Main Street Cinema

As someone who wishes to one day work in cinema I can say that the Main Street Cinema is one of if not my favorite place on Main Street. It feels inspiring walking through and seeing the old short cartoons that would one day lead to the Disney brand and parks of today. I definitely recommend stopping by even if it is for a few minutes just to view what once was.

Though it's nothing majorly fun, the cinema was a nice place to relax after a long day at Disneyland. There are various screens playing Mickey Mouse cartoons, and one of the screens had sound. There were benches and an area in the middle to sit down.

What a great way to see a movie while enjoying a nice drink. The seats are comfortable and we had a delicious dinner all while watching a movie. The servers were polite and courteous throughout. They responded quickly when you pushed the service button. All around WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I'll definitely be going again and I've already recommended it to my friends. Thank you!

Very nice Cinema where you can watch 6 old classic cartoons. There is no seating inside, only standing room with a higher level in the middle. All the movies play at once continuously, so you just have to face which ever screen you want to watch. Most of the time it can be pretty empty.

Perfect place to get away from the crowds. It is very small in there with 6 different black & white films being shown in a circular room. However, it's cool and dark in there so it's nice when it's 90 degrees with a 85% humidity in the middle of July. Stop on in!

Main Street Cinema is one of those attractions you usually walk by and don't give a second glance until you get an annual pass and you actually take time to enjoy all the little things Disneyland has to offer. Take 30 minutes to view each cartoon and appreciate what Walt Disney brought to the world of animation. Each film is full of character and charm and will transport you back to a different time, before dragon ballz and talking trucks. It is also a fantastic respite from the crowds on Main Street. AND it's AIR CONDITIONED! A fair warning though, there's no place to sit in there so you'll want to get there before your feet and knees are aching.

Nice place to watch classic Mickey Mouse cartoons. We were there in February and stayed inside because it was cold and were waiting for the fireworks at 930. It was interesting how much Mickey Mouse changed since the old days.

Used to be Disneyland's Main Street had shops each individual from each other. and main Street Cinema was a nice little place to duck out of the crowds and catch some classic Mickey cartoons. In comes the dismantling of Walt's park as it's transformed into yet ANOTHER shop... a real bummer and loss of value for Disneyland

I like this little makeshift theatre on Main Street, U.S.A. that showcases some of Walt Disney's earliest animated films. "Steamboat Willie" is the highlighted animated feature because it is the short that made Mickey Mouse a star. It also introduced the world to synchronized sound. There are six separate movie screens that you can watch six different black and white cartoons. It is a nice throwback to the days before Disney became what it is today.

The Main Street Cinema is a cool little spot to walk inside and rest. It's not very big, but enough space to walk in and enjoy some air conditioning. There's multiples tv screens playing black and white Disney movies/ skits. It's pretty neat to see them, but does get boring after a while. You gotta check this out once. Then you've seen it. It's cool though. Especially if you appreciate the old school black and white Disney cartoons!

One of the classic landmarks on Mainstreet USA in Disneyland. This has always been a favorite of mine since going as a kiddo to the Disneyland Resort. I love to see the old animated cartoons, and even say hi to Tilly! Her outfit does change throughout the year, so be sure to stop by to see if she has changed. Stop by for a bit of nostalgia.

If it's raining outside or you just want to take a break, a hack is to grab a drink (mine was London Fog Hot Tea) at Starbucks next door and chill in here while watching classic Mickey films. It was pleasant and relaxing while we hid away from the rain. One doesn't get bothered here and to be scooted away compared to constantly moving on the outside.

If you need to kill time waiting for your return time or just to decompress at the parks, this is a great attraction to go to. ESPECIALLY in the summer since it has AC on. This is a vintage cinema with a ticket box outside for photo opportunities. There are some benches inside facing 6 different screens and a center area where you can relax as well. They play nostalgic Disney animated shorts (the good ol' black and white features). Some of the shorts they show are: 1) Steamboat Willie (1928) 2) Plane Crazy (1928) 3) The Moose Hunt (1931) 4) Traffic Troubles (1931) 5) The Dognapper (1934) 6) Mickey's Polo Team (1936) Each short is about 6 - 8 minutes long and you can just move on to the next screen if you want to be out of the blazing hot sun outside.

