The Theme Park History of The Twilight Zone: Tower Of Terror (Disney's California Adventure)

The Twilight Zone’s Tower of Terror is an accelerated drop tower dark ride inspired by Rod Serling's anthology television series, The Twilight Zone, and takes place in the fictional Hollywood Tower Hotel. The attraction opened at Disney’s California Adventure on May 5th, 2004, and closed on January 3rd, 2017. In this video we take a look at the original concept for the attraction called Geyser Mountain and how it came to fruition at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the failure of California Adventure and how it lead to the Tower of Terror coming to the park and it’s eventual closure for its replacement, Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout.
Geyser Mountain concept in Planet Coaster by Andres Seltenhiem kzbin.info/www/bejne/jabNXniur7Rphac
Link to download in Planet Coaster: steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1107315897
Songs Used (In Order)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Queue Area Music - Hollywood Studios - Walt Disney World
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Discoveryland BGM - Music Loop - Disneyland Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWi7o3iiYpaJg8k
Hollywood Land Area Loop - Disney California Adventure kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnu8YqWdf7Zrp8k
Disneyland Frontierland Area Music Loop (Full, 2012) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLEmHiYl9N-h5o
Buena Vista Street | Area Music Loop (2012 - current) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHrVnGZ5qpufnJY
Theme of the Week #21 - Guardians of the Galaxy Main Theme kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXPTYoxjgdSCmNU
Videos Used (In Order)
Twilight Zone Intro (1962) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnuyc5SbgZt4kKM
Your Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Drop | My Magic + | Walt Disney World kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGHbd6akjZ6AedE
Clock Fast Reverse 1080p by Baaniooo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWPJl6KAZ8uEfsk
Freefall Six Flags Magic Mountain by Menachem Piekarski kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5aco6uqm7OEjJI
Twilight Zone Intro 5th Dimension kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZa8f2hpo8uWp8k
Tower of Terror Commercial - Walt Disney World kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKDIon96prpoZ68
The Making of the Tower of Terror kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5bGaYyYjdB9odk
Disney Filmparade: Tower of Terror kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4nZfYlrjNtke8U
Tower of Terror on Modern Marvels kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGWxeq2Vpbdspbc
Tower of Terror Pre-Show Video (Source) by SuperHotLarry kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIeUfpRsmspnaK8
Interview with Mark Silverman, the voice of Rod Serling on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror by Attractions Magazine kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5OqdquknqitntE
(RARE) The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror B-Roll (1994) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHympHWErquijK8
Disney's California Adventure's 2001 Commercial kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnm0YmmIbKqMqZI
Disney's California Adventure B Roll kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3bUi2Sllr-efpI
Disneyland Paris - Construction Timelapse - The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror by KevRides kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaWXaqZuiK6SbMk
Opening Ceremony of Tower of Terror at DCA by kglaive kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3LPd4aqZberfZI
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Commercial kzbin.info/www/bejne/bme6fI2pf9Ote5o
2012 DCA Tower Of Terror Entrance to Exit POV, (Full Ride) August 4th HD (1080p) by thebugger2000 kzbin.info/www/bejne/boXKkpdsi7mSrpo
[Excellent Low Light] Tower of Terror Ride 2015 - Scary Elevator Ride - Disneyland by SoCal Attractions 360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnrXgYqFmqqaors
[4K] Best Tower of Terror Ride in the World - Walt Disney World - Disney's Hollywood Studios by SoCal Attractions 360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aavSZ2eVrJWjr9E
Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! Disneyland Resort Ad kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqu0m4iZmdGpZ8U
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Trailer 1 (OFFICIAL) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmqZlJ2Andufg6M
Collector’s Fortress Transformation Underway Now as Guardians of the Galaxy - Mission: BREAKOUT! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYbGYq1oh6tsp68
New Marvel Studios Intro Logo HD - 2018 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJO7dmOVfrOApKM
Tower of Terror - Official Promo Video - Disneyland Paris kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpu6qXacdqtmbKM
I take no credit for any of the footage used in this video. Use the above links to view the full footage and give those videos the views they deserve.

[@derekmiles1337]

I'm thankful it's still in Florida and paris.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think many Disney fans are, imagine if they removed or changed the ToT theming? I think fans would go nuts at the news.

[@derekmiles1337]

Theme Park History I can just picture the marches and riots already😂

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Tons of fans marching down Sunset Boulevard but instead of pitchforks and knives it's Mickey shaped balloons and churros 😂

[@derekmiles1337]

Theme Park History you should da a space mountain history vid, it would be really cool.👍👍

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We will get to Space Mountain, working our way through the most requested videos but I promise Space Mountain is getting a video in the near future.

