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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle for Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth for Epcot, and the Tree of Life for Animal Kingdom), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later in the park's first expansion project. For years, it was actually the Mickey's Sorcerer hat that was the icon for Hollywood Studios.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle for Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth for Epcot, and the Tree of Life for Animal Kingdom), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later in the park's first expansion project. For years, it was actually the Mickey's Sorcerer hat Hat that was the icon for Hollywood Studios.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle for Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth for Epcot, and the Tree of Life for Animal Kingdom), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later in the park's first expansion project.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle for Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth for Epcot, and the Tree of Life for Animal Kingdom), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later in the park's first expansion project. For years, it was actually the Mickey's Sorcerer hat that was the icon for Hollywood Studios.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle, Spaceship Earth, and the Tree of Life), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle, Castle for Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth, Earth for Epcot, and the Tree of Life), Life for Animal Kingdom), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later.later in the park's first expansion project.
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* NewerThanTheyThink: Despite now being a signature attraction, to the point that it is one of Walt Disney World's four park icons (along with Cinderella's Castle, Spaceship Earth, and the Tree of Life), Tower of Terror did not open with Hollywood Studios and was instead built five years later.
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* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The preshow features Rod Serling's intro narration for ''The Twilight Zone'', along with his appearance in the opening to "It's A Good Life." For the rest of the preshow, he's actually voiced by Mark Silverman, who is completely seamless in his impression of Serling.
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* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The preshow features Rod Serling's intro narration for ''The Twilight Zone'', along with his appearance in the opening to "It's A Good Life." For the rest of the preshow, he's actually voiced by Mark Silverman, who is completely seamless in his impression of Serling. It's like Rod Serling was approached by Walt Disney in the 60s and recorded the intro for an attraction that wouldn't open for another 30 years.
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* VindicatedByHistory: When California Adventure's version first opened in 2004, several theme park fans dismissed it as a cheap and inferior duplicate of the Walt Disney World ride. However, California's version eventually grew a strong enough following for its closure to elicit genuine anger and mourning from the theme park community when it got converted into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.
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* VindicatedByHistory: When California Adventure's version first opened in 2004, several theme park fans dismissed it as a cheap and inferior duplicate of the Walt Disney World ride. However, California's version eventually grew a strong enough following for its closure to elicit genuine anger and mourning from the theme park community when it got converted into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.
* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The preshow features Rod Serling's intro narration for ''The Twilight Zone'', along with his appearance in the opening to "It's A Good Life." For the rest of the preshow, he's actually voiced by Mark Silverman, who is completely seamless in his impression of Serling.
* VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The preshow features Rod Serling's intro narration for ''The Twilight Zone'', along with his appearance in the opening to "It's A Good Life." For the rest of the preshow, he's actually voiced by Mark Silverman, who is completely seamless in his impression of Serling.
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* TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou: As you watch the pre-show in the Florida and Parisian versions, Rod Serling will eventually say "The time is now..." and lightning strikes within the TV screen the same time it does outside. And as Rod name drops the show's title, it isn't only heard from the TV speaker ''but in the entire room you are in''.
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* TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou: As you watch the pre-show SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Ride/TheHauntedMansion'' in the Florida some ways, owning to both its spooky, abandoned atmosphere and Parisian versions, Rod Serling will eventually say "The time is now..." and lightning strikes within the TV screen the same time it does outside. And as Rod name drops the show's title, it isn't only heard from the TV speaker ''but in the entire room you are in''.presence of ghosts.
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* TheFourthWallWillNotProtectYou: As you watch the pre-show in the Florida and Parisian versions, Rod Serling will eventually say "The time is now..." and lightning strikes within the TV screen the same time it does outside. And as Rod name drops the show's title, it isn't only heard from the TV speaker ''but in the entire room you are in''.
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** "The Hollywood Tower of Terror"; this nickname was even used for the ride's representation in ''VideoGame/DisneyMagicKingdoms'', since ''Franchise/TheTwilightZone'' is owned by Creator/ViacomCBS.
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** "The Hollywood Tower of Terror"; this nickname was even used for the ride's representation in ''VideoGame/DisneyMagicKingdoms'', since ''Franchise/TheTwilightZone'' is owned by Creator/ViacomCBS.Creator/ParamountGlobal.
