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[lunekid]

In my opinion Rock 'n Rollercoaster would be a perfect candidate for a Guardians refit over Tower of Terror. I don't know what the licence is on the Aerosmith branding, but I'm sure everyone agrees by now that the theming feels a little dated. The actual coaster itself is great and seeing as it's in the dark and in a building that isnt a massive tower, a refit would be possible pretty quickly.

This would give DLPR and WDS an entierly unique attraction compared to the American counterpart, and would kickstart the regeneration of the left side of WDS which we so desperately need.

[Rocketeer]

Well there's talk of a Guardians attraction replacing the Universe of Engergy, that will have a large and tall show building. Which sounds to me like a launch type rollercoaster.

Therefore (jumping to conclusions) its not out of the possibility that RnRc at WDS could get some sort of make over along the same lines.

[claire2281]

So according to ED92, the change is coming.

Rumoured/tentative start date is March 2018 for preliminary work and then full closure between Sep 2018 - March 2019

[AJDisney]

Actually gutted   By far my favourite ride.

I just don't think it's needed. Besides the point that we were told each park would have a unique Guardians of the Galaxy mission ride. Seems DLP is being short changed again.

Out of all of the rubbish that needs to be redone/rethemed in the Studios too... Ugh

[claire2281]

I think it's a case of:

a - The park is paying a lot of money for the Twilight Zone brand which it wants to understandably remove

and

b - The whole of the left side of the Studios is to become Marvel themed and ToT would be very out of place when that happens.

I love the current theme but at the same time Mission Breakout is extremely impressive so...

[AJDisney]

I think it's a case of:

a - The park is paying a lot of money for the Twilight Zone brand which it wants to understandably remove

and

b - The whole of the left side of the Studios is to become Marvel themed and ToT would be very out of place when that happens.

I love the current theme but at the same time Mission Breakout is extremely impressive so...

I appreciate this, but the Studios is seriously lacking as is. One of the studio's biggest pulls (the biggest for me!) is ToT. Replacing it when they have a solid park is one thing, but when we have what is widely regarded as the worst Disney park out of any Disney park getting this revamp when there are so many other things that the money could be spent on (Stitch, Armageddon, pretty much that whole area!) just seems so stupid.

Besides, I can't help feel that DLP is being short changed -- we were told at E23 that the hope is for all Disney parks to have a unique 'Mission:' ride. Obviously there is one in California and one planned for WDW, so it seems a shame that Paris is being given a copy of what already exists.

I'm actually so gutted </3  

[loladelorean]

Personally I am very disappointed in this too. While I understand the rationale for incorporating franchises, for me I've always had a special place in my heart for the Disney rides that are not associated with a movie, but have their own story (I know obviously ToT is associated with The Twilight Zone, but it still feels different to those with Disney connections). Along with BTM, this is one of my favourite rides and I will dearly miss it in its current incarnation, no matter how good the new one ends up being. Having never seen Guardians of the Galaxy, I can't comment on how well that theme might work. Will ride ToT as many times as possible in January!

[Pete's Dragon]

I think it's a case of:

a - The park is paying a lot of money for the Twilight Zone brand which it wants to understandably remove

and

b - The whole of the left side of the Studios is to become Marvel themed and ToT would be very out of place when that happens.

I love the current theme but at the same time Mission Breakout is extremely impressive so...

I wouldn't be happy with a simple retheme, but as part of a bigger project I could live with it. Does it have to be GOTG? Could they do an Avengers style rescue for example. The ride is a falling elavator so it should be easy to find a story that works.

[Rocketeer]

The ToT is already an eyesore from the Esplanade, it's going to be even worse now. Not impressed.

[DisneyManiac]

The ToT is already an eyesore from the Esplanade, it's going to be even worse now. Not impressed.

I don't think it is, it's meant to tower over for a reason. Sure the ToT needs some TLC, that's why a refurb is planned for March 2018 (from ED92). Hopefully our ToT will finally get the "Out Of Order" sign at long last.
Just save the tower, please.

[Samninetysix]

This really would remove any remaining reason to use Studios Park for me. We've already stopped buying annual passes, when we visit this week, we've got single park tickets at about £30. This will be our 60th visit to DLP and I daren't even think how many 1000's of £££ we have spent over the years but every year now there is something less for us and something more they have taken away. Maybe we have been spoiled as we have seen what I would think have been the "glory years" at DLP

[claire2281]

So the latest rumour is they're taking this in a different direction - the ToT will still undergo a refurb/retheme but it will remain a horror-esque ride whilst removing all of the Twilight Zone branding (so that the agreement to use this doesn't be renewed).

In the meantime they'll concentrate on replacing other rides in the area with new attractions.

Whether there's any weight to this, who knows, but it would make sense to keep a popular attraction up and running whilst replacing some poor ones *cough* Armageddon *cough*. Also something will definitely have to be done about the Twilight Zone theming as the license is up for renewal soon. 

[AJDisney]

I hope this is true.

Personal feelings aside here (TOT is the best themed Disney attraction ever, along with Phantom Manor), I've never understood, why in a park that is widely and largely seen as the worst Disney park ever, and is regularly voted as the worst by fans, they would want to redo one of their 'star' attractions when there is so much dead weight was always beyond me.

Stitch Live, Disney Junior Live (which still uses old branding, and even Playhouse Disney stuff... a brand which shut down 5 or so years ago!), Armageddon, the stunt show (which I feel is dated and could do being changed, or even a complete rehaul... a Marvel Stunt show could work there) and even Rock n' Roller coaster is just dated and not really relevant anymore.... The tram tour.....

There is just so much that needs to be changed and fixed. Leave ToT alone! (or retheme it, but keep it scary!)

[loladelorean]

So the latest rumour is they're taking this in a different direction - the ToT will still undergo a refurb/retheme but it will remain a horror-esque ride whilst removing all of the Twilight Zone branding (so that the agreement to use this doesn't be renewed).

In the meantime they'll concentrate on replacing other rides in the area with new attractions.

Whether there's any weight to this, who knows, but it would make sense to keep a popular attraction up and running whilst replacing some poor ones *cough* Armageddon *cough*. Also something will definitely have to be done about the Twilight Zone theming as the license is up for renewal soon.

Thanks for sharing this latest rumour - I really hope it is true! Still going to try to ride it a record amount of times when I visit in a couple of weeks, just to say goodbye to the old version

[Slimy yet satisfying]

We did the same over New Year. I also bought loads or merchandise and took videos of the shop and walk through to the elevators. I'm not keen on Marvel but appreciate others are, it's a shame that another more dated attraction like Armageddon or RnR couldn't have been chosen instead.