Spooktacular Season Returns to The El Capitan Theatre With "Hocus Pocus" and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Fan Events

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Something wicked is coming to Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre! Get ready for special events and screenings of Halloween classics throughout the month of October.

What’s Happening:

  • The El Capitan Theatre is rolling out special events this month to kick off its Spooktacular Season and get guests into the Halloween spirit.

Witches Night Out Fan Event - October 23rd at 7 pm

  • The Witches Night Out Fan Event is perfect for die-hard Hocus Pocus fans!
  • The fan event will have a special introduction from Hocus Pocus composer John Debney and screenwriter David Kirschner.
  • Channel your inner Sanderson Sister by dressing in your All Hallows’ Eve Best and snap a photo at the Hocus Pocus themed photo op.

  • There are two ticket packages available:
    • Amok Amok Amok Pack - $78 (includes all fees) - includes a reserved seat, Mickey Ghost popcorn container with popcorn, fountain drink, and event credential and lanyard.
    • General Ticket - $33 (includes all fees) - includes reserved seat, event credential, and lanyard.

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Event In 4D - October 24th at 7:30 pm

  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Event creeps into the El Capitan on October 24th in 4D!
  • See props from The Nightmare Before Christmas and a live drawing demo with George McClements before the movie.

  • The event will have a Holiday Door photo op, as well as the short, Trick or Treat, playing before the movie.

  • Tickets for the Fan Event are $78 and includes a reserved seat, Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket, popcorn, fountain drink, event credential, and lanyard!
  • Not able to go to the fan event? The film will be playing at the El Capitan Theatre from October 24th through November 4th, 2025.

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