Tag: Tower of Terror
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Tower of Terror Float in the Rose Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 1, 2004
On this day in 2004, the Disneyland Resort presented a float in the 115th Annual Rose Parade themed to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror called “A Sudden Drop in Pitch”. It featured a rotating Sun Wheel, a dangling elevator with live performers, and fireworks. The Tower Hotel stood nearly 100 feet tall, making it…
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A First Visit to Tokyo DisneySea – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Earlier this week I had the opportunity and pleasure of going to Tokyo DisneySea for the first time as I continue to have adventures throughout Japan. This first visit was everyone one could hope for. It was full of magic, beautiful vistas, amazing food, and incredible cast members (and guests for that matter)! For this…
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13 Facts About Walt Disney World’s Tower of Terror on Friday the 13th
It’s Friday the 13th so it is only appropriate to take a look at the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort. It is even more appropriate to take 13 looks at this terrifying attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, Disney shared 13 facts about the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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Tom Fitzgerald Shares About New Experiences at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
A whole new dimension of chills has dropped into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ this fall at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared with us a first-hand account of the three new storylines he and his team brought to this iconic attraction. How…
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Characters, Lots of Characters – GEEKS CORNER – Episode – Episode 943 (#461) All changes saved
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover and the geeks are joined by special guest Nathan Hatton. Hatton, a music aficionado and all-around geek brings his expertise to the program as the geeks talk about some of the news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con, Disneyland, Avengers: Endgame becoming the…
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New Experiences Coming to Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris
From the opening of the Halloween season, the famous ‘Tower of Terror’ attraction inspired by the world of The Twilight Zone will offer a new permanent visitor experience, for even more surprises and emotions! An offer of experiences in constant evolution! Once through the familiar corridors of the hotel, plunging directly into the disturbing atmosphere…
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Walt Disney Studios Paris – A Movie Experience Unlike Any Other – Part One
Walt Disney Studios Paris For the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon I was able to visit both parks at the Resort. My first day was going to Disney Studios Paris. Here’s part one of my experience… Studio One The entrance to the park is not like any other Disney park. Instead of an open boulevard it’s…
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Update: The Dress Shop Line Arrives at Disney Vault 28 at the Disneyland Resort
This weekend, Disney Vault 28 offered a glimpse at new line of Disney inspired dapper day dresses themed to attractions and characters alike. The Dress Shop features nods to Pirates of the Caribbean, The Enchanted Tiki Room, Haunted Mansion, it’s a small world, Tower of Terror, The Mad Tea Party, Minnie Mouse, the Orange Bird, and…
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Tower of Terror: The Final Drop – Geeks Corner – Episode 614
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, we say goodbye to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction is being replaced by a new Guardians of the Galaxy attraction called Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout!. Murray stopped by the attraction to experience it one last…
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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at DCA – A Reflection
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has shut its doors at Disney California Adventure. The popular and terrifying attraction brought a large crowd to the park on January 2nd – the last day to ride. Many were repeat visitors eager to drop in one last time. Many have fond memories from riding the falling elevator.…
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Final Terrifying Drop for Tower of Terror Coming to Disney California Adventure
On Monday January 2nd, guests will get a final chance to drop into the Twilight Zone as the Tower of Terror ends its stay at the Disneyland Resort. For the last few months guests have been getting a chance to get to say goodbye to the iconic attraction in Disney California Adventure. In the evenings after…
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Guardians Breakout of Tower – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #3
The third of the top 5 stories of 2016 in terms of Disney news had a surprising impact on the Disney community. And not all in a happy way. At the San Diego Comic Con Marvel and Disney announced that Guardians of the Galaxy would take over the theme of the Tower of Terror attraction…
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Disney World 45th, Star Wars Rebels, and DisEnchanted – DAPsCast Episode 37
Mr. Daps, Murray, Annie, and Mikey record this episode while Mikey is in Florida during Hurricane Matthew. Through the storm they discuss the recent celebration for Walt Disney World’s 45th anniversary, a new season of Star Wars Rebels, and the recent announcements of live action Disney films. To round out the episode some thoughts are…
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Take a Look at the Collector’s Fortress For Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure in particular, will notice that work is already under way on the Tower of Terror as it transforms to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!. While the final look may not be easy to envision when looking at this building in Disney California Adventure, the Disney Parks…
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It’s Just a Tower? – Geeks Corner – Episode 551
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going on! Starting off, there was a change overnight on the Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland. The geeks talk about the transformation. Next, Hayley talks about her recent trip to Aulani and shared a video from her trip. The geeks…
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Disney Removes Hollywood Tower Hotel Letters From Tower of Terror
On Monday night the Disneyland Resort removed the signage to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney California Adventure. On Monday a crane appeared behind the tower on Monday and by Tuesday the letters identifying the Tower of Terror as the Hollywood Tower Hotel had disappeared. The removal of this sign is a very visible first…
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Halloween Time – Sundays with DAPs
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This Sundays with DAPs Mr. DAPs and the team takes you on a tour of the Disneyland Resort during Halloween. Here are some other videos from the Disneyland Resort at Halloween Time: What would you like to see on next Sunday’s Sundays with DAPs?
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Disneyland Half Marathon, Main Street Electrical Parade, and Blue Sky – DAPsCast Episode 36
The team talks about the recent Disneyland Half Marathon weekend, where Murray ran the 5k and Danie ran the Half Marathon itself. Main Street Electrical Parade is the next topic. Then two items from Disney California Adventure are discussed – the new Fun Pass/Annual Pass for just that park and Tower of Terror leaving soon.…
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It’s Halloween Time At Disneyland! – A Look At Tower of Terror, Haunted Mansion Holiday, And More
Halloween has hit the Disneyland Resort and there are quite a few offerings this year for the occasion. Even the traditional attractions and characters have a new spin on their classic ways this year… Old Haunts Among the things to do for Halloween Time at Disneyland, Ghost Galaxy has become a staple. This year is…
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Experiences During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Happy haunts take over the Disneyland Resort through October 31st and with it comes a lot of fun experiences that should not be missed. Here are 5 of my favorite Halloween Time experiences at the Disneyland Resort: 1. Eat a Caramel Apple Walk down Main Street, USA…
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Disneyland’s Frightfully Sweet Treats – Geeks Corner – Episode 548
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! Summer is passing and Halloween is already coming to the Disneyland Resort. This week it’s time to geek out about Halloween, treats, Tower of Terror, Disneyland Half-Marathon and more. We hope you’ll join the conversation on twitter with the hashtag #geekscorner. Here is a look at some…
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Last Day of Tower of Terror and Special Version Announced
The Tower of Terror will be replaced with Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout next year. Disney Parks Blog announced the last day to ride the Twilight Zone attraction today. January 2nd, 2017 will be the last day to go to the 5th Dimension. Before then, starting September 9 to October 31 for Halloween Time,…
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Rogue One, Guardians Breakout, and Disneyland 60 – DAPsCast Episode 35
The whole team of Mr. Daps, Murray, Danie, Annie, and Mikey are back together again to discuss news from Star Wars Celebration, Comic Con and Marvel news, and the final weeks of Disneyland’s 60th anniversary.
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Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: An Opinion
To be read in your best Rod Serling: “You find yourself in a popular attraction, themed around an antiquated yet beloved television program. But something is about to change. A newer film, popular in its own right, has been staged to take over the attraction, seemingly against the wishes of the populace at large. Strange…