[@diegocoppin2875]

R.I.P the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure 2004 to 2017

[@TimeTravelinc]

Diego Coppin Wouldn’t it be funny if this happened plot-wise around Halloween? Around the month of October, The Collector starts spotting things wrong with his tower. He soon is haunted by the five guest from the Tower of Terror, and through some kind of dimensional event, the 5th Dimension breaches the Guardians reality, and their only escape is to ride the Maintenance Service Elevator to the 5th Dimension and back. Best line to imagine would come from Starlord: “I thought it was just a tv show. I thought that The Twilight Zone wasn’t real.” Maybe that’s just me liking the idea of something haunting and something from the past like The Twilight Zone, appearing in our reality. Having a comic book movie encounter something like this would freak them out, as they wouldn’t know how to handle such strangeness. Maybe I just like something like Serling’s The Twilight Zone touching the modern pop culture. It would certainly freak out The Collector, and help the Guardians (as well as freak them out as well).

[@datboiashy2957]

Mission breakout can never cover this gem of a perfectly themed ride

[@solar_asylum0211]

It’s been one whole year since the ride has been gone😞😔💔

[@iamanonymoushoweveryousayi3163]

TimeTravelinc that’s the most ambitious crossover in history

[@PlagueDoctorWiFox]

F

[@trrt241]

The Tower of terror was the only thing worth going to in California adventure for so long I'll miss this ride very much

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think I might visit the park when the rest of the Marvel attractions open at the park. I'm curious to see what Disney does with it.

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

@@ThemeParkHistory Have you heard? They're retheming Sleeping Beauty Castle to Stark Tower!

[@starrtreatment]

sebastian banguis wait.wait.wait. wHat. Is this actually true?

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

@@starrtreatment Thank God No.

[@disneyboy3030]

@@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices why did you even say that.

[@matthewanderson1916]

This is such a gem of a small channel

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you so much Matthew, we appreciate the kind words.

[@derekllewellyn6663]

​@@ThemeParkHistoryit's looks like James wan knows all about it before work and James wan and Tim burton made it being called back in his own business life Ture life story ture and Disneyland before New Walt Disney world series finale season start show hollywood story of the day

[@SirIkeMedia]

I was born and raised in California, and I have never been to California Adventure. And now that Tower of Terror is gone, I won't ever go. I'll have to fly to Florida to ride this awesome ride.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The benefit of Florida's version is the randomized drop sequences makes for multiple rides.

[@meganmodjewski3282]

It's been re-themed as Guardians of the Galaxy now.

[@Pardonmydust]

Theme Park History The Guardians theme now also has a random experience every single time. As an avid disneylander I can tell you the ride is never the same

[@SirIkeMedia]

Megan Modjewski I know that. Even if the ride is good, the exterior looks like trash. It looks like The Tower of Terror was swallowed by 'It's a Small World'.

[@galaxyraxz312]

Sir Isaac That's true It has stairs for what? And I also have to go to Florida or Paris to Ride it but I have been to the ride before it was gone

[@brycevo]

I enjoyed my stay at the Hollywood Tower Hotel. I would enjoy Dropping in Again Soon...

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Ask about their rewards system, I heard it's to die for.

[@thetevinator7083]

I, myself, was a regular at The Hollywood Tower Hotel. I miss it so bloody much, it just kills me...

[@brycevo]

The Tower Hotel truly was an Elevated Experience. Especially at the Twilight hours.

[@kevincolbertjr.6844]

Was it just me,or did I hear an evil laugh at the end of your comment?

[@thetevinator7083]

Bryce Mckenzie The joint is a towering achievement.

[@Kaevery]

I am a veteran cast member for the great movie ride and I know of thousands of cast members as well as guests that you would make very happy if you did The Great Movie Ride. Especially with the 30 year anniversary of Hollywood Studios coming out. There’s a great deal of history in that building, I think everyone would enjoy it! The Great Movie Ride!

[@derekllewellyn6663]

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[@arcticfoxgaming1488]

What I would do to pay homage to Tower of Terror is have a newspaper clipping in the Mission: Breakout queue that reads *Abandoned Hollywood Hotel Disappears After Thunderstorm* as little reference meaning the hotel has mysterious disappeared into *The Twilight Zone.*

[@jimmymelendez1836]

*mysteriously

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

When I was 9 or 10 I got to ride that ride back in 2013 and holy shit I'm glad I got to ride it before it got changed. Pretty fun and will be part of my childhood.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Have to hold on to those memories, they way things are going on in theme parks lately most of the attractions we've grown up with seem to be on the way out. I

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

Theme Park History Well said.