Of all the times going to Disneyland and walking by this but never went in to see what it was all about. Well this is a small place you walk into a room with a circle stage in the middle where people sit or lay down on. Around the room are movie screens showing old black and white films of Mickey of course it is interesting each screen is showing a different cartoon it is a bit overwhelming if you're not seeing it from the start but I guess it the Disney magic where you just watch no matter if it's not from the start. This is a great place to lounge and warm up on a cold night or maybe cool off on a hot day haven't done that but this was a great spot to thaw off for a bit when being in the cold night.

God bless Disneyland for not changing a single thing about the Main Street Cinema for at least the last 30 years or so. From the blank stare ticket booth mannequin (who kind of likes me), to the unnecessary, thick, propeller-like turnstile, to the overly air-conditioned, hard, flat, chair-less dark, surprisingly unmanned, tiny theater showing the same traditional old collection of rotating silent animated shorts, to the massive dense red curtains to the marquee and cigar shop indian out front, this untouched time capsule of an attraction is an anomaly.

This attraction at Disneyland has NO line what so ever. How awesome is that? Wait.. There is a movie cinema on Main Street? That statement is what most people say about the Main Street Cinema. I am even guilty of not remembering that the cinema is there. It is a small opening between two huge stores so it is really easy to walk right by. The main reason this gets 5 stars is because it is still the same cinema that it was when Disneyland opened in 1955. There are still the classic Disney movies such as Steamboat Willie with the introduction of Mickey Mouse playing. When you walk in past the ticket attendant (not a real person) you enter into a room with 6 different screens in the room with 6 different classic Disney movies playing. There is no seating, it was said there is "standing room only". There is a set of steps up to a platform that is a few feet above the ground so the little ones can see over anyone else in the room. I recommend watching from this vantage point. Make sure you check out the Mickey shaped lights on the steps on the way up to the platform. Enjoy the movies and enjoy the Disney history all at once. :0)

This is one of my favorite attractions at Disneyland. Nestled away on Main Street, it's like stepping into a time capsule of Walt Disney's legacy. There's 6 screens each playing a different classic Mickey Mouse cartoon (including Steamboat Willie), and playing cutesy organ music over it all. Peel away the veneer of the overpriced balloons, the crazy lines, the commercializations and you're left with Main Street Cinema; one man with a pure dream that would twist and turn to change the world. Oh yeah, and it's super air conditioned inside. So it's great to chill out in and watch nostalgic cartoons when you need a pick me up mid-day.

Sooooo many people just pass by this place to get to the thrill rides or to satisfy the kids need to ride Dumbo. Find the time on your visit to go in here. They play 6 old Disney classic short cartoons - including the one that got it all started in the first place: Mickey Mouse's first show, Steamboat Willie. Bring the children in - they will be enthralled by these fun slap-stick humor cartoons. Make sure they see Steamboat Willie and explain to them that it is the first ever Mickey Mouse cartoon - and important point of history all can learn. Also a fun-fact - the theater has been here since Disneyland opened in 1955. It is cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter.

A touch of History! You get to see some of the classic Walt Disney work as it was meant to be. Not on a small screen, but in a Theater. The sound is better now, but it is a wonderful experience! You are in one of the original structures Walt Designed for his park here. Enjoy the amazing moment. Thank you to the Cast Members who work so hard to keep the place Magic for us all!

Cute movies. I remember watching these when the Disney channel still showed cartoons. Although, too old school for my little one. She kept saying "I don't get it! What's happening?" And allegedly lost some brain cells. I enjoyed it!

