The Plan To Reopen Celebration Movie Theatre - Why This Retro Downtown Spot Has Been Closed 10 Years

[@TheDailyWoo]

Just to clarify I am not part of the project team or investors to reopen the theatre . Only giving those who are a chance to get the info out there. Thanks to Casey for giving me information on what’s happening and a little backstory on why the downtown theatre has been closed for ten years

[@garfixit]

Your doing your part 👍that's why you are loved

[@TBird100636]

@TheDailyWoo Adam, why not consider being on the team or investing in it? You would be the perfect spokesperson for their operation and I think could contribute allot of good ideas. They have the right idea, using half for movies, and converting the other half for concerts/performances. We have a place here in Massachusetts called TCAN, (The Center for Arts Natick) that is just that. In the early 2000s a group of business owners saved a closed firehouse from being demolished and turned it into a performing arts theatre. The garage became the main theatre, featuring a wide variety of musicians, comedians, many well known. In the past 3 or 4 years they converted the firefighter's quarters upstairs into a small movie theatre that can also be utilized for smaller concerts and activities. They show a variety of movies, classics and new releases. which I think the project team should consider instead of just doing classic movies which would make it more sustainable and profitable. They also do a film festival for the high school every year where the students produce their own films to be shown at the theatre.

[@ethanb4461]

You would make Huell Howser proud

[@LNTunes1010]

Thank you for clarifying your role and intent. There is substantial valor in doing so during these times of ‘as it happens’ coverage. Walt Disney would’ve enjoyed your content too, I feel.

[@coryk.9025]

They need to leave the tile work inside and on the walls, as originally designed. Just give it a good cleaning. That’s what makes it so iconic in the first place.

[@kevinconaway1727]

Can't even imagine why such a beautiful retro building like that has been stood unused, it's so good that people like Casey have the ideas to give it pretty much back so the whole community can use it, sounds like he has some fantastic ideas, i would love to live their Adam, love that community spirit, where i live it used to be like that, now people barely know who lives next to them, pretty sad times, Thankyou x

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

disney went bankrupt

[@robertferguson8174]

No where to park. That's the biggest issue.

[@MrNateSPF]

It is unfortunate to have such an icon from the district going to waste. Just because it's a safer bet for the building owner to get guaranteed money from AMC than to let them out of the contract. Giving someone else a go could make them a little more money if it's a success or lose money if it fails. But hopefully this is rectified soon with the contract expiring. There's a lot of good ideas mentioned in the video so this could be a hit if done right.

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

@@MrNateSPF hope it works out for them ,but a major movie cinema corp didnt so bad planning for parking or theater design probably to blame .

[@sandrawilliamson9849]

Good morning Adam ...always good to see you ...it's always good to bring back an area ...brings people out to enjoy the outdoors and visit with other people..that's always good to meet others!

[@kathryncargill3015]

Great video. I sure hope your guest keeps the interior intact! The floors, the counters, the colors all brilliant.

[@MarcelaRojas-wf2fl]

Nice video, I liked it, I love Celebration, is a beautiful village, I have been there twice, I'd love to return someday, I hope soon, is a charming and quite place, grettings from Costa Rica 😍❤️👌🇺🇸🇨🇷✈️

[@Katz1950]

Good morning, Mr Woo. I love your little town so much so we are heading to FL in Oct and have reservations to stay in Celebration for a night🤗

[@everardotortoledo2456]

Every time I watch your videos it makes my day less stressful thanks so much for uploading and keeping us entertained Adam

[@jeremydegeytere8385]

As DVC members we would be stoked to be able to go see a movie in the celebration theater during our yearly trips!

[@fourrs4262]

LOVE old movie theatres! And, new and old movies. So pleased to hear of this re-opening and love the young man's excitment about it.

[@smilingpolitely4100]

Good morning. I just went to post office for the new Yogi Berra stamp. I had to go to several post offices to get a supply. They are selling out fast here in NJ. Adam just remember as Yogi always said “When you get to a fork in the road, take it.”

[@JonahEdward]

As a Celebration Resident myself I FULLY SUPPORT THIS! I really really hope this dude can make this happen! 👍🏻

[@stevencarroll4250]

Adam I encourage you to try the Downtown Diner. They have really great food and service. The skillets are huge, so are the sandwiches. OJ is super too. Most highly recommend to a fellow Celebration resident.