[@TASCmedia]

Thank you for this. This is the only video (that I could find) that covers the DCA Tower of Terror history perfectly, especially when it comes to the actual reasons for its closure. At the time, it was annoying to hear everyone say they closed it because Disney was losing the rights to the Twilight Zone IP, which was always false. The reasons that were mentioned in your video has always been the truth as to its closing. I went on Mission Breakout once and I have had no desire to go on it again since. Tower of Terror was a beautiful attraction inside and out. To me, it was always The Haunted Mansion of California Adventure. I miss it so much and it will always have a special place in my heart.

[@swirlyonionparks1535]

A former cast member that worked at tower of terror in California told me that they were going to add the randomized drops to boost attendance later on at California Adventure, but while they were testing the randomization, it broke in all 3 shafts so they couldn’t use it. The randomization you see in mission breakout is a recycled version of that.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Didn't know that, makes sense why it never came to DCA. I know that was the one things fans really wanted to come over from the original version in Hollywood Studios.

[@renei.1817]

Walt Disney Studios Park’s Tower of Terror is a Clone of DCA’s version and features randomized drops since this year.

[@swirlyonionparks1535]

René Ingenwerth what videos are you watching? 👀

[@renei.1817]

Just wanted to say that it also should have been possible to add randomized sequences at DCA since it works at Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris with exactly the same ride system.

[@swirlyonionparks1535]

René Ingenwerth they didn’t randomize any drop sequences in Paris 💀

[@T0X1CJ0K3R]

DCA will never be the same with out this

[@theasomechannel]

Cash grab on Disneys part.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It's a shame it's gone. I had a feeling most of the people who watched the video were going to be against the overhaul of the attraction.

[@KidSnivy69]

I'm fine with that. I liked the Florida version more.

[@brycebitetti1402]

Well, DCA kind of sucked. The idea to have a California themepark in California was such a strange, limiting, and abstract gimmick. The Tower was the only thing that worked in that park. And I honestly like the Guardians ride better. The spooky atmosphere can only be effective maybe once or twice, especially with the single drop sequence. With Guardians, it's a more lighthearted tone, almost reminiscent of a party. It's hard to scare someone with the same tricks, but it's much easier to entertain them. The new exterior still looks like shit, unless it's nighttime at Halloween.

[@seannyg8865]

Theme Park History from what I heard was is Disney has the listener to use the twilight zone until 2020 but what they are afraid of is if the reboot of the tv show does well cbs will double the amount if that happens they will do a back story conversion on the one in Florida but it won’t be marvel based but will stay a hotel from what I heard it will be almost like the Hightower story

[@legacy7ds]

Oh the memories I have when I stayed at The Hollywood Tower! That place finds a way of dropping you in the zone! On Yelp, I gave them 4 out of 5 stars. They lose 1 star for always having issues with their elevators.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Best thing about the Tower is for some reason they always have a vacancy, never have a problem getting a room! Wonder why that is...

[@engineergaming5004]

@@ThemeParkHistory I heard they have a 13th floor that they suggest you stay on, it's nice to see they gotten more rooms!

[@goldprime118]

If you think their elevators are bad, try hotel hightower, theirs has been broken since 1899!

[@Alec_____]

this is so sad, I had one of my favorite teenage memories here because of the old Hollywood aesthetic that it had with the 30's jazz and all. 😔

[@TimeMaster131]

*sips a tall wine glass filled with the tears of park purists* Ahh, So refreshing.

[@TheSantamelon]

I'll always miss ToT, but after riding Mission Breakout, I'm not mad anymore. The new ride is freakin awesome with the randomized drops and the elevator feeling like its actually dancing to the music, its still a worth-while experience

[@xslashgashbearx3300]

I had so much memories of this ride! I was really saddened to hear that this ride closed. You will never be forgot tower of terror.

