jaxonp
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Does anyone know why they stopped showing guests names in that update?
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News Tower of Terror to operate at reduced capacity due to an extended refurbishment
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WondersOfLife
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Its a pretty dated thread, just wanted a complete list of what is and isn't working without having to search through pages and pages.Hitry a thread search for Tower of terror effects. There’s some lists in there.
Edit; try this
Tower of Terror effects status watch
I thought that Tower of Terror deserved it's own watch thread since it's widely considered by many to one of the best or best rides, anywhere. Let me start off by noting that Tower of Terror is generally considered on the forums to have acceptable show quality for WDW, but if you're like me and...forums.wdwmagic.com
ChrisFL
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When I rode Sunday, it was a bit unnerving, as it stopped right before we reached the drop shaft, then we waited for 2 minutes, then it started making a loud noise...and I couldn't tell if it was audio that was for the drop, or if there was actually an issue with the drop shaft, but we went in and it all went ok.
Apparently we were just hearing the accompanying audio and not the ride mechanism itself.....but then it stopped again after we reached the bottom for about a minute, finally backed up into the unload dock, and the lights went out.
I'm guessing that's part of why it's being refurbed....it was scary not knowing if there was a drop shaft problem though!
Apparently we were just hearing the accompanying audio and not the ride mechanism itself.....but then it stopped again after we reached the bottom for about a minute, finally backed up into the unload dock, and the lights went out.
I'm guessing that's part of why it's being refurbed....it was scary not knowing if there was a drop shaft problem though!
jaxonp
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That sounds fun. Lucky!
FigmentForver96
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I’d probably never ride again
Walt d
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Heard that they’re adding the CEOs of Disney past, as ghosts. Cant wait”
Yeah, sometimes the show audio can continue even without vehicle movement. However, it's possible something delayed the vehicle in front of you and you were hearing their show audio as they went through the drops. The lift then returned to pick up your vehicle.
One of the eeriest experiences is to ride with the show audio muted. The drop shaft is so quiet it's unreal.
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DreamfinderGuy
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Randomization worked fine for me on both of my rides last week.
rodserling27
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This is great! There is so much to fix. The biggest thing for me is the audio sync issue in the hallway scene, followed by broken FX during the drops. Glad this seems to finally be getting attention it deserves!! 
Model3 McQueen
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raymusiccity
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Makes sense. Especially since CBS is relaunching the Twilight Zone franchise. 'Everything old will be new again' !
JohnD
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When I last rode, for some reason I was nervous (hadn't been in the past). I kept reminding myself: it never falls, it never falls, it never falls. It is moved up and down but never falls. I just closed my eyes until it was over.
Hopefully a ride as it was designed.
Tom Morrow
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Hopefully this refurbishment is The One. The Tower has had a few "one side at a time" refurbishments over the last decade but show was not addressed much or improved. The ride has had lackluster to poor show for the better part of a decade now and I'm glad more people have taken notice. I can see them wanting this to be completed before Galaxy's Edge both so the park is looking its' best and for the needed capacity.
This is all it needs - just restoring to how it is meant to be.
The Fifth Dimension could really use some plussing. Everything on the ride still passes but those plastic mannequins feel quite dated.
For me that feels very 1960's Twilight Zone. I like it
surfsupdon
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I read that the randomization has been halted. But, after the 5th dimension scene, your elevator either goes up or down to get things started. Isn’t that different profiles?
This was as recent as Marathon Weekend 2019. We dropped first for our 1st ride, then went up on our 2nd ride.
This was as recent as Marathon Weekend 2019. We dropped first for our 1st ride, then went up on our 2nd ride.
I'd be genuinely surprised if it returns seeing as how it's not a necessary show effect. Disney seems to be apprehensive about using fog these days due to slip hazard, mold, asthmatic guests, clean-up/clogging, fluid refill and other continuous costs associated with using either system. Shame though because nothing else really looks like fog except fog. And fog would definitely be an enhancement to the boiler room. As would returned show lighting and scent. Ever hopeful! ToT needs some love!
gorillaball
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I’ve seen it asked but have not seen an answer... Reduced capacity expected to start when?