MagicHappens1971
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Sorry to bump this thread, but the left side is still down in case anyone was wondering
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DHS Tower of Terror closing for rehab/ electrical work
- Thread starter Lilofan
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It is unfortunately rumored to be half-building for likely another half of a year
ToTBellHop
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It makes it hard to decide where to run first at park open. RotR? SDD? ToT? Pick one, hope it is open, and then look forward to a 2-hr wait for the others. And if your first choice doesn’t open on time, you’re screwed. It’s why I am always hesitant to rope-drop RotR: it is closed at park open so often and can be a day-ruiner.
"Tower of Terror is operating at “full” capacity after months of work on the left elevator shaft at the Hollywood Tower Hotel. The attraction is running both sides of the elevators after months of refurbishment dating back to February, but Cast Members have indicated that it is expected that the right side will close at some point in the near future to have similar work completed. Disney has never officially acknowledged the work because the attraction remained open, even if it was operating at a significantly reduced capacity."
maleficentfan
Active Member
I wonder how fast the turnaround is going to be? Not that I want it to be running full capacity when I'm there at the end of August 
, but I definitely think the smart move would be to keep both elevator shafts open until after the summer and Labor Day weekend crowds subside. That would be the smart move. What Disney will do? Who knows.
, but I definitely think the smart move would be to keep both elevator shafts open until after the summer and Labor Day weekend crowds subside. That would be the smart move. What Disney will do? Who knows.
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I think it closes after the 4th but don’t hold me to that.I wonder how fast the turnaround is going to be? Not that I want it to be running full capacity when I'm there at the end of August
JoeCamel
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They are half done at this point....... When did this thread start?I wonder how fast the turnaround is going to be? Not that I want it to be running full capacity when I'm there at the end of August
SingleRider
Premium Member
They started the work early to mid February so Echo took just over 4 months. I wonder if Foxtrot will take that much time.
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
Supply and staffing might be better now but.......
JoeCamel
Well-Known Member
Half that
1,260 people per hour
And the fifth-highest capacity attraction in Hollywood Studios is The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror with a capacity of 1,260 people per hour. That's a lot of guests plummeting in an elevator!Dec 13, 2020
And a lot of screaming can be heard of Sunset Blvd!
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I think it may be back to half capacity already. Very long lines today.
SingleRider
Premium Member
Is 1260 the capacity of both sides combined or just one?
SingleRider
Premium Member
Will Foxtrot take as long as Echo did?
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
I’d imagine so.
maleficentfan
Active Member
If it takes 4 months like Echo did, that gets us to the beginning of November and the beginning of the holiday season. So, good timing on Disney's part. Not so much since I'm going to be there at the end of the month next month but it's also a very low crowd week according to Touring Plans, so fingers crossed!
MagicHappens1971
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Both sides are running as of today
ToTBellHop
Well-Known Member
Then perhaps something just broke last week?
MagicHappens1971
Well-Known Member
Yes possibly, I don't think I rode Tower last week so I can't recall off the top of my head.