[@antifagoat6591]

Loved the ending of this. Losing the tower wasn't just losing my favorite ride in the park -it was losing the idea of DCA. The Hollywood area was my favorite area of the park and now it's going away to be replaced with a Marvel area. Don't get me wrong. I get why that's happening (way more than Pandora anyway), but I wonder how I'll feel going back to that park in 10 years when it doesn't resemble the one I learned to love. I hear a lot of people repeat Walt's words "Disneyland is not a museum" and I agree that every ride can be replaced or at least improved, but Disneyland will always have Fantasyland, Adventureland, Frontierland, and Tomorrowland. California Adventure? I have no idea what "lands" will stay and what attractions I'll have left from my childhood. Will it even be the same park or change its name to reflect the times? :(

[@PegoSauce]

This ride used to be my worst fears as a child but time past by and today I think I got over it idk I am officially am because my heart racing when I was waiting in line and I actually appreciate it I understand that why people would miss it but with me I just deal with it

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Felt the same way whenever I went on Revenge of the Mummy or Jurassic Park. Now whenever I can get to the park I can't wait to get on those rides and feel that rush of excitement.

[@katefritz4472]

I miss you tower off terror we had many memories together!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

And Tower of Terror misses you too, they wish you would come visit them at either Florida/Paris/DisneySea.

[@autumnpoobear]

I feel that Mission Break out and the other new themes at California Adventures has no real reason to be there other than to be a easy cash grab. The theme of the park is CALIFORNIA Adventures. What does a bunch of super hero themed rides or Pixar Pier have to do with California. Hollywood is a major part of California, thats why that section of the park was made. Im sooooo disappointed in this change.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I really think theming for a theme park is starting to slowly die off. California Adventure doesn't focus on California anymore, Universal Studios Florida isn't about riding the movies and Epcot is getting a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction in Future World. It's not about the idea of a park anymore, it seems to be bringing in the most popular IP's, milk them dry and move on to the next one.

[@autumnpoobear]

Theme Park History I most definitely agree. I believe it’s because the park owners think that kids will not understand the concepts of what the parks were originally trying to show. But even when I was a kid i totally understood and appreciated the old style hollywood theme of that section of the park. Coming from a mountainous area, then to paradise pier, then ending with the old hollywood theme was a great look for the park in my opinion

[@pagii13]

Aut I was so upset about the tower of terror being gone, but have you been on the Guardians of the Galaxy ride? To my suprise it was actually good. Same with Pixar pier, the story of the incredicoaster is so great. But I agree with you on the marvel, that was the one part of the park that very young children could go on. It is sad that is soon will be torn apart.

[@autumnpoobear]

Bunny Fluffington I actually have not been to the park these past few years. I am willing to go check them out soon no doubt. Im just sooo sad that all i will have now are just memories of how the park used to be! I wish these could only be seasonal changes and not permanent

[@Dfcvgg]

Theme Park History IP?

[@robofish319]

The nostalgia is strong with this channel...I love it!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Sean, appreciate the kind words!

[@sentientarugula2884]

3:56 HOLD UP IS THAT TAIL O' THE PUP IN A BLUEPRINT OF MGM STUDIOS?!?! JDHSJWJJWSKSJ THATS AN ICON OF HOLLYWOOD IF THEY GOT IT OUT OF STORAGE AND INTO MGM STUDIOS THAT WOULD BE *AWESOME*

[@sydneywils]

Love the videos! You should do Muppet Vision, it's one of my favorite things to do and every time I go to Hollywood Studios I treat it like the last time because we all know it's gonna be gone sooner rather than later

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate it. Muppet Vision has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Sydney.

[@backstreetsback3791]

Muppet Vision isn't leaving anytime soon. They converted the Toy Story restaurant into a Muppet one just two years ago and are now calling the area Muppet Plaza. With the addition of Muppets in Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square and mentions of the IP in the new Wreck-It Ralph film, I highly doubt Disney is dropping Muppet Vision

[@backstreetsback3791]

That being said, I'd love to see this channel cover Muppet Vision anyway. That show makes me laugh hysterically dispite seeing it like 50 times and quoting the full thing with my sister

[@danielpappas9915]

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

[@ThemeParkHistory]

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Daniel.

[@DavidPunisher23]

I think a good one to do would be the Backdraft experience that was at Universal Studios Hollywood! A one of a kind experience that is sadly gone.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Backdraft has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion DavidPunisher23.

[@tyrushartford5972]

California Screaming Dueling Dragons (or the entire Merlin’s woods section of lost continent) Matterhorn Bobsleds

[@ThemeParkHistory]

All three have been added to the list, thank you for the suggestions Tyrus.

