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Dolby Theatre

6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028 (Formerly Kodak Theater) (Central L.A)
323-308-6363
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As featured in 3 days in Los Angeles
Ranked #56 of 335 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Theatres, Performances
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: Home of the Academy Awards, Kodak Theater offers a 30-minute guided tour that includes a visit to the theater, VIP room and Oscar history.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Why does everything appear more impressive on TV? We stayed in the car and took in the sight. Lots of people on a Sunday.

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See 5 more reviews by plastx2 for Los Angeles
Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

i really enjoyed this place, i will come back some day with friends or family i hope this review helps

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Burr Ridge, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

If you are an Academy Awards fan, this is a must do. The tour is not expensive (especially with the online coupon). You get to tour the whole theater-dressing rooms, go onstage, tunnel walk after you win the award. The only downside is that you do not get to take photographs. They said it is for security reasons so no... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The Kodak Theatre, recently renamed the Dolby Theatre, is a beauty, reminscent of the art deco theatres of the past. We were impressed with design, layout, sound system and comfortable seats when we attended Cirque du Soleil's Iris.

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Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre is a live-performance auditorium in the Hollywood. Since its opening on November 9, 2001, the theater has hosted the Academy Awards ceremonies (the Oscars). It is the first permanent home for these annual awards ceremonies. The hall from the front entrance to the grand stairway (leading up to the theater) is... More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Ok, the tour of the Home of the Oscars. Be prepared to pay a lot for a 45min your. No photo's are allowed to be taken (?) it's an empty theatre for goodness sake. Was not that impressed!

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Aventura, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This was a good surprise, we were visiting the area attractions: Chinese Theater, El Capitan and the Walk of Fame - and we went just for a quick peek at the Kodak Theater (now Dolby Theater).At its main entrance, we noticed a sign telling about the tours - 30 minutes length and $15 per person. They have a tour for... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

There was a group of maybe 20 of us on the guided tour of the theatre. It is mainly used for the Oscars and it was interesting to see the history behind the awards ceremony. The tour lasts around 30minutes and they tell you a lot of interesting facts (for example where the term 'silver screen' comes from and how... More

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Saratoga, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Took the guided tour. Our group was small and the guide, Justine, was great. Everyone could clearly hear her. She works there during the Oscars so she was able to give us many information and anecdotes about that special evening. I found the tour much more interesting than I expected. Worth doing.

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Zagreb, Croatia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

Again, this place is iconic because of the Oscars. Otherwise, it wouldn't even be on this list. It's just a regular mall with nothing special to see.

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