Is The Tower of Terror based on Twilight?


Is The Tower of Terror based on Twilight? The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ Check in to a haunted hotel inspired by an episode of The Twilight Zone. An ominous service elevator is your gateway to another dimension. Discover ominous sights and sounds at every turn on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™.


Is The Tower of Terror creepy?

While there's plenty to see throughout this attraction and its queue, it's a bit spookier than it may seem at first glance. In fact, there are various hidden facts and secrets located throughout Tower of Terror.


Is Tower of Terror based on Haunted Mansion?

The Tower of Terror is a different species of Disney thrill ride, though it borrows elements of The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom. The story is that you're touring a once-famous Hollywood hotel gone to ruin.


Why is the Tower of Terror only 199 feet tall?

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.


Why does Tower of Terror say 13 minutes?

Though many will see the number 13 as unlucky, if you see this posted as the wait time on Tower of Terror, you should jump into the queue immediately. Disney posting 13 isn't a spooky way of saying 15 minutes, it actually means that the ride is pretty much a walk-on.