[@BlueEyesWhiteCinnamonRoll]

I can’t believe this guys under 100k. He’s my favourite channel

[@karlaflow]

That monologue at the end about the reason Disney rides stick with you much more than Universal rides hit me like a truck. I honestly cannot remember any memories form my childhood in Universal, though I visited the park a lot. Yet I can remember so any different rides from Disney, I can remember every single aspect of the first Test Track and my first experience in Space Mountain. I’m part of the WDW Florida gang and if this were to happen to us I’d be devastated :( so many memories.

[@disneyboy3030]

Maybe you can write a letter to Disney or Josh D'Amaro about that. In fact sicne the latter seems to be more communicating he may respond to you. Go ahead give it a try. And remember to be nice.

[@fernandomedh9699]

Great movie ride

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The Great Movie Ride has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Fernando.

[@Ssosushii]

I’ve lived in California my entire life and I remember hardly being tall enough to go on this ride. I was sobbing, my 7 year old self was terrified but I went on again, and again. The tears and fears were worth it. Just being in the queue put butterflies in your stomach. Even if the guardians of the galaxy one is fun it will never be the same because this ride was my favorite and a huge part of my childhood since I went so much as a kid. Now that I’m an adult I’ll definitely save up to go to Florida just to be in the twilight zone again

[@neilengel3715]

I was the show production designer for this version of TOT. Thanks for you homage to one of my favorite projects in my career.

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

Went on it twice. Was JUST AWESOME!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Only twice? Just kidding 😂

[@JohnnyDarkKnight64]

Thanks for doing this Ride! The fear i felt riding this as a kid makes it the most memorable Disney ride for me! I'd also love to see an episode on The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you, we've been getting that a lot lately with our videos and they bring back the memories when they visited the parks as kids. The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Terrell.

[@missybarbour6885]

Love the analysis on how Disney's going full Universal with their new rides. Never looked at it that way, but you're right

[@disneyboy3030]

Why not write a letter to Disney or Josh D'Amaro about it. In fact since he seems to be more commutative and has Instagram he might respond too you so I prefer him.

[@Viking_Luchador]

@@disneyboy3030 write them about what? Disney's a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate. If they cared what we thought, we wouldn't have to have that conversation in the first place.

[@LeeVaiM]

They should have never remodeled this thing. it was classic.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I agree, it was a ride that didn't need any changes to it. Shame its gone, hopefully the other versions don't get replaced anytime soon.

[@jimmymelendez1836]

*a

[@InvaderDusk]

I gave Mission: Breakout a try this past summer, and it absolutely broke my heart because all I could think about was how/where everything used to be, from the lobby, the boiler room, and the stops on the elevator itself. This is going to sound really corny but Tower of Terror was special to me in that it introduced me to Twilight Zone, and it's what got me into that amazing show in the first place. I wouldn't have minded Guardians so much if it didn't come at the cost of one of my favorite rides. I know I could go to the one at Florida (but even I worry about it being replaced) but it's always been more convenient for me to go to CA. Man, the last time I was this salty over an attraction was when Winnie the Pooh took over Country Bears.

[@draeco6875]

Love this ride theme

[@ThemeParkHistory]

One of the best at any of the Disney Parks in my opinion.

[@BlueSomething]

11:11 Okay side note, that web on the telephone is STRONG!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Heard that it was Spiderman's webbing.

[@MeisterSegarra]

Last week I visited the DCA park for the first time and rode the new version (guardians of the galaxy). Even thought the technology is incredible and the ride is nice there is something special about the creepy atmosphere that Tower of Terror gives that surpasses any new tech or visuals. I still remember when I rode Tower of terror for the first time in Florida… I’m thankful it still there and hope it never closes

[@ManiSuckz]

man I remember the days when me and my family would go more than 2 times per week and the both parks were DEAD. those were the best times.. now I can go on the most random ass day and its packed

[@ThemeParkHistory]

You think it's bad now, wait until Galaxy's Edge opens next year. 5 hour wait times!

[@Fuzon-S]

Can I suggest covering Poseidon's Fury at Universal's Islands of Adventure?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Poseidon's Fury has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion TheElectricHedgeHog.

[@theaubreycoxytpsandunivers7274]

I want Despicable Me Minion Mayhem!

[@jemofthe80s18]

Oh, I love Twilight Zone AND Tower of Terror! My favorite episode is It's a Good Life, and I love the movie's version as well as the 2002 follow-up! And the ride, I had a T-shirt and STILL have the poster:) The movie from 1997 was pretty neat too.

