Tower of terror

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror At then end of the street looms the imposing Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, rising 13 stories high (naturally). This ride opened in 1994, and takes you on an eerie journey through a deserted Hollywood Hotel where you visit the lobby, the library (check out "Rod Serling") and the boiler room. The adventure culminates with a 13-story drop in a runaway 1917 caged service elevator! In 1996, the ride was enhance to add a SECOND drop, and in 1999 the ride was enhance again. Now you NEVER know how many death-defying, high-speed plunges you'll take on each drop! This very fun and VERY popular ride draws long lines, so be sure and use Fast Pass to avoid a long wait. Also, be sure and SMILE when you reach the top of the building for the first time…a picture will be taken of your terror as you begin your huge descent. And of course the photo is available for purchase as you exit the ride.

Guests in wheelchairs must transfer from the chair to ride. Minimum height is 40 inches. Closed-captioning is available on the pre-show film. See Guest Relations to obtain an activator for closed-captioning.

Tower of Terror Fun Facts:

At 199 feet tall, this is the tallest theme park attraction at WDW. Interestingly enough, this is also the FASTEST thrill attraction at any park. This is because the rate at which you drop is literally faster than the acceleration due to gravity.

The "Fifth Dimension" scene in the ride was inspired by the "Little Girl Lost" episode of the Twilight Zone.

The Rod Serling introduction film shown in the library was taken in part from an episode of the series titled "It's a Good Life." After the first few introductory words of the dialogue (which were Serling's actual words), Disney Imagineers took over and completed the film with new dialogue customized for the attraction. For continuity, a voice-over actor (a Serling sound-alike) over-dubbed the entire narration.

The rooms and corridors of the Hollywood Tower Hotel are full of items from Hollywood auction houses, some of them quite valuable.

are you scared yet.........?

I bet you are now!

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