The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Be sure to drop by in January 2008!
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror officially opens to the public on 22nd December 2007, but all promotions will feature the date "January 2008" for simplicity. The actual press events and inauguration ceremonies won't take place until the first weekend of April 2008.
"You are the passengers on a most uncommon elevator about to ascend into your very own episode of...The Twilight Zone. One stormy night long ago, five people stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare. That door is opening once again, and this time it's opening for YOU."
(http://http://www.etixland.com/ToT/TOTday06.jpg)
Disney's California Adventure version
The iconic Disney attraction is finally headed for Paris, and is due to open in Autumn 2007 at the heart of Walt Disney Studios Park, behind the current La Terrasse seating area. This version of the attraction has already been built at Disney's California Adventure park despite being originally designed for Paris, and so the two attractions will share exactly the same design, with slight modifications based on their different locations.
The Parisian version is also being built from pre-formed concrete pieces, unlike the steel-frame structured Californian version.
FAQs
What are the differences between the Paris and Florida/California/Tokyo towers?
See this article - 'Towers Around The World' (https://www.dlpguide.com/guides/15thanniversary/thetwilightzonetowerofterror/aroundtheworld/) - discussing the differences in relation to Paris.
What physical/height restrictions will there be?
Guests must be 1.02m tall to ride, and in good physical health with no conditions which could be worsened by this thrilling, free-fall adventure.
Quick Links
» Photos from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Photos Magiques. (https://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/walt_disney_studios/hollywood/tower_of_terror.php)
» DLRP Magic! Full Guide to the future attraction (https://www.dlpguide.com/guides/15thanniversary/thetwilightzonetowerofterror/)
» WDS Fans news updates (https://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/news/tower_of_terror.php)
Enjoy your stay, in our official "ToT" topic!
Opening Date: Tower of Terror should open 3 January 2008. According to rumours will there be soft openings starting 22 December 2007.
Well, I still don't have a clue about what's going on at the ToT building site, at the moment there's still just lots of small cranes, digging equipment, piles of earth and wire frames.
Here's some good photos from March 6th 2005 though:
http://simba771.free.fr/Page%20TOT.htm (http://simba771.free.fr/Page%20TOT.htm)
(Source: Simba, DLRP Magazine Forums)
Some photos from March 7th 2005:
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(Source: Lucho, Disney Central Plaza Forums)
Here's a funny picture... It's taken in 2004. Long before the construction started :wink:
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It's very strange to see that picture again now after all the work that has been going on... :D
It actually helps to put some of what they're doing into place. I can kinda picture where the massive holes will be dug, and where lots of the work is going on...
I just wish there were some clearer photos like that of the current construction. Lots of them seem to be very zoomed in so it's hard to get an idea of what's going on... If only there was a fan working in the offices of the Disney Channel studios! There's a perfect view from there over the ToT site! :D
It looks like "the lost place"
Here are some pictures from ToT in April
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It appears that nothing is changing anymore at the construction site... :?
This picture was posted today on the dlp.info board by pastonio...
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Whoa! :shock: When did that happen?! Is it from the work a few months/weeks ago, or is it fairly new?
Either way, progress = yay! :D
From looking back at old construction photos, I'm thinking it's been there a while, and it's just that no-one thought to take a photo over the Toilets of Terror fence for a change!
EDIT: I've just found the original version of the photo:
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(Source: Cedric, Disney Central Plaza Forum) :wink:
Not sure why that user on DLP.info always feels the need to crop photos and repost them... :roll:
I was just about to post this in the Studios Horticulture topic, when I realised it'd make more sense to put it here...
Thinking about the area around ToT, it'll be interesting to see what they do with La Terrasse when ToT opens. They'll probably still have the seating there, but obviously move it out of the way a bit to allow people through to the gates. But will they have some kind of snacks or drinks counter like the "Cool Post"? From the design of it it seems like they will...
A refreshments counter along with the ToT shop we must also be getting would help to make more out of the ToT "land", since I don't suppose it'll be listed under Production Courtyard, or will it? If it is themed as if you're starring in a movie then I suppose it could be. Which would you prefer? A special "Hollywood Tower Hotel" land, or just put it in Production Courtyard?
With Toon Studios probably being listed as seperate to Animation Courtyard (though that's a whole other debate waiting to happen), another new land might be a bit too much for such a small park...
"benjhappy" at Disney Central Plaza posted this link to the latest Val D'Europe newsletter. On the last page, it lists the future attractions for the resort and has a concept art picture of the California Tower.
http://www.valdeurope.com/newsletters/Newsletter6.pdf (http://www.valdeurope.com/newsletters/Newsletter6.pdf)
Nice! Isn't Val d'Europe such a lovely place? *dreams of living there in the future*
I don't like that photo of the DCA tower though - it makes the tower look really small and totally unimpressive. I hope DLRP don't decide to use that in their future ad campaigns... :? Maybe they just used that photo where it looks small so that people in VdE won't get annoyed at a 200ft tower across the field from them? :wink:
Oh, and the Marriot village looks surprisingly beautiful! I don't think I've ever seen it before. It's got a nice spot in the middle of Golf Disneyland. You never see it advertised much though, do you? I suppose Marriot advertise it themselves, since it's different to, say, the Pierre & Vacances residence in VdE.
From DLP.info board, posted by Joost.
From the Miceage forum
http://www.micechat.com/showthread.php? ... E9+lacroix (http://www.micechat.com/showthread.php?t=3240&highlight=Andr%E9+lacroix)
About ToT & WDS, such as:
Sadly, there'll be no change (and I've seen the plans, tee hee!) If you think about it, a lot of the other attractions have large outdoor queue areas - they're just much cheaper to build, and that was the driving force behind the park, sadly.
But did you know, that Euro Disney's CEO didn't like the Tower's original location, and commisioned the Imagineers to investigate the possibility of placing it outside the current park boundaries? He wanted to place it on the current CM car park. You can see it at the very top of the photo posted by Ian P.
A fair point, and one which has been the cause of a lot of debate on the French forums. What exactly is an abandoned 1930's Hollywood hotel doing in the centre of a modern European studio?
But don't forget that a themed boulevard will eventually be built as an extension to the park. It will start at the foot of the Tower and extend outwards beyond the current site of the Studio Tram Tour Station. Eventually, this will have the same effect as Sunset Blvd. in WDW, the big difference being that the Tower will mark the START of the boulevard, rather than the end of it.
You're exactly right. The current Tram Tour route is only provisionary, as is the loading station. The route is set to change completely, while the station will be moved to the right (probably further up the boulevard, once it's built). As for the Reign of Fire street set, I'm not entirely sure what they plan on doing with it, but I know for a fact that an entire street set section of the park is in the works, so this would act as a logical entrance to that. I've always thiought this set would have been more impressive on foot anyway. (Sans le fire breathing dragon, bien sûr!)
I think it'll work really well to have the ToT as the start of the boulevard rather than what it's leading up to. I mean, really, how many major roads lead up to hotels? It's far more realistic to have it off to the side at the start and then have something like a Movie Theatre like the Great Movie Ride at the end. It'll also be good to have ToT in such a central location in the park. Not only will this give you a sense of location wherever you are in the park, but it will truly make it the castle of the studios. Oh, and having such a major landmark NOT at the back of the park will make the park seem bigger aswell - "what? it continues past the tower?!". Just a few of my thoughts, anyway... I hope all those who constantly moan about the location realise it's for the best come 2008... :wink:
Putting it in the central of the park can create some anticipation! Imagine this: your coming from the parkinglot/train station and see the hotel glooming over Studio 1. You enter Studio 1... What will you see when you come out?
Yeah, absolutely. And they won't even need to put banners around the resort hub to try and get people in WDS to ride it - it'll be right there! I'm sure people will be very impressed by it and probably head to WDS for perhaps the first time. Once there, they decide to not only do ToT but do other rides like RNRC or CinéMagique or Finding Nemo... and they'll be won over! I hope... :wink:
Toon Studios will build up the amount of attractions and themeing so that once ToT arrives there's enough there to support the extra guests and get them to stay longer. I actually think that with ToT, Toon Studios and all the extra entertainment WDS really is a full day park.
Which brings me onto another point - do you think that once ToT is open they'll open the studios til 8pm every night? It would be a shame to not be able to see it in the dark, and I think Toon Studios will be probably be cool in the dark as well...
Well the whole Studios park is awesome during the night. There's so much atmosphere and much more to see. Like the pixiedust in the Art of Disney Animation letters. And the "fire" effect on the Studio Tram Tour logo. And Reign of Fire and Catastrophe Canyon are great too during the night!!!
It would be truly a shame not to see ToT during the night.
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I agree, Studios at night are way better than during the day, when iw orked there during Xmas holidays, I could do a tour around the park before going to the Costuming, the light effects are great and it's a shame guests can't see them most of the year.
You've probably seen this before, but there's a new image at the bottom of this page (//http://magny.hongre.perso.cegetel.net/tot2.htm) that hasn't been posted here yet, so there it is! It's a mirrored image for some reason, but it really shows you just how massive the hole is, if you look at that ladder going down into it.
One (perhaps rather stupid) question: How do they stop the hole filling up with water? The weather in Paris isn't that great, and I doubt the water would drain away easily... :? :lol:
I think they just place a sign, stating: "Detour, rain go left, follow the arrows and drop down on the ground near BTM.
But seriously: I think they use pumps to get the water out of there. I think it is just a standard procedure to get the water out of the hole. Everywhere, houses are build, these holes are found, so i guess they allready have an answere to it. Just drain it away, like you said, thats what i think. Not sure though.
Maybe it's part of a brand new experience.... Splash Tower. :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Maybe it's part of a brand new experience.... Splash Tower. :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink:
Wow! Featuring Brer Bear as a bellhop?! :o :lol:
I was thinking, why didn't they create a toonlike Tower of Terror. I was watching the old Mickey Mouse cartoons and in one of them a house is showed, covered in flames.
Now wouldn't that be more appropriete theming. Since it is standing next to the Toonstudios.
Let me know what you think :lol:
Quote from: "Sweet Laker"I was thinking, why didn't they create a toonlike Tower of Terror.
I think they did definately consider it for a long time - it was heavily rumoured, at least. Whilst the idea was great and it would have made the ride so much more unique, I can see why they didn't use it for many reasons:
- The toon themeing would have made the ride seem less scary than it is - kids would have gone on and been terrified for life!
- They wanted the Toon Studios over by Animation Courtyard and they wouldn't be able to build the tower here because it would be seen much more from Frontierland.
- The extra development, etc. for the new themeing and effects might not have gone down well with the financers.
- A "Toon Tower" is much less likely to attract people than a Hollywood Tower Hotel "Tower of Terror", and would be much harder to advertise in the first place.
- The park needs more of Hollywood including an outside Sunset Boulevard - you can't get more Hollywood than ToT, and it's also perfect for adding more atmosphere to a future boulevard.
- etc...
So whilst it was an amazing idea, and one that many fans would have really liked to see, unfortunately it just didn't make sense both financially and in terms of the park design.
Personally I think they made the right choice with their new attractions. ToT is just absolutely perfect for the park and with Toon Studios looking like way more than "a few kiddie carnival rides", I think WDS is doing much better than it ever expected! :D
^^; I've actually got a fear of elevators...so I'm not even sure if I'd go on that ride... XD which is silly, considering I've been on one of the tallest roller coasters in the world, and been launched off the side of a huge tower in Las Vegas...
I was wondering what they're going to do with the back of the hotel... The one in DCA is just blank without actual theming. While ours will be in the middle of the park, do you think the back here will get a decent theming?
Picture of the back of ToT at DCA, by agoral on Disney Central Plaza.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/florent.julo/totdca.jpg (http://perso.wanadoo.fr/florent.julo/totdca.jpg)
I think it'll be basically the same. The DCA one doesn't actually look that bad from the back... maybe they'll just add some more fake windows and perhaps a second hotel sign for Paris? :?
Today, workmen were apparently clearing rubble from the foundations...
Source: needcedr?c/SoundEngineer on DCP Forums
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Another photo posted further up the forum of the DCA tower under construction has reminded me just how far they've got to go:
:arrow: http://webcot.free.fr/articles/tot/construction.jpg (http://webcot.free.fr/articles/tot/construction.jpg)
Photos source: webcot
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Work was going on yesterday and the day before!
Great news!
It's not even like I'm worried they won't finish it on time, I just want to be able to see something! :)
Finally some news about ToT! Not sure it's true, but I'll post it anyway.
It comes from Steveparade on centralpark.
Appearently our ToT is being blocked at the customs authorities in France. When DLRP bought the ride from Disney, everything had to be transported to Paris. Before arriving at Marne la Vallée it had to go through the customs authorities to find out DLRP had to pay extra taxes.
According to an intern source at DLRP this went wrong:
1. DLRP wanted to let the construction and decoration elements pass through customs under the label "ELEVATOR", so they wouldn't have to pay for extra taxes.
2. The customs authorities refused to accept this under that label so DLRP is charged for extra taxes and that it labels it as an ATTRACTION.
3. DLRP refuses this and claims it's "just" an elevator...
Steveparade doesn't have any other news for the moment, but if this doesn't get resolved soon, the soft opening (31 Octobre 2007, a 13h00) could be in hazard...
Good idea again from DLRP I see, how fantastic, maybe they will use their brain next time, it's really going to go on forever at this rate, hopefully DLRP will learn next time if this is true. Well maybe let's see a soft opening in 2009 anyone, at this rate :lol: .
Quote from: "raptor1982"3. DLRP refuses this and claims it's "just" an elevator...
Ha ha ha ha ha! :lol: They're great, I've got to give them credit for that if it really did happen!
It looks like some of the more basic parts for the show building are arriving though...
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More photos: http://www.dlrp.fr (http://www.dlrp.fr)
It's really picking up pace now:
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(source: Sound Engineer, Disney Central Plaza)
And take a look at this awesome photoshop creation:
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Wowza!!! It's looks AMAZING!!!! :D :D :sorcerer:
Well, if that is really going the size of TOT i think it is way out of proportion, compared to the other rides. It is a lot higher, and i hope it wont be visable when i stand next to Phantom Manor, that would really spoil my Disneyland Parc visit. (and offcourse it wont spoil my whole vacation, but i would regrett it if i would be able to see TOT from Frontierland).
You can now download a video of the ToT presentation and trailer which were shown at last weekend's "Disney Celebration" event...
Video (//http://kyoto.free.fr/trailer_tot.MOV) [54Mb]
(Source: Kyoto)
As I've just written in the Laser Blast topic, the trailers they're showing are very professional and will hopefully be the actual final ones to be shown around the resort and shortened for use as TV ads. I like how they've used the same ad as the DCA ride but made it just as exciting without any mention of the Twilight Zone. (Notice though, that the Imaginerr *does* mention the Twilight Zone!!)
The reaction to ToT by the crowd is very surprising - it looks like the French fans really can't wait for "La Tour du Terreur". :D
The latest pictures by Mon poisson rouge on DLRPmagazine forum:
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Want to see what the view from the top of the Tower will look like when those famous elevator doors open?
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Yes, it's the Christmas Season site! But click on Walt Disney Studios and then find the page titled "Atmosphere". Look at the photo - wow!! Now just image that same view from a little bit further to the right and facing more towards to Disneyland Park and that's it - exactly what we'll be seeing in 2008! I think our ToT has got to have the best view out of them all. :D
ToT in Florida has a view on the cast parkinglot. :lol:
The latest construction photos:
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(dlrp.fr)
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(dlrpmagazine.com)
It's so packed full of stuff now that you can't really tell what's going on. It looks like it has just about started "going vertical" in the last few days though... :D :D
OMG!!! For once, I got really excited about what was posted on DLP.info board!
[...]
Outside of the Toon Studios and set off from Hollywood Boulevard, a different sort of stomach-turning experience is on the high-rise. With its Pueblo-Deco motif, exhilarating 13-story drop, and compelling storyline, The Twilight Zone® Tower of Terror will bring E-ticket star power to the heart of Walt Disney Studios Park.
"The addition of Tower of Terror will completely change the dynamic of the park," says WDI principal concept architect, director, Coulter Winn.
While much of Tower's show remains the same as can be found in California and Florida, issues with language treatment make this version of the modern classic easier done than said. Both library theaters will play the pre-show film in either French or English, with corresponding subtitles in the other language. But when it comes to Rod Serling, something is bound to get lost in translation. According to Cory, the French are accustomed to hearing the host of the Twilight Zone speak in French (thanks to the wonders of dubbing). To work with this expectation, Imagineers had to locate a voice actor who could sound like the "real" thing.
In addition to the language challenges that come with international markets, Imagineers also have to deal with different construction practices and building materials. Paris' Hollywood Tower Hotel will be a concrete building, unlike its steel-framed American cousins. As a result, there won't be as much exterior plaster, which has the potential to affect the overall look of the facade.
"Because of these material alterations, we'll need to really make sure we have the same period look as we do at DCA," says Coulter. "And we need to check all of our colorboards at the site because the color of the sky in Paris is much different from the sky in Anaheim. What looks good in California might not look good in France."
Even though Tower's November 2007 opening date is more than two years away, the project is falling—flowing, that is—nicely.
"We've just finished the drawing package and have sent that out," says Cory. "But we've also finished digging the entire 40-foot basement and there's construction going on at the site. And we're already starting to locate props and show pieces, as well."
http://forum.mousekingdom.com/dcboard.p ... full&page= (http://forum.mousekingdom.com/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=3&topic_id=70054&mode=full&page=)
It's great to finally hear them talk about our tower and really show how much work is going into it. It's far from a simple clone, by the sound of it, which - even though we won't notice a difference - is nice. :)
And... a November 2007 open date? Did DLP.info add that in? They seem so sure of it opening early... I just can't see it happening. It doesn't make sense for DLRP to do that. Previews during winter, yes, but not a full opening. They need to get all they can from their seasons and *then* market ToT and get all the money they can from that all over again. And if people see the Tower under construction during their visit, they'll come back to see it finished... I say keep it as 2008.
And a final point - THE TWILIGHT ZONE!!!! YAY!!!! I hope they use English pre-shows more than French, or have one library playing each, and split the queue. :)
Very exciting info, thanks for posting it Raptor!
Just a quick note about the 2007 opening: maybe it will open in late 2007 and they'll advertise it as part of a WDS 5th Anniversary celebration? It would be like how DLR are advertising their Monsters Inc ride as part of the 50th even though it doesn't open till January...
A massive, long, over-the-top, showbiz 5th Anniversary would be AMAZING. :D :o
Excitement! It's goin' vertical!
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(source: dlrp.fr)
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These 2 interesting pieces of concept art popped up at the Disney Central Plaza forum. They claim that the one on the left was supposed to be the Paris version of ToT and the one on the right for DCA.
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Oh and one more thing, Gurki posted this picture on DCP.
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It's amazing how quickly that shell wall of the tower has taken shape. With our tower being concrete instead of steel I think we'll be able to get an idea of the final look long before they could in California.
Those concept arts you posted are interesting too, Raptor - I did believe that the left tower was the Paris one, since the design and colour seemed to fit better into our Studios. Trouble is - that conrete shell seems to show otherwise. Look at the large arch of the entrance and the small window arrangement to the right of it - it definately looks more like the tower on the right, doesn't it? :?
I've already talked about this, but this proves it again. Look at the top dome, it's exactly the same as the one in the Reign of Fire set. :P
Work continues...
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source: http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=201 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=201)
Source: Disneytheque :o :shock:
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Brilliant!
Shame there's no way of getting construction photos from that angle every week! :lol:
This photo comes appearently from the CM Tribune magazine and is taken from the highest crane. :D :idea:
The official name of the attraction has been deposed by Disney:
English: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
French: Tour de la Terreur : Un Plongeon dans la 4ème Dimension
I like both, but I'm wondering which one they will put on the entrance sign(with the fiberglass effect.) :?: :idea:
hi raptor
thanks for that but what does....un plongeon dans la 4eme dimension...mean? i'm presuming its something to do with a forth dimension but can't figure out the first bit, thanks.
i can't wait for tot to come to paris... i loved it when i went wdw its just fab
A drop into the 4th dimension.
And also, for those who don't know (not sure if this has been mentioned so far in this topic) - "La 4ème Dimension" was the name used for "The Twilight Zone" in France, so the French title does have a connection with The Twilight Zone. :D It's a bit confusing really, since MGM's tower has the "5th Dimension Room" and everything...
Anyway, here's the latest photos of the tower:
Some kind of new metal structure is going up:
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View from afar:
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And a spot the difference game...
December 1st:
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December 3rd:
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source: http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=233 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=233)
It's still going nice and fast. :D
Here are two rather cool photoshopped images by http://www.dlrp.fr (http://www.dlrp.fr) and http://www.disneytheque.info (http://www.disneytheque.info) :
Summer:
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I think it'll make the studios seem waaaay more complete, as well as adding a lot of "height" to the park - at the moment it's all very dull and boring really, all the buildings are too similar...
The only thing I don't like is how it matches with the colours of La Terrasse. I wonder if they'll change that?