[@WastelandH]

That Guardians of the Galaxy ride would be sweet... on a dedicated Marvel Zone, not replacing the Tower of Terror. I've been in Disney Studios 3 times and this was the first ride I always went to.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That's the plan right now, they are going to replace A Bug's Land with a Marvel themed area. But I agree with you, replacing ToT with Guardians was something fans weren't asking for.

[@mattcholiibre]

Another successful video. Really really miss this ride(i live in ca). But videos like these really help. Loved the previous concepts for this ride too. Gotta go back to Japan to ride their Tower of Terror. Absolutely stunning.

[@Greenkai3000]

Nothing like the original TOT at Hollywood Studios, but TOT at Tokyo DisneySea has the best theming and overlay (13th level , Shiriki Utundu’s additional appearances) is outstanding

[@ThemeParkHistory]

DisneySea has the advantage since it isn't tied down to the The Twilight Zone IP. I do agree with you though, really nice building to look at and the story is pretty interesting as well.

[@BellhopStitch]

Excellent video. I loved DCA's Tower, even with the perceived shortcomings people had about it being a watered down version of WDW's. For nearly 13 years, DCA's Tower of Terror captivated me and became a massive obsession and love in my life. It inspired my education and choice of career path. Even today I still crave being able to drop in again to the luxurious Hollywood Tower Hotel. It may be gone, but it won't ever be forgotten in this fan's mind and heart.

[@YouTryIt13]

Since The Tower Of Terror as my favorite ride when I was young, hearing that it was closing left me devastated, and crying for hours.

[@MDMSamaa]

I need a history video on Carousel of Progress/America Sings at Disneyland

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Both have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestions MDMSamaa.

[@brycevo]

You should do Triceratops Encounter or the Unmade Jurassic Park Rides for Jurassic's 25th Anniversary and the release of Fallen Kingdom.

[@marcellokuler]

Bryce Mckenzie good idea

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Triceratops Encounter has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Bryce.

[@diegocoppin2875]

No Triceratops encounter is not a ride

[@fusionn4316]

Diego Coppin It doesn't have to be a ride for Theme Park History to do a video on it. They do history videos on other stuff too. They've done a history video on Lights, Motors, Action which is a show.

[@lunahetfield]

Bryce McKenzie I heard about that but i never got to experience it, the only thing close to that was the raptor encounter

[@psychichorse]

I absolutely loved the tower of terror and was sad when it was closed, but the Guardians of the Galaxy ride is great, and I'm glad that the original still exists in Florida and at other parks.

[@mr.naptap1371]

That theme always gives me chills

[@sabat1220]

I loved this video on one of my favorite rides! I would love to see the history of Men in Black Alien Attack :)

[@ThemeParkHistory]

MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Red Cyborg Productions.

[@bensonguitar]

I'd like to see men in black also!

[@jaeagua]

This channel is awesome great to see some nostalgic rides best of luck !

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you JaeHendrix!

[@HawaiianSOFWarrior3]

Loved the way you ended it. Keep up the good work.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Sticks of Fury! Appreciate the kind words!

[@erinseabolt1807]

i love that you add all the commercials and advertisements for the parks and rides

[@zachattach141414]

If I could add another suggestion, Poseidon's Fury at Universal Studios would be very interesting as well.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Poseidon's Fury has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Zach.

[@diegocoppin2875]

No Poseidon's fury is not a ride it's a show

[@zachattach141414]

So is Termiator 3D and they did a video on that.

[@jay8765]

Great video! I have loved all of your videos! Keep it up! I would love to see one on haunted mansion!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Jason, appreciate the kind words. Haunted Mansion has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion.

[@JonHoltMusic]

Big Thunder Mountain in Magic Kingdom has a really cool story. It'd be awesome to see you tackle that one!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Big Thunder Mountain has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jonathan.

[@marianopompa2342]

Glad this is back up! Going to re watch this video many times over. Really one of my favorites.

[@Horrorblemusick]

I’d like to see you cover Alien Encounter

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We will be covering Alien Encounter sometime this year, thank you for the suggestion Parasitic Hunger.

[@AN-ws2kk]

You should talk about Halloween horror nights

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We have plans to cover Halloween Horror Nights but closer to Halloween to set the mood.

[@friendlyporkchop]

went on this ride a month or so after it opened when i was 7 years old. i felt so cool that i had been on such a scary ride

[@jimmyjazzchannel]

Maybe do a video on the history of the tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. How it's changed from time to time and how some things are gone because of the fire that happened in the back lot.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The Tram Tour has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion jimmyjazzchannel.

[@alexnather7614]

The production quality and script of the video is awesome

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Alex, appreciate the kind words.

