism magnet. Of course, Disney fans know all about Walt Disney World’s version of the Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s been the park icon, has housed two signature rides, and is now used as the canvas of projected nighttime spectaculars. Joining me to discuss the history of the original Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood along with the similarities and differences of Disney’s in Florida is theatre historian Escott Norton. Hear all about the construction of the theatre plus the hand and footprint ceremonies. That and so much more is coming your way on this episode of Dizney Coast To Coast.
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Ep. 697: Watching "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" at Hollywood's Chinese Theatre
Guest co-host Escott's coloring books, Coloring Historic Theatres
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