What do you think? :D
Well it wouldn't make sense if they would keep the colours of La Terrasse. They're probably going to overpaint it, or maybe or ToT will get a slight different colour compared to the one in DCA? :?: :?:
Hmm... I think repainting La Terrasse would be more likely. They'll want ToT to be a nice, warm yellow so that it matches the studio's other buildings and makes the park seem brighter in cloudy Paris! :)
I wonder what will happen to La Terrasse overall though - will they keep it just as it is, moving some of the tables out of the way of the entrance? Or will they theme it a bit more and make it a bit more interesting? It would be nice if they perhaps added in some permanent fast food counters there, instead of the Catering Co. vans...
Oh, and will they keep the "La Terrasse" sign, or will they change that to "Hollywood Tower Hotel"? I don't expect anyone to know these things yet, but it's nice to wonder... :lol:
Well I hope they'll keep the vintage Perrier posters!!
I did some Google-ing on them and it appears that those are replica's of Perrier posters from the '30's.
La Terrasse mural:
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Reproduction of theh original poster (for sale at allposters.com)
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Good point (and good googling skills! lol) - those posters are rather nice. :) The spooky-looking waiter fits into the ToT theme a bit too...
I would like to see them stay, but perhaps mounted on the wall in a different way? That plastic format they used there looks dirty and horrible quickly - it might be better if they painted them onto the wall itself and scaled their size up a bit ?
I believe they are painted on the wall! :-k
Oh... ok. :? It just looks like they're painted on a sheet of plastic acetate and then stuck on the wall - the edges look like they've weathered and got a bit dirty. I've never looked at them that closely though, so I'm not sure. I'm sure that's how they painted the ones at Café des Cascadeurs though...
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It's getting huge :o :shock:
oh-my-god, c'est magnifique!
That is SO awesome! The lights around the sides are very cool! :D
My god its grown! Its looking ace, im very excited! Would love to be one of the first to ride it!
Look how fast it goes! Left is a picture from Dec. 12, and the right one is from Dec. 13!
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Wow!!! It's going so fast! I can remember the DCA one going up quite quick, but this is incredible! I'm actually really glad ours is made of concrete now, because you can already get a very good idea of what it'll look like when it's done. I wonder if our tower will be quicker because of the concrete? It looks like it could be, but I suppose they still have *loads* to do really...
Some more photos, from Joel:
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It's already towering over the park quite a bit, isn't it? :o
They're going to put a scaffolding (which could be themed) over the construction soon, according to DLRP.fr.
And he's getting bigger and visible from outside of the park!
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QuoteIt just looks like they're painted on a sheet of plastic acetate and then stuck on the wall - the edges look like they've weathered and got a bit dirty.
Baloo, I've checked it past sunday. It's directly painted on the wall! The dirty edges are painted on, so I guess they're supposed to look worn.
Quote from: "raptor1982"QuoteIt just looks like they're painted on a sheet of plastic acetate and then stuck on the wall - the edges look like they've weathered and got a bit dirty.
Baloo, I've checked it past sunday. It's directly painted on the wall! The dirty edges are painted on, so I guess they're supposed to look worn.
OK, you win! lol :D I guess it'll add to the run-down hotel look soon... :wink:
Amazing photos! It's going to be such an awesome way of drawing people into the park - look how clear you can see it from the esplanade! It looks like it won't be visible from Front Lot though, which is probably good... :)
Wow - look at it go:
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=274 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=274)
:D
You can see the two openings at the top there, where the elevator doors open mid-ride! That's going to be an AMAZING view!!
The two larger openings lower down are, of course, for the two special effects floors - the haunted corridor and the mirror effect. :D
The Tower is getting visible from... everywhere! You can see it from Fantasyland (will post photos later), from Disney Village, even from the highway!!
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I come to Disneyland last Christmas and I saw the tower in construction .
It's very high ! What is the attraction in California ? Could you explain what's happen inside ? :roll:
Thanks for the photos above, Raptor! The Tram Tour one looks particularly impressive actually - imagine in many, many years time, when they might have extended Toon Studios to that area, and you have that lovely view of the tower! The positioning of it will make much more sense once the park grows a bit more, I think.
Here are some new photos from January 4th, taken by "mc-gyvers" on DLRP Magazine forum:
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I think they're almost at the top, aren't they? Maybe they're already there... *consults photos of DCA tower*
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There's still more to go! You can see where our tower is up to by the position of the gaps between the 2nd and 3rd drop shafts.
It could be that the final part of the tower section might take a bit longer anyway (just a guess here), because it sticks out at the sides...
Nearly there now...
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Loads more and some good close-ups: http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=299 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=299)
Wow! They've got the frame of one of the Tower's domes on-site already! It's a bit early, isn't it?
I would have thought the domes would be put in place quite late... I suppose they must have just got it delivered early!?
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=300 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=300)
Another question DLRP.fr asks is - why is there only 1 dome, when the final tower has 3? Hmm... Maybe they'll set up a new meet-n-greet with the dome framework as a background, to promote the new attraction? :lol:
It's probably a left over from the Reign of Fire set... :lol:
Yeah! I wonder if it could actually be the same dome? They might have designed the tower's roof with the WDS budget in mind, knowing they could buy 4 in bulk and save a bit of cash!
It's funny you should say this though, because DLRP.fr have picked up on the fact that it's the same now too.
It might look a bit odd when the tower's finished - a 1930s Hollywood hotel having the same dome as a London underground station! :lol:
Some new photos:
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They've started to take the covering off of the top of the tower. Am I right in thinking that that's so they can lower in the machinery and equipment for the elevator systems?
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Some walls and things starting to go up for the first floor of the main building.
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An interesting backstage view. If the layout is exactly the same as the DCA version, then the large power grid will go at the back of the tower here, behind Café des Cascadeurs...
And finally, a view from the RER:
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Discuss! :D
Hi, just got back from dlp. excellent time although it was a bit wet! anyway took a few pics of the NEW ride.
Tried to put them on here but couldn't work out how to do it. If anyone wants to see them let me know and i will email you them.
Grandmath posts on DCP that the Fastpass machines won't be located on the other side of the streeth as in California, but on the right side near the entrance. The excellent theming (especially compared to ones in WDW) will be the same (dressed up as suitcases).
Quote from: "Martyng"Hi, just got back from dlp. excellent time although it was a bit wet! anyway took a few pics of the NEW ride.
Tried to put them on here but couldn't work out how to do it. If anyone wants to see them let me know and i will email you them.
Hi Martyng, welcome to the forum! :)
If you've already got your photos online, then just post the URLs of them between IMG tags like this: (http://) (without the spaces).
If you haven't got them hosted online yet, then try somewhere like http://www.photobucket.com (http://www.photobucket.com) :D Good luck, nice to have you here! :wink:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Grandmath posts on DCP that the Fastpass machines won't be located on the other side of the streeth as in California, but on the right side near the entrance. The excellent theming (especially compared to ones in WDW) will be the same (dressed up as suitcases).
I think our layout will be better then - for some reason I already thought the DCA ones were to the right of the entrance, but now that I think about it - yeah, they're across that small street, aren't they? :) The suitcase themeing is brilliant. With Buzz getting battery-themed ones and RNRC having the musical instrument cases, it'd be nice if they dressed up other machines around the parks a bit...
One question I've just thought of - will out ToT have that mini street in front of it? The one in DCA has a small road that looks like it's coming into the area as a side road from another (non-existant) area... could they theme it in Paris as if there's a side-road going up to the hotel entrance from the future Sunset Boulevard to the right of ToT?
Oh my, look at this:
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Slightly imposing, no? :o :? What do you all think about it?
And a quick view over the construction fences, from the increasingly-tall dlrp.fr photographer... :lol:
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Looks like they haven't done much yet since they put those extra fences up. Half of La Terrasse is closed too... maybe it was just a safety thing, and not that they needed more space for the construction?
It's a shame they had to get rid of the plants on those fences anyway, they looked very grown-in and old... would have fitted the theme perfectly... :( I wonder if the fences will be left bare metal like that when the tower opens? (ie. without them replacing the wooden coverings they used to have)
QuoteSlightly imposing, no? :o :? What do you all think about it?
Yes, its really imposing. Hopefully they will theme it a little bit more here on the backside when you compare it to the back of the Tower of Terror in DCA. And when it comes to the view from the Moteurs... Action! tribune; I dont bother. It was to be expected to have such an impact. I would bother to see such an imposing building in the background when the decor of Moteurs was supposed to be a "real" Mediterranean village.. but now... its a stuntshow and the village is a set, so I don't mind. 8)
QuoteIt's a shame they had to get rid of the plants on those fences anyway, they looked very grown-in and old... would have fitted the theme perfectly... :(
Indeed, I completely agree with you. But I think there is hope. I'm convinced that Disney will put back the charming lamps back to the fences, so maybe the plants will get back to. I am already glad they didn't destroy those beautiful fences! They fit in beautifully with the style of the Hollywood Tower Hotel. :)
QuoteI wonder if the fences will be left bare metal like that when the tower opens? (ie. without them replacing the wooden coverings they used to have)
If you ask me, those wooden coverings always have been temporary. They already did rot, just like the wooden fences near the former caravan meet 'n greet in Animation Courtyard and the wooden fences between Cinemagique and the Television Production Tour. Can you imagine when you pass the entrance of La Terrasse, and see a small patio or garden just like in DCA? Those fences will become a great barrier between the queue of the Tower and the rest of Production Courtyard. It would be so cool if those plant will come back so you can see some of the queue but not everything. It will open up the place I guess, and if gives much more to see then just a plain wall with wooden coverings. :wink:
QuoteSlightly imposing, no? What do you all think about it?
It looks impressive! It's clear that everything at WDS is calculated to fit in. The view is much better compared to MGM. :lol:
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QuoteIt's a shame they had to get rid of the plants on those fences anyway, they looked very grown-in and old... would have fitted the theme perfectly...
Yeah, I remember we were both talking last year on the forum how they should keep them. :(
Quote from: "raptor1982"It looks impressive! It's clear that everything at WDS is calculated to fit in.
Yeah, you're right. Even though Tower of Terror is a huge 1930s Hollywood hotel, its design and colour will actually fit into the sets of Moteurs. And Maarten is exactly right - the hidden beauty of the WDS plan is that they put absolutely anything they like in there, and it fits the story. It's must be a WDI dream (if we forget the lack of budget for a second! lol).
The MGM view looks horrible... Moteurs Action does'nt look right in that park at all - it seems like a totally different "style"... :?
And here's the construction for the ToT billboard!
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http://www.dlrp.fr (http://www.dlrp.fr)
And here's another interesting photo!!!! Posted on http://lesamisduvaldeurope.fr/ (http://lesamisduvaldeurope.fr/) by MagnySeb.
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I like how they've covered up the La Terrasse entrance with panels the same colour as the walls - it looks very professional! :D
The tower looks like it's turned too far around in those models - its facing Studio 1 a bit more in real life, isn't it?
Looks like Nemo's queue is completely undercover on that model too, which is good... :)
According to rocknroller on Disney Central Plaza forum (//http://forum.aceboard.net/p-931-3467-66911-125.htm#id1333202), the billboard is now in place, with a slogan along the lines of:
GET READY FOR THE BIG DROP
Préparez-vous à faire le grand saut...
No photos available yet... :)
I'm going off topic a bit here, but I just found this...
I doubt our banner will be as cool as the Tokyo one:
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"Historic recreation of the 'Tower of Terror' - Grand re-opening Fall of 2006" :D
Now that I think about it, that doesn't make sense, does it? If it's a "recreation", then why would it be a "re-opening"? :?
Fourth post in a row, sorry! :?
Photos of the billboard!!! It looks gooooooooooood! :lol:
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I really like it, it's nice that they didn't just do it totally 3D, and it's also good that they didn't put a date on it! A strange thing to say, yeah, because we all want to know when it'll open, but if they put "opening 2008" on it, then people visiting the park might not visit again until 2008! Do you see what I mean? :lol:
By recreation they meant refurbishment, so Re-opening makes sense :)
As for our banner, it sucks, i don't like it at all. Lack class, lack Disney-style. It's a "in your face" type ads I dislike...
I think it looks great.
It will also attract the target audience (teens and adults).
Much more effective than Tokyo's, and it is great that they are adverstising it.
I like it but i think it looks too modern for the theme of the ride! i like th tokyo one as it fits in with 30s america. I like that sort of styke... but wds sign looks effective and eye catching.
That looks really awesome, a great eyecatcher! Good job DLRP!
It looks like the Tower of Terror billboard on the highway leading to Disney-MGM Studios.
After a brief period with not a lot of visible changes, it looks like the tower is growing again! This time, it's the front of the building growing:
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It also seems that those badly moulded sections of the concrete at the top were only tempoary, since they've now been removed to allow the large machinery to be put in place:
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Photos: http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=408 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=408)
So, what's the big deal about the Tokio sign? It's nice, yes and maybe it suits the 30's style of the attraction, but who cares? The sign will be gone one day and nobody will remember.
I think, the DLP sign does a very good job. It announces a new ride and you can have a sneak peak at what it will loook like one day.
Quote from: "Reiana"So, what's the big deal about the Tokio sign? It's nice, yes and maybe it suits the 30's style of the attraction, but who cares? The sign will be gone one day and nobody will remember.
I think, the DLP sign does a very good job. It announces a new ride and you can have a sneak peak at what it will loook like one day.
Hi Reiana, welcome to the forum! :)
I posted that photo of the Tokyo sign before we saw what the Paris one looked like, and I think I liked it so much simply because it fits the theme so well.
Now, though, I think the Paris sign is better, like you say. It does a very good job at announcing the new ride and the fact that they give an image of the tower is clever too - so people can see what it'll look like when it's done.
Tokyo's sign may be better themed, but you're right - the Paris one is way more effective. :D
Thank you! :D
First I have to appologize, because I didn't mean to sound rude. Sorry if I did. :oops:
But in other forums, they are arguing about wether ToT is the last chance for DLP or not. If ToT is not working, DLP will be closed and stuff like this.
I was so tired of these things, that I couldn't believe my eyes you were "arguing" about announcement signs.
I still agree with you, that the Tokio sign is a fine piece of art and I like that style myself. But for an announcement sign, I think it is to unobstuctive. It would probably look great inside the attraction itself, were it hasn't to be removed.
On this forum we don't argue much about bad things happening to the resort, it's always nicer to talk about more fun things like big posters / signs advertising :wink: . Also Paris's sign looks a lot better than Tokyo's anyway since it's big in your face and easy to read :) .
Quote from: "PATMAGIC"On this forum we don't argue much about bad things happening to the resort, it's always nicer to talk about more fun things like big posters / signs advertising :wink: .
Yeah, things are usually a bit more positive on here. Instead of getting depressed that the "resort may close!!!" (it won't), it's nicer to talk about the 3 amazing years of new attractions we've got ahead of us. :D
You might also notice that I (and a few others) analyse every single tiny detail that changes in the parks (like those posters)... it's just fun! :lol:
A roof has been put on the "lobby" part of Tower of Terror (the front building).
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Cool! You can really start to picture how it'll look now. It's amazing what a different seeing the tower against that tree in foreground makes too, it suddenly makes the whole thing look better. It's weird to think that in around 16 months time we'll be watching them put the giant palm trees in next to the hotel...
I've always supported their decision on where to place it, but I'm starting to think more and more that the Imagineers definately did pick the best spot for our Tower, it's going to make such an impact throughout the whole park. All those dodgy little corners won't matter at all, because wherever you are, the Tower will divert your attention! (until they fix the rest of the "dodgy corners" lol)
Finally some more visual changes:
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Cool! I'm surprised they're building that part first, I would have thought they'd build up the large body of the building and then do the bits on the edges like that... Oh well, at least it should resemble the Tower a bit more once this part's done!
This photo lets you see which part they're building:
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It's the art-deco style "tower" with the mini dome roof.
Reslife posted this photo on Disney Central Plaza.
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It's funny how it looks like it doesn't fit on there at all - it's a different colour concrete, and on other pictures you can see that it doesn't line up properly with the main building... :lol:
Can't wait to see it all finished over and painted... Long way to go yet, though! :(
When we were passing by the Tower, we heard a French guy saying to another: "Yes, you are right. They are building "The Big Drop" here." :lol:
Construction photos from 26 March 2006:
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That small building on the left appeared out of nowhere, didn't it?! I hope that when the Tower's done it'll look OK from the stunt show. At the moment it looks like it might be a bit too imposing - I know you can see all sorts from the Florida version, but our Tower is *very* close to the stunt show...
Thanks to rocknroller on Disney Central Plaza (//http://forum.aceboard.net/931-3467-66911-139-Officiel-Tower-Terror-2008.htm), here are some photos of the first of the three elevator motors being lowered into the building:
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More:
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:arrow: //http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/3051/dsc022075wo.jpg (great photo!)
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Okay, did I miss anything?
(From today's Le Parisien, as presented on dlrpmagazine.com) "Le plan de relance du site par les attractions (une enveloppe globale de 240 millions dégagée après la restructuration financière et juridique de l'entreprise) comprend surtout la Tour de la Terreur, dont l'ouverture annoncée au printemps 2007 pourrait être avancée de quelques mois, et les Toon Studios, retardés à 2008." (//http://www.dlrpmagazine.com/114.php?subaction=showfull&id=1144662297&archive=&start_from=&ucat=5&)
So, am I reading this correctly? Is Le Parisien saying that ToT and Nemo have switched places and they're now aiming for a spring '07 opening for "the big drop"???
Do you think that La Terrace will be turned into the fastpass distribution area for the Tower of Terror (if FP is confirmed) ?
I was looking at pictures from DCA here....
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and the fastpasses are distributed from an area like La Terrace which is in the same position in relation to the tower.
Just a thought. :roll:
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Do you think that La Terrace will be turned into the fastpass distribution area for the Tower of Terror (if FP is confirmed) ?
Yes, I think La Terrasse will be used as a Fastpass distribution area. If I remember correctly, the Fastpass machines will be located on the right side of the La Terrasse area.
Quoteand the fastpasses are distributed from an area like La Terrace
Actually, the Fastpass distribution area in DCA is supposed to be an old busstation at the other side of the road near the Hollywood Tower Hotel. I think it's neat, but I am afraid that we will never get a busstation like they have. However, La Terrasse isn't bad either, as long as we will get those great Fastpass machines. Just look at the details and how they fit in with the story and the theming. 8)
Now I think of it, I recently saw a pic of the Tower, taken from Animation Courtyard. The Tower won't have anything of a Hollywood-feeling at all as long as your oustide the La Terrasse entrance. Seeing the Studio Tram Tour entrance, the Art of Disney Animation building and all the asphalt in front it became painfully clear once again that it will be really hard to imagine that this hotel was once the highlight of Hollywood. And I am afraid no slightly retheming will fix this problem, I guess it has everything to do with the set up of the park. :?
QuoteSo, am I reading this correctly? Is Le Parisien saying that ToT and Nemo have switched places and they're now aiming for a spring '07 opening for "the big drop"???
Karl Holz said in his speach during the opening of Buzz that Toon Studios would open first, then ToT.
QuoteDo you think that La Terrace will be turned into the fastpass distribution area for the Tower of Terror (if FP is confirmed) ?
I heard that La Terrasse would still be used for what it is, with 2 food carts on both sides. Would look messy if you ask me. :?
Quoteit will be really hard to imagine that this hotel was once the highlight of Hollywood
It's a movie set that is being used in a Twilight Zone episode. I guess the Hollywood stuff would be digitally inserted in post production. :lol:
Quote from: "raptor1982"I guess the Hollywood stuff would be digitally inserted in post production. :lol:
Ha ha ha ha! Brilliant. :lol: You could say that about quite a few things in the park at the moment... :P
Quote from: "raptor1982"Karl Holz said in his speach during the opening of Buzz that Toon Studios would open first, then ToT.
Thanks Kristof... that's what I thought - and it makes a bit more sense to me - but that Le Parisien article just made me stumple.
Yeah, it made me confuse too!! But, you know how it goes at DLRP... Everything can change really fast! :?
QuoteHa ha ha ha! Brilliant. You could say that about quite a few things in the park at the moment...
On the other hand, the idea isn't that crazy.... Maybe they can put a small sign next to the tower with a visual how it would look like in the Twilight Zone episode and explaining how they added in digital effects to make it look like a full set?? :idea: :?:
I'm sure that I will prefer ToT to RnRC once it is open!
. . . And at last! I won't have to travel all the way to Florida to ride ToT! :D
A metalic structure for the roof has been put on place on the small tower on the left!
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That's the exit, I think. I like how this section already looks a lot like it will when its finished, with the thicker walls lower down and an archway at the bottom.
Some new photos:
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=570 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=570)
Wow, it's progressed more than I expected! It looks great at the front already, with the arched entrance and the canopy/terrace bit.
It also seems that the show building part is now connected to the tower - maybe we'll finally see the show building rise up to its full height and get a roof soon then? :D
Here are some photos from yesterday:
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More photos here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/tot_construction (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/tot_construction)
Is it just me, or just the TOT look small? Does anyone know the size of it?
Yes it does look small, because the whole construction is plain grey. When they paint it and add the other decorations, the building will appear a lot taller because of the forced perspective.