[@dougcraigen3093]

Hi Adam, We watched Alice in Wonderland in the Celebration cinema 2010 whilst on holiday from uk. They told us at the time this was going to be the last movie before closing. Great what what your doing in Celebration. We love the area and the retro theme cinema. Can’t wait to come back.

[@bobbyhand1]

HEY ATW...THIS IS A VERY COOL PROPOSITION to be involved with re-opening of Celebration's theater. How awesome is this. Good job ATW for bringing this to light. I believe everyone in town and visiting will love having this venue to enjoy. The architecture is popping and with a screen and a stage, who knows? I look forward to a vlog from the grand opening!

[@sandynorris2571]

Ty Adam. Will pray for this.🙏❤️😀

[@ChuckM0503]

Am I the only one who feels like Celebration almost feels like a movie set? Almost has a Hill Valley vibe to it for some reason in my mind.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Yes it does . Reminds me of Truman show

[@bas3q]

@@TheDailyWoo Must be nice to be able to turn the camera off!

[@williamh778]

@@TheDailyWoo Hmmm, do you ever get the feeling that everyone is watching you?

[@conniecrawford5231]

Celebration was built by Disney and imagineers had a hand in planning it! Celebration is the definition of a “ planned community”!

[@loriholten4419]

I love your honesty. Have a great trip back here to the west. But we are having record hi temps. North Idaho is going to be 110 today and out june temps are usually mid to upper 70s. We went from 60 last week as hi to today suppose to be a 110.

[@Del-Lebo]

Great project!!! Glad you brought this project to the public view!!!!! So much potential That recreation of Post Modern goodness is very hot!!!!

[@shaneomack5018]

This sounds amazing!! Thanks for shining a spotlight on this fantastic idea!!

[@JohnMedved]

My wife and I used to walk from our townhouse on Campus to the theater all the time to watch movies (before the kids). We saw the Matrix there when it came out. There actually used to be a guy that rode a bike that was attached to a full-sized piano up and down the downtown area playing tunes. They pressure washed the streets every morning too when the town first opened. We moved in in June of 1996 but the downtown didn't open for a while later.

[@TheDailyWoo]

That’s really cool I wish the piano bike guy was still around

[@flauwegeit]

This oozes so much atmosphere and style >< You look great by the way my friend

[@kellymorhig4176]

As a fellow Celebration resident it would be awesome for this to reopen in some capacity 🍾

[@stuckinmopro8533]

A number of years ago I worked for a local municipality in the Midwest. It was my job to come up with ideas for community wide events that would bring people to the area as well as generate revenue for local businesses and the town itself. Through my tenure we had wonderful events that revitalized the downtown and I would have been thrilled to find someone like Casey who had a vision to positively promote the town. All of the local merchants loved these events because they made money and got people into their shops who might never have known that the shops existed, except for one guy. He was a crotchety old man who hated these events because to many people kept “forcing their way into his store” ! He would even call the police because people kept parking in front of his shop. He would complain about me at Town Council meetings to try to get me to stop planning these events! He finally just closed his store when we had an event planned. I never did figure this guy out!

[@melissagura7275]

Wow he just sounds like an awful person.

[@saguaro2231]

I did the same in my town, re. downtown redevelopment; a challenge, and a time....but so worth it; it proves itself in the "long run"

[@amyyoshikawa7698]

Hi Adam so glad to hear about the reopening of the celebration theater. 👍🏻🐬

[@sandynorris2571]

Hi Casey👍👍😀😀 love your ideal. Great!👏👏👏😀❤️

[@ericamanos8355]

I’m wishing the best for you, Casey!! Want to watch some movies there when I go visit my relatives down in Celebration and eat some Dole whips!

[@jessekiefer0206]

The sign lights up very well at night. Loving the shirt ! This is going to be awesome if it Reopens!

[@lcflngn]

So exciting to work on renovating such a cool place. Wishing you all the best of luck. If I lived there I’d be 100% supportive. One of our OG local theaters i(NoCal) is currently turning into a climbing gym. No parking at all, so I guess that’s an issue. Ah well.

[@bjornemccomb8262]

His vision for the remodel seems awesome and keep it authentic would be great for nostalgic movie viewing. I love history and hope to see this open soon!

[@carlos10016552]

Really enjoyed the video. Nice to have a break from Walt Disney World videos.

