After the 1994 Northridge earthquake , the building 's frame was compromised and the theater had been flooded by its sprinklers and was considered uninhabitable by building inspectors . The owner walked away from the theater leaving the building to its mortgage company , CUNA Mutual Group . CUNA Mutual , having Disney as a continuing tenant , not only refurbished the theater but the office floors above for $ 10 million . In July 1995 , Buena Vista purchased the Lanterman organ from Glendale City Redevelopment Agency
1994 Northridge earthquake
1994 Northridge earthquake
El Capitan Theatre