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El Capitan Theatre

6838 Hollywood Blvd., Rua Versalhes 45 Casa 4, Los Angeles, CA 04736030 (Central L.A)
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Ranked #11 of 338 attractions in Los Angeles
Type: Cinemas
Traveller Description: The El Capitan theater is a beautiful historic landmark in Los Angeles. It was renovated in 1991 with the original decor being restored. The... more »
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Raleigh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Did not get to go inside but it was okay for me. It was really nice to view from the outside while we were on our sites and bites tour.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

especially for kids! They have an organist who plays before the shows, just like in days of old, which is always a treat. Add that it's Disney owned (any thing Disney I find is well done) and they add film themed props, and you get a class act all the ay around.

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See 16 more reviews by married&inlove for Los Angeles
California City, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The El Capitan is a classic old-style movie theater like what you used to go to when you were a kid - with a balcony ! So much classier than the cookie cutter theaters of today. HUGE Screen. Live entertainment before the movie when we've gone - old time organ player, magic tricks, etc We periodically pay the extra to... More

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Orlando, FL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The El Capitan is a beautiful old movie palace on Hollywood Blvd. It's right in the tourist area - down the street from Grauman's Chinese Theater, across the street from the Kodak theater, and amongst the stars on the sidewalks. Be aware it is a little pricey, $16 of a "general admission" ticket. And more expensive if you want a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

El Capitan is THE place to see a Disney movie. It's a small, stunning Art Deco theatre, there's entertainment before most shows - including confetti! I've been there when the short before the film is an old Mickey and Minnie cartoon. If you have kids, you have to take in El Capitan.

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

without a DISNEY experience at the EL CAPITAN THEATRE!!!!! flat screen tv is certainly fun .... but to experience THE LION KING with a group of kids at the legendary EL CAPITAN theatre is what HOLLYWOOD is all about!!!!!!!!!!!!! then walk across the street and check out the star hands at GRAUMANNs CHINESE theatre............then drive a couple of blocks to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We watched Iron Man 3 in 3 D and loved it in this old style theatre. The theatre itself was just beautiful.

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See 6 more reviews by Vaniglio for Los Angeles
Galesburg, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The kids wanted to see the new Iron man movie, so I took them here. I had no idea what to expect, but the theater was amazing! Its more than just seeing a movie, you get a pre-show atmosphere that really makes the experience. I will definitly come back the next time I'm in town!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

My two friends and I caught a showing of Cinderella at El Capitan last year, and it proved a wonderful ending to an otherwise disappointing day on Hollywood Blvd. Would definitely recommend. I can't remember how much the tickets were, although I have a feeling it was around the $12 mark. We bought them in advance as we weren't sure... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We loved El Capitan when we lived in LA. We went twice and it was magical. There was a pre-show before the movie that just took it over the top. We ate at the little restaurant next door when it was over and you got the complete Disney experience without going to Disneyland/World.

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