I think it looks sooo big!!! I can't imagine yeat how the ToT could fit into the small Studios Park... :?:
Actually it already does!!! When ToT is finished, it will look like that everything was build around the Tower. (Quite similar to the castle at DLP).
i think it does look smaller then the one in mgm
Quote from: "Dlrpfan"i think it does look smaller then the one in mgm
The one at Disney-MGM is 199ft, whilst the DCA and WDS versions are 183ft. Like Raptor said though, the forced perspective "adds" a lot to the height. The DCA/WDS version also looks smaller because the showbuilding is at the front, so there's less of a large vertical wall, whilst at MGM it's hidden at the back making the front of the tower look much bigger. There's also a long street in front of the MGM version, making it look higher still.
Quote from: "raptor1982"Actually it already does!!! When ToT is finished, it will look like that everything was build around the Tower. (Quite similar to the castle at DLP).
Definitely. When I was in WDS in April, having the Tower there (even in unfinished form) made such a difference to the park. It adds a lot of "height" to the place and gives you a brilliant landmark you can see from almost anywhere. It brings all the buildings together with one tall, central landmark and the effect it'll have on the park when it's finished will be unbelievable. You really have to see it for yourself to realise what a positive impact it makes already. It's also a massive landmark for the resort - seeing it all the way from Holiday Inn was really impressive - it's truly going to be landmark attraction on the scale of Space Mountain. Perhaps more so, IMO! :)
got back from dlp yesterday and thought u might like to see these!
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Ooooo... Looks like the front part of the tower is continuing to go up! Thanks for taking them photos!
yay the outer shell id nearly done!!
Thanks for the photos, Jon!
It's exciting to see the front of the building going up now, once that's done we'll be able to really see how the Tower fits into the park and get a good idea of how tall and pretty it'll look! :D
New Photos of the Tower:
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=596 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=596)
New pics:
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=604 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=604)
New photos from this weekend:
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Check all of 'm out here:
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cool they are putting the roof on!! does that mean the crane will be dismantled soon and scaffolding put up?
One more thing I'd like to point out. The Tower looks so much bigger thanks to the building in front. 8)
Got a little bored, so made this today in Photoshop... 8)
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That is really good raptor, well done. When the ride is complete is it supposed to look like that :?:
Nice picture Raptor1982!
Does anybody know if La Terrasse is going to be painted to match the colour of TOT?
Wow now we know exactly what still needs to be done Real cool Rapter
Well done Raptor! Thanks!
Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anybody know if La Terrasse is going to be painted to match the colour of TOT?
I'm not sure, but I have heared rumours that La Terrasse would remain white.
Fantastic photoshop work!
Quote from: "Maarten"I'm not sure, but I have heared rumours that La Terrasse would remain white.
I don't have any evidence to support those rumours, but I totally believe La Terrasse will remain white. It constrasts nicely with the Tower itself and adds a bit of variety to the park (which is fast becoming a sea of yellowness).
And now, looky here:
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:o :o :o I could look at these for hours. You can imagine how awesome WDS will be in say 10 years now, when they've expanded it further back...
when do you think the facade will be done?
Quote from: "Mansion Staff"when do you think the facade will be done?
Well our Tower of Terror is meant to open in around October 2007. Tokyo's tower, the same basic ride design but with a more elaborate exterior, is due to open September this year and is just about finished on the outside now.
So, by using a totally inaccurate, unscientific research process... It'll probably be just about done on the outside by about this time next year, May/June 2006. Maybe a bit earlier. Just my guess though.
That would work out nicely with Toon Studios opening aswell - with the extra guests in the park for those attractions they don't want the first thing they see to be a load of scaffolding and concrete, so an almost-finished Tower will give a great first impression to those extra guests and a tempting glimpse at the future, making them want to return to the park again. :)
wow that arial pic is the best one i have ever seen! The ammount of land they have to expandd on :o :o ! lets hope they build alot in the not to distent future
If you check out Google Earth, you can see all the expansion area.
i was trying to work ou were the tot would go but i now realise lol
Fresh photos from Saturday:
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More are right here: http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/t ... ion?page=1 (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/tot_construction?page=1)
WOW! It really takes over the park, doesn't it? I can see some very long queues for this ride after it opens. It's right after the entrance and everybody will just go straight to it.
THANK GOD FOR FASTPASSES!
Hey Raptor, I like that picture where you could see the tower rising above the treetops from the road. It makes me get excited. :D
i AM COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS TILL IT OPENS!!!!!!!!!! just so near yet so far.
WDSfans.com has a high resolution photo of Tower of Terror. Check it out here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/n ... yEsZKSfwIw (http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/news/news.php#newsitemEEVpFyklyEsZKSfwIw)
The tower seems taller in the high resolution photo than in all the others. (not because it's a big picture!)
i thought that too
I have Just found these great pics:
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The best thing about this photo is that - finally - we can see exactly how much space there really is between the Tower of the end of La Terrasse. I've always been worried there wouldn't be enough space there and ToT would feel too shoehorned in, but it actually looks just about right.
ToT fits so naturally into this spot in the park, it makes the DCA version look more and more tacked-on each day.
Slightly off topic, but, I wonderded, does anyone know how much mor ethe Tokyo Tower of Terror cost in comparison to DLRP?
I have just been looking at photo's of it now the outside is finished. It looks simply stunning! All brick work and stone. Its as if it has been there for years!
Not that I dislike the one being built in Paris, I just wondered if this one was a lot higher in price as the workmanship is outstanding!
Tokyo's ToT is costing around €152million. As far as I know (well, this is my guess anyway) Tower of Terror in WDS is costing about €100 million. Don't believe those reports you read on some forums/sites saying it's €180m, that's just not physically/mathematically possible!
There's an official topic for the TDS Tower here (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=640), btw. :wink:
Thanks for that! Great thread
Seems not everyone likes the look of the Tokyo version!
Quote from: "penfold12"Seems not everyone likes the look of the Tokyo version!
Yeah, I think it's just a bit overpowering since everyone is so used to the clean-cut lines and rather minimalist art deco design of the Californian-themed ones. It's good to see the Imagineers have produced customised ToTs that all fit into their respective parks well though. Except perhaps DCA... :?
Here are some new pictures courtesy of dlrp.fr!
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http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=676 (http://www.dlrp.fr/actularge.php?id=676)
wow cool
is there gona be three elevator shafts like in DCA?
What's going on in them pics? Are they decorating the tower?
Quote from: "Dlrpfan"is there gona be three elevator shafts like in DCA?
Yes, the tower will be exactly (and I mean
exactly) the same as the DCA one.
Quote from: "RnRCj"What's going on in them pics? Are they decorating the tower?
It seems they're putting some kind of extra verticle pieces onto the back of the tower now, so that when it's all painted there's more definition and style than just the bare concrete shell. I suppose these could be considered the first pieces of themeing...
This should make things more clear:
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Wow, they painted that quickly! :lol:
I don't think it's actual paint already. Probably some kind of plaster.
If you look very closely at this photo, you can see that they've just installed a circular metal base of the dome at the top of the tower:
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Do they cover up the building totaly from site before they begin to paint the outside? I presumme they do, then reveal the finished tower? I can understand why, but its frustrationg he he
It's amazing when you think that about 8 months ago this was just a flat piece of land - and now the tower is dominating the park there.
Quote from: "penfold12"Do they cover up the building totaly from site before they begin to paint the outside? I presumme they do, then reveal the finished tower? I can understand why, but its frustrationg he he
You're right, the entire Tower will be covered in scaffolding for a lot of the work. But if they follow a similar pattern as the way DCA's was built, a lot of the detail work, weathering and the like, will be done after the scaffolding is removed.
--Mark
Here are some great new photos by Zurg on Disney Central Plaza forum:
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I'm finding it almost impossible to say what has changed each time we see photos now, there's so much to look at. Can anyone help fill us in?
And now it's finally time for some color and a little bit of theming. I wonder if it will stay this way, or that the color eventually will be more darker like at the Tower of Terror at Disney's California Adventure. Time will tell. For now I can say that I quite like it. Although the current color may be a little bit to light, the contrast with the purple (and maybe black like at the Disney-MGM Tower?) at the shafts on the frontside of the building, will be so awesome. :)
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Thanks to DLRP_bopazot at MiceChat.
It looks like they were testing a couple of colours to see which one will look the best. From http://www.dlp.info (http://www.dlp.info) ::
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The lighter colour would probably match La Terrasse better, unless they are going to repaint that as well.
And just a side note, but the lightning scars at Disney - MGM - Studios' Tower were originally purple. They've just faded over the years.
--Mark
Quote from: "Tron 2.0"And just a side note, but the lightning scars at Disney - MGM - Studios' Tower were originally purple. They've just faded over the years.
Ah okay. Well, it's quite bad that have let it fade away that much. But I would still like to see them using some dark colors too near the blown shafts of our Tower. 8)
By the way, I was thinking. Which pic did they take first? I guess the one you posted. On your pic you can see that some parts of the building are still white and grey, while on the other pics I posted you can see it is colored now. I am getting curious which colors they choose if it's a test like you said.
Maybe the darker orange is the primer, so when they paint it over with the light grey, you'll have a slight tone of orange coming through?
Quote from: "raptor1982"Maybe the darker orange is the primer, so when they paint it over with the light grey, you'll have a slight tone of orange coming through?
It's probably just some kind of special primer or plaster that lets them paint onto the concrete, don't you think?
It's going to take a lot of coats of paint - they're painting onto bare concrete and they're going to want it to last as long as possible. I really doubt the final colour will be that off-white, it'll probably be exactly the same as already done at DCA, again! :wink:
Here's a construction photo from last weekend. A supersize version is avaialable here:
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Painting update:
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Photo by Flozen on DLRP Magazine forum.
I still doubt it's a test of what the white colour would look like. This is Disney - they could test a colour using concepts and computers, not by actually painting random colours onto the tower...
It's great they're moving ahead so fast already though, don't you think? :D
I think that they are trying to complete the outside of the building for the end of this year/ the begining of next year so that when people go for the 15th aniversary and the Toon Studio, they'll know that they'll have something to come back for!
^Well the exterior is always the first to be completed on the Towers - the interiors take a little longer.
And yes, it does provide a decent advert for people to visit again when its open.
July 31st, and they'd made loads more progress with the paint/primer/whatever-it-is already:
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I wonder what they're going to do with the conrete walls behind Café des Cascadeurs there? I think they're hiding the massive power grid for the attraction, but they look a bit rubbish and there's no sign yet they'll be themed...
when i went to california i checked to see if that was behind their TOT and it is and to my memory unthemed, but i think it was surrounded by quite a lot of trees!!!
Quote from: "Jon"when i went to california i checked to see if that was behind their TOT and it is and to my memory unthemed, but i think it was surrounded by quite a lot of trees!!!
In California their tower is at the back of the park though, and ours is in the middle... hopefully they've got something more than a spot of yellow paint the hide the wall. Trees (maybe palm trees even, to brighten up Backlot) or overgrown shrubbery would be good.
I can remember seeing photos of the power grid behind DCA's tower and it really is HUGE. I'm not sure if it's just for ToT or for other attractions, but I guess the powerful elevator systems of the tower must guzzle quite a bit of electricity. I can't find a photo at the moment unfortunately... Check through sites like LaughingPlace is you're interested. :wink:
I really hope they do use the darker orange on the tower. I think the lighter colour would make it look like not much effort has been put in.
Quote from: "Baloo"In California their tower is at the back of the park though, and ours is in the middle... hopefully they've got something more than a spot of yellow paint the hide the wall. Trees (maybe palm trees even, to brighten up Backlot) or overgrown shrubbery would be good.
I agree. I think they should put some fairly tall palm trees or something to hide it.
Source: towerofterror.org
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i think it looks very boring from behind, which is odd considering it faces the road in anaheim, you would think they would make it look more eye catching and appealing, to encouage you in!
yea they could have made it look a litle more sary on the back as it just looks like any normal building
Quote from: "Jon"i think it looks very boring from behind, which is odd considering it faces the road in anaheim
I think the situation is worse in the Walt Disney Studios. The back of the Tower is in the middle of the park... People in the park will see a boring backside of a huge building, while in Anaheim not many people will see it, besides the people on the road or Timon Parkinglot, like you mentioned...
It could be all art deco and smashed art deco glass and stuff!
Quote from: "Fantillusion"It could be all art deco and smashed art deco glass and stuff!
I wouldn't count on it, to be honest... :(
I wasnt saying it would happen I was just saying what they COULD do!
Quote from: "Fantillusion"I wasnt saying it would happen I was just saying what they COULD do!
Please, chill down! :?
I know you wasn't saying that it would happen, thats why I said "don't count on it".. in other words, I thought you hoped they would do it...
Oh SORRY
Fantillusion :(
Don't mind... :wink:
I like art deco
Fantillusion, those kind of topics have to be posted in the Imagineering board, let's keep this topic for the latest news and updates. :idea:
Tnx 8)
I'm glad the back of the tower will just look like a normal hotel, it kinda adds to the eerieness that, from behind, you can't tell that there's anything wrong with the building!
And anyone who's seen Moteurs... Action! in the past 6 months will know how visible the tower is - by keeping it looking quite normal, it will almost merge into the stunt show sets, since they use similar colours.
The back of the tower won't be changing, and neither will the colour... it really honestly is going to be exactly the same as California. Sorry if that kills discussion! :lol:
I agree Baloo. I always thought the back of the hotel to be ok!! And lit up at night it looks fantastic
Quote from: "Baloo"I'm glad the back of the tower will just look like a normal hotel, it kinda adds to the eerieness that, from behind, you can't tell that there's anything wrong with the building!
Well, it would have been nice to see balconies at the back, or even a few more windows. Besides that, the back hasn't got some "building up" like the front side of the building. If they would add a smaller, less heigh part of the building to the back, it would be a nicer view from behind the building. I know the power equipment is there too, so thats the only problem.
In that case it will look like a normal hotel too, so that's no reason to add less details. :wink:
i think your right in saying that it should look normal from behind, but it looks like too much wall, it needs something to break it up a little.
but im not possitive but someone told me that that design TOT was designed for paris but, while they were building the studios they ran out of money or something so it was put back, and in the mean time they used the same design in DCA, so they really have the paris tower, just built before the 1 in paris.
Yeah thats right. If I remember correctly, the Tower was originaly goning to be a "weenie" for the park, at the end of a long street similat to Sunset Blv in MGM. If this is the case, it was never designed to be situated in the centre of the park, but on the outskirts, as all the other three towers are, with the back facing the outside of the parks.
Quote from: "Jon"but im not possitive but someone told me that that design TOT was designed for paris but, while they were building the studios they ran out of money or something so it was put back, and in the mean time they used the same design in DCA, so they really have the paris tower, just built before the 1 in paris.
Yep, that's true. It was designed for the WDS during its construction and was due to open in 2004 I think, but since the resort went through *another* financial restructuring it never happened. They built the "Toilets of Terror" though, because I think the park needed more. DCA then hit trouble and, since the Paris ToT plans were just lying around, they made good use of them.
Quote from: "penfold12"Yeah thats right. If I remember correctly, the Tower was originaly goning to be a "weenie" for the park, at the end of a long street similat to Sunset Blv in MGM. If this is the case, it was never designed to be situated in the centre of the park, but on the outskits, as all the other three towers are, with the back facing the outside of the parks.
Believe it or not, the Tower has always been planned for that spot in the middle of the park, right from day 1. That's why La Terrasse with the "HTH" engraving has been there from the start. There's a map somewhere from 2002 showing ToT on that spot as well. I guess the Imagineers thought that, since the rest of the studios would have to be built as cheaply as possible, if they put the big, iconic E-Ticket with amazing themeing in the middle of park then everyone is distracted by it, and it improves the whole of the park. I'm not sure why they didn't make the back of the tower more exciting, I think they just didn't want to crowd it with detail that would detract from the front of the Tower (see Tokyo's version). With this design, all the emphasis is on the massive purple/black lightning strike at the front. With Tokyo's version, your eyes aren't attracted to that place as much, since the rest of it is so crowded with detail. The back of the Tower might not be an Imagineering masterpiece, but in my opinion in this case: less is more.
As Peter Bell revealed in his newest MiceAge article, the rumours of the Tower being situated at the back of the park come from a "blue sky" plan drawn up by Imagineer Peter McGraph in 2003, to show what he believed the park would need in order to become a full day park. The plan also featured Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast and The Legend Of The Lion King, so it's clear that it was never really used... so far at least.
Yeah, thats right! I knew I had read it somewhere!!! To be honest, all I hope is that the surrounding area is as themed as much as MGM. The gardens there really add to the build up and theming.
I take it the shop and photo location are opening with the ride? I remember going to MGM the year it opened and the exit to the ride was not through the store etc. That was all opened at a later stage.
Yes, the photo area and shop will both be there at opening! :D
It will be interesting to see what they do with the area around the Tower. There's hardly any space there at all, but hopefully they'll use it well and put lots of overgrown greenery and palm trees. It should be better intergrated into the park than DCA's anyway, since from photos and videos theirs definitely looks like it was slapped on the edge of the park at the last minute (which I guess it was... lol).
I hope they use the patches of grass that used to be in the spot between La Terrasse and the Armadillo for some nice big garden areas.
It will also be interesting to see what happens with the Toilets of Terror, since I don't think they have them at DCA. At the moment the building doesn't fit with the ToT style, it looks too new and the roof doesn't look right... hopefully it'll all be integrated together somehow for 2007/08. :)
I dont know why they opended those toilets as there was other ones across the parade route. I think ?
The Rendez-Vous des Stars toilets are pretty small, so are the Toilets of Terror really. The nearest ones were Studio 1 or Art of Disney, so that's a not a lot of toilet-capacity for a Disney theme park. :wink: lol
I can see more toilets coming when toon studio opens!
lol yea and i will be in them!
Quote from: "Dlrpfan"lol yea and i will be in them!
Rather than being on Crush's Coaster? :-s
I think this topic is going off-topic now... And please make sure there's actually a point to every post you make.
If they has to be a point to every post you tell then pretty much all of my posts are duds!
I think Baloo means that you should try and make some posts that don't have only a few words, as that is classed as spam. :)
Well well well! After doing some research to the background of tower of terror (story etc) I can now say that i cannot wait until this ride opens!!! Having recently been converted into a thrill-seek ride addict from my first trip to DLRP only a few weeks ago, I am eagerly anticipating this ride.
P.S My first post woohoo :D/ I am now in love with Disney and hope to go again at Xmas, and hopefully get a job there next year working in the Parade dpt, but thats another story!
Bye for now!
Any news on how the painting of the building is gonig on? We had a few pics with a small section of the back painted. Any more anywhere? Is it all the paler colour?
You can't beat DCP for the newest photos: http://disneycentralplaza.aceboard.fr/p ... #id1547892 (http://disneycentralplaza.aceboard.fr/p-931-3467-66911-173.htm#id1547892) :wink:
From the photos and posts of people there, it seems they're putting texture onto the tower as well as the paint/primer. I suppose when you think about it, painting right onto bare concrete wouldn't give a very authentic 70-year-old-hotel look, so they need to rough it up a bit. Maybe another piece of evidence (if we need it) this isn't the final colour? :?
without wanting to sound negative, I hope it isnt the final colour. It looks ok againts the blue sky, but imagine it against the grey winter skys, it may look washed out?
You're allowed to be negative. :wink:
But have no fear! If the tower isn't yellow then I'll eat every goofy hat in the entire resort. In the same way as Le Chateau is a nice full shade of pink, the tower will be a nice shade of yellow. As you said already, it looks better against the grey sky. It also matches with the other WDS buildings (probably the very reason the WDS/DCA tower is yellow to start with). It might be a slightly different shade of yellow to DCA, but it's *decisive voice*going to be yellow.
It's worth pointing out that the Studio 1, 2 and 3 buildings, which were also built from large concrete pieces, were painted grey before being painted yellow. They didn't need the same texture treatment as ToT because they're not meant to be aged, so it probably took less coats of paint, but it's the same idea...
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Yes yellow I believe we got the point, just to point out le chateau de la belle au bois dormont is not a nice full shade of pink, it's getting nearer grey :lol: :P :P.
Some strange red markings have appeared on the front of the tower!
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Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Some strange red markings have appeared on the front of the tower!
This will be the spot where "The Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign will appear if I remember correctly...
Quote from: "Maarten"This will be the spot where "The Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign will appear if I remember correctly...
As well as the emergency exits/walkways which are hidden behind that sign! I guess they've marked the spots where they need to drill some holes to put these in place?
The forced perspective on this thing is crazy - now the shell of the front building is done, the whole thing looks HUUUUUGE! :o
Also interesting that not only have the wooden frames in the front openings been removed, but they've put those metal trestle things up, perhaps suggesting the "painting" work will spread to the front soon?
Funny you should say that about forced perspective. I was just looking at those pics and thinking how much bigger the two base sections look against the tower in comparison to DCA. All that grey hides the height of the tower itself.