[@TheSteamLord]

Can you do a video on The Simpsons ride at universal studios?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

The Simpsons Ride has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Isaiah.

[@NationOfOranges696]

"Hey! You look very familiar..."

[@AlasdairGR]

Still so pissed I’ll never be able to ride this again. I loved the 1920s feel of the hotel lobby and the overall tone and story of the ride.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

You still can if you ever head to the Disney Parks in Florida or Paris! ToT has one of the best theming for a ride, really like the abandoned look the hotel has.

[@thelonelion]

loving your show. Do Star Tours

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thanks for watching Tim! Star Tours has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion.

[@christianhendrix7048]

Nickelodeon Studios at Universal Orlando

[@AngelPerez-dw8ou]

I think he already did that

[@8675309858]

MonsterJamShows nope not yet

[@ThemeParkHistory]

@Christian Hendrix Nickelodeon Studios has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion.

[@brookebaker628]

Good one!

[@nebbisoda]

Huge ToT enthusiast! I love this ride, the show it's based off of, and every incarnation of it (I'm lucky enough to have been on all the Twilight Zone themed ones) Great video, btw. Your editing is very professional!

[@nebbisoda]

Also you should cover the original Journey into Imangination

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you so much nebbisoda, appreciate the kind words! Journey Into Imagination has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion.

[@madison3053]

i love this ride so much, i cried the last time i went on it. literally made the last cut, January 2nd

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I couldn't find any footage of the last day, how was the turnout for the attraction?

[@katharinaluisa5859]

I’m so happy we still have ToT in Paris, it’s my absolute favorite attraction in the whole world (haven’t tried the WDW version yet though)!

[@andrewdeneve]

You should do the history of Californian Screamin in Disney’s California Adventiure!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

California Screamin has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Andrew.

[@andrewdeneve]

Thanks!

[@mrpetedogg20]

California screamin

[@jonathanvazquez1985]

Well done loved this one

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thank you Jonathan, appreciate the kind words.

[@jonathanvazquez1985]

I love your guys videos look forward to next months video!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

We try to release a new video every two weeks (give or take a few days). I hate to plug it but we do a short teaser video for whatever is coming up next on our Twitter account. We should have that posted by the weekend.

[@MovieFanZ89]

First of all thank you for this channel. It is great to learn the history behind theme park rides. Second, this is a great video. It is my favorite theme park attraction

[@AdamBoyatt]

I think you should do the Tomb Raider Ride from Kings Island. It has a somewhat interesting history as it was one of the most expensive rides ever made for the park, but was closed after 9 years.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Tomb Raider has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion AdamBoyatt.

[@zodash5253]

The mummy coaster

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Revenge of the Mummy has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion ZO TV.

[@Nightwingdadragoness]

Can you do history of the Mummy ride in Universal Studios?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Revenge of the Mummy has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Nightwing and Batty.

[@powerpup97]

Journey Into Imagination from EPCOT would be awesome one!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Journey Into Imagination has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion powerpup97.

[@guthriebarrett]

I get that the new overlay isn't as timeless but from what I've heard it's really well made and features impressive animatronics.

[@boj]

Do pirates of the Caribbean !

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Pirates of the Caribbean has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion benowade.

[@mcnairwilson4138]

A few details on the. beginnings and dramatic changes to become a. HUGE attraction (Pirates of the C ....) in my book "HATCH! Brainstorming Secrets of A Theme park Designer."

[@scrambled5948]

You should do the history of professor Burp's bubbleworks at Chessington world of adventures

[@engineergaming5004]

YES. I LIVE IN ENGLAND AND ILD LOVE THAT

[@tarkendynamo]

Thank you! I loved the JP one you guys just did, and this is such a gem as well. RIP, Tower of Terror. I'd love to see the various versions of Voyage to the Deep/20,000 Leagues under the Sea at the Disney parks covered, please! Also, the various versions of the Universal Hollywood Back-Lot Tour over the years.

[@Maniac536]

Never went on the version of this ride when it was the tower of terror. I did go on mission breakout and completely loved it. The next day (this a true story btw) I said during a conversation how much I liked mission breakout and I didn’t mind the tower was replaced. The guy sitting in front of me turned around and said “I beg to differ”. He was the imagineer responsible for not just the CA tower of terror but also most of CA, the Shanghai pirates of the Caribbean, and now works for JPL. I think it’s the guy who has the erector set whenever you see how Soarin works. That’s when I learned that when you’re in California tread lightly because the person who made that thing you’re talking about is probably within earshot if you.

