Archive for November 17th, 2009

Something unexplainable happened many years ago at the Hollywood Tower Hotel.  Lightning struck and a wing of the hotel, including the passengers on the elevator,  crossed over into the Twilight Zone.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror boasts one of the most detailed and evocative queues on property, with dusty relics of a crumbling hotel that has been lost to time since the 1930’s.

Guests move through the atmospheric lobby and down to the boiler room before boarding a freight elevator that appears to be in a frightening state of disrepair; an elevator that “travels directly to…the Twilight Zone.”  The car rises to the thirteenth floor, then glides through spooky corridors allowing tantalizing glimpses of “lost” hotel guests.  Suddenly, the car enters a shaft and the terror begins – a computerized program randomly generates a series of hair-raising (literally) plummets and ascents.  Periodically, doors will open to a view of the park below before the car drops yet again.  For those not on the ride, the screams can be heard across the park before the doors slam shut.

Take the time to enjoy the extraordinary theming of this attraction.  Those who would like to take a peek but avoid the ride can take advantage of a special exit just before boarding the elevator car.  The “elevator attendants” do a wonderful job in their roles and are very popular with guests.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Approximately 4 minutes

Guests must transfer from wheelchair to ride seat

40″ minimum height requirement

Park admission required