I was thinking of the picture taken from the front with the animation building in it. Makes the tower islef look a little shorter, or the base section bigger tahn I thought lol
About the forced perspective; one thing this Tower of Terror lacks are buildings to surround it and give more perspective to the tower. It's a bit lonely. Although the building is huge ofcourse, I guess the forced perspective isn't used in it's full potential. Especially if it's accompanied by huge buildings like Studio 1 and Rock n' RollerCoaster, the guests won't see the human scale of the building as much as the other Tower of Terrors around the world... ( or take Main Street and Le Chateau for example). That's something we just have to deal with I guess.
wow the sighn already! only seams like yesterday they started lol
I doubt the sign itself will be going up yet. I seem to remember it was very late in the DCA version, and in Paris they've still got to paint and theme the tower and then add the emergency escape walkway.
It is amazing to look back through this topic and see how everything has changed though... :o
A big update on the tower can be found at the link below:
:arrow: http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... error.html (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
I'm looking for the "big". :lol:
Quote from: "raptor1982"I'm looking for the "big". :lol:
I thought it would be fun to see how people would react to it! :lol:
Some interesting photos can be found at DCP.
:arrow: http://disneycentralplaza.aceboard.fr/p ... #id1552071 (http://disneycentralplaza.aceboard.fr/p-931-3467-66911-174.htm#id1552071)
Some photos from yesterday:
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You can see the elevator "track" very well on the last one!
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Thanks Raptor for the great pictures you made! Especially this one of the Tower of Terror as seen from Backlot. You can clearly see that the park seems to get more height and depth. I like it! :)
I love that one as well. It's almost like the Tower has always been there!
Indeed... even more piles of cement and stone or metallic facades. :cry:
Don't get me wrong. The Studios need this attraction but I'm only going to be 100% convinced if they add some lush gardens around the Tower.
Quote from: "Sam"Don't get me wrong. The Studios need this attraction but I'm only going to be 100% convinced if they add some lush gardens around the Tower.
The gardens are an important part of the experience in my humble opinion. I loved every bit of it back in Orlando. By the way, take a look at some photos of the gardens at the Tower of Terror in Tokyo DisneySea. It seems to be possible to create some lush gardens in a small sized area. Just forget about the statue's and imagine that this can be at our Studios too, although it may never become reality I'm afraid. :?
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Nothing is known about the garden/queue area, so we can't judge yet I guess. (Like I said before, don't trust everything that's written on fan sites).
In the end we'll get the Production Courtyard re-theming, which might turn out even better. :?:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Nothing is known about the garden/queue area, so we can't judge yet I guess. (Like I said before, don't trust everything that's written on fan sites).
I was just trying to imagine myself how these gardens would fit at our Tower. I never read anything about it on fansites, so I don't know why you came up with that statement. Or did the DLRP.fr atricle mention something like that? In that case; I didn't read it, although I know for myself that that particular site isn't really reliable.
QuoteIn the end we'll get the Production Courtyard re-theming, which might turn out even better. :?
I hope so. I'm really curious to find out how this placemaking will turn out. :wink:
QuoteI never read anything about it on fansites
Sorry, I didn't want to insult you, it just sounded similar to what I've been reading on the French and English message boards for over a year, so I assumed wrong. (by the way, I didn't mention anything about DLRP.fr this time... :lol: )
Anyway, at least we're getting our unique La Terrasse... :lol:
Quote from: "raptor1982"QuoteI never read anything about it on fansites
Sorry, I didn't want to insult you, it just sounded similar to what I've been reading on the French and English message boards for over a year, so I assumed wrong. (by the way, I didn't mention anything about DLRP.fr this time... :lol: )
Sorry for my strange reaction then. Just a case of wrong interpatation I guess... By the way, it wasn't such a difficult task to figure out which site you were talking about. :D
Tokyo's queue looks lovely, some of that for WDS please. :wink:
I like the gardens in front of DCA's tower too though, I think they fit the theme well and do the job. In WDS, they've got that extra corner facing the TV studios (which was previously just grass), and some extra space near STT. It would be nice if they used those for some overgrown planting, I can't tell from the plans what they are/were going to put there.
A horizontal metal support, the start of the emergency escape and "HTH" sign support, is now in place on the tower where those orange markings are:
http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... error.html (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
:D
Great photo by SweetJoe on Disney Central Plaza forum:
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Looks like about a quarter of the park is a construction site :P
I guessing all the construction work is on the inside of the tower. Nothing much is happening on the outside. I wish there were photos of the inside! Maybe one of the workers will sneak a camera in one day.....
PS. Is there any official date of when TOT will open yet?
I was told by a castmember of DIsneyland that it will open in October 2007 because they are really fast building it....
An opening date has not yet been set out!
My family was interviewed by a Castmember and the interviewer asked my family what they are looking forward planning their next trip. They told them they are very excited about the opening of TOT in 2008...And then the interviewer answerded; No, it will open in October 2007 because the working on TOT goes very good and so fast.....Don't know but maybe he was right...
Trust me when I say there is no opening date yet.
Construction photos from past weekend here:
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It's getting there!
Looking awesome! It's a pretty impressive tower i guess... :D
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Take a look at the new 15th trailer: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xiwg3_disney-15-th (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xiwg3_disney-15-th)
When ToT is featured, it says "Ouverture début 2008" at the bottom of the screen... opening early 2008! So does that mean November 2007 ( start of the financial year and their season), or the actual year... January 2008? :?
The saga continues!
This appeared today (or at least seemed far more noticable today):
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It seems to just be a painted board or something - but why? It's the wrong colours for the final tower. Maybe some kind of visual test of the design? :?
It could actually just be a trick of the light (it was slightly foggy and very cloudy today), but it's a weird detail anywho.
The side of the tower has progressed quite a bit in the past week:
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Photo by Kyoto (//http://www.disneymagicinteractive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=29826#29826).
The colour scheme still seems light, are we sure this is an undercoat and it will be the same as Florida and California? I hope so!
Yeah, it's definitely an undercoat, though some of this new colour is much darker than the back so maybe they're finally reaching final coat stages. The final colour won't only be darker but it'll have more "definition" to it and won't look as plasticy as the back of the tower currently does.
It'll be the same as California, I doubt they'll even adjust it for our grey skies (not so much that we'll notice anyway). It was designed for Paris first, afterall.
Just found this at DCP - finally something interesting happening! The top dome was put in place earlier today.
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It's starting to look like an actual hotel now. I wonder when DLRP will start getting calls for bookings?
Notice also that scaffolding is completely removed from the right sticky-out bit - does that mean this is the final colour, or is there more dirt and darker shades to come?
WOW WOW WOW it looks so much more tot like now! rhis is great news! :D
Quote from: "Baloo"Notice also that scaffolding is completely removed from the right sticky-out bit - does that mean this is the final colour, or is there more dirt and darker shades to come?
If its is the final colour, it does still look lighter than the DCA version dont you think? Looks pale against that grey sky too!
Quote from: "Baloo"Notice also that scaffolding is completely removed from the right sticky-out bit - does that mean this is the final colour, or is there more dirt and darker shades to come?
Just a guess, but I think they may leave it this colour and let it become "weathered" naturally, this is what they've done with Big Thunder Mountain - just cleaned it and let it develop it's own darker colour.
Perhaps this is why they are rushing the painting now, leaving a year for it to become weathered?
Just a thought!
It' looks amazing so interesting what some tarps and a dome seem to do to the building. As for the stick out part, I cannot see this being completely the final coat, if you look the base of that section has not been finished well at all and can see them coming back to paint etc this area sometime within the next year. Also I could definately think they would not age the building till the final few months, after all that's what they did with Space Mountain if I remember correctly, just so it does not age a year even before it opens.
WOW :o
I was there when they put the dome up, and I agree it looks so much more like TOT now.
I've got a few photos too but someones beat me to it :P
According to Disneytheque (//http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html), La Terrasse will be demolished to make way for a series of Hollywood façades similar to those of Hollywood Pictures Backlot at Disney's California Adventure.
:?
Well I saw the blueprints and i hope they'll go on with it! Get rid of the bloody Terrasse and bring some TRUE decorations in this park!
So it's true? :o
I'd heard a small group of sets was planned for the area between Disney Bros. Plaza and STT, but never would have guessed La Terrasse could be up for the chop. I'm surprised again with just how much they want to shake the park up - on a WDS scale, sets like this would be incredible. At the moment you just have to huddle around Les Parapluies de Cherbourg and pretend there's more. hehe
So now the question goes from "will they repaint La Terrasse?" to "will they demolish La Terrasse?" 8)
I also noticed these little details when I visited:
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Are they new because I don't recall seeing then before.
what? scaffolding?
I think RnRCj means the dark brown art deco pieces on the tops of the building columns. They were added in the last few days definitely - thanks for the up-close photo! I love art deco designs.
From Elessar on DCP, all 3 domes are now in place:
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I would never have expected all 3 to be added in one day - I thought the photo was photoshopped at first. The third dome doesn't even have any kind of concrete building beneath it yet! :?
I don't think all 3 were put up in one day. The dome at the top was put up on Thursday for sure, and the other 2 were probably put up on Friday.
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Oh yes and the weather was that nice today!!
Todays pictures of the construction, nothing major happened, but would like to keep everyone updated
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Today's construction pictures, taken at around 3pm French time. As you can see its a lovely day
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lt's beginning to look good eh?? Not that l'd go for a ride in it...
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Just a guess, but I think they may leave it this colour and let it become "weathered" naturally, this is what they've done with Big Thunder Mountain - just cleaned it and let it develop it's own darker colour.
Perhaps this is why they are rushing the painting now, leaving a year for it to become weathered?
Nope.
Everything is done in layers, essentially. And this first coat of paint is the very first layer. In a few months they'll wrap the Tower back up and start work on the real weathering and themeing.
They're following the same construction pattern as the Tower of Terror in California, so if you look up pictures of its construction you'll see them doing the same thing.
--Mark
Quote from: "Miss Tinkerbell"lt's beginning to look good eh?? Not that l'd go for a ride in it...
lol we have something in commen
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Thanks for the photos.
Looks like they're wrapping it up for Christmas! :)
Quote from: "Baloo"Thanks for the photos.
Looks like they're wrapping it up for Christmas! :)
Yup, one big present :lol:
And it's all for me :D
lol soap the will need ALOT of wrapping paper :D
We watched the DVD of TOT last night - pucker film :D
From WDS Fans:
QuoteThe Street Set, as reported a few weeks ago on WDS Fans, appears to be bigger than expected. That if we may believe "Soundtracker" on the Micechat forums:
This time, the Imagineers are going to focus on the area surrounding the Tower Of Terror, by installing a new Hollywood street set!The new set will run the length of the miniature boulevard, from the entrance of the Art of Animation building and La Terrace food court, right the way to the Studio Tram Tour station. The station will be hidden behind a large false perspective screen, a little like the one found at the end of the Hollywood Pictures Backlot street in the California Adventure park.The new street will also extend to cover the front of La Terrace, leading into the circular plaza of the Production Courtyard. If all goes well and extra funds are assigned, we might even see extra facades being erected opposite the Rendezvous Des Stars restaurant. (As detailed in one of Peter Bell's articles.)The facades should be in place for the end of next year/early 2008, and look set to totally transform the aspect of the Studios park! I for one can't wait!
As you know how it goes with rumours and the internet... we'll just have to wait and see!
Awesome. It'll add a lot to the Tower if that gets the go-ahead.
I wonder if both sides of the sets will feature facades? Otherwise when you're stood in the ToT courtyard you'll be surrounded by the reverse of them.
Hiding STT is a nice idea... unless they hide it too well. :lol:
I brought the old Production Courtyard place-making topic back from the dead with some new info from soundtracker:
viewtopic.php?t=835 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?t=835)
Quote from: "Dlrpfan"lol soap the will need ALOT of wrapping paper :D
:P i guess they do.... :wink:
Hello there, was off work yesterday and went over to watch the stunt show and realized that they had begun to age the ToT, from the back of the tower a couple of sections of the tower had been aged. Couldnt get any photos yesterday but will do today and I will post them tonight around 11pm your time.
We didn't see the stunt show when we were there at the weekend so it would be good to see the progress from the back. We took some pictures of it from the front, but can't work out how to put pictures on here!!! :oops:
:P Despite my fear of elevators, I'm still planning on going on this ride... :o the contruction photos you guys keep posting are actually pretty reassuring, as it all looks pretty strong and such...
Is that as high as the Tower is going to get?
lt's gonna look fabulous but l know l'll never get on it. l still wonder what colour it'll be painted in (blue?????? :lol: :wink: )
New pictures from Gromit at themepark.nl forum.
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ok these are from yesterday, sorry didnt put them up last night
oh some great news buzz lightyear is back, this time in park 2, with woody and jessie, im so excited because ive been begging to play him again but now i can!!
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Dlrp.fr has some exciting pictures from this weekend, the most interesting being the opening and closing elevator doors of the front of the building!
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:arrow: Link (//http://www.dlrp.fr/actu_tour_de_la_terreur_922.html)
Thanks for all these updates. :) Are the elevator doors opening and closing on their own then, fully operational? (I can't be bothered to read the dlrp.fr article, lol) They certainly sneaked them in there quick...
It looks lonely without the crane, and I'm afraid that work starting on the weathering and ageing already causes me to ask, for the millionth time in the topic: is this the final colour? :lol:
I think I could end up preferring it to the DCA version if it is. I think a very pale yellow is more true Hollywood than DCA's very deep, orange yellow, and it mixes well with the green domes. But I suppose we'll have to wait and see...
I've never actually been on any of the TOT's but I was just wondering, how many lift shafts will this actual model have?
Three.
You can find out lots more known facts near the bottom of this page: http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/g ... terror.php (http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/guides/production_courtyard/tower_of_terror.php)
Hey everybody!
I have some great news about the opening date of the ToT!
A friend of mine talked to me today and he watched the previous TV Show of the "Disney Filmparade" ( a small german tv show made at DLRP)
They made a flahback what happened 2006 and what will happen in 2007.
They officially said, that the tower will open in 2007!!
So there are two possibilities:
1. This is totally right and the Tower will open 2007
2. They got wrong information :(
I hope that this is true ;)
Option 2. It depends when the programme was made... they probably just guessed the date. I know my dad was surprised when I said it doesn't open till 2008. It's come a long way but there's still so far to go.
Grandmath posted on DCP that the ToT will be accompanied by a whole bunch of cool Hollywood-style trees and plants. Also, large fake palm trees will be added to help the forced perspective (they can't use the real versions of this specific palm tree due to the Parisian weather). :D
Some photos we got this weekend:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/tot_construction (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/tot_construction) :D
Hey does anybody no what colour shade the whole tower will be when its finished ageing ?
Will it be as Dark as Walt Disney Worlds Tower of Terror ?
Quote from: "Owain"Will it be as Dark as Walt Disney Worlds Tower of Terror ?
Considering we're getting the California version, probably not... :roll:
Whats the Difference Between the California and MGM tower ?
That question is not to the point for the Paris Tower of Terror discussion. Try to look on wikipedia or http://www.serviceelevator.com/ (http://www.serviceelevator.com/)
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The Imagineer in this article refers to the Tower's story as follow:
QuoteIn 1939 the hotel got struck by lighting. There was a fire on the 13th floor causing a family to be missing.
I don't recall that there was a fire anywhere in the building?? Do you think we're getting a slightly different story, or maybe the guy got confused?
What do you think?
Hmm. Well right away I'd say he just got confused or something, we've never seen or heard of a fire in any other texts or concepts.
On the other hand, WDS sure does like a bit of fire - Catastrophe Canyon, Reign of Fire, Armageddon, Moteurs - so it wouldn't surprise me if they threw in a new effect (either real or faux like LOTLK). But I can't see that story happening - a family disappears because of a fire in a hotel? That's not very nice. Unless The Twilight Zone saved them from the flames, it's pretty grim!
Btw - thanks for all those photos showing ToT from a distance! We're you driving around there anyway or was it purely for research? :) The one from Meaux is amazing, I never would have thought you could see it from there. Also, on the one from behind RNRC, don't you think WDS has a lot of really cool visual icons now? They each have their own colours and style and are just immediately recognisable (more so than most other Disney attractions) - even things like the Armageddon building.
Quote from: "raptor1982"QuoteIn 1939 the hotel got struck by lighting. There was a fire on the 13th floor causing a family to be missing.
What do you think?
I think this Imagineer doesn't know what he is talking about, or that the reporter of Le Parisian added some wrong details to the story. Like Baloo already said, a family who dissapairs in a fire doesn't really seem like a Disney attraction to me. :?
Nice construction photos of the Tower, raptor! Thank you.
It sounds to me like a mistranslation.
The Studios' Tower is exactly like the California version, which follows the storyline set up in the original WDW Tower of Terror.
--Mark
A photo from Kyoto at disney magic interactive shows us that the aging continues:
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I think DLRP could really take advantage of this and create like a 1930's cocktail dinner (maybe grown up's only?) < that's only a maybe..... And really push the boat out, a party where the guests are expected to wear tuxedo's for the guys and gowns for the ladies, maybe something along the lines of 70-100€ per head...cocktail dinner party with some big ass repro packards outside, those massive hollywood searchlights - make it a real recreation of a 1930's oscars award type thing, lots of glitz, maybe some cast members dressed as papparazzi, with fake cameras with the huge flash bulbs taking pics as people walk in, cast members pretending to be presenting the event in front of movie cameras with old RKO badges on.....they could do soooooo much with this....
What u think?
These are pictures from yesterday, does anyone know what these white dots could be??
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Yes that's where that weird scaffolding was attached to the building.
Thanks for clearing that up. I missed three weeks during Jan because I was back visiting family in England so I missed alot of the ageing that went off back of the tower.
Quote from: "Samninetysix"I think DLRP could really take advantage of this and create like a 1930's cocktail dinner (maybe grown up's only?) < that's only a maybe..... And really push the boat out, a party where the guests are expected to wear tuxedo's for the guys and gowns for the ladies, maybe something along the lines of 70-100€ per head...cocktail dinner party with some big ass repro packards outside, those massive hollywood searchlights - make it a real recreation of a 1930's oscars award type thing, lots of glitz, maybe some cast members dressed as papparazzi, with fake cameras with the huge flash bulbs taking pics as people walk in, cast members pretending to be presenting the event in front of movie cameras with old RKO badges on.....they could do soooooo much with this....
What u think?
You have a very creative mind....And I think your vision will perfectly work with the TOT building.
GJ :)
does any one know that on the TOT do you have to go on the elevator ride or that you can just walk thourgh the rest of the TOT and have the choice to exit the building? would love to go ing and have alook around when its up and runing just cant do the lift bit
I suppose you will have to :D but its just fun. Cant wait! I am sad that it wont be open in summer. I go there with friends from 12 to 17 of July.
Quote from: "miss disney fan"does any one know that on the TOT do you have to go on the elevator ride or that you can just walk thourgh the rest of the TOT and have the choice to exit the building? would love to go ing and have alook around when its up and runing just cant do the lift bit
Well, you could go through but then leave just before getting into the elevator - the entrance corridor here is also the exit, so you'd just need to turn left/right and go down the stairs rather than boarding the ride.
Might confuse the load CMs, but then I'm sure you won't be the only one too scared to ride when it opens. :wink:
not scared just alot of rides make me poorly so its not worth spoilling the holiday for everyone, would love to go on it :cry:
you hear about people taking there grannys to theme parks so they can be there bag holder while there on the rides, well that is may job, lol
its really taking shape now
did anyone know that you dont just go up and down it the tot you go horizontally aswell
you dont on this version. This is the same as the DCA version, not the Florida one.
There is brief horizontal movement in this version as well, but it's at the beginning and end of the ride when you move from the loading area into the drop chamber.
It is not, however, like the horizontal movement in Florida's version, used as a show device.
--Mark
I was watching the "Behind-the-Scenes" video on //http://www.disneyland15.com and one of the imagineers was talking about the opening of Toon Studios. After this he mentioned that a little bit later in the year Tower of Terror would be opening.
Does this mean it will be opening this year for sure?
I think Disney have rough opening date planned but they are still waiting to be sure it will be that date.
Tower of Terror will officially open in January 2008. Definite. Confirmed.
He probably says "a little later in the year" because he wants to leave it vague - if he says "2008" people will immediately hold-off from visiting until then. They need to be really careful about ToT, too much exposure now could kill the main 15th events.
two months later than officialy confirmed earlier, but what is two months in a person's life... LOL....
Can't Wait!!!
and a little later in the video a text is displayed "january 2008", contradiction in one video :P. I hope that this year will be the best in dlrp's history but i've also postponed my visit to dlrp till may 2008 'cause of ToT :oops:
According to DLRP.fr the testing of the elevetors has begun...
it seems that when you're near ToT you can hear the scream-less "swooshes" clearly
Yes, Grandmath posted last week on Disney Central Plaza that testing has begun, but that the doors won't open yet.
Wow! That's very exciting news! :D
That's made my day for sure!
Could our Tower Of Terror be more detailed than DCA's?
Our TOT:
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DCA's TOT:
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What do you think? :lol:
Maybe because our TOT has more park-sides :?:
I like the add. designs.