I remember the first time I visited Disneyland, I was five years old. My poor father took me around the park while my mom and sister went on all the thrill rides. I only wanted to visit and see a few attractions during the whole time we were at the park; my father was such a trooper. We went to Main Street Cinema, the Country Bear Jamboree and the Dumbo ride. Those were definitely my favorite attractions when I was little. Anyways, correct me if I am wrong but I remember the Main Street Cinema was different back then in the 1980s during my first visit to Disneyland. It was an actual theater where you can sit down and watch the big screen that airs Mickey Mouse cartoons. The screen was surrounded by big red curtains and the rows of seats were red colored and cushiony; it was definitely a nice attraction to visit to break away from the heat and the crowds. On a more recent visit to the park, I noticed the cinema was different. The cinema changed to about five to six tv screens that air old black and white vintage Mickey Mouse cartoons from the 1920s to the 1930s; one of the most popular cartoons they aired was Steamboat Willie. There was sadly though no big screen and no rows of seats either. People just stood up and moved from tv screen to tv screen to watch the cartoon shorts. I remember feeling a little disappointed that it wasn't the same as I remembered but I do still love this attraction and watching the old cartoons is a reminder of Disney's dream and vision coming to life.

Best escape ever! My fave hidden gem to take a break from the heat and the silly crowds!

I was kind of hoping it was set up more like a normal theater, but it was still nice. They play the old black and white Disney cartoons on small screens around the room. It's quiet, cool, and a pleasant little escape from the heat and crowds just out the door.

This is one of the more forgotten attractions at Disneyland, but it's a good one! As Eric N. said, it is the same cinema that was there when Disneyland opened in 1955. They play 6 classic Disney movies, including Steamboat Willie. There are no benches or chairs, but it's not so bad to stand through 6 short little cartoon films. If you usually rush right by and head towards the rides (like I normally do), sometime you should stop by here and check it out. It's well worth the stop and it's fun to experience a bit of true Disney history!

I love stopping by the Main Street Cinema to watch some of the classic Mickey cartoons. You just can't beat these toons, they are funny and full of the history and heritage of the Walt Disney Company. It helps the room is air conditioned and away from all the crowds too!

I've always liked this place. No it's not an awesome ride or anything like that. I guess it's cause there's never a line and on hot days it's a dark air conditioned place to cool off. It also always makes me contemplate what Disneyland use to be all about. It reminds me of a simpler time and place.

There's never a line and it's a quiet, fun place to escape a particularly hot day. This little cinema is standing room only but it shows different black and white classic Disney cartoons on multiple screens. Of course one screen shows "Steamboat Willie" and another shows one of my all-time favorites, "Plane Crazy." Accompanied by classic piano music, this is a fun way to take a break from the crazy lines elsewhere in the park. It makes me smile when I'm in here and I hear toddlers as well as senior citizens laughing at Mickey's antics. Disney cartoons truly are timeless.

This is always guaranteed to be my first stop here in D land. Not just because I Love Steamboat Willie! But due to the history of the building. You can get a good sense of how things were not just the difference in the cartoons, but design of the building it even has that nostalgic smell. Its a shame soo many blast right by this place.

back in the day, there was nothing better than getting a scoop of fantasia from the gibson girl and sitting in this very well air-conditioned room on a sweltering day,..but alas, gibson girl stopped carrying fantasia. oh well. its still nice to sit here on a hot day. the lights are dim and the old school cartoons play on a loop. :) and they never get boring! ^^

I'm a really big animation fan and try to go to this every time I leave. They show six good cartoons and it's air conditioned. And there's never a crowd!

One of those "hidden" and too often passed over places, the Main Street Cinema is something that all Disney-buffs should visit at least once. If at least not to pay homage to basically the earliest beginnings of Walt Disney. It's a place to comfortably watch his old black and white original movies. In addition, it is never busy at all.

The kids love these old cartoons - timeless. The old guys love a place to cool off the tired dogs. Win-win

Excellent place to get out of the heat and relax for a bit. Fun and calming for everyone.