[@dawnkotecki7887]

Very cool plans! Wishing them all the best!! 🎈💕😎

[@nearly-blindbrian8372]

I manage a venue in town and I get calls every day from groups who need a place to perform. Sadly, we are so busy I can't accommodate them so a venue that would be open to rental groups, schools, dance studios, musicians, comedy shows, would be a huge hit and would thrive. Open as a rental venue..

[@garrettlh9482]

Woohoo i can't wait to see your future videos and see what this will look like when it's Officially open!!!! Sounds very interesting

[@chrisceccoli738]

This vlog is amazing to see. My current neighborhood had a theater that sat for 25 years and finally renovated into offices. Such a waste of a rehab and nostalgia. This guys vision is perfect and feasible. Hope it works it out. Thanks for sharing Adam.

[@debbiezipoli3768]

I've never been there but love the architecture. I'd love to see even older movies in there like a string of Abbott & Costello movies, Katherine Hepburn & Cary Grant movies, '60's Beach Party movies would be fun.

[@AJCMagicTV]

It is sad seeing the theater empty. I remember going to see a couple of movies there back in the day and there used to be a church service on Sundays there.

[@jimmyd4685]

We visit the Orlando/Celebration area a few times a year as we aren't far from there and its good to see them fixing up that area and revitalizing it all. Cart wait

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Such a Great Idea!! I wish Casey and his company the best of luck in getting the Celebration Theater re-opened!!!

[@cfayard]

Such a cool looking building! I hope they can make a go of it.

[@AndyandPapa]

I live in a City where there are about 50 k plus in the area. Movies at the local mall always struggles. Movie night is just so lost. You can go onto the net through your large screen TV at home and watch so many movies the day they hit.

[@robertferguson8174]

I'm all about supporting your local business but I do agree the movie theater might be lost. I enjoy my entertainment experience in my home.

[@thearchive1973]

I hope they do reopen it for sure. It looks like you are enjoying living in Florida and good for you man.

[@davie941]

nice one adam , lets hope it reopens , too many old spots have closed or been pulled down , well done and thank you :)

[@luvadventuresandart]

Nice I like the outside of the theater 🎥 He should put the lounge chairs as the seating. Sounds like it will be nice!

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

I'm so excited and I can't wait Casey is my new hero of the Day for bringing this information to us and or sharing this information you're my hero too Adam. The way he's describing it for its use are just so cool I can see going to see a performance there or old movies and I can see them having a red carpet opening night they got to do that. It's just so exciting I'm full of giggles. The hard part is sitting and waiting for it to be done boo lol

[@rogue1290]

I had a Xanadu flashback moment when you showed the spires

[@christianmoon4698]

My wife and I love the retro feel of Celebration. We procured a piping hot caffeinated beverage at the Starbucks yesterday and walked around a bit.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Oh very cool it’s a great little area

[@deniseolmstead6415]

Wow, would be super cool if this pans out the way he's describing it. I'm west coast but someday we want to go to WDW and Celebration is on my list of "Want to See" because of its Disney influence. We thought it would be nice to have lunch and spend an afternooon strolling around....maybe we'll be able to take in a movie too? Would be pretty cool.

[@doug3959]

Good informative video and important to the community.

[@sassyginger98]

We just drove through there today to check it out! It is my husband and my dream to live there.

[@edgufler1122]

Enjoyed the video very much Adam. Thank you

[@BradOstroth]

Does anyone have any photos of the inside? It was the first stadium seating movie theater in the area from what I remember. There were two theaters and you walked down the center of the theater to enter and then walked up the stairs on the side - again really ahead of it's time.

[@bjvincent8786]

Great video I really hope they reopen the theater. I remember going to visit Celebration, Florida on three occasions in 1999, 2003, 2008 and seeing the Celebration Movie Theatre when it was open; but sadly I never did get a chance to see a movie there.

[@disneyscott98]

Is there free parking for visitors to Celebration? Would love to stop by and take a walk around.

[@stevencarroll4250]

There is ample free parking everywhere.

[@disneyscott98]

@@stevencarroll4250 Thanks!

[@Samminish]

And, you can put MANDALORIAN, WANDAVISION, LOKI, BAD BATCH on the Big Screen! Who wouldn't want to watch MANDO on a sharp big screen with great sound?!

[@sonicimperium]

People with a brain.

[@LifeInBama]

That is going to be a great entertainment space. I hope everything falls in place for the project. It will be a great part of the neighborhood.

