Tower of Terror's final day of operation at Disney California Adventure was January 2, 2017; the ride then closed January 3.
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It stands at a towering 199 feet tall at the end of Sunset Boulevard. Disney does an amazing job setting the mood for the ride with the mysterious queue and 1930s jazz music. However, the much-loved attraction is closing and will be replaced with Dr. Doofenshmirtz Drop-Inator.
The park cited focusing our investment on the future and delivering new, world-class attractions for you to enjoy as the reason for closing the attraction, along with initial details regarding a multi-million dollar expansion to the park.
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According to Cast Members we spoke with earlier, Tower of Terror is refurbishing one set of elevators, so only one half of the ride is currently running. That's why the wait times for the ride have been pretty high and because only half of the ride is going, it's probably more likely to go down.
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It's not “scary” for an adult but if you have a fear of heights/falling, it can be a bit anxiety inducing. I just hate how my butt comes off the seat. I love ToT and on two lucky slow days I was able to ride it multiple times a row - I just walked around the building and went right back in.
Local TV news WFTV initially reported that Reedy Creek Fire Department had been called to rescue guests stuck on the Twilight Tower of Terror ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. According to the report, 28 guests were stuck on the ride for 45 minutes.
Tower of Terror includes sudden, fast drops in a dark, enclosed space which may be frightening to some guests. Also, if you bring any bags or backpacks with you, keep them closed and tucked securely between your feet. The drop sequences will cause them to shift around or fly up.