BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Happy anniversary to one of my favorite WDW attractions! :rollercoaster: From the Disney Parks Blog... 20 Facts For The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s 20th Anniversaryposted on July 22nd, 2014 by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Social Media Manager Today we’re celebrating a special milestone on the Disney Parks Blog – it’s the 20th anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror! In honor of today’s milestone, here are 20 fun facts about the attraction.Our Walt Disney Imagineers viewed 156 episodes of “The Twilight Zone” for inspiration when creating The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The ride vehicle is an elevator car. The storyline of the attraction sets the date as Halloween night – October 31, 1939.The architecture of the tower was inspired by multiple Southern California landmarks, such as the Biltmore Hotel and the Mission Inn. The building features 27,000 roof tiles. The outdoor queue area features the songs “Inside” by Fats Waller and “Mood Indigo” by Duke Ellington.The grounds of the Hollywood Tower Hotel were inspired by the look of California’s Griffith Park and Elysian Park.The lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel was outfitted with antiques and furniture purchased at Los Angeles-area auction houses.Some of the sculptures featured in the lobby are the work of 19th century sculptor Auguste Moreau. A copy of “Four Pages of Hilarious Star Caricatures by Walt Disney” is featured in Photoplay Magazine on the lobby’s concierge desk.The Library room features a hidden nod to Mickey Mouse in this sheet music, which is for the song “What! No Mickey Mouse?” The clip of film in which Rod Serling introduces the attraction was taken from a “Twilight Zone” episode called “It’s a Good Life.” While actor Rod Serling appears in the film in the Library room, the voice you hear is actually voice actor Mark Silverman. The young girl who disappears in the elevator carries a Mickey Mouse doll. The attraction’s “Fifth Dimension” scene was inspired in part by the “Little Girl Lost” episode of “The Twilight Zone.” The attraction offers a 13-story drop. The drop sequence for each elevator car is selected at random by the attraction’s computer system. Measuring 199 feet tall, Tower of Terror is one of the tallest attractions at Walt Disney World Resort.There are now four Tower of Terror attractions at Disney Parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World Resort), Disney California Adventure park (Disneyland Resort), Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris), and Tokyo DisneySea (Tokyo – pictured above) each have their own version. The attraction will take center stage during runDisney’s Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend this fall, which will feature a The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, a 5K fun and kids races.The Twilight Zone® is a registered trademark of CBS, Inc. and used with permission pursuant to a license with CBS, Inc. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/20-facts-for-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terrors-20th-anniversary/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I love that ride! Although the actual drop isn't the best part.....it's the awesome theming, the storyline and the anticipation leading up to the drop. Lots of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 The very first time we rode, it was everything leading up to the drop itself that freaked out DH. It's still fun to ride with newbies and see how much all that theming does its job before you ever get to the ride itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 For you other ToT fans, the Disney Parks Blog has a commemorative mobile/desktop wallpaper image available for download... Our celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror continues with a new mobile/desktop wallpaper. It’s probably my favorite of the year so far – created by Disney artist Mike Britton especially for Disney Parks Blog readers. Enjoy! Be sure to check out the terms of use about using the wallpaper before you download it. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/07/download-our-disney-parks-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-wallpaper/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I love that I got to ride this my first time with Mo and some other Wild Womenz! I want to know when Mo is planning her ToT tour to ride all the different Tots in the four different parks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I want to know when Mo is planning her ToT tour to ride all the different Tots in the four different parks. I would loooooooooove to do that!! When I hit the lottery, you're definitely on my list of people to invite to come along. :heartsmiley: Momof6....aka Marty 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I would loooooooooove to do that!! When I hit the lottery, you're definitely on my list of people to invite to come along. :heartsmiley: :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoy :heartsmiley: :jumpforjoy :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I would loooooooooove to do that!! When I hit the lottery, you're definitely on my list of people to invite to come along. :heartsmiley:Can I come and be the official bag holder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Can I come and be the official bag holder? LOL - you betcha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 to ride all the different Tots in the four different parks. I need clarification on this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I need clarification on this. From the first post: 19. There are now four Tower of Terror attractions at Disney Parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World Resort), Disney California Adventure park (Disneyland Resort), Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris), and Tokyo DisneySea (Tokyo – pictured above) each have their own version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 From the first post: 19. There are now four Tower of Terror attractions at Disney Parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World Resort), Disney California Adventure park (Disneyland Resort), Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris), and Tokyo DisneySea (Tokyo – pictured above) each have their own version. Which means "Disney Parks World Tour" ... come on, lottery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 There are now four Tower of Terror attractions at Disney Parks: Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Walt Disney World Resort), Disney California Adventure park (Disneyland Resort), Walt Disney Studios Park (Paris), and Tokyo DisneySea (Tokyo – pictured above) each have their own version. Oh, 4 parks world wide, not at WDW.I don't do the parks that often and thought maybe I missed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I've ridden two of the four Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I've ridden two of the four Lucky! So far I've only ridden the one. But I've probably ridden it 419 times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Can I be Beckers' helper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Can I be Beckers' helper?We can hold down the bench together lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
red...Susan 37 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I am really good at holding down the bench at Tot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Sounds like we'll have plenty of people to hold our drinks while we ride. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Sounds like we'll have plenty of people to hold our drinks while we ride. :rofl2:Can't promise they will be full when you return Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Can't promise they will be full when you return That's fine... we'll just go get more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Oh count me in!!!! One of my favorites!!! Hoping I can trick my daughter onto the ride. She did it the last time with her sisters 3 times in a row but swears she won't go on it again because it goes too high. Go figure. I may have to tell her we have to get in the "right" line inside. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mo, save your money, you can rent out ToT for a private party.The Luckow's did and of course they didn't want what the unwashed were experiencing, so they had a special ride sequence made up just for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mo, save your money, you can rent out ToT for a private party.The Luckow's did and of course they didn't want what the unwashed were experiencing, so they had a special ride sequence made up just for them. OMGZ that sounds like the coolest thing EVAH. Come on, lottery!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 OMGZ that sounds like the coolest thing EVAH. They set up tables inside, full bar, entertainers, and whatever food you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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