Tower of Terror

Location	Sunset Boulevard, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Ride type	Drop ride
Height requirement	40 in (102 cm)
Ride length	About 4 minutes
Opened	July 22, 1994
Thrill level	High (multiple random drops)
Lightning Lane	Check the My Disney Experience app for the current option
Rider switch	Available

Do you like to ride elevators? Well, this one will scare you to death! The Tower of Terror attraction is a haunted elevator that hurtles up and down at a moment’s notice! Hold on tight because this ride is spooky and thrilling! Are you ready to travel to the Twilight Zone?  Let’s head to Sunset Boulevard to learn about the Tower of Terror!

The Rules for Tower of Terror

• You must be 40 inches or taller to ride this attraction 
• This attraction is ideal for kids, tweens, teens, and adults
• This attraction is a thrill ride that is dark, scary, and experiences big drops
• This ride offers photographs of your experience at the end of the ride

What it feels like to Ride Tower of Terror

As you approach the Tower of Terror, you will see the top of it from a distance. It’s so tall that it peeks above the tops of the palm trees and looks like a haunted building. The sign says the Hollywood Tower Hotel, and that’s when you know you have reached the right place.  As you wait in line, the interior of the waiting area has cobwebs and spooky-looking lanterns, and it’s quite dark as you stand in this spooky lobby of the hotel.  The music sounds spooky, and a screen gives information about the hotel and the Twilight Zone. When you feel a bit creeped out, it’s time to get on the elevator and take a seat. Hold on tight because it’s an adventure you are not expecting.  As you reach different floors, there are other experiences such as ghosts you can see flickering in the distance as you hear sound effects and the scary voice of the man narrating the ride. Each floor gets more spooky as the ride goes on!  When you feel not so scared and relaxed, zoom your hurtle towards the top of the building and plummet to the bottom repeatedly. It’s super thrilling because it’s very dark, and you can’t tell if you are going up or down until it suddenly happens.  If you like dark, thrilling rides, your family will love the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! 

Scare Factor

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has a high scare factor for a variety of reasons, including its being in the dark, scary sound effects, a mysterious voice narrating the ride, visions of ghosts and other spooky scenery as well as the sudden hurtles upward and drops down to the bottom.  Post Show Fun Put your sunglasses on and strut down Sunset Boulevard like a movie star! Make sure you plan to spend a few hours in this theme park location because it’s filled with cool attractions such as the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, and Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage!  Another great perk Sunset Boulevard has is lots of restaurants to choose from! Here are some of the best dishes, desserts, beverages, and cocktails you can find on Sunset Boulevard.  Tip: Don’t eat before going to the Tower of Terror.  Now, let’s check out the tasty dishes at the following restaurants!

Sunshine Day Bar

This bar is an excellent spot to find a fantastic cocktail! This full bar has great options, such as the ones listed below.  Shimmer Over the Moon This cocktail features amaretto, Ole Smoky Apple Pie Moonshine, pineapple juice, falernum, and club soda. It’s served in a glow cube souvenir cup.  Blackberry Moonshine Lemonade This zesty cocktail features lemonade, Old Smoky Blackberry Moonshine, Blackberry syrup, and lemon juice. 

Fairfax Fare

Pretzel Dog You read that right! This juicy all-beef hot dog is served in delicious pretzel bread and topped with pickled vegetables, mustard aioli, onions, and apple braised sauerkraut.  Truffle Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog If you love macaroni and cheese, this is the dish for you! It’s a quarter-pound all-beef hot dog topped with seasoned macaroni and cheese, crispy applewood bacon pieces, pickled vegetables drizzled with mustard aioli, and served on a brioche butter bun.  California BLTA Dog Indulge in a juicy quarter-pound hot dog with 100% beef when choosing this dish! The flavor of the hot dog is outstanding, and it’s topped with house-made black pepper flavored mayonnaise, applewood bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, pickled vegetables, crumbled up pieces of ranch-flavored tortilla chips, and served on a brioche butter bun. Red Stag Black Cherry Bourbon Lemonade Cocktail This incredible cocktail features lemonade and Jim Beam Red Stag black cherry bourbon! 

Rosie’s All American Café

Rosie’s All American Salad If a nice cold salad with lots of tasty goodies sounds good, this dish is the one for you! It features plenty of crispy romaine lettuce, pulled pork marinated in mojo, roasted sweet potatoes, pickled relish, crispy strips of fried tortilla, queso fresco, and pumpkin seeds. This salad is topped with a delicious spicy and tangy ranch dressing that exudes tons of flavor. Tip: Ask for extra dressing if you enjoy a zesty dressing!  S’more Cupcake You can never go wrong with chocolate; this cupcake is all the rage! The cupcake is filled with delicious fudge and topped with graham cracker buttercream frosting, a mini chocolate bar, and toasted marshmallows!  Tip: Order the cheese sauce from the side dish menu and pour it on almost every entrée for an extra cheesy experience. It tastes great on the Angus bacon cheeseburger!  Bacon Cheeseburger This tasty burger featured chargrilled Angus beef topped with tomato, bacon, and lettuce and served on a Kaiser roll. A hearty helping of French fries is done as a side dish with this burger.  The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a thrilling ride with layers of spookiness the entire family will enjoy! It’s also located in a great theme park area filled with restaurants and other exciting attractions. Are you ready to travel to the Twilight Zone and experience the ride? Book your Walt Disney Vacation today!  — Going up? Keep reading about Tower of Terror at the official WDW website.