La Roquine reports on Disney Central Plaza that more signs announcing ToT have been put on the construction fences surrounding the building!
Quote from: "Riebi"Maybe because our TOT has more park-sides :?:
I like the add. designs.
Well to be honest, in general I think that DLRP has the best architecture of all parks really (except perhaps disney sea...)
I haven't been to other parks yet, so I'm probably going to have a lot of people bashing me about this, but just look and comparethe pictures of US parks and the French one...
Space Mountain is such a beautiful building -> compare that to the ugly white building in the other parks...
Look at the park map from the top, and compare that to the other magic kingdoms. Sometimes I think that Disney learned from their mistakes in the other resorts and made it al right in DLRP lol.
I only hope that one day the bug american way will loosen up a little, and not keep all the great premieres for the American parks first ;) i would love to see something entirely NEW in Paris.
And honestly, considering that the UK is probably their number one target market, and that many british people do travel to the US a lot more than let's say us tiny Belgians, I think that to promote the Paris park to the UK visitors, it would be a great idea to open up something entirely new here in stead of having copied versions :)
Anyway - back on topic!
The tower looks more incredible every time I see it... I'm really looking forward to the shareholder previews already :o)
Quote from: "speedpacket"I only hope that one day the bug american way will loosen up a little, and not keep all the great premieres for the American parks first ;) i would love to see something entirely NEW in Paris.
And honestly, considering that the UK is probably their number one target market, and that many british people do travel to the US a lot more than let's say us tiny Belgians, I think that to promote the Paris park to the UK visitors, it would be a great idea to open up something entirely new here in stead of having copied versions :)
Umm... Crush's Coaster! Cars Race Rally! And Armageddon, Animaique, CinéMagique, AODA (to an extent), TV Tour, Studio 1, Moteurs (before it was cloned)... Only 3 things in WDS can be found elsewhere, and 2 of them (STT and RNRC) are totally different in Paris. :D
We're already very very lucky. Compare this to DCA, which seems like a dumping ground for cloned attractions.
For ToT, it will still be quite different to what a lot of UK people have seen over in Florida. When they designed our ToT they made it not only fit our studios but give it a unique style different to WDW's. Of course, it's essentially the same ride... I see your point... but a 2.5hr Eurostar journey is much better than a flight to Orlando.
But hey, it hasn't opened yet! Look at the differences between our RNRC and that in Florida, for example... :wink:
Has there been any further confirmation as regards the theme storyline? Are we getting the Twilight Zone theme with Rod Sterling, or the fire story, or the film set story line? Cant help feeling that the "trapped due to a fire" storyline, is very un Disney
I have no idea what they're up to now! :lol:
One thing I have noticed, though, is that they're still definitely calling it "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" (for example on disneyland15.com). So The Twilight Zone should still be in there somewhere...
Unfortunately we probably won't know more until around July, when the Autumn/Winter brochures and season details are prepared, phase 2 of the anniversary year.
I hope so. But always thought the language barrier may be an issue with the Rod Sterling section...
Quote from: "raptor1982"La Roquine reports on Disney Central Plaza that more signs announcing ToT have been put on the construction fences surrounding the building!
Yep, it's true:
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Wow, way to go DLRP! It's so good to see they "get" the Tower of Terror... the theme, the style, etc, and they're using it in the advertising. I think we can expect one hell of an ad campaign when this opens now!
And think also of the thousands/millions of guests who'll see that cool teaser this year, and return in 2008... :o
That's the best looking construction fence in the history of construction fences :lol:
Our park really is at the pinnacle of construction fences, isn't it? :lol:
Apparently there are also a few signs in both French and English that explain the ride's back story!
What are they saying? Is it the original back story, or the fire?
Quote from: "raptor1982"That's the best looking construction fence in the history of construction fences :lol:
Whahahhaha :lol:
I just saw more pics of the wall at dlrp.fr there is no story with fire it's the same Twillight Zone story.
Quote from: "raptor1982"Apparently there are also a few signs in both French and English that explain the ride's back story!
Quote from: "mehdi5"I just saw more pics of the wall at dlrp.fr there is no story with fire it's the same Twillight Zone story.
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I still am interested, after all they are generic type storylines used in both wdw and dlr version. If they add an extra bit to the story they may still be working on it or as dlrp seem to do a lot, surprise people with it when the ride opens. Also just to let you know it says SOMETHING, not exactly what happened on that faitful night in 1939 :wink: .
Forgive me for sounding like a bad sitcom, but - What's happening, where is this, and what has happened to the Disneyland Resort Paris we know??!
Those signs are perfect. And I love they added in the "something", rather than telling the whole story... even though I know the attraction inside out, and even if there's nothing different, I'm suddenly 200x more excited.
Seriously... =D> It's really so good to see they're enjoying the theme of the attraction already. When it opens, I think we can expect a really good campaign rather than "come ride this scary scary scary thrill ride!" like SM:M2.
I was thinking... wouldn't it be cool if the red carpet returns for commercials next year, as the 2nd part of the 15th, but this time leads through Hollywood Boulevard to the door of ToT?
Quote from: "Baloo"I was thinking... wouldn't it be cool if the red carpet returns for commercials next year, as the 2nd part of the 15th, but this time leads through Hollywood Boulevard to the door of ToT?
No - that wouldn't be cool. that would just be PERFECT :)
Finally the "Hollywood, 1939" signs appeared. I'm glad they didn't screw it up because now it will give the guests a good, professional feel over the future attraction. I like it very much.
Quote from: "Baloo"Forgive me for sounding like a bad sitcom, but - What's happening, where is this, and what has happened to the Disneyland Resort Paris we know??! Those signs are perfect.
Thats because these same kind of signs and pics were used at Disney's California Adventure aswell. These designs were taken from the US parks, otherwise if DLRP would have made them, I wouldn't be so sure about the quality. :wink:
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i really like the TOT picture on the right and the sign looks so mch better compared to this boaring epcot one:
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i meen this has to be the most boaring of the lot :D
^ have you allready forgotten how the fence around ToT looked like a week ago.... it was alot duller that the WDW sign you just posted...
DLRP still has the most dull fences in the history of fences... they've just boosted the designs from the construction Mickey with the line "this area is being refurbished for your future enjoyment" to these designs since the construction of buzz... normaly WDW, DLR and TDL all use very eleborate signs on their construction fences.
(BTW: these ToT signs are also used in DCA's construction when it was nearing completion, which makes one wonder if there will be previews a couple of weeks before opening or actual soft openings when ToT is ready for action in the rumored/"confirmed" to shareholders month of october, leaving the official opening for January 2008)
Construction fence aren't a major problem, are they? Even if they weren't the same i don't think it would make a big difference.
Although it's way off topic, I'd like to point out that the design of our Mickey construction signs are a near exact copy as the same ones used at TDL.
And now back on topic. :)
Just slightly going off the topic, does it really matter about the colour, type or strength of the construction fences. It all goes down to how good the ride it self is, not the construction fences they used.
Quote from: "raptor1982"And now back on topic.
...And now off-topic again:
Just kidding!
I really like the new adverts on the construction fences! But you say they are from DCA? I didn't think they looked like the sort of adverts DLRP would make... :?
Quote from: "RnRCj"...And now off-topic again:
Just kidding!
I really like the new adverts on the construction fences! But you say they are from DCA? I didn't think they looked like the sort of adverts DLRP would make... :?
I don't know if these are the ones used at DCA, but DCA used the same design adverts....
anyhow, I hope this is the start of a major campaign for ToT.
The imagineering department of beauteous fences (IDBF) may excuse myself:
But is there something new excepting the fences???
What´s about the elevator-tests? Are they completed? Or how long will they run?
Is something known about the advance of theming inside the attraction?
New photos from dlrp.fr forums.
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I'm lovin it!!!! I think that the Orlando TOT version is more "terrorific" (the building) than this... but it's more beautiful!
I can't wait to see all the tower painted!
WOW :shock: WOW :shock: WOW :shock:
It's..... it's beautiful! :D
Quote from: "RnRCj"WOW :shock: WOW :shock: WOW :shock:
It's..... it's beautiful! :D
I know. It has suddenly started to look amazing.
Quote from: "Dream_Maker"I'm lovin it!!!! I think that the Orlando TOT version is more "terrorific" (the building) than this... but it's more beautiful!
I can't wait to see all the tower painted!
Can somebody list wich varieties there are? Except the one at the balcony of course.
There is two kind of tot:
-The one in Orlando, with the 5th dimension corridor.
-The one in the rest of the world (Tokyo/Paris/Los Angeles).
There's also differences between the tot, the in Paris and L.A. don't have the 5th dimension corridor but have a mirror scene, the one in Tokyo don't have the same theme and the drop sequence is different.
I thought it were three different types of ToTs.
WDW, California/Paris and Tokyo (Story of Harrison Hightower, who brought an evil statue from Africa and disappeared, during his way up to his bedroom) :?
California, Tokyo and Paris all share the same basic blueprint of 3 drop shafts (rather than 2 at Florida) and no horizontal movement (5th dimension room) in the middle of the ride. You're right that Tokyo's then has a different theme overlayed on the basic building plan, but the building is built to almost the same specifications. The Paris and Tokyo towers were designed at exactly the same time, then DCA got ours first.
So there are 2 or 3 different types depending on how you look at it. :wink:
Quote from: "Baloo"California, Tokyo and Paris all share the same basic blueprint of 3 drop shafts (rather than 2 at Florida)
Didn't they always say that ToT is losing popularity/queue length over time? so why did they gave ToT a third shaft?
To make up for the reduced capacity due to the lack of the fourth dimension room. It is quite a substantial part of the ride that can take at least one other ride vehicle.
From the ouside, as usual, the Tokyo version is the most amazing one. I love Victorian design, although I'm a big fan of Art Deco as well (probably my two most favorite types of architecture, from a Theme Park point of view at least). I would dig up a few pictures, but am too lazy right now. Trust me, Tokyo is amazing and entirely different from all the others.
Looking back at Euro Disney in 1992, THAT would have been our version - unique, special, expensive... Not anymore...
It's a bit off topic but here a few picture of the tot in Tokyo:
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Yes it´s a amazing building. I like the Tokyo TOT too. But I don´t like the story of it much and i think this wouldn´t fit to the studios.
Also the style of the building wouldn´t fit in a Hollywood ambiance. So I´m happy with the pueplo version. But I like most the floridian version of the building and the ride!!!
And by the way: this is the version for paris of the first planning years :wink:
I agree that it wouldn't fit into WDS, but it's still an amazing building. And the story isn't too great, I agree with that, too.
In fact, the only ToT that really fits into its surroundings is the one in Orlando, at the end of a street where it might actually be located. I suppose the one in Tokyo is quite nicely located as well, but I don't really know anything about its surroundings.
The one in DCA is out of place, and the one in Paris will be even more so - even if the Hollywood Boulevard suddenly materializes in the middle of a working studio ?!, it will just lead to both being out of place.
And I just wanted to say that there used to be a time when "EuroDisney" got the best of everything - the nicest BTM, longest POTC, scariest Haunted Mansion, best Space Mountain. Then there was the time of cheap clones - HISTA, Rock'n'Roller Coaster/Tram Tour, Buzz. At least the attractions in Toon Studios are somewhat unique - but no comparison to the attractions of the past... Sniff...
Quote from: "Quark"I agree that it wouldn't fit into WDS, but it's still an amazing building. And the story isn't too great, I agree with that, too.
In fact, the only ToT that really fits into its surroundings is the one in Orlando, at the end of a street where it might actually be located. I suppose the one in Tokyo is quite nicely located as well, but I don't really know anything about its surroundings.
The one in DCA is out of place, and the one in Paris will be even more so - even if the Hollywood Boulevard suddenly materializes in the middle of a working studio ?!, it will just lead to both being out of place.
And I just wanted to say that there used to be a time when "EuroDisney" got the best of everything - the nicest BTM, longest POTC, scariest Haunted Mansion, best Space Mountain. Then there was the time of cheap clones - HISTA, Rock'n'Roller Coaster/Tram Tour, Buzz. At least the attractions in Toon Studios are somewhat unique - but no comparison to the attractions of the past... Sniff...
Sorry Quark, don't fully agree with some of these points. DCA's tower firs in like the really Hollywood Hotels. None of the hotels in Hollywood - the Fairmont, the Roosevelt etc. every really had that much in the way of grounds, they were all on the street, like the hotels of London or Paris. So I don't have a problem with DCA's. With Paris, if they get the street sets right, I am ok with that also. Real movie sets, the buildings are close together and change theme. This is the Studios park and not DLP, so I am ok with that. It actually enhances the theme of this park.
As for the unique rip offs, for what it's worth I prefer WDS versions of RNRC, the Tram Tour, Animation and Moteurs Action to their counterparts in WDW. In fact, if we got Muppetvision 3D, the Great Movie Ride, Playhouse Disney, and Fantasmic, with some more themeing and themed table service restaurants, I would actually prefer WDS to Disney MGM Studios in Fla.
And DLP's Buzz is much better than FLA's too (equal to DL and TDL).
Having just got back from DLRP, I cant get over how well TOT fits into the studios! Its as if it was designed that way lol. Seeing it on photo's I thought it looked ok, but actualy in place it looks really good, and pulls the studio together, making it look so much better
Quote from: "penfold12"Its as if it was designed that way lol.
The Studios park was designed with the Tower of Terror in mind. :wink:
I think my sarcasm got lost in translation he he
Quote from: "penfold12"I think my sarcasm got lost in translation he he
I guess so. Sorry. :)
Dont be sorry!!! Thats what I love about these boards, so many people from so many places across the world
Quote from: "penfold12"Having just got back from DLRP, I cant get over how well TOT fits into the studios! Its as if it was designed that way lol. Seeing it on photo's I thought it looked ok, but actualy in place it looks really good, and pulls the studio together, making it look so much better
Oh absolutely! It just ties the whole place together so well. And according to that 2008 map, we're definitely getting a "street" hotel...
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We should spare a little thought for the poor fans of DL and DCA - they got our Tower slapped on the very edge of Hollywood Pictures Backlot. It looks awful even on the map:
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I don't think what Quark is saying about attractions declining in quality is really fair. We have to remember here that this company has a serious amount of debt.
It's sad the 1992 plan didn't continue with Geyser Mountain, a proper Indy and the Fantasyland extras, but right now we should just be glad we're not getting another "A L'envers" or "Mission 2" for once. :wink:
I heard the ToT won`t be finished, because they ran out of money.
In the building will only be Toilets and a restaurant. :P
I´d liked the Toilets of Terror very much! And I like to sitting on the terrace of terror. :P
You´re right baloo. It´s very poor for the DLR-Fans cause they have such a beautiful Disneyland Park and a low detailed DCA. (yes a bit similar to us :lol: )
And to built the tower of terror in this poor corner at the end of a tarmac field of DCA....that not really the place for this E-Ticket. It´s real hidden and seems a bit lost.
Look what i found!
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they have started to make the sign!
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My jaw just dropped! Wow! I'm so excited! :lol:
*Dances round the room*
:o WOW, nice to see more progress with the tower. When do you think the letters will appear on the building ?
I think they will be in place in about 1 or 2 weeks.
Quote from: "Sigton"I think they will be in place in about 1 or 2 weeks.
Now I am excited. :D
I can't wait to see the Hollywood Tower Hotel sign from outside the gates. Think about it; when people will leave Disneyland Park after closure, they can see WDS... they will see the nicely lit Frontlot, Earful Tower and the flickering HTH sign on top of the spooky Tower looming in the background. Awesome... 8)
does the sign flicker ? :ears:
Quote from: "shell_ely"does the sign flicker ? :ears:
Yeah, several letters. I remember this particlaur W to flicker. :)
Edit; I found a video about the building and opening of the Californian Tower. You can clearly see the flickering...
//http://www.towerofterror.org/media/dca1.html
Quote from: "disneymadchris"Quote from: "Sigton"I think they will be in place in about 1 or 2 weeks.
Now I am excited. :D
Me to, OMG i thought it would be the last thing to happen or do they get all the outside done and then work on the inside ?
I found another cool video. Its from the Tower of Terror in California last October. It seems they made an adjusted lighting effect for the Halloween season. 8)
//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOK3Jdro40g
Wow, nice video! It's good to see the lighting can all be configured and changed like that quite easily. Seeing what DLRP have done in the past like that (ice palace, candles, phantom manor wedding, 15th launch projections) gives me great hope for them using ToT well.
I remember being sat outside Annette's earlier this week looking across to the Tower and imagining how amazing it'll be when it's finished and fully lit. I think, at that moment, we'll finally have a real companion to DLP with WDS.
Not just the lighting was amazing during halloween at DCA, I've also seen reports and photos from the Hollywood Tower Hotel characters entertaining guests at the queue area and inside the actual lobby and library. Imagine how cool it would be to have the Cinéfolies crew come up with some great entertainment at the Tower and the boulevard. :)
Dlrp.fr Reports;
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The Hotel is Progressing Fast. Its getting more darker and is looking more older.
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The bottom dome is progressing as you can see.
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Where the Future " The Hollywood Tower Hotel " Sign will be on the metal bars sticking out.
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And last but not least, the Frame work from the right side of the tower which shapes the broken walls around the doors which will open when you decend on the ride.
Can anybody clarify this?
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Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2 things to clarify if I understand everything correctely:
1. The big illuminated "Hollywood Tower Hotel" advertising will be installed in July.
2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2 things to clarify if I understand everything correctely:
1. The big illuminated "Hollywood Tower Hotel" advertising will be installed in July.
2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
I ment clarify if them doors are the ones which will open when the ride decends ?
Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2 things to clarify if I understand everything correctely:
1. The big illuminated "Hollywood Tower Hotel" advertising will be installed in July.
2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
I ment clarify if them doors are the ones which will open when the ride decends ?
I think that they are the doors that open but i'm not too sure, they look very much like it and there i think in the same place the doors are on the California tower.
Whoa! I didn't realise they had painted that much recently! It's amazing :lol:
Quote from: "-breeno-"Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2 things to clarify if I understand everything correctely:
1. The big illuminated "Hollywood Tower Hotel" advertising will be installed in July.
2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
I ment clarify if them doors are the ones which will open when the ride decends ?
I think that they are the doors that open but i'm not too sure, they look very much like it and there i think in the same place the doors are on the California tower.
Yes that´s one of the elevator shafts with the doors that open :D
The tower is getting old and older. You can see it on the pics from dlrp.fr, cracks on the tower!
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First pic shows the cracks, the second the hole tower and the third the new balcony-elements.
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More photos from G-Force on Disney Central Plaza forum!!
Notice the roof tiles on the first photo!
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It's getting detailed now :D
Details, details, details! The cracks make it look quite creepy already. I can't wait to see the Tower finished together with the Hollywood facades surrounding it. 8)
The Details are amazing, its a shame when the outsides done we wont be able to get a glimpse of the details inside, until it opens .
Unless someone has any backstage friends and there kind enough to let them in the tower ! :P :ears: * Dreaming * :ears:
Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
What does soft Opening mean?
Quote from: "Joseph Carter"Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
What does soft Opening mean?
A soft opening is when an attraction is ready before the official opening dates, and they need to test it with riders and train the cast. The ride is therefore open, but there are no guarentees for how long, it may break down, or be closed due to staff training regimes. They are great though as they give a wonderful sneak peak of the attraction.
Quote from: "Joseph Carter"Quote from: "netjack"Quote from: "Owain"Can anybody clarify this?
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2. The official soft-opening phase will begin on the 22nd of December 2007.
What does soft Opening mean?
A soft opening is when an attraction is ready before the official opening dates, and they need to test it with riders and train the cast. The ride is therefore open, but there are no guarentees for how long, it may break down, or be closed due to staff training regimes. They are great though as they give a wonderful sneak peak of the attraction.
Great! Do you think that if I go on the 7th of January I may get on?
Photos from yesterday:
Repainting of La Terrasse has begun:
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Painted cracks:
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More details are being added:
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Wow! Great photos :D
You can really start to feel how it's goping to looks when it's finished now.
Quote from: "Joseph Carter"Great! Do you think that if I go on the 7th of January I may get on?
I dont no for sure, you can ask the real experts (Baloo, Raptor, Pat, Flor) but the actual ride may be officially open by then :)
Official opening is something around January 10th, but the pre-opening will run from December 22nd.
And here's some more news about the attraction's backstory:
Quote from: "WDSfans.com"La Roquine shares on the Disney Central Plaza forum the official back story for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction:
Not so long ago Disney Imagineers discovered a lost script from The Twilight Zone television series. The episode goes about a group of visitors that explore the ruins of a Hollywood hotel, abandoned after a horrible incident. After discovering what happened to the 5 remain hotel guests, the visitors find themselves stuck... in the Twilight Zone!
To shoot this lost episode, Imagineers recreated an exact copy of the hotel and are now casting the principal actors, namely... the visitors!
This story however will not be actually used during the pre-show, as it will be exactly the same as the one in the US-parks.
