The Uptown Theater opened June 30, 1930. In 1956, Walt and Roy Disney held the Midwest premiere of their feature film "The Great Locomotive Chase" there and personally greeted each child at the door. Before the movie started, Walt and Roy took the stage and the children of Marceline sang the Mickey Mouse Song, which they had learned especially for the occasion because the Disney program was not broadcast in Marceline. The movie ran from 1:30 p. m. until 1:30 a. m. the next morning so everyone who wanted to could see it. In 1998, The Walt Disney Company held another premiere there for "The Spirit of Mickey," drawing 18,000 enthusiastic Disney fans to Marceline, where a special appearance by Mickey, Minnie, and their friends was enjoyed by all.