![]() ![]() You can even see it from the Morocco pavilion at Epcot’s World Showcase. Well, you will likely notice that you can see the impressive “hotel” from many spots throughout Disney property. We have already mentioned how the Tower of Terror is a rather tall attraction. You never know what is going to happen and you can’t predict your reaction!Ħ – Epcot’s Morocco Pavilion influenced the design of Tower of Terror. There are so many variances, that it is part of what makes the ride so amazing. You may go up first or down first, up all the way, up partway, etc. The ride sequence is unpredictable so that you never get the same ride twice. The elevator car is carried up by one vehicle, then it moves on its own (battery-powered) to get to the next shaft where another car thrusts the elevator car up and down in the elevator shaft. This is truly one of the most unique rides in the world, not just Disney World. Now you can count all the bellhops you see and start thinking about how much money was spent just on costumes alone! This makes them one of the most expensive cast costumes in all of Walt Disney World. ![]() The costumes for the bellhops at this attraction cost over $1,000 to make. Coincidence or have we traveled directly to the Twilight Zone?!?Īs we all know, Disney spares no expense when it comes to the details. Well, lightning did actually strike the attraction when it was being built, which is very ironic and a bit creepy! Lightening has also struck on a couple of other occasions since the attraction has opened. Lightning is said to have struck the elevator, sending the passengers into another dimension. The storyline for the attraction is said to take place on Halloween night in 1939. I love the attraction as it is, but I can’t help but imagine how scary it might have been to have Pennywise lurking in a random corner.ĩ – Creepy lightning, coincidence or not? It has been reported that this was the original direction for the theming and story development for the ride, but later decided that Twilight Zone was a better fit with a more diverse grouping of stories to use to create all of the amazing elements. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror just happens to be one of the attractions where you can get a video of your descent and experience on the ride! So much fun and a wonderful memory to have captured for you and your family!ġ0 – It might have been a Stephen King-inspired attraction.Ĭan you imagine what kind of attraction we might have if they followed through in working toward a Stephen King-inspired attraction. Not long ago, Disney started adding ride video recordings to a couple of attractions. Since the Disney imagineers couldn’t have a huge flashing light take away from the eerie theme of the attraction, the height was capped at 199 feet, which makes this attraction the tallest in all of Walt Disney World.ġ1 – Attraction with video recording available! The attraction couldn’t be any taller or a flashing light would be required to warn airplanes. The Tower of Terror is exactly 199 feet tall. Admission, Disney Genie+, Lightning Lane, and MagicBands.Get a FREE, No-Obligation Quote on Your Disney Vacation. ![]()
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