Joe Rohde and Imagineering Team Considered Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Tower of Terror Overlay at Disney California Adventure

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The Guardians of the Galaxy weren’t the only heroes being considered when Disney looked to reimagine The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure. Before the attraction became Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT!, other Marvel heroes were considered. According to an article by the Orange County Register, Imagineeer Joe Rohde and … Read more

Screenwriter Shares Details of Never Made “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” Film

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In 2015, Big Fish and Frankenweenie screenwriter John August pitched a The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror movie to Disney. The film never got made, but August shared some details and illustrations from the pitch on Twitter this week. August said the central conceit of the film was that the famous elevator travels through time. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Unboxing the “Disney Wonderbles” Attraction Poster Mystery Pins, Stuffed Keychains, and More from Tokyo Disney Resort

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The Disney Wonderbles mystery boxes released at Tokyo Disney Resort just a couple of weeks ago and featured special pins, mini plates, stuffed keychains, and drawstring bags themed to six special attractions—three from Tokyo Disneyland, three from Tokyo DisneySea! And there was even a secret mystery attraction that only came with the full set boxes. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Tower of Terror Bellhop Stitch, “Nope” Meme, and Winnie the Pooh Mystery Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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We found three new interesting pins and pin sets today at Walt Disney World featuring characters from Ratatouille, Tangled, Lilo & Stitch, and more! “Nope” Pin Set – $24.99 Say “nope” to whatever it is that’s bothering you today with this new pin set. The characters featured are Anton Ego from Ratatouille, Maximus from Tangled, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Tower of Terror” Pins Featuring Mickey and Friends Drop Into Walt Disney World

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A bunch of new pins featuring Mickey, Minnie, and the gang on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror just dropped into Walt Disney World. Step into the next dimension and take a look… Chip and Dale Bellhops Pin – $12.99 Mickey and Minnie Dancing Pin – $12.99 “It’s a Scream” Goofy Pin – $9.99 “Next … Read more

PHOTOS: Long Wait Times and Peak Weekday Crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Wait times at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today were nearing their pre-COVID lengths. We checked on most attractions in the morning to see how long the lines were. Tower of Terror was at a 20 minute wait when we first walked up, but jumped to 45 minutes soon after. The queue ran down one side of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tower of Terror Zippered Hoodie Drops In to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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This morning, while visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we discovered an enchanting new full-zip hoodie in Tower Hotel Gifts (located adjacent to the attraction exit). The outside of the hoodie features the Hollywood Tower Hotel Insignia. The (extremely soft and velvety) interior of the hoodie features images from the famed fifth-dimension scene on the attraction. This … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/24/20 (Socially-Distanced Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Crowds, Toy Story Land Maintenance, New Merchandise, and More)

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We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what was in store for us at the Hollywood that never was – and always will be. Many parties were thankfully practicing social distancing. Guests flock to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the time of their secured boarding group. Following social distancing guidelines, only limited … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Fan Builds Incredibly Themed MagicBand Scanners Based on Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Tower of Terror, and More

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Stuck at home with your collection of MagicBands, but nothing to do with them? Dave of props88.com and supermandt on YouTube can make a MagicBand scanner for your home! These scanners are mostly inspired by different Disney attractions. They light up just like a MagicBand scanner at the parks would, but they also play music … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” Bellhop Dress Drops Into Walt Disney World

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Step out in style in this new dress inspired by “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror”. There’s been a plethora of new Tower of Terror merchandise dropping recently, so if you’ve been holding out for the perfect dress to go with those ears, now’s your time to shine. This red dress resembles the iconic bellhop … Read more

PHOTOS: New Twilight Zone Tower of Terror “You Can Check In, But You Can’t Check Out” Merchandise Drops into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The time is now, and as we have recently witnessed, there has been a new assortment of merchandise themed to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror checking in to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Earlier this summer we spotted a pair of Bellhop Minnie Ears and a water bottle, but it looks like more items have started … Read more

PHOTOS: New Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Bellhop Water Bottle Checks In to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After a trip to the fifth dimension, it’s always smart to hydrate. Now, the best way to do that is with this new Tower of Terror water bottle we found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This bottle resembles the art deco style of the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and also brings to mind bellhop Cast Members. The … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tower of Terror Bellhop Minnie Ears “Drop In” to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Submitted for your approval: a pair of Minnie ears that have checked in to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, themed to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. These chillingly fashionable ears by Loungefly are inspired by the bellhop outfits that Cast Members wear at the attraction, which recently marked its 26th anniversary. The ears are made of … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After being closed for nearly four months, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of changes have been made to the attractions, restaurants, and entertainment options for guests. We have compiled a complete guide to what you can expect when visiting the place where “Epic Excitement Awaits at Every Turn.” Arrival … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Trip to Another Dimension – The Complete History of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we’d be remiss to not feature a deep-dive into the park’s official icon, The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Yes, that’s right––Disney never fully gained rights to the Chinese Theatre, only its likeness, which is why you see the Tower of Terror as the park icon on … Read more

Recreate Your Favorite Disney Ride Pre-Show for a Chance to Win $100 Corbucks! – Deadline Extended to April 1st

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As we all know, things are a little unusual right now. With Disney fans spending more time at home, we have a lot of free time on our hands. Why don’t we make the most of it? Have you ever dreamed about being in your favorite Disney attraction’s pre-show? Now’s your chance! We ran a call … Read more