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** [[TitleTheAdaptation Twilight Zone: The Ride]].
** "The Hollywood Tower of Terror"; this nickname was even used for the ride's representation in ''VideoGame/DisneyMagicKingdoms'', since ''Franchise/TheTwilightZone'' is owned by Creator/ViacomCBS.
** [[TitleTheAdaptation Twilight Zone: The Ride]].
** "The Hollywood Tower of Terror"; this nickname was even used for the ride's representation in ''VideoGame/DisneyMagicKingdoms'', since ''Franchise/TheTwilightZone'' is owned by Creator/ViacomCBS.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: At the 2016 San Diego Comic Con it was announced that California Adventure's Tower of Terror would be changed into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''. People felt it's only a marketed ploy ''just'' so Disneyland can show off that they own the Marvel brand. This prompted the creation of a petition on Change.org to keep the ride as it is. That said, the Florida and Paris versions of the ride are still in place.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: At the 2016 San Diego Comic Con it was announced that California Adventure's Tower of Terror would be changed into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''. People felt it's only a marketed ploy ''just'' so Disneyland can show off that they own the Marvel brand. This prompted the creation of a petition on Change.org to keep the ride as it is. That said, the Florida and Paris versions of the ride are still in place.place, though Paris later got a retheme of its own (albeit still connected to the original storyline). As of the Paris overhaul, no two versions of the Tower of Terror are exactly the same.
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** [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s This video]] points out that, as amazing and fun as the ride is, there was a thin connection to ''The Twilight Zone''’s actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s This video]] points out that, as amazing and fun as the ride is, there was is a very thin connection to ''The Twilight Zone''’s actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing and fun as the ride is, there was a thin connection to ''The Twilight Zone''’s actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this This video]] pointed out, points out that, as amazing and fun as the ride is, there was a thin connection to ''The Twilight Zone''’s actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: For the ''Twilight Zone'' versions, the sort of ghostly, echoey 1930s jazz music that plays in the queue and lobby consisting of many iconic jazz artists like Music/FatsWaller, Music/VeraLynn, Turner Layton, Red Allen, Music/JohnnyHodges, Music/GlennMiller, etc. It really does add to the ride's story and theming.
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: For the ''Twilight Zone'' versions, the The sort of ghostly, echoey 1930s jazz music that plays in the queue and lobby of the ''Twilight Zone'' rides consisting of many iconic jazz artists like Music/FatsWaller, Music/VeraLynn, Turner Layton, Red Allen, Music/JohnnyHodges, Music/GlennMiller, etc. It really does add to the ride's story and theming.
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The For the ''Twilight Zone'' versions, the sort of ghostly, echoey 1930s jazz music that plays in the queue and lobby consisting of many iconic jazz artists like Music/FatsWaller, Music/VeraLynn, Turner Layton, Red Allen, Music/JohnnyHodges, Music/GlennMiller, etc. It really does add to the ride's story and theming of the ride.theming.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing ride is, there was a thin connection to the ''Twilight Zone'' series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing and fun as the ride is, there was a thin connection to the ''Twilight Zone'' series’ ''The Twilight Zone''’s actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ride is, there was a thin connection to the ''Twilight Zone'' series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales]].
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The sort of ghostly, echoey 1930s jazz music that plays in the queue and lobby consisting of many iconic jazz artists like Fats Waller, Vera Lynn, Turner Layton, Red Allen, Johnny Hodges, Glenn Miller, etc. It really does add to the story and theming of the ride.
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The sort of ghostly, echoey 1930s jazz music that plays in the queue and lobby consisting of many iconic jazz artists like Fats Waller, Vera Lynn, Music/FatsWaller, Music/VeraLynn, Turner Layton, Red Allen, Johnny Hodges, Glenn Miller, Music/JohnnyHodges, Music/GlennMiller, etc. It really does add to the story and theming of the ride.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s [[AnAesop morality tales.tales]].
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the Disney Sea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone ''Twilight Zone'' aspect, the irony was the Disney Sea [=DisneySea=] version fits in more with the show’s morality tales.
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* VindicatedByHistory: When California Adventure's version first opened, several theme park fans dismissed it as a cheap and inferior duplicate of the Walt Disney World ride. However, California's version eventually grew a strong enough following for its closure to elicit genuine anger and mourning from the theme park community when it got converted into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.