[@TheDailyWoo]

It would be great to have it open . Downtown feels kinda empty with it closed

[@deryldice2069]

"I'm inviting you to join me! Shall you?"....I shall, can't miss my daily dose of Morning Woo!

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I'm glad to see the theater reopening. I can't wait to see it happen. A lot of small town movie theaters are closing. I guess people don't go to them anymore. You could do a vlog when you go to that diner. I'd like to see what it's like. Cats are good luck, not bad luck. The squirrel is like leave me alone and let me eat.

[@pennyinaz]

Shame on AMC for letting that beautiful theater stand empty for so long. I love the plans that Casey has in mind. It'll be a great place for community theater and kids events as well as movies. There's no way it won't thrive. Thanks for the update Adam. 😊

[@IamSnowbird]

I hope this idea comes to fruition. The Columbia is a fantastic restaurant. I've been to a few including the original in Cigar City.

[@dvddmc]

I do hope they keep that Floor Tile in the lobby. Give it a good cleaning. You dont see anything like that very often

[@Truth_To_Power]

I’m excited about his plans. I’ll be first in-line when it opens.

[@sandynorris2571]

Back in Your home town back at that theatre which was AMC, right?

[@margarethenderson8882]

Awesome Theater in your home vicinity Adam the Woo ❤️

[@CommunityUUG]

I think celebration really needs a parking garage or something though, since there is so many visitors. Maybe by the entrance and then some sort of public transportation to the downtown area.

[@NessieMay]

I hope it reopens. So glad that movie theaters are making a comeback. There is just something about going to see a movie on a big screen. 🎥 🍿

[@magiccheeseball]

I hope it opens that would be grear for you! I love little stories from the past like the bug that dropped in your girl friends hair

[@riceba]

I remember hearing a rumor that AMC maintained the lease of the theater wiyj no movies to to draw people over to the AMC 24. Can't wait for the theater to reopen.

[@nextdimensionmedia3196]

I think you should make ‘Adam the Woo - The Movie’. Edit together best moments from your past adventures. Rent out the theater to debut it. Perhaps invite some special guests and do a Q/A after the show. Sell tickets for charity (since you mentioned doing something like that in a previous video).

[@missvjf5457]

All being well my family & I are due to be visiting WDW in May next year from the U.K. Keeping everything crossed that this amazing development goes ahead & that we can come to watch a movie here! Will definitely check out their website & the gofundme page. Thanks for the info guys, best of luck.x

[@drewmcvey]

Good video and supporting your local community.

[@kathykay975]

We're Orlando residents who frequently visit Celebration. Is this Guy connected with the same Front Porch that holds activities outside over at the Dr Phillips Center in Orlando? I'll just be glad to see this place open again! It's a travesty that it's been closed all this time.

[@jama17gill]

I bet he could sell pre-packaged ice cream bars - just not the kind you have to scoop. And, if he is going to rip up the tile, etc... He should sell all of those items as souvenirs to support the new remodeling both online and right there. Adam, I hope you get on board with this project!!!

[@omegaman1409]

Hopefully they include recliners in the theater. I usually go to Cinemark just for that. Can't beat the experience.

[@stevencarroll4250]

Celebration residents are not enough to make a theater profitable. You need outside visitors, and the Disney Springs theaters are a big competition. You have to do something different and attractive. Casey has many good ideas. The closest summer theater is in Winter Garden so that could work.

[@hj471230]

As a Celebration resident, we would LOVE the movie theatre to reopen!

[@TheDailyWoo]

Same !

[@B2video]

Was just looking where this was on google maps and noticed the building in Celebration Suites near Old Town where I stayed last time I visited Disneyland has been demolished. Can't stop progress.

[@peanutismint]

Great that somebody’s planning to do something with that old cinema, and doubly great that you got to talk to the guy. Seems like such a waste right now to not have it still be open.

[@troyisfilming]

Seems pretty cool, I hope it works out. 🎥

[@jonsturrock2788]

That Diner on the street corner used to be called Market Street Cafe.

[@Used2flyn]

The Downtown Diner is now owned by the same family that owns the Town Tavern and the food is delicious and the service top-notch! 🥞🥓☕️

[@LizzieWestBathandBody]

In Michigan there are a few retro theaters that actually show older films and they have actual Wurlitzer organs that play the music instead of the actual music from the movie that we are the known to enjoy which is pretty cool because wurlitzer operators are not a dime a dozen. Most recently the Redford theater actually had a Harry Potter event the goblet of fire which was pretty cool to hear that original soundtrack being played through someone who was operating a keyboard and they had an intermission and of course there was some COS players. Safe travels

[@dizneytink]

I live close to there too. Ive never seen a boat in that lake and ive lived here 6 years.

