Do you actually drop in Tower of Terror?

And, it doesn't just “drop.” Imagineers has explained that there is actually a mechanism in the attraction that PULLs the elevator down, so you're actually falling faster than the speed of gravity! So, how scary is the Tower of Terror?



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Several riders complained of neck and back injuries in 1998 after bolts on the ride broke and cables snapped, sending an elevator car plunging one floor down before an emergency brake halted the fall. On July 12, 2005, a 16-year-old girl experienced a heart attack within minutes after she exited the ride.

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When it first opened, the ride only dropped once from the top of the tower, but less than two years later, a second drop was added. The ride got a third drop in 1999, along with new features like rumbling and more time in the elevator shaft.

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Fun Facts. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Attraction is 199 feet tall, making it the highest attraction at Walt Disney World® Resort. Imagineers say the attraction contains only 13 floors because the tower is full of so many 'tall stories. '

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From the back story, to theming, to ride movements, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is one of the scariest attractions at Walt Disney World. If your child is sensitive to scary movies or themes, they may be too frightened to even get into the elevator.

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Keep an eye on the standby line wait times for The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, and The Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios. If either attraction has a wait time of 13 minutes for the standby line, get in line! 13 minutes is a 'code' for no wait time at all.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror If we're talking about the scariest rides at Disney World, I had to start with The Tower of Terror. I mean, it's all in the name! From the ghostly holograms, the 'death' defying drop(s) to the sinister theming, everything is designed to scare the Mickey outta you – and it really does.

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Guests can book a hotel suite in The Hollywood Tower Hotel, which is inside The Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror is one of Disney World's most thrilling attractions.

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Exterior: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios is the taller of the two at 199 ft. tall while Disney's California Adventure's version tops 183 ft.

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Evidently, when you're riding the Tower of Terror, you can place a penny in the palm of your hand. Once you plummet 13 stories, the penny will float in the air a few inches above your hand because the elevator is moving faster than the speed of gravity.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a different type of thrill ride at Walt Disney World. It combines elements of dark-ride storytelling, suspense, and sudden drops to create an immersive journey for those who dare to visit.

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Some little known fact about the tower is that Florida state law requires that a building that reaches or surpasses 200 ft must have an aircraft beacon be placed on top. The imagineers built the building at 199 ft to avoid putting a beacon on, which they felt would detach guests from the illusion of the Orlando hotel.

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For a time, The Tower of Terror held the distinction of being the tallest attraction in all Walt Disney World. The building stands at a monumental 199 feet. Why that number specifically? According to Florida law, a 200 foot building would have required a red light to be placed atop the structure.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is meant to operate four different elevator-style ride vehicles at once, but for months, only two have been operating, leaving the classic attraction at half-capacity. This has led to longer lines and longer wait times, giving fewer Guests a chance to experience this thrill ride.

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Here are the best non-scary Animal Kingdom rides for the less than lionhearted.
  • Toy Story Mania.
  • Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
  • Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid.
  • Peter Pan's Flight.
  • Encourage Your Kids to Try Something New.
  • Use Disney's Rider Switch Service.
  • Do some research before you arrive.


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Tower of Terror is often described as one of the most intense rides at Walt Disney World. It has been a towering thrill ride inside Hollywood Studios since 1994. From the music to the spooky hotel interior, Disney does a great job immersing guests and creating suspense leading up to the thrilling ride.

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