Sources: La Roquine on DCP / http://www.wdsfans.com (http://www.wdsfans.com)
Quote from: "WDSfans.com"To shoot this lost episode, Imagineers recreated an exact copy of the hotel and are now casting the principal actors, namely... the visitors![/i]
This makes the Imagineers sound so sadistic, that they want to send us on an elevator plummet just to recreate this episode. :lol: I think I would have preferred "this *is* an old abandoned building previously used as a film set in countless Hollywood-based films" rather than "it's just a recreation, it's not the real thing, you're only acting". And it still doesn't explain why they'd build a huge 183-ft tower just to film the episode.
Not that I'm complaining... I don't even think they really need to explain why/how ToT fits in the Studios, it just does. 8)
So now it's... "You are the
actors on a most uncommon elevator, about to ascend into your very own episode of... The Twilight Zone!". :P
Is the Tower of Terror going to be in English or French? It is ment to be a Hollywood Hotel and so the person who is telling you about it should speak in English, i think it would ruin the atmosphere if it was in French.
There will be both French and English versions of the library video. Each will be subtitled.
Don't forget not everyone speaks or understands English.
Thanks Raptor, will you be able to choose the library room with the language you want or will you not know what language it will be in until you get into the room and the video starts? Also what about the language whilst your in the elevator will it be in English and French, will you be able to choose an elevator with the language you want, or will they just use the effects to get the message across of whats going on?
Quote from: "raptor1982"Don't forget not everyone speaks or understands English.
But they also shouldn't forget that not everyone speaks or understands french, i don't understand french at all and that would ruin the whole attraction when someone's talking a language wich oneself understands as good as the language in sims :?
Quote from: "raptor1982"There will be both French and English versions of the library video. Each will be subtitled.
Don't forget not everyone speaks or understands English.
Ah in french, great :D :D :D
I was wondering, out of interest, does anyone know how far the work has developed inside the building?
based on the outside, I kinda expect it to be at a minimum....
Also, anyone have any idea how long construction took for the tower in DCA? I get the feeling it was only about two years, where DLRP is taking about two and a half?
5 May 2007;
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12 May 2007;
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Looks like they are finishing the left balcony !
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DCA Tower;
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The glass on the bottom dome tower has been fitted in;
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Brillant photos there.
The tower is really looking well now i can't wait until it finally finished.
More element have been added under the left balcony!
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So, when will the Tower open? Might it soft-open sometime this year (2007)? For example, might it be running over Christmas 2007? Or will it strictly only be opening in 2008?
QuoteFor example, might it be running over Christmas 2007?
Yes, it should open around 22 december.
Here's a nice view on the Tower from the pathway at Toon Studio. :D
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Wow, the building looks huge and very amazing! :D I can't wait till its finished!
I've have been on this ride in WDW and it is amazing. It is so fast and you lose your tummy! I am delighted to see it being built at DLRP as it is just with the Studios needs, some more thrill rides. The funniest thing is that when you walk passed you hear everyone screaming, it is fab. The only thing I wonder is why it takes soooooo long, we were there last year and they were building too?? :minnie:
Is Tower of Terror's Height restriction only 1.02 :o . I though it would be around the same as Rock n Roller Coaster. :)
Its nice to see plaster on the metal framing by the openings of the lift shafts as seen in photo magiques photo and joels photo below. :)
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Does anyone no why there is boards over the side balconys ?
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I wonder when we'll start seeing pics of the inside :?
Quote from: "RnRCj"I wonder when we'll start seeing pics of the inside :?
Or the Hollywood Tower Hotel Sign ?
As a member said before;
QuoteSigton, Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007, I think they will be in place in about 1 or 2 weeks.
I really really hope the tower will work!!! I hope the tower will have the Space Mountain effect.
But I think, it could be difficult. For those, who don´t what the tower is it is nothing special. I only can speak for germany. I just showed the official visuals one of my friends and he said: "hmmm - looks a copy of the Mystery Castle at Phantasialand"!
I was shocked!
But he is just a "normal" visitor.
What do you think? Will the tower hype the studios?
Thomas
Quote from: "RnRCj"I wonder when we'll start seeing pics of the inside :?
Erm when it opens :wink: , I never understand people's obsessions with seeing backstage photos.
Also as for effect I'm sure here in the UK it will have a good effect, people love the Florida Tower and is known a lot, so should work.
Quote from: "Owain"Does anyone no why there is boards over the side balconys ?
Good question my guess is that the they're still working on the balconys or something like that, i'm not to sure.
Quote from: "SkySurfer"I really really hope the tower will work!!! I hope the tower will have the Space Mountain effect.
But I think, it could be difficult. For those, who don´t what the tower is it is nothing special. I only can speak for germany. I just showed the official visuals one of my friends and he said: "hmmm - looks a copy of the Mystery Castle at Phantasialand"!
I was shocked!
But he is just a "normal" visitor.
What do you think? Will the tower hype the studios?
Thomas
Yes most people go for the standing-out rides like Space Mountain etc. And plus here in the U.K many people have been to the Florida Resort or at least have seen photos of it and will want to go on that ride and now this ride has come to paris alot closer than florida. Expecially with the advertisements baloo posted in DLRP Today, Tower of Terror will be a huge boost for the studios. :)
The Advertisement is just so amazing and it makes you want to go there now, especially when you see the paris castle which makes it stand out that the european resort has one now and ovibously the sign saying "At Disneyland Resort Paris". :P
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Quote from: "PATMAGIC"Quote from: "RnRCj"I wonder when we'll start seeing pics of the inside :?
Erm when it opens :wink: , I never understand people's obsessions with seeing backstage photos.
Well I've managed to keep away from looking at backstage photos of Crush's Coaster :lol: Anyway, I know roughly what it's going to look like inside, so it's not exactly going to be a surprise to me.
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Hmmm....those fonts look like the Harry Potter movie fonts?
i dont think most parts of it are actually designed for guests to go on (or staff even) so the boards on the balconies are possibly there so workmen dont fall off because they are installing rails :p
Quote from: "Nicholas-c"i dont think most parts of it are actually designed for guests to go on (or staff even) so the boards on the balconies are possibly there so workmen dont fall off because they are installing rails :p
If you want to reply to a subject that's a few posts away, you should use the "Quotes" function, so it's more clear what you're talking about.
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Nice to see the work on the steel frames.
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Nice view of the hotel
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More work on the bottom dome tower.
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Some balconys have been added to the left side of the tower.
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Nice to see all these details being added :)
I just can't believe that such a huge and impressive building is really being build at WDS, it looks impressive! This will give WDS that finale boost into maturity. :D
I find it really frustrating that DLRP doesn't communicate with the fans about an opening date. Some people say it will not open untill januari 2008, others say it will open in the 2007 Christmas season and other people say it will open on Halloween 2007.
I'm planning my trip around the 10th of december because of price reductions and because of the fact that it is always quite quiet during that period.
My "fear" is that the ToT isn't open and it will open a month, or even worse, a couple of days later. Does anyone know when Disney will communicate about a more exact opening date?
Mike
Before you make such a frustrated post, you should read the previous messages.
Soft opening will be December 22. DLRP has communicated before that ToT will open early 2008, that's not December 10 or Halloween 2007. Problem is that a certain French website is spreading false rumours, causing confusing among the fans...
There is no rumor on a franch website that it will open for Halloween. There is only a rumor that for Halloween there will be a special event on the tower probably a Firework in order to advertise about the attraction, some people have understood that the special event for halloween would be an opening, it's false the Tower will open in december for soft and maybe for everybody with the Press Event on early january like for Toon it will open the 9th june and the press event is the 16th of June.
Does anyone know, if they´ll paint the tower again? For Example the backside. It is in full color. Is this the finale colour? Or will it get a second
paint?
Thomas
Quote from: "raptor1982"Before you make such a frustrated post, you should read the previous messages.
Soft opening will be December 22. DLRP has communicated before that ToT will open early 2008, that's not December 10 or Halloween 2007. Problem is that a certain French website is spreading false rumours, causing confusing among the fans...
It's not all that frustrated as you may have noticed. I have more important things to be very frustrated about...
You state in your post that a soft opening will take place on the 22nd of December. That is what you state and it is not officially supported by Disney and that is the thing I'm "frustrated" about because everyone is shouting different dates.
The only point I wanted to make is that it would be nice if Disney gave us a more exact date just as we know that Toon Studios will open the 9th of June. That's all :lol:
Mike
Quote from: "DisneyMike"Quote from: "raptor1982"Before you make such a frustrated post, you should read the previous messages.
Soft opening will be December 22. DLRP has communicated before that ToT will open early 2008, that's not December 10 or Halloween 2007. Problem is that a certain French website is spreading false rumours, causing confusing among the fans...
It's not all that frustrated as you may have noticed. I have more important things to be very frustrated about...
You state in your post that a soft opening will take place on the 22nd of December. That is what you state and it is not officially supported by Disney and that is the thing I'm "frustrated" about because everyone is shouting different dates.
The only point I wanted to make is that it would be nice if Disney gave us a more exact date just as we know that Toon Studios will open the 9th of June. That's all :lol:
Mike
Well the Toon Studios is going to be open this friday, the tower isnt planned until next year. They wont give an official date yet. And like raptor said they have given a date of the opening early 2008. And is guessing that the soft openings will be in late december.
QuoteThat is what you state and it is not officially supported by Disney and that is the thing
Here we go again... I'll make it even more specific:
December 22, 2007 has been communicated as soft opening to CRO and is listed on internal schedules. I have seen those personally.............
Soft opening are NEVER communicated to guests, because they can shift or change.
January 2008 has been communicated since the 15th Anniversary launch.
The official opening date for Toon Studio was announced 2 months or even less up front. ToT is still a long way ahead....
I'm just a 23 year old bloke from the netherlands who just wanted to know more about the opening date of the ToT.
If you told me in the first post that it was communicated by the CRO than I would have understand that so you weren't that specific, with all do respect.
The fact there is an soft opening was not known by me. The fact that an soft opening isn't communicated to the public was also not known to me. Just like I said I'm just a bloke who isn't a specialist on this subject.
Can somebody tell me what a soft opening exactly is? Is this a testing period of some kind?
Mike
Quote from: "DisneyMike"I'm just a 23 year old bloke from the netherlands who just wanted to know more about the opening date of the ToT.
If you told me in the first post that it was communicated by the CRO than I would have understand that so you weren't that specific, with all do respect.
The fact there is an soft opening was not known by me. The fact that an soft opening isn't communicated to the public was also not known to me. Just like I said I'm just a bloke who isn't a specialist on this subject.
What I really have learned is that a forum is not my cup of tea. So all the best to you!
Mike
Hey, I do agree with you in a way. I'm sure you didn't want to read through all 31 pages to find an answer :lol:
Anyway, at least you got your answer from Raptor :)
Quote from: "DynastyGo"There is no rumor on a franch website that it will open for Halloween. There is only a rumor that for Halloween there will be a special event on the tower probably a Firework in order to advertise about the attraction, some people have understood that the special event for halloween would be an opening, it's false the Tower will open in december for soft and maybe for everybody with the Press Event on early january like for Toon it will open the 9th june and the press event is the 16th of June.
I'm talking about the rumours from a couple of months ago, but lets ignore that. I haven't heard anything about the Halloween preview yet, but I do know there will be a preview during the Toon Studio Press Event.
And regarding the official press event, there will be two: in January for the neighbour countries and another one in March for the launch of the new year, ToT and Stitch for all the other countries.
And finally to Mike, I understand you're a newbie, but it's not too hard to go back and read the other posts, even if it takes some time. At least you'll then know what we're talking about, after all it's a discussion board.
And you guessed it right, a soft opening are test runs with regular park guests (no AP's or shareholders). The attraction can be closed at any time during those days. Hope this is more your cup of tea... :wink:
Thank you :lol:
I'll try to fit in more :P
Greetz Mike
The date of the 22 december is not only an internal date it has been communicated on a letter for some Annual Patsspor when they asked a paper to know their advantages.
as long as its open for February or so i will be fine
QuoteDoes anyone know, if they´ll paint the tower again? For Example the backside. It is in full color. Is this the finale colour? Or will it get a second
paint?
Disney do not miss out ANY detail you can see it from the back so im guessing it will be the same
I took these photos on Tuesday afternoon. Having been on the one in Florida several times I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to ride the one in DLRP :D
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my goodness its gotten so big!
when do you think the facade will be done?
Disneytheque.com have some recent pics of the tower!
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At the forum of //http://www.towerofterror.org someone mentioned that there are currently a few French/European castmembers over at Disney's California Adventure. They are training at their Tower of Terror attraction to become future bellhops at our Tower of Terror at the Walt Disney Studios. 8)
Quote from: "Maarten"At the forum of //http://www.towerofterror.org someone mentioned that there are currently a few French/European castmembers over at Disney's California Adventure. They are training at their Tower of Terror attraction to become future bellhops at our Tower of Terror at the Walt Disney Studios. 8)
Pffff.....someone gotta do it ey :P Some jobs get such great extras!
A nice view of the Tower;
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The purple is coming!
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OMG ! Japper that is major and great news. Im hoping the Hollywood Tower Hotel Sign will soon apper on the building ! . :D
[EDIT] I dont no if it is me but has the 2nd dome recieved its plaster or concrete as now no framework is visible ?
Wow :o . Brillant picture there Japper thanks for sharing us with it :D.
I apologise if this has been asked before but my computer cant search threads without crashing!
I read on the re-imagineering blog that the Paris ToT is based on the DLC version, not the WDW version. They thought this was bad as the WDW version is better. What are the main differences?
QuoteThe original version of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror opened at Disney-MGM Studios on 22nd July 1994 as part of the massive 'Sunset Boulevard' expansion of the park. Unlike the Paris, California and Tokyo Towers (which all share the same basic ride design), this version features two pairs of drop shafts (rather than three single shafts), separate load and unload points and a unique horizontal movement between the "up" shaft and the "down" shaft, known as the 'Fifth Dimension Room'. In designing the Paris/California Tower, the Imagineers were pushed to create a Tower with higher throughput (and more affordable budget), and so removed this element as they believed it was never as successful as they had originally hoped.
from the WDS Fans guide (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/guides/production_courtyard/tower_of_terror.php).
More detailed info can probably be found at http://www.towerofterror.org (http://www.towerofterror.org)
That's a shame - I hope it doesn't detract from the ride too much.
I believe Grandmath posted his prefered "ToT cocktail" on DCP as follow:
- The Tokyo preshow
- The DCA ride through
- The Florida drop profile
I'm sure he'll correct me if I'm wrong. :wink:
so he thinks the ride (pre-drop) at DCA is the best? That's encouraging. In my opinion, the ToT at MGM studios (only one I've been on) owes something like 40% of the experience to the ride through, 40% to the drop itself and the remaining 20% to the atmosphere (including pre-ride show).
WOW!!! Japper, thanks so much for posting that picture! I'm so excited!
:D :shock: :D :shock: :D :shock: :D
:oops: I don't know how I'm gonna bring myself to go on this ride. *Has a fear of elevators* :o I'm sure I'll manage though. It'll most likely be the one at WDW, since we're going there next year and not DLRP.
:) The building itself looks amazing. o_o; Is the whole building gonna be purple though?
Quote from: "Masamune":oops: I don't know how I'm gonna bring myself to go on this ride. *Has a fear of elevators* :o I'm sure I'll manage though. It'll most likely be the one at WDW, since we're going there next year and not DLRP.
:) The building itself looks amazing. o_o; Is the whole building gonna be purple though?
It won't all be purple :P Take a look at the picture in the first post of this topic - That's what it will look like :)
A nice view from AODA;
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More Pictures at //http://forumdcp.aceboard.fr/280850-5605-200-4-Twilight-Zone-Tower-Terror-janvier-2008-topic-officiel.htm
:lol: Is the purple a base colour then? *Confused by the purple*
Quote from: "Masamune":lol: Is the purple a base colour then? *Confused by the purple*
The purple is a part of the ethereal residue left over from when the elevator shafts disappeared that mysterious Halloween night so many years ago. If you are unfamiliar with ToT, hopefully the preshow in the library should reveal all (I am intrigued with how the language issues will be handled.
I imagine they'd do it like HISTA andArmageddon - a main screen and several translation screens.
I think that simply playing it in one language, presumably French, would lose the attraction a lot of it's ambience - for most of the visitors the whole story would be lost and the expensive theming would seem a little over the top.
Although I love Phantom Manor, it loses a lot by only having a French pre-show audio track. (incidentally, has anyone heard the original Vincent Price version on doombuggies.com - such a shame they axed it)
Quote from: "bikemonkey"I imagine they'd do it like HISTA andArmageddon - a main screen and several translation screens.
I think that simply playing it in one language, presumably French, would lose the attraction a lot of it's ambience - for most of the visitors the whole story would be lost and the expensive theming would seem a little over the top.
Although I love Phantom Manor, it loses a lot by only having a French pre-show audio track. (incidentally, has anyone heard the original Vincent Price version on doombuggies.com - such a shame they axed it)
Indeed a great pity that they don't include an english version for the foreigners :( just because English is a world spoken language and French is not..
What would be good is if they had a French Library and an English Library (there are two in the US versions) and you could queue for your language. Then if it is a major holiday time, they could do English when the UK, Holland, Germany, Spain etc are off, or French on French only holidays.
The alternative could be a new preshow with a french news reporter explaining the back story and Rod Serling doing his bits in English. It will be interesting to see how they manage this one.
It has been said before that the introduction in both libraries will be either French or English spoken, but each will have subtiles in the other language. French spoken will have English subtitles and English spoken will have French subtitles.
Subtitles are very common in most European countries. And when someone activates the closed caption at the Disney-MGM Studios version, you can see subtitles on the screen as well. (But in an aweful font).
Of course, as you probably all know, things tent to change fast, so things might have changed in the mean time.
QuoteThe alternative could be a new preshow with a french news reporter explaining the back story and Rod Serling doing his bits in English. It will be interesting to see how they manage this one.
great idea - I was a little concerned that the introduction of extra screens show you its really a ride. Although everyone knows it's a ride, the beauty of the MGM version is that the story is impenetrable.
Imagine riding for your first time with no idea what was to happen. It would be like you
were in the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
Just remember that in an interview not so long ago an Imagineer explained that they had to find a French impersonator of the English impersonator.
QuoteJust remember that in an interview not so long ago an Imagineer explained that they had to find a French impersonator of the English impersonator.
the Rod Serling impersonator? Surely Rod Serling in France was dubbed and never sounded like him or he was subtitled and spoke in English anyway. If they're just after someone who looks like Rod Serling then why not use the original impersonator? I'm puzzled!
It would seem to rule out their having the news report in French and the Rod bit in English too.
Do you have a link to the interview you're talking about?
Quotethe Rod Serling impersonator? Surely Rod Serling in France was dubbed and never sounded like him or he was subtitled and spoke in English anyway.
I got myself confused there. You're right. They were looking for an impersonator of the French voice over. Sorry. :)
But why purple?
Because if I look at the California Adventures' Tower it looks more blue than purple. Maybe it's making it more 'Jule Vern'-ish? :?
MSW
Our Tower will look just like DCA;
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It Doesnt matter if it looks to purple because its ovbiously not finished, theyve only just started painting it. You can hardly discredit it yet !.
I'm wondering, will TOT have the 3D segment like the one in Orlando where the elevator car actually leaves the shaft it has just assended, glide across the room and reattach to the shaft for the drop? That is a great aspect of the Tower in Florida. Anyone know?
No, i dont think it will. Some where in this topic there is a quote about the differences between the orlando and paris version.
I heard, it is the California Disneyland Version, not Orlando - without the 5th Dimension Room.
Alexandra
there's a ride video of the California version on youtube. To be honest I prefer the version where it leaves the shaft but apparently this is much more expensive and loading times aren't as quick.
Shame.
It still looks like an amazing ride though
Yeah. Good point. The Paris Tower of Terror is already finished, it's done, it just happens to be half way round the World in California. So go watch this video on YouTube if you want to experience it today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ)
Quote from: "Alan"Yeah. Good point. The Paris Tower of Terror is already finished, it's done, it just happens to be half way round the World in California. So go watch this video on YouTube if you want to experience it today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ)
Huhhhh ? :?
Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "Alan"Yeah. Good point. The Paris Tower of Terror is already finished, it's done, it just happens to be half way round the World in California. So go watch this video on YouTube if you want to experience it today:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1J_c1EkKzQ)
Huhhhh ? :?
The reason Alan says the Paris tower is finished but in California is because the tower in DCA and Paris are pretty much exactly the same but the Paris one was suppose to be built first. Walt Disney Studios was suppose to have the Tower of Terror finished by 2004 but low attendance at DCA ment that the Paris tower's plans were move to California so it would boost up attendance.
Hope this helps Owain :) .
Since I live 15 minutes from Disney World in Orlando, I have been to MGM many times primarily to ride TOT and Rock-N-Roller Coaster. I love both rides and must admit I really enjoy the Orlando version of TOT. It is exciting leaving one elevator shaft, drifting slowly across the room and then reconnecting to a different shaft to finish the ride. But I'm sure the versions without this feature do get more people through the ride as it would take less time to complete. Higher throughput equates to higher guest satisfaction. That's the name of the game, I guess. Hopefully, TOT in Paris will increase attendance as I think it did in CA. Gary
Photos from past weekend!
