(January 9, 2009) Hollywood�s legendary El Capitan Theatre offers a magical adventure, filled with friendship, fun and �paws-itively� cool music with its special 20th Anniversary engagement of Walt Disney�s �OLIVER & COMPANY,� digitally restored with enhanced picture and sound, from January 9th through January 22nd.

Accompanying the film at all showings throughout the engagement will be the classic Disney short �Mickey and the Seal� and a live appearance by Mickey Mouse himself!

Plus, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, El Capitan guests may also enjoy Breakfast with MICKEY & MINNIE at the Disney�s Soda Fountain & Studio Store, and then see the 10am movie!

Daily showtimes* are 10:00 am, 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:45pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:15 pm** Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre box office at 6838 Hollywood Blvd., online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. (*showtimes may vary) (**9:15pm Fri/Sat. only.)

Commenting on the announcement, Lylle Breier, senior vice president, worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, said, �Our El Capitan guests will usher in the new year in the best way possible with this exclusive engagement of this beloved Disney classic. �With its unforgettable songs performed by musical greats Billy Joel, Huey Lewis, and Bette Midler, �Oliver and Company� will have everyone dancing in their seats.�

In Walt Disney�s �Oliver and Company,� Oliver, a feisty young cat, explores New York in this thrilling animated classic cleverly based on Charles Dickens� timeless story Oliver Twist-featuring unforgettable songs performed by musical greats Billy Joel, Huey Lewis and Bette Midler! �Joined by a pack of hilarious characters-dogs Dodger, Tito and their pals- Oliver learns that the strong survive by keeping their dreams alive. �And when he is adopted by Jenny, Oliver knows he�s found a lifelong friend and a real home. Rated G.

-- Posted January 13, 2009