El Capitan Theatre
El Capitan Theatre
El Capitan Theatre

El Capitan Theatre Tours and Tickets

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Originally built as a theatrical venue in 1926, the El Capitan Theatre is one of Los Angeles’ most famous cinematic landmarks. Restored to its original splendor, the stately Hollywood theater now hosts Disney movie screenings and premieres, many of which are accompanied by performances, Q&As, and other special events.

  • 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90028

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Q:Why is El Capitan Theatre famous?
A:El Capitan Theatre is a Los Angeles icon. Though it first opened as a stage theater, it is one of the original Hollywood movie palaces. It's most famous for blending decadent Spanish Colonial Revival, East Indian, English Tudor, and Italian Baroque architectural styles and hosting Walt Disney film premieres.
Q:Does El Capitan Theatre have accessible seating?
A:Yes, the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles has some accessible seating. The theater has accessible seating and Companion Seating on the three ground orchestra levels nearest the stage and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restrooms. The Balcony Level seating above the ground level is accessible only via stairs.
Q:Can you bring food to El Capitan Theatre?
A:No, you can't bring outside food into El Capitan Theatre. According to El Capitan's Code of Conduct, you also cannot enter with alcoholic beverages, Marijuana or illegal substances, weapons of any kind, objects that appear to be weapons, laser pointers, or pets—trained service animals are an exception.
Q:Does El Capitan Theatre check bags?
A:Yes, El Capitan Theatre checks bags. According to the theater policies, all guests and their bags, parcels, and other items are subject to screening and security checks when they enter the theater. Guests who enter and leave must re-enter through the front doors and go through the security screening again.
Q:Does El Capitan Theatre have assigned seating?
A:Yes. All admission tickets for the El Capitan Theatre are for assigned seating. You have 1,000 seats across two levels—three sections on the Orchestra Level nearest the stage and about ten sections on the Balcony Level accessible only via the stairs.
Q:Is there parking at the El Capitan Theatre?
A:While the El Capitan Theatre doesn't have dedicated parking, the theater partially validates the cost of parking at the Ovation Parking Structure on North Highland Avenue across the street. The rate for parking with validation from the theater is US$3 for your first four hours and US$2 for every following 20 minutes.