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Ride Visuals;
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Oooh! The blokey (concierge?) at the top looks really freaky!
Brilliant :D
i can not wait until it is open :!:
Quote from: "tubbsy"Oooh! The blokey (concierge?)
Bellhop. :wink:
This looks set to be a great advertising campaign. What's really important is that they're advertising it as much for its wonderful theme as for the thrill aspect - it's not all "This is the world's scariest ride!!", SM:M2 style, but really setting the scene for the hotel.
As for construction, I keep forgetting just how much it has progressed recently, it does it so "quietly"... :shock:
Quote from: "Baloo"Quote from: "tubbsy"Oooh! The blokey (concierge?)
Bellhop. :wink:
Thanks Baloo, I was having a moment (one of many!) :D
Its looking so impressive. I cant believe its not going to be ready earlier. Cars and Crush seemed to move so slowly in comparison (Although I'm sure theres loads of work to be done inside-we can't see any of that.....yet :wink: )
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They have worked on the right side of the Tower.
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Yay! More details! :D
WOW! :o The tower is starting to take shape very quickly now, I suppose it's to show it off to all of the guests coming in the summer season.
Things are forming pretty quickly now.
Wasn't there a video trailer release for the paris version recently. I seem to remember it being on the DLRP Today site. It will be awesome when it opens though!
dlrp-mad :mickey2:
More Progress;
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I'm getting myself more excited about it now, I can't wait to see it finished :D
It's funny how some people can spot the tiniest little details added to TOT! I would never have noticed little things like that :P
I get more and more excited every day! :D
I was wondering, when you see pictures of DCA's Tower of Terror it looks really cool with the palm trees and other greenery. Will this be surrounding our tower as well?
is there an exact date of opening yet?
No. When an exact date is known, it will certainly be posted here.
Is it true that there are rummoured soft openings from 20th December?
Quote from: "penfold12"Is it true that there are rummoured soft openings from 20th December?
I think there were rumoured soft openings of December 22nd but I am not entirely sure.
Big Update on Tower Of Terror;
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More age been added.
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More Work on the 2nd dome.
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I love this Photo. :)
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Detail of the Frightful night
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There are photos on Photos Magiques as well, posted last night. Would have been nice if they would be looked at for once as well. Everybody knows how to spell dlrp.fr and look for the photos. Knowing and visiting the partner websites above would be appreciate by the all the webmasters.
Quote from: "raptor1982"There are photos on Photos Magiques as well, posted last night. Would have been nice if they would be looked at for once as well. Everybody knows how to spell dlrp.fr and look for the photos. Knowing and visiting the partner websites above would be appreciate by the all the webmasters.
I more often look at Photos Magiques! You're photos seem to be better quality and more "desktop backround" worthy :D :wink:
Can you really see the Tower behind Phantom Manor? And if you can, does it spoil the atmosphere of the Manor?
The Tower looks amazing, mind you!
Quote from: "Atlantica"Can you really see the Tower behind Phantom Manor? And if you can, does it spoil the atmosphere of the Manor?
Only from one corner of Fort Comstock if you look closely, not as bad as a lot of people expected when construction began. It's a bit strange seeing it from the BTM lift hill though, I wonder if they've got any plans to raise the berm at all?
Does anyone know just how much of Studio 5 and ToT you can see from the riverboats? I've not been on them at all since the construction went high...
Hi guys, here's my post on Towerofterror.org. Take a look, it's quite interesting...
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Originally posted by Imagineer:
Hi guys! I'm a new member of this crazy forum about the most incredible ride in the world so... HELLO EVERYONE!!!
I have a little question: why the open of the tower is scheduled for January even though it seems finished?! I mean, the progress are so fast. It really take 6 mounths to be completed?
Another simply question: I know that no dates have been confirmed yet but do you suppose the tower will open in the very early January? I'm planning my trip for the Christmas holidays (from 1st to 6th jan) and I really hope to see it opened. Thanks a lot!
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very simple... they want to have a ride open in 2008, otherwise they would have 3 rides open in in one year.... and now they have two opening in 2007 and two opening in 2008 (the other being the interactive Stitch Talk attraction)...
not to worry though... Some fresh info reached me through one of the parks seniors..... the ride is scheduled to be completly finished early/mid september, that's about the same time that french CM's have completed their training in DCA and will return home. the soft openings will start by the end of september, after the CM's have settled in in their very own paris version. So if all goes well you might enjoy an extended stay at the Hollywood Tower Hotel when you visit for the holidays.
The "official" opening is planned for January 1st, so there should be no problem at all.
Thanks to Jortlaban, moderator of towerofterror.org
Yay! Now we can count until January :lol:
Quotethe ride is scheduled to be completly finished early september
Nope, one and a half month after that.
I might go for the opening it seem so exciting!! Although it will be very busy, is it likely the date may shift back because of delays?
I think it´s a really great tactic to open TOT in January. So they will get much more guests, even in low season times!
The terror has begun...
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Tower of Terror advertising begins in the new official brochure. Looks like this going to be one amazing campaign... bellhops and thunderbolts all over. :D
Source & More (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2007/07/02/official-2008-15th-anniversary-brochure-preview/#more-336)
Wow that all looks amazing!!! Did you get that brochure through the post because I sent for mine ages ago and it still hasn't come :(
WOW cool campain! I like the styles of it since the brochure of 2006 again. They do again the best!
Quote from: "giorgio1712"Wow that all looks amazing!!! Did you get that brochure through the post because I sent for mine ages ago and it still hasn't come :(
Yep, through the post. I actually got it over a week ago, but it took this long for me to get round to scanning it all.
It's amazing to finally see ToT in a brochure after all these years. :)
I too am excited about the Tower of Terror coming to WDS. This will be the best addition to the entire Resort since Space Mountain in 1995.
My only criticism is, the Tower of Terror has been around in Florida since 1994. So, really, we've all had 13-14 years to ride this attraction. It's nothing new. It's kind of like finally seeing a movie, 13-14 years after it came out. And the thing is, this version of the attraction won't be as elaborate as the 1994 original. It's a less complex, smaller version.
That said, it'll still be great to finally have a Tower of Terror in Europe, and experience it with family and friends who will never go to Florida.
That's a really good advertisement! I love it! Hopefully it will persuade more people to come to the resort :)
Quote from: "Alan"My only criticism is, the Tower of Terror has been around in Florida since 1994. So, really, we've all had 13-14 years to ride this attraction. It's nothing new. It's kind of like finally seeing a movie, 13-14 years after it came out. And the thing is, this version of the attraction won't be as elaborate as the 1994 original. It's a less complex, smaller version.
Yes, but doesn't this count just for the guests that have been to Florida already? Unlike Brits and Germans, there aren't much Belgians, Dutch, French or Spanish that visit Walt Disney World in large numbers, so for most of the guests visiting the Resort will this be an all new experience.
But it will also work the other way around: frequent visitors to WDW will recognize the attraction and might give DLRP a try.
Quote from: "Alan"My only criticism is, the Tower of Terror has been around in Florida since 1994. So, really, we've all had 13-14 years to ride this attraction. It's nothing new. It's kind of like finally seeing a movie, 13-14 years after it came out.
If we're playing this game, don't forget that when Euro Disneyland opened back in 1992, everything was already
37 years old! People had had decades to ride POTC, IASW, etc! And boy, people were just so sick of those attractions - "we've done them all in Florida!" they shouted. Do you see my point?
It's not about how old the concept is, how many years it's been in Florida, it's about what this, single, specific attraction
adds to Walt Disney Studios, how it builds this specific park. And a ride like ToT is going to add a lot. It's almost like they're adding the Castle/Spaceship Earth/Tree of Life 6 years late.
I hope it will be Jan!! will be open in time for when I go in Feb! :wink:
Disneytheque has a few recent photos from the construction. Nothing major though.
http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... error.html (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
Hm not much but better than nothing!
Seems like we can see the bricks of the tower after finishing.
I like this idea! Makes it more "real".
I never realized that at the tower in DCA!
Constant construction updates are good! :) Even if not much has changed!
I keep waking up every morning thinking "Has the 'Hollywood Tower Hotel' sign been put up yet?" :P
Im glad im not the only one who needs to get a life! He He. I do the same :lol:
hehe.. I am so excited now :pluto:
With Disney it is just like the daily cup of coffee. Without it, the day is done.
:wink:
any news on the opening date ?
im going 14th for 3 night
Again, this will be announced on the message board when the date is officially confirmed! :!: :!: :!:
I was just wondering, how many elevators will operate in each shaft?
I'm guessing it will be two, since one will have very slow loading times. But I don't quite understand how having 2 would work :?
It's hard to explain, but I wrote this brief description of it here (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guides/15thanniversary/thetwilightzonetowerofterror/aroundtheworld/):
QuoteEach drop shaft has two boarding points on separate floors inside the front body of the hotel building. From each, guests board an elevator vehicle permanently assigned to that boarding point and then move horizontally backwards into the vertical drop shaft. When the ride cycle is complete, their elevator is positioned back at their original boarding level and the separate elevator vehicle "dropped off" to return, horizontally forwards, to its loading/unloading point. The vertical elevator then moves up/down to the second loading point to pick up the second elevator, completing the entire cycle. With three independant drop shafts, this not only gives a more efficient, higher capacity, but also greater protection from any unscheduled downtime of individual drop shafts/vehicles - the remaining two shafts can continue as normal.
You might be able to find a diagram on the internet somewhere.
Thanks very much!
I was kinda wondering about that, but felt a bit silly asking.. haha
Thanks for explaining! I think I get it now :lol:
Look what replaced the Earffel Tower on the new 2008 Calendar:
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No way! It really is the Castle of the Studios! Is it included in any of the photos inside?
An ugly calendar cover really though, besides the excitement of DLRP's very first merchandise-with-ToT-on... :lol:
Yep, it's inside the calendar as well (forgot to get a photo of it...), together with Phantom Manor.
They used this one:
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Edit: some photos weekend:
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More in the Photos Magiques Gallery (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v/photo_reports/construction_photos/tower_of_terror/).
Thanks for the great pics Raptor :)
I so excited now, the level of detail appearing on the tower and the first merchandise, it's going to be such a boost for the studios :D
Great photos! :D
Do you know what them red wires are?
Blimey, it's just going so fast these days. It's great to see the detail from all those different angles too, you can't see it like that at DCA.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Do you know what them red wires are?
On the front of the Tower? I think they must be for the lighting on the "Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign. :)
Just noticed more differences between the DCA and our version:
Disney California Adventure:
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Walt Disney Studios:
The edge looks much rougher and not as purple as at DCA (unless it gets a coat of paint, which I hope it won't...). The details look more real, compared to the Playdoh-like edges.
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And the border around the dome has blue tiles, instead of a grey border.
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DCA photo by Sun-Mountain (//http://www.sun-mountain.net/photo.htm). Check out their excellent photo from the whole building here (//http://www.sun-mountain.net/images/TowerTerror.jpg).
Although the Californian and Parisian Towers are almost equal in my opinion, I slightly prefer the exterior of the Walt Disney Studios version. I like the fact that a few details are different and that the Parisian Tower even has a few more. I simply love the realistic approach they have taken with the red bricks.
After seeing that the Imagineers slightly plussed a few parts of the Tower of Terror design, it makes me curious which parts of the building may be different aswell? Maybe our gardens/queue will contain more greenery, or the boilerroom will be less cartoony? I cant wait to find out. :)
Quote from: "RnRCj"Great photos! :D
Do you know what them red wires are?
RnRCj - it looks like maybe the electrical wiring for the Hollywood Tower Hotel sign.
It´s wonderful to seeing all this little details that the tower in paris has! And I must say the glazed tiles under the roofs looks very cool! Much better than the gray version at california!
I like the red bricks too :) Although I've got a really bad feeling they're going to be painted purple.
On the "Sun-Mountain" photo linked by Raptor, the building in the foreground, looks to have detailed relief sculpture work. However if you enlarge the photo, you can see it is a flat surface, with the sculpture work painted on. I wonder if that will be the same for our facades?
More photos from past Sunday:
Scaffolding down from the small tower:
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Balconies unwrapped:
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Tower of Terror, STT-entrance and the Hollywood Tunnel frame:
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WOW....especially that last picture....shivers down my spine :shock:
Nice pics raptor! It seems that even the small tower is slightly different compared to the Californian structure. I like these small plussings! 8)
Nice to see some of the scaffolding come down :)
*Still waiting for Hollywood Tower Hotel sign*
Quote from: "RnRCj"*Still waiting for Hollywood Tower Hotel sign*
I think it will be the very last thing...
Quote from: "RnRCj"*Still waiting for Hollywood Tower Hotel sign*
Me too! I read somewhere that the "Hollywood Tower" neons are somewhere backstage and ready to be installed. Hopefully we will get an electrifying event like they did in Disney's California Adventure a few months before the actual opening. 8)
Quote from: "Imagineer"Quote from: "RnRCj"*Still waiting for Hollywood Tower Hotel sign*
I think it will be the very last thing...
Yeah, I suppose it will. They left the big picture of Crush on Crush's Coaster till last :lol:
Quote from: "Maarten"Quote from: "RnRCj"*Still waiting for Hollywood Tower Hotel sign*
Me too! I read somewhere that the "Hollywood Tower" neons are somewhere backstage and ready to be installed. Hopefully we will get an electrifying event like they did in Disney's California Adventure a few months before the actual opening. 8)
Looking at the schedule of the Tower to open by January and soft openings in late December, don't you think 31st October would be a perfect time for this? :D
We can dream... :wink:
Quote from: "Baloo"We can dream... :wink:
Well.....isn't Disney all about that??? :P
Wasn't it mentioned somewhere that the ToT sign will come up this week? The red cables are a good sign for it.
I think that the red bricks will disappear behind the purple coat of paint, they started it at the top and they will continue it to the bottom
Quote from: "Whoknew?"I think that the red bricks will disappear behind the purple coat of paint, they started it at the top and they will continue it to the bottom
Yes I also thin so. On the other side it´s hard to see something red after all the coloring.
Rumor says that the first letters are already up. Seems to be the word "TOWER". Hope to get some pics tonight.
Uhhh....i hope indeed that it's "Tower" and not stuff like "Woter" :P
Is there any confirmation as to the final colour of the brick ? I have to say, a personal preference would be the red as it looks more realistic and seperates us from the the towers...
Quote from: "Soap"Uhhh....i hope indeed that it's "Tower" and not stuff like "Woter" :P
According to Devil on DCP forum, "Tower" and "Hotel" have been installed. :lol:
This is great news as it approaches from its final look.
Quote from: "Grandmath"Quote from: "Soap"Uhhh....i hope indeed that it's "Tower" and not stuff like "Woter" :P
According to Devil on DCP forum, "Tower" and "Hotel" have been installed. :lol:
This is great news as it approaches from its final look.
Whooooo that's AMAZING news! :shock:
Oooh great, I didn't expect it so soon! :o
Quote from: "Soap"Uhhh....i hope indeed that it's "Tower" and not stuff like "Woter" :P
Hahahaha! :lol: For some reason it took me a few minutes to get that. :lol:
That's the news I've been waiting for! :D But we need pictures!!!! :shock:
This is great news, I can't wait to see the pics. Perhaps they decided to put them up now so that all of the people coming for the summer season will see it, what great advertising :)
Here is a link/photo of the letters, but not yet in place:
http://www.dlrp.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108434#108434 (http://www.dlrp.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108434#108434)
Thanks for the link. I'm so excited about this right now :D
Oh dear, they're upside down. :P I guess they just flip em over, once they're fully installed?
I'm still not quite feeling the immense excitement of a few letters arriving, but maybe I'll change my mind the first time I'm heading to the parks and see "The Hollywood Tower Hotel" in the distance... The view of it as you go over the shuttle bus bridge into the station area is pretty cool already, it'll be great once they're done with these.
Ok, I feel the excitement, a little... :D/
How frustrating, I come back from the park and then they put the letters up on the tower. :(
Oh well, is still very exciting.
I just wanna show you this picture withe the letters and lights on...this is how it will look! Click on the link:
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Haha, don't get to much excited, this is in DCA. Not at the WDS...but in a few months it will look almost the same.
More magic at the WDS...
Quote from: "peep"How frustrating, I come back from the park and then they put the letters up on the tower. :(
Oh well, is still very exciting.
I know this feeling :lol:
They'd better flip it over :P :lol:
I'm really excited :lol:
Photo from today:
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Y I think something looks different :P
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:arrow: Link (//http://www.dlrp.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108790#108790)
wow, it's really starting to look complete. I remember going in December '05 and realising what the were building (before I found dlrpmagic). It seems a long time ago now
Well the Y looks good :lol:
How did they get them walkway things up so quickly?
I mean like the things that hold up the letters.
Quote from: "Owain"How did they get them walkway things up so quickly?
I mean like the things that hold up the letters.
Prefab can do wonders :)
It's gonna look very good! ... original view like this though...
That's Disney for ya, the one day there's nothing, the other day there's a prop of 10 foot high looking like it has been there for 60 years...
What can we say, it's the Disney magic, right? :lol: :wink:
A pic I took Wednesday (Tuesday the letters weren't there):
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And these pics I took yesterday:
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Personally I can hardly wait for the Tower to open. This building is massive and changed the entire park in a postive way since its less open. The last time I was at the Studios park was about 2 years ago, so I only experienced its original lay-out without the Tower, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. Like I said, the Tower is massive, no pic will do it justice. :)
Is it me or has the "Y" been taken off ?
As in put with the rest of the letters and not fitted anymore.
Quote from: "Owain"Is it me or has the "Y" been taken off ?
I think it was only flipped over briefly as some kind of test... :?
Maarten - Wow, what an update! Thanks so much for posting those. The view from the Vinci parking I haven't seen since April, so that's a big change, and photo 2 is just wonderful seeing the hotel and Hollywood Boulevard hiding behind the trees. Everything I've always wanted WDS to be. :D
In Photo 5 have they painted the purple over the lovely rock work ?
Wow great photos Maarten, thanks for sharing them :D .
Really good photos Maarten! :D I especially like the last photo - It gives you an idea of the enormous size of the tower :lol:
Thanks for the photos Maarten, they're great :D
Thank you guys for the nice feedback. I'll post a full tripreport very soon with more pics ofcourse. :)
Wow the Tower looks better and better. And he's so huge !! :shock: I'm very looking forward to see him myself. But I'm still afraid of this ride. :?
I found the following post in a german forum:
QuoteEs gibt auch gerüchte dass die besucher im aufzug stehen und nicht sitzen werden. Die befestigung der besucher wird am bauch festgemacht.
Source: http://freizeitparkweb.de/cgi-bin/dcf/d ... &viewmode= (http://freizeitparkweb.de/cgi-bin/dcf/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&forum=DCForumID17&om=863&omm=51&viewmode=)
English:There are rumors, that guests will not sit but rather stand in the elevators of our tower. The fastener will somehow be connected at their belly.
Has anyone heard that rumor, too? Sounds pretty new to me.
BR,
Netjack
Haha, no you have to sit down. I've seen the elevators myself.
Oh good. If we would stand in it I wouldn't ride with TOT. So great that this rumour isn't true.
I can't imagine standing up, and I'd rather sit down :lol:
All the original Disney-MGM adverts showed people free-standing in the elevator, nothing holding them down... :lol: I'm sure a few people still think that's what happens.
if you had to stand then when it fell you would leave the floor and when u get to bottom everyone will be in a comical pile on the floor
Quote from: "Baloo"All the original Disney-MGM adverts showed people free-standing in the elevator, nothing holding them down... :lol: I'm sure a few people still think that's what happens.
When i went to WDW when i was 8 i wouldnt go on TOT because i thought you just went in an elavator and stood up.
Quote from: "raptor1982"Haha, no you have to sit down. I've seen the elevators myself.
:o When ?
Peeking at the Christmas Presents
[reported by Kris Kringle & DLP.info-Team]
OK if you dare to read on you might make Santa really, really angry ... and that means he might decide to give you a sack of coale and no presents at all this coming Christmas. But then you are not really going to sneak a peek of your Christmas presents, it'll be the Christmas presents for the Disneyland Resort Paris, more specifically the Walt Disney Studios Park, and all fans of the resort ... also it is not really peeking at all ... all you are going to do is read a rumor what might be the Christmas presents this year ... so are you ready??
THEN HERE WE GO: rumors are spreading among cast members and fans re-enforcing hopes of many fans that guests might be able to drop into the Twilight Zone already in 2007! While the Halloween date is no longer mentioned (rumored more than a year ago as the opening date) and the official advertising doesn't budge (but sticks to an "opening early 2008" line) word on the streets and walkways is now that the resort might call in Santa Claus for some extra help to surprise cast members and guests with the opening of the Tower of Terror as a special gift for the Christmas day 2007! According to the same rumors Santa Claus would also have something for all guests to young or scared to venture into the dilapidated Hollywood Tower Hotel: the Stitch attraction in the Disney Channel building might open as a Christmas gift as well!
The rumors does not mention though, whether these openings (if they would take place) would be for imited previews only during selected times or for full operations...