[@coocoocavespider]

ugh just thinking about waiting in the line on this would make me freak out. also i find that mission break out is just a big cash grab since guardians of the galaxy became a hit. if anything mission breakout should be at universal considering there is a whole marvel section. though i will say mission breakout has a really good animatronic

[@ThemeParkHistory]

It's just the first step of Disney bringing in all these IP's that are making billions at the box office to their parks, hopefully not every new attraction will be based on Disney's big four at the moment (Pixar/Marvel/Frozen/Star Wars). Universal will never be able to build another Marvel attraction, Disney would most likely never approve of it. I like the Rocket animatronic, Disney has been on a roll with their animatronic figures that few years.

[@coocoocavespider]

yes they have been getting better and better at their animatronics

[@jonathanwallis3300]

Theme Park History Do you think that Guardians might start a dark age for theme parks?! 😱😰

[@benjaminmoua78]

Wait. Why is Frozen a big topic to Disney now. Did the Imageneers think of Frozen as a late movie.

[@Seroxm13]

Why is Frozen a top 4 thing?! O_o I'm a Disney fan and have never seen that movie lol it doesn't interest me. Maybe later I'll watch it.

[@christopherniceley8848]

Do, Ghostbusters from Universal Studios Florida. If you can, it was a long time ago!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Ghostbusters Spooktacular has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Christopher!

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

Went on this twice and I loved it like crazy!!

[@nathancasillas6979]

My other suggestion for a history video is Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. And, as always, loved this video!!!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion and ind words Nathan.

[@kaizxii]

I agree with the people asking for nick studios at universal studios

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Nickelodeon Studios has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Rigden. We will eventually cover it, just wanted to get out of Universal Studios for a bit before we head back to cover the rest of the attractions.

[@kaleb2094]

Congrats on 10k views!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

That happened way quicker than I thought, thank you so much Kaleb!

[@kaleb2094]

Theme Park History wait, I meant congrats on 10k subs lol

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Haha no problem, thank you again Kaleb! Still didn't think we would hit that number for a long time when I started back in January.

[@randalljohnson3152]

Can’t wait for that Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast/Funtastic World of Hannah-Barbera video! Keep up the great work!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

They're coming Randall in due time, I have someone helping me out with those videos. Appreciate the kind words.

[@randalljohnson3152]

Theme Park History no rush! Sorry if I came off mean 😂 but keep up the great work seriously I’m loving this channel!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

You didn't come off as mean at all Randall. We appreciate the kind words. I know people have been asking for both attractions for a while now but we wanted to take a small break from Universal so we give people the impression we only do Universal rides.

[@quantum6888]

"Disneyland?! That's thematically innapropiate!" Rocket Racoon as he disses you

[@joevinski1]

Never been this early !!! Love the video brother keep up the great work

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thanks for being early, appreciate you being one of the first one's here.

[@joevinski1]

Thank you it’s truly an honor to be here keep up the great work!!!

[@jonathanstmartin]

Please please please do a history of the Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge coaster

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jonathan.

[@WolfpupBrew]

I would have LOVED to have seen that geyser ride, it sounded amazing. Honestly, they could have made it work at California Adventure in terms of theming but I can understand their desperation to boost attendance with something familiar. Still, I'd loved to see that ride brought to life one day.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I think it should still come to Disneyland, it would fit in great in the park and would probably get some of the hardcore fans back on their good side after what they did with Mission Breakout.

[@wtkieran]

Literally my favourite ride ever. Such good memories of the one in Orlando

[@Pop_Candyz]

Well I've noticed that star tours is getting lower wait times and less guest's..... Can you do a video about that?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Star Tours has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Alaura.

[@Pop_Candyz]

No problem 😄

[@coasterking4980]

Could you do a history of Batman and Robin: The Chiller at Six Flags Great Adventure? You’ve already done two rides from Great Adventure so why stop now?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Batman and Robin: The Chiller has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion CoasterKing.

[@Njbear7453]

YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jorgealan997]

I cried when i knew the Anaheim version would be shut down. Went there 6 months before it closed and me and my mom rode it like 8 times that day.

[@ericcolacino1825]

I am in awe of the production value we get from your videos. Keep up the great work! I have watched all your videos and have saved this one for last as the Tower of Terror is my favorite ride. The music and theming is out of this world and I would be crushed if the Florida version were to go away. It would be great if you did the Haunted Mansion for your next video.