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* VindicatedByHistory: When California Adventure's version first opened, opened in 2004, several theme park fans dismissed it as a cheap and inferior duplicate of the Walt Disney World ride. However, California's version eventually grew a strong enough following for its closure to elicit genuine anger and mourning from the theme park community when it got converted into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Tower of Terror is in Orlando, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the Disney Sea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is in Orlando, is, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the Disney Sea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Tower of Terror is in Orlando, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the DisneySea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Tower of Terror is in Orlando, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the DisneySea Disney Sea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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** As [[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54HovRQT4Yo&t=264s this video]] pointed out, as amazing the Tower of Terror is in Orlando, there was a thin connection to the series’ actual stories beyond its theming. In removing the Twilight Zone aspect, the irony was the DisneySea version fits in with the show’s morality tales.
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Not a Cult Classic; this is one of Disney's most popular rides and the Floridian version is the de facto icon of its park.
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* VindicatedByHistory: When California Adventure's version first opened, several theme park fans dismissed it as a cheap and inferior duplicate of the Disney-MGM Walt Disney World ride. However, California's version eventually grew a strong enough following for its closure to elicit genuine anger and mourning from the theme park community when it got converted into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''.
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* PermanentPlaceholder: Ever since the removal of Hollywood Studio's previous two icons (The water tower and the giant sorcerer's hat), the Tower of Terror has become the icon of the theme parks. It is not known what may become the park's symbol once Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens. Besides, the tower's presence before entering the park makes it an easy way to know what park one is approaching.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: At the 2016 San Diego Comic Con it was announced that California Adventure's Tower of Terror would be changed into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''. This also counts as an InternetBackdraft as people feel it's only a marketed ploy ''just'' so Disneyland can show off that they own the Marvel brand. This prompted the creation of a petition on Change.org to keep the ride as it is. That said, the Florida and Paris versions of the ride are still in place.
* TooDumbToLive: Funny enough, ''you''. The ride's premise has you visiting an old, abandoned hotel that, right from the get-go, you know clearly something is very wrong with the place. Yet you still willingly "check in" whilst being given not-so subtle clues left and right that the hotel is not only haunted but is possibly out to get you as well. Ultimately subverted, of course.
* TooDumbToLive: Funny enough, ''you''. The ride's premise has you visiting an old, abandoned hotel that, right from the get-go, you know clearly something is very wrong with the place. Yet you still willingly "check in" whilst being given not-so subtle clues left and right that the hotel is not only haunted but is possibly out to get you as well. Ultimately subverted, of course.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: At the 2016 San Diego Comic Con it was announced that California Adventure's Tower of Terror would be changed into ''Ride/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyMissionBreakout''. This also counts as an InternetBackdraft as people feel People felt it's only a marketed ploy ''just'' so Disneyland can show off that they own the Marvel brand. This prompted the creation of a petition on Change.org to keep the ride as it is. That said, the Florida and Paris versions of the ride are still in place.
* TooDumbToLive: Funny enough, ''you''. The ride's premise has you visiting an old, abandoned hotel that, right from the get-go, you know clearly something is very wrong with the place. Yet you still willingly "check in" whilst being given not-so subtle clues left and right that the hotel is not only haunted but is possibly out to get you as well. Ultimately subverted, of course.place.
* TooDumbToLive: Funny enough, ''you''. The ride's premise has you visiting an old, abandoned hotel that, right from the get-go, you know clearly something is very wrong with the place. Yet you still willingly "check in" whilst being given not-so subtle clues left and right that the hotel is not only haunted but is possibly out to get you as well. Ultimately subverted, of course.
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* PernamentPlaceholder: Ever since the removal of Hollywood Studio's previous two icons (The water tower and the giant sorcerer's hat), the Tower of Terror has become the icon of the theme parks. It is not known what may become the park's symbol once Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens. Besides, the tower's presence before entering the park makes it an easy way to know what park one is approaching.
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* PernamentPlaceholder: PermanentPlaceholder: Ever since the removal of Hollywood Studio's previous two icons (The water tower and the giant sorcerer's hat), the Tower of Terror has become the icon of the theme parks. It is not known what may become the park's symbol once Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens. Besides, the tower's presence before entering the park makes it an easy way to know what park one is approaching.