[@lynnelovett8999]

So glad that Mr. Casey is working on bringing this old theater back to life. I wish him well.

[@JP105INYO]

Any chance of a review of your apartment or a rental apartment in Celebration? Id love to see what you get and going prices.

[@TheDailyWoo]

Nope no chance of that happening . I keep some things private

[@JP105INYO]

@@TheDailyWoo ok

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

So awesome That would be incredibly cool if they reopened that I love the look of it..😎 never knew it was called that, always thought it was art deco" cool to know

[@bellab2889]

What a beautiful place to live 😊 I hope it comes to fruition, it looks huge and would draw the crowds for sure. Every town needs a movie theatre.

[@donnytucker]

I hope this comes to fruition!

[@Trainy2]

I see a ton of these smaller theaters that were once bought by AMC or Regal are shut down when they build the mega-theaters nearby

[@Fantasmister]

Zemeckis' current project is a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young documentary - much like the upcoming Peter Jackson Beatles documentary. These epic directors do love a music doc! (Scorsese did "The Last Waltz" for The Band's farewell concert back in the day)

[@crimesforkibble6912]

I sure hope Mr Jackson is finishing up his early films 4k restorations he's been promising them forever

[@danalynch8889]

My brother and I toured Celebration when it first opened and we saw people in paddle boats.

[@koobs4549]

Very cool, I hope that this works out & they can get going.

[@StnColdSk]

Remember touring the builders office when Celebration first was built and that theater was a huge selling point. Needs to be revived.

[@swarlock]

Pretty cool. Nice to see things be revitalized in the name of a community.

[@slimshady5025]

What a shame they closed that. I just found out today it’s been closed almost 15 years . Went to see “ELF” in 2003 there . Time flys

[@stevencarroll4250]

Sunday mornings you could rent the theater to a church, maybe Saturday mornings too. Just a thought.

[@sarakeith5480]

I hope it reopens, always feel a little sad when I see empty buildings!! Thank you Adam and Casey!!

[@CruiseAddictJunkie]

Fun fact, the diner is owned by the neighboring Celebration Town Tavern. We've been to the taven dozens of times, never had a problem, always great food. For the cafe, we went a few weeks ago, wasn't too impressed with the food. Some cold and some bland.

[@TheDailyWoo]

The tavern is always good , been a couple times . Thanks for the review on the new spot

[@planetmirror2090]

really love that throwback MGM shirt Adam

[@TheDailyWoo]

Loved that park

[@dawngough1133]

Never understood why it was ever closed. Surely AMC could have kept it on as a passion project showing mainly classic movies. Here’s to celebrating its reopening in Celebration!🍾🥳 Just thought how much I loved The Majestic at the very moment you said it🤪

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Because Netflix has killed theatres. This is a small community that may not be able to support the lease, utilities, staff and the cost of the films themselves, never mind expensive renos. It's a tough grind. If they can keep the space busy with other paying activities, I think that might be the only feasible way. Personally, I'd only run older movies, and maybe the odd current blockbuster. Classics from the late 60s, 70s, 80, 90s, etc. would do well here. The French Connection, The Godfather Trilogy, Dirty Harry. Maybe run theme weeks, all the films from one director, like Spielberg, Coppola, Allen, etc. Keep the prices reasonable and the seats full.

[@maureen14]

Before I finish watching the video I'm going to guess that parking is going to be a big issue if the movie theater did re-open. Does anyone know if there's a parking garage in Celebration?

[@Exploringthemagic]

There is no parking garage the parking behind the theater was originally intended for the theater but clearly it’s been taken over by surrounding businesses

[@maureen14]

@@Exploringthemagic Tx for the info. That's a shame.

[@shirlynnj5383]

What a great idea!!! Love the live theater option! Could you imagine Rocky Horror playing on the big screen while be reinacted on the stage in front? There used to be a theater in Coconut Grove that did that. It was definitely an experience! Hope this goes through for them and the community.

[@TheDailyWoo]

That would be so much fun

[@shirlynnj5383]

@@TheDailyWoo It was!!! Complete audience participation!! Toast included! LOL!