The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 9/27/16 (Goodbye Tower, Star Wars Land, New Fantasmic!, ETC.)

September 27, 2016

Disneyland reporter Conner Purzycki brings us back to the Disneyland Resort for our latest photo update, looking at both parks as well as Downtown Disney. Let’s jump right in! Star Wars Land Construction Construction continues on the Star Wars themed land for Disneyland Park, visible from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure. Tram Lane Reconfiguration … Read more

PHOTO: The Hollywood Tower Hotel Sign Already Removed from Tower of Terror

September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

While the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure still has a few months left until it closes in January to make way for the Guardians for the Galaxy – Mission Breakout attraction, Disney has already removed the trademark Hollywood Tower Hotel signage from the attraction overnight. It is a little strange to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 9/7/16 (Tower of Terror Farewell, Star Wars Land, AP Days, New Character Heads)

September 7, 2016

Conner Purzycki brings us a fairly news-heavy photo report from the Disneyland Resort on the first day of its transition from the Diamond Celebration into HalloweenTime. Heavy promotion has started for the Tower of Terror final check-in, Star Wars land continues to rise from the dirt, Mickey and Minnie are getting an entirely new look, … Read more

Tower of Terror to Receive Special Overlays, Entertainment, and Merchandise in Farewell Run

August 30, 2016

Disney California Adventure is hosting a special celebration of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror leading up to its final check-out on January 2, 2017. The salute kicks off during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, September 9 through October 31. Each night, beginning after twilight, Disney California Adventure park guests will be treated to “Late … Read more

EDITORIAL: Why Tower of Terror Closing at California Adventure Really Doesn't Matter

January 2, 2017July 25, 2016

When we first heard about a Guardians of the Galaxy overlay for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, most thought the idea to be contrived. How does that even make sense? Honestly, I was in that group, but then the announcement came out and Disney did a pretty good job creating a concept that might … Read more

PHOTOS: See the NEW "Hollywood Tower Hotel Authentic" Tower of Terror Merchandise at Disney's Hollywood Studios

December 2, 2017February 13, 2015

The Hollywood Tower Authentic merchandise line launched today at Tower Hotel Gifts at the exit of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror: The artist appearance taking place today to celebrate the launch Many of the displays in the store were updated as well Tin sign Magnet Luggage tags We’ll share more pictures … Read more

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror "Authentic" Merchandise Line Arrives February 13th at Disney Parks

January 26, 2015

Friday, February 13th 2015 will be the official release date for the Hollywood Tower Hotel Authentic line of merchandise (celebrating the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) coming to the Disney Parks in Florida and California! The products will be available at the attraction’s exit shop at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure. … Read more

VIDEO & ANALYSIS: Walt Disney World Introduces On-Ride Video, Tower of Terror Debuts First

August 13, 2014

Very quietly on August 12th, 2014, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror began offering an on-ride video to guests who had purchased MemoryMaker and have a MagicBand in their procession. The video is acquired at two points in the ride and automatically edited together as a really nice video package, as you can see here … Read more

Hayley Nance's 2/13/14 WDW Photo Report (Flower & Garden, FastPass+, ETC.)

February 26, 2014

WDWNT Reporter Hayley Nance visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on Monday and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us from her trip, so let’s take a look: The Etch-A-Sketch screen in the Toy Story Mania queue is now on and displays puzzles for guests to solve A billboard for Muppets Most … Read more

Chris Lastrapes' 8/1/10 DLR Photo Report

February 5, 2024August 2, 2010

DLNT Reporter Chris Lastrapes went to the Disneyland Resort yesterday to check out the new Snow White effects but also brings us some newsworthy photos from around the resort.

Starting off at DCA, Little Mermaid now has an exterior

New Treats at This Year's Halloween Time

February 3, 2024September 1, 2009

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2009) – Spooky new fireworks and ghoulish screams at Space Mountain add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 25-Nov. 1. Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at … Read more

Halloween Time Promises a Galaxy of Fun

February 3, 2024July 18, 2009

According to D23: Returning to life September 25 and continuing through November 1, Halloween Time brings fun for all ages to the Disneyland Resort with new screams at Space Mountain and a new, nightly fireworks show. Halloween Time offers families a chance to interact with some of Disney’s most beloved characters, dressed in seasonal costumes … Read more