Tower of Terror

[belloq87]

Are we really pretending that the 5th dimension scene is something special that it elevates it so far beyond the other ToT versions?

I think it's appropriately strange. :shrug:

But I don't know that anybody's claimed the 5th Dimension is the only reason it's the best version. The ride is the culmination of the theme and design work of an entire land in a way no others are (or were), just for starters.

 

[TheGentTrent]

I don't doubt for a second that Disney is constantly spitballing ideas on a re-theme of the FL version. Especially since it means having to constantly pay Viacom for the Twilight Zone rights despite now owning an extensive catalogue of in-house properties.

In an ideal world, if the current theme must go, just ditch all the TZ references and keep it as a creepy Hollywood hotel a la Tokyo's. But the days of Disney (or Universal for that matter) ever building a ride not based on existing IP are long gone.

 

[JoeCamel]

I don't doubt for a second that Disney is constantly spitballing ideas on a re-theme of the FL version. Especially since it means having to constantly pay Viacom for the Twilight Zone rights despite now owning an extensive catalogue of in-house properties.

In an ideal world, if the current theme must go, just ditch all the TZ references and keep it as a creepy Hollywood hotel a la Tokyo's. But the days of Disney (or Universal for that matter) ever building a ride not based on existing IP are long gone.

I have to wonder how much the TWZ rights really cost the mouse. Not as much representation as cheap late night TV has so maybe less than buying a package of the series?

 

[tielo]

Are we really pretending that the 5th dimension scene is something special that it elevates it so far beyond the other ToT versions?

Hell yes!
I was in shock when I road this ride the first time and it freaks me out every time if we going in the second lift shaft and I hope it's getting in there as supposed to. It makes the attraction more than a simple drop tower.

 

[OLSinFLA]

Are we really pretending Mission Breakout is better than WDW's Tower of Terror? (I see the argument for DCA's compromised version, even if I still disagree with it.)

DCA's version of Tower never worked for me. The "elevator" themed died the minute the elevator door opened to reveal... an exit hallway you had to cross to board the actual elevator. In Orlando, the illusion is perfectly preserved.

 

[HandsomePete]

So, the retheme idea I’ve been alluding to for ages.


Go figure.

And yes, you can’t really compare Mission: Breakout and WDW’s ToT - DCA ToT was a broken version of the concept and M:B “fixed” it, but they’re two inherently different rides.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Whatever happened to the Tavern idea above the gift shop? I’d unironically pay stupid money for their to be a dining experience associated with this. I wonder if they’re worried too many people would get sick and eat before they ride. Could just be open for dinner too, perfect spot pre Fantasmic.

 

[MrBlonde]

Whatever happened to the Tavern idea above the gift shop? I’d unironically pay stupid money for their to be a dining experience associated with this. I wonder if they’re worried too many people would get sick and eat before they ride. Could just be open for dinner too, perfect spot pre Fantasmic.

I saw this concept art do the rounds a couple years ago, but if they did a Trader Sam's quality bar or the Tip Top Club, I'd spend way too much money to hang out there. He even had designs in mind for souvenir mugs!

Tip Top Club — Rob Yeo Design

www.robyeodesign.com

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

I saw this concept art do the rounds a couple years ago, but if they did a Trader Sam's quality bar or the Tip Top Club, I'd spend way too much money to hang out there. He even had designs in mind for souvenir mugs!

Tip Top Club — Rob Yeo Design

www.robyeodesign.com

Doesn’t Disney want money??? MAKE THIS HAPPEN.

 

[Nick]

There was a reason it didn't happen that floated around, but it's been so long i've forgotten now.

 

[saint.piss]

This ride isn't my favorite ever but I hope they don't get rid of it. It would be a very dumb decision.

 

[belloq87]

If they change the theme of this ride, I may never set foot in Hollywood Studios again.

 

[saint.piss]

If they change the theme of this ride, I may never set foot in Hollywood Studios again.

What if it was Muppets themed? Would that help? Lmao

 

[tyro]

If this gets rethemed will DHS just be the park of the retheme?

The only concept I could see potentially working is a doctor strange theme, it could have similar other dimension vibes when the elevator moves forward.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I am now nervous about the longevity of ToT.

 

[Tbad556]

I'm not quite sure where this is even coming from? Seems like Len Testa on Magic said "I'm hearing something else is still coming for DHS in 2025 and it's not Indiana Jones or Launch Bay" and everyone went "Well, the only other option is obviously ToT" and ran with it for some reason.

Len even just added that that isn't what he meant at all.

I've not heard anything about this. Not that that means anything.

Am I missing something else or did people just go crazy with a rumor because they were disgruntled with a separate announcement?

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I'm not quite sure where this is even coming from? Seems like Len Testa on Magic said "I'm hearing something else is still coming for DHS in 2025 and it's not Indiana Jones or Launch Bay" and everyone went "Well, the only other option is obviously ToT" and ran with it for some reason.

Len even just added that that isn't what he meant at all.



Am I missing something else or did people just go crazy with a rumor because they were disgruntled with a separate announcement?

Not expecting it to close soon, but ToT closing at some point is inevitable at this point, the Muppet closure just reconfirms that.

 

[Tbad556]

Not expecting it to close soon, but ToT closing at some point is inevitable at this point, the Muppet closure just reconfirms that.

Not to intertwine threads too much, but meh. Will it come one day? I'm sure. But it shouldn't be any time in the next decade+ considering everything else that needs work. I don't think the Muppets closure is even that crazy tbh. Muppet Courtyard's death began long ago with the stripping of some key iconic elements, stores, etc. A potential move for MuppetVision 3D to make way for a land that's not clinging on to life via one great attraction isn't that crazy to me. Tower on the other hand is still iconic and in great shape and still getting minor tweaks (shoutout to the queue audio revamp this week).

Just feels like people jumped the gun dramatically here. I refuse to mourn Tower until a real rumor arrives lol.

 

[belloq87]

I'm not quite sure where this is even coming from? Seems like Len Testa on Magic said "I'm hearing something else is still coming for DHS in 2025 and it's not Indiana Jones or Launch Bay" and everyone went "Well, the only other option is obviously ToT" and ran with it for some reason.

Len even just added that that isn't what he meant at all.

Well, it's good that Testa clarified, but his original verbiage was "another shoe to drop," which usually implies the reaction to it won't be good. And the remaining attraction that would most inspire a negative reaction were it to be rethemed/replaced would be Tower.

 

[Cup_Of_Coffee]

Honestly the only other thing I can think of is Fantasmic closing. The amount of space that area takes up could be a land with 2 rides. Please don’t close ToT. It’s timeless.