Please note: DLP.info usually is rather reluctant to spill the beans by publishing rumors ... but these rumors are not only so tempting but are also so massively spread among the elves of Santa Claus that we just had to mention them here. But as any rumors they should be taken with more than just a single grain of salt - especially as in this case any slow down in construction, technical problem or even a plain decision of marketing might prevent them from coming true...
Unfortunately these news are unconfirmed.
Actually, its has been said many times before on the board here that ToT will soft open on December 22. I'm sorry Imagineer, but DLP.info isn't the most up-to-date source for news anymore. :wink:
Unless something bad happens, it WILL open on December 22. (confirmed).
It will be a great Christmas present for all :D
Quote from: "raptor1982"Unless something bad happens, it WILL open on December 22. (confirmed).
Is that annual passport holders/special guests only, or is that meant to be the official opening date for everyone?
It would definatly be amazing to do a christmas time trip, tower of terror or not. TOT would just be one huge piece of icing on the big cake.
Quote from: "peep"Quote from: "raptor1982"Unless something bad happens, it WILL open on December 22. (confirmed).
Is that annual passport holders/special guests only, or is that meant to be the official opening date for everyone?
It would definatly be amazing to do a christmas time trip, tower of terror or not. TOT would just be one huge piece of icing on the big cake.
These are SOFT OPENINGS meaning park management can decide to open to limited public at their discretion at any time until official opening.
It will also - as you suggested - include special preview events for shareholders, dream passport holders, press events etc, but these dates will be communicated later on...
Soft Openings just mean that if you are really lucky, you might be granted access ;)
I just feel that if Christmas weeks will be really crowded, there is a big chance they will actually open for public, but don't take this for granted though!!!
Speedpacket is right, but in this case, the DLRP internal schedules mention soft-opening, but in fact it should open for all guests, again, if everything goes right.
I hope they emphasise that it's a "special, exclusive preview just for you!!!", so that people are more likely to go home and tell their friends "oh, we got to ride Tower of Terror before it even opens!".
They should also get some advertisements for Stitch Encounter around its building in time for December, so there's still a reason to return...
(I'm just a bit worried about DLRP losing return guests because they've been able to do Christmas and Tower of Terror)
Anyway, I was going to avoid Christmas this year (or at least New Year), but maybe not...
What is the e-ticket? Sorry if this has been posted before.
Quote from: "Imagineer"What is the e-ticket? Sorry if this has been posted before.
Well, using the search button sometimes helps, but anyways.
In the early Disneyland (California) days, people hat to buy different tickets to be able to go on the rides.
These were A-tickets, B-tickets and so on. The bigger (more thrilling) the ride the more expensive the ticket. Most expensive were d-tickets and e-tickets. That´s why things like ToT, Mission Space, SM, Splash are called E-tickets.
Greetz
Oliver
The Hollywood Tower Hotel is more and more becoming a star in its own right. 8)
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More photos can be found at //http://www.disneytheque.com/
wow ... It's going to be amaaazing :o
I really want it finished in January :x
thanks Maarten for the pics
From those photo's it looks like the red brick may be staying and not being painted purple. As for the wood and aqua blue corridor section, is that unique to our tower? I have been looking at photos of DCA tower and cant make out that detail?
Great update :D
looking great :lol:
i hope its a free standing tower without scaffolding when i go :D
Member Titash at Disney Central Plaza made this interesting comparison...
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Although the differences are minor, I slightly prefer the exterior of our Tower to the Californian one.
Quote from: "Maarten"Member Titash at Disney Central Plaza made this interesting comparison...
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Although the differences are minor, I slightly prefer the exterior of our Tower to the Californian one.
Don't think they won't colour the walls in between the elevators purple though!!! If you look closley (even from far), you see the purple paint is not finised yet (or do you guys really believe that lighting would struck and leave such a horizontal line where the purple begins :) :) :))
True, the red brick is FAR more better, but in stead of that ugly colour in the corridors, I would have preferred something more classy or stylish such as the dark red that is often seen...
Quote from: "speedpacket"Don't think they won't colour the walls in between the elevators purple though!!!
I agree, they will definately use more purple on those walls. :)
Will they add the effects to the lift doors ?
i hope that the rooms will become as pale as the californian version. This aqua/wood color is frightened, i couldn't sleep in such strangely coloured rooms :?
That's just the first coat of color. It'll be aged and weathered before they are finished. They're just painting the elevator doors before they finish weathering that area.
I have just been reading the Thomas Cook brochure for DLPR, the description of the TOT refers to the random drop sequence. Is this planned opening, or have they just put the copy from the american adverts?
It's looking very old and derelict now :D I was wondering when they were going to put details like this in.
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Photo point! Source: DCP
All you can say to this picture is WOW...
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Source: Lucky at DCP
WOW ! That is great ! If you look close it looks as if they might have added the effects to the lift doors :)
Wow! Great photo RnRCj, thanks for posting it :D
The pictures are amaaaaazing, can't wait for January :D
I just have a small silly question, do you guys think my glasses will
be fine if i wore them during the ride :?: , becuase obviously i will not
enjoy the ride without them :shock: ...
I also don't want to ruin my holiday by losing my glasses :roll:
Quote from: "howtodeal"The pictures are amaaaaazing, can't wait for January :D
I just have a small silly question, do you guys think my glasses will
be fine if i wore them during the ride :?: , becuase obviously i will not
enjoy the ride without them :shock: ...
I also don't want to ruin my holiday by losing my glasses :roll:
I rode the Tower of Terror in Orlando with my glasses on, so yes, I guess they will be alright :wink:
I don't know why people always worry about glasses falling off on rides. How often do they fall off during a typical day? Never. Do they fall off if you frantically shake your head around? No. Do they fall off if you touch your toes and turn your head upside down? No. So, on most rides you'll be fine. If your glasses have been fitted properly, they'll stay on your head.
The only Disney ride that I can think of that is a threat to glasses is Space Mountain Mission 2, because it's SO bumpy. But even then, they'll stay on. So don't worry about it.
I always wear my contacts in the parks - just in case! :D
Sorry if it's been covered previously - but does anyone know what height children have to be to go on this ride? :?: Thanks
^ Id like to know too, I told my little sister and she's raring to go :lol:
(its looking great isnt it! my wds finally has its castle!)
Quote from: "Alison"Sorry if it's been covered previously - but does anyone know what height children have to be to go on this ride? :?: Thanks
Well i just looked at Disneyland.com since it has the same tower and it says the minimum height is 102 cm
It is also mentioned on the first page of the topic...
Further advancements on tower of terror look great! Can't wait to ride this thing!
Details :wink:
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Thanks for posting these Netjack. But could you please add the original poster's name (Mouetto in this case) too in the source list? It would be greatly appreciated! :D
Here are some Pics from the weekend:
18.08.2007
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19.08.2007
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On Thursday or Friday I make new Pictures...
Bye arno
4 months to go! :D
(22 december ;) )
From Joel;
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The rear wall is now Completed :)
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To those who had been in the park in the last days/weeks:
On this photo:
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to me, it looks like a not well thought out jumble of buidlungs wich do not belong to each other. Is this the same impression you get when you're on site? I hope not :(
Edit sry, but the photos were posted in here, i haven't thought about the topic
This should have been posted in the Hollywood Blvd. topic.
I can imagine in RncRj's picture the rails and working tools removed and the aqua/wooden walls weathered and finished and the letters made ready! :shock: It's just too long to wait. :P
Studio1 on DLP.info posted that cast member testing has just started in one of the 3 shafts in the Tower of Terror.
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Sounds like good news for the tower.
close up of doors for those who havent seen:
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Hi,
here are some Pictures from the 23th and 24th August!
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Painting it Old! The round roofes too!
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Yes the back is finished!
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Painting Mosaic.
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I think they put down the Scaffholdings!!!!
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Putting down the Scaffholdings!
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Beautiful Tower! :-)
Have fun with the pictures. more Pictures are on my Photosite here: //http://www.flickr.com/photos/arno-hh/sets/72157601660736097/
Bye
Arno
I was standing in line for Crush's Coaster Tuesday and i saw it testeing, it looked awesome :D
Quote from: "mehdi5"I was standing in line for Crush's Coaster Tuesday and i saw it testeing, it looked awesome :D
Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Some of the letters are being turned over:
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Source: Korto at Disney Central Plaza
Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Well , guillaume did on Main Street Gazette and check out his video of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA)
Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Well , guillaume did on Main Street Gazette and check out his video of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA)
Is that video on any other website because it won't load for me :(
Quote from: "-breeno-"Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Well , guillaume did on Main Street Gazette and check out his video of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA)
Is that video on any other website because it won't load for me :(
It won't load for me either :?
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "-breeno-"Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Well , guillaume did on Main Street Gazette and check out his video of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA)
Is that video on any other website because it won't load for me :(
It won't load for me either :?
Try going to youtube.com and type :"La tour de la terreur: Tests"
Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "-breeno-"Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "RnRCj"Wow! :o You should have took some pictures!
Yeah i should have, too bad i didn't have my camera with me :(
Well , guillaume did on Main Street Gazette and check out his video of it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSSsdjtiuJA)
Is that video on any other website because it won't load for me :(
It won't load for me either :?
Try going to youtube.com and type :"La tour de la terreur: Tests"
Nope still won't load for me :?
Quote from: "-breeno-"Nope still won't load for me :?
It still won't load for me either. :(
Works for me!!! :D
Looks........scary :shock:
Do other videos on youtube work for you? Strange... :shock:
Still not working for me either :(
Quote from: "Japper"Do other videos on youtube work for you?
Yes...
Me and my naughty ways just noticed with the letters that have been turned around spells
" The Ho " :lol:
Letters were turned the other side again this evening. They were probably doing some tests.
We've got some fresh photos from today here:
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Tower of Terror is going to be amazing in the Studios, its going to make a huge impact on the park ! :lol:
Dont get me wrong, this all looks fantastic and I cant wait for it to open......But the more it nears completion, and the more fantastic detail is added to the Hollywood Blv area, I cant help think how much better it would be if this was as is in MGM, and used as a weenie at the end of a long street area.
To get the full impact when in the park looks slightly hard as there appears no area to soak up how impressive it is from a distance, and close up it is blocked by the detailed theming of the Hollywood Blv.
Dont get me wrong, its fantastic, and I should wait to comment until its finished...
When are they going to turn those letters over?!?!?!?! :evil: :P :lol:
Very good photos :wink:
Quote from: "penfold12"Dont get me wrong, this all looks fantastic and I cant wait for it to open......But the more it nears completion, and the more fantastic detail is added to the Hollywood Blv area, I cant help think how much better it would be if this was as is in MGM, and used as a weenie at the end of a long street area.
I agree. The placement is kind of awkward. Especially now with the boulevard going past it. Hopefully, the new backdrop in front of the Tram Tour will be striking.
And it seems that having a view of the hotel from all angels is also kind of a poor idea, especially since the backside of the hotel is seen in all of its bare boned glory.
I think wthis won't be the problem, especially because you can walk right through the facades towards the tower and on the left side of the hollywood blvd there is a wide open area where you will have a perfect look onto the gardens of the tower (i suppose). The Back of the tower might be a problem because backlot has not building painted in that color, but may be it's not that striking as i imagine. but more awkward still is the crossing between Toon Studio and Hollywood Blvd at AODA :? There it's quite obvious from the main viewpoint that the gone hollywood building is less than 3m in depth.
technically i think it is ready since they were testing it the other day when i was there
Quote from: "Nicholas-c"technically i think it is ready since they were testing it the other day when i was there
Not quite. Although the ride mechanism is testing, I imagine there is still much work to do on the mirror effects, the lobby and boiler room decor and installation, and the broken fountain ethereal sign.
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Nicholas-c"technically i think it is ready since they were testing it the other day when i was there
Not quite. Although the ride mechanism is testing, I imagine there is still much work to do on the mirror effects, the lobby and boiler room decor and installation, and the broken fountain ethereal sign.
Yes, i agree there porbably just testing it, they probably have wuite a few jobs to do inside. The Shop, Fastpass, Queueing And Everything inside.
Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Nicholas-c"technically i think it is ready since they were testing it the other day when i was there
Not quite. Although the ride mechanism is testing, I imagine there is still much work to do on the mirror effects, the lobby and boiler room decor and installation, and the broken fountain ethereal sign.
Yes, i agree there porbably just testing it, they probably have wuite a few jobs to do inside. The Shop, Fastpass, Queueing And Everything inside.
i guess so, dont forget the special "squeaky hinge oil" :P
Quote from: "Owain"Me and my naughty ways just noticed with the letters that have been turned around spells
" The Ho " :lol:
I would have a naughty mind too. :roll:
I noticed it too :D
:offtopic:
Do you guys reckon ToT will definately be open by the 25th of January, i'm planning a trip, as I don't go as often as I would like i'd like to be sure I will get to ride ToT?
Yes , It will be open!
Letters are in place !!!
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Many more, posted by Mouetto on DCP:
http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard. ... 8603#38603 (http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard.net/viewtopic.forum?p=38603#38603)
wicked :P they finally paid someone to flip the letter over!
Yaaaaayyyyyy! :D :D :D
They flipped them over very quickly. I thought it would of taken about a week :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Yaaaaayyyyyy! :D :D :D
They flipped them over very quickly. I thought it would of taken about a week :lol:
The French do thing quickly compared to the UK :P
Looks great ! :)
Wow it looks great, i wonder will it light up at night now like the DCA one or will it be untill it opens?
I heard they do a official opening in march but that the tower will be open in januari.
Quote from: "Japper"I heard they do a official opening in march but that the tower will be open in januari.
Yes, that's what I said here. Pre-opening will be on December 22.
Fresh from a couple of hours ago:
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More at WDSfans here (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/news/news.php#newsitemEElApFFkylDffzmFEd)
Looking absolutly great! Still a lot of work to be done i think on the inside and the final touch, but the outside looks impressive :D
Looking great everyday ! :)
Thanks for the pics Raptor, I'm lovin' 'em :wink:
it looks fab, cant wait to see it
:cheshire_bounce: :stitch_bounce: :cheshire_bounce: :stitch_bounce: :cheshire_bounce:
I see they're slowly putting more purple on. I didn't notice until today :lol:
I got a question: I am (maybe) going to ride the ToT on my next visit but my girlfriend is too scary about it. I don't wanna queue alone so I'm asking you will she be able to stay in line with me and then exit just a few steps from the elevators? Or maybe could she just wait for me close to the elevator? I don't really want to leave her outside alone . I hope you understand what I mean.
P.S. I know is too early to ask something like this but maybe there's someone who rodes the californian version?
Imagineers always include a "chicken exit" for those who end up deciding not doing the ride right before boarding the vehicle.
Thanks a lot raptor! That's exactly what I wanted to know! However I don't like that much the "chicken exit" definition... :D
Quote from: "Imagineer"Thanks a lot raptor! That's exactly what I wanted to know! However I don't like that much the "chicken exit" definition... :D
You can still call it "emergency exit" :lol:
Its great to see that most of the Hollywood Tower Hotel sign has been flipped over. Hopefully an electrifying event will be announced soon! 31st of October would be a natural fit. 8)
Here are some pics posted by mouetto at Disney Central Plaza Forum:
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It seems like they forgot to paint the backside of Studio 5? At least the Tower looks wonderful in my opinion, especially with the The Hollywood Tower Hotel on it. Great. :)
Quote from: "Maarten"Its great to see that most of the Hollywood Tower Hotel sign has been flipped over. Hopefully an electrifying event will be announced soon! 31st of October would be a natural fit. 8)
Or a Supernatural fit ! :P
Great photos :)
I wonder why "Hotel" hasn't been turned over yet :?
Quote from: "RnRCj"I wonder why "Hotel" hasn't been turned over yet :?
Yeah its strange being that the "ho" part of the hotel section was turned around before the Hollywood and Tower section :? (there is pics a few pages back of it)
Some new photos from Disneytheque! :D
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More purple lightning strike marks have been added to the tower :)
More photos here: //http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html
Looks Great ! :)
Sorry RnRCj, but i had to post this because its sort of BIG ! :P
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Yes the fastpass sign is there ! :)
//http://www.disneytheque.com
GREAT!!! The fastpass sign makes me so excited!!!
Ah, I should have enlarged all the pics :lol: Well that's very interesting :D
:D FASTPASS WOOOOOO! :lol:
It must be nearing the end of construction now :D
"It must be nearing the end of construction now "
That i do not think so, cause what about the inside ;-)??
Quote from: "Soap""It must be nearing the end of construction now "
That i do not think so, cause what about the inside ;-)??
Sorry if I wasn't clear, I did mean the outside though :wink:
The first commercial for the Tower of Terror can be found at //http://www.drpbusiness.com/uk/5100.php. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the actual add they will use in the UK. :wink:
Quote from: "Maarten"The first commercial for the Tower of Terror can be found at //http://www.drpbusiness.com/uk/5100.php. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the actual add they will use in the UK. :wink:
I like that advert! I thought they'd just use a DCA TOT advert and put Disneyland Resort Paris on the end, but they've actually got a different narrator too. I like :D
Hallo,
today JOEL upload some new photos from, the tower!
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Have fun with the pics!
Bye Arno
It's looking really good, and progressing quickly. Quick question, are the balconies on the left side of the tower permanent?
Yes :)
Hmmm I don't 100% like the look of them, but I guess I only have to wait a month to decide when I see them for real
has anyone got a picture/artist impression of what the tower is supposed to of looked like before the damage? i.e. with the corridors still attached?
I have seen ones of the MGM tower, but this one is different. Im slightly puzzled, because it looks like there are windows inbetween the lift shafts, and this would mean that the corridors would be three seperate corridors if that makes sense?
^Yeah I noticed the window thing a while back but forgot to ask. It does seem a tad odd but I'm sure there is some sort of explanation.
Its good to see it really coming together now, with the placemaking coming together too it gives the tower an added effect imo.
Quote from: "penfold12"has anyone got a picture/artist impression of what the tower is supposed to of looked like before the damage? i.e. with the corridors still attached?
This is the best I can come up with, it's featured in the Tower as a wall mural behind the counter of the Tower Hotel Gifts boutique:
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Source (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guides/15thanniversary/thetwilightzonetowerofterror/guide/)
Btw, it looks like the "saturation" has been upped a bit in some of those photos on the last page, before we get the "omg is the purple really that bright?!" comments.
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source: towerofterror.org
Thanks for that guys, now it makes sense, it was begining to bug me! lol
It is even better in 3D! :o
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2mpp8 ... tribute_3d (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2mpp8_la-tour-de-la-terreur-tot-tribute_3d)
btw, check out the other 3D recreations of Dlrp icons by this fan: it's stunning!
http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard. ... r-t917.htm (http://disneycentralplaza.englishboard.net/Imagineering-f9/Realisation-d-un-DLRP-virtuel-le-retour-t917.htm)
I've also wondered what the hotel looked like before the lightning strike, so thanks very much for those photos guys! :D
Photos from the past few days can be found here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v ... of_terror/ (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v/photo_reports/construction_photos/tower_of_terror/)
:)
Thanks for the photos Raptor! :D Does anyone know what them metal panels in front of the elevator doors are? :?
Thanks for the updates Raptor, those pics are amazing :)
it is looking great!!!!!!!
Great Photos ! :)
Massive :D It really looks impressive.
Raptor, how about the inside? Are they started their? Is there some info about it??
Disneytheque have pictures of the filming of the TOT advert:
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http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... error.html (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
Interesting photos :wink: Are they making a brand new advert then :?: That would be really cool :)
Cool photos Bultin Boy, i'm interested to see what the advert will be like.
It is an advert for all the park there has been shooting also in the disneylandpark. The groom is not the Hollywood Tower Groom but the Groom of Disneyland15.com ;). It is probably for a new video for the Hotels.
Quote from: "DynastyGo"It is an advert for all the park there has been shooting also in the disneylandpark. The groom is not the Hollywood Tower Groom but the Groom of Disneyland15.com ;). It is probably for a new video for the Hotels.
Erm that would be a Tower of Terror bellhop, hence all the zombie looking makeup :wink: . It will probably be an advert for Tower of Terror, or why else would it be filmed in front of Tower of Terror? :? .
Quote from: "PATMAGIC"Quote from: "DynastyGo"It is an advert for all the park there has been shooting also in the disneylandpark. The groom is not the Hollywood Tower Groom but the Groom of Disneyland15.com ;). It is probably for a new video for the Hotels.
Erm that would be a Tower of Terror bellhop, hence all the zombie looking makeup :wink: . It will probably be an advert for Tower of Terror, or why else would it be filmed in front of Tower of Terror? :? .
I know for the zombie make up but the, but it is not for an Advert it's for a german episode of Disney Filmparade ;) (confirmed on Disney Central Plaza). The costume isthe one from Disneyland15.com (red and blue) the one of the tower of terror is maroon not red ;).
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Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Disneytheque have pictures of the filming of the TOT advert:
http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... error.html (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
this pics are great!!
Someone going september 22nd, please take pictures! :)
I want to see what it looks like.
Quote from: "MSW"Someone going september 22nd, please take pictures! :)
I want to see what it looks like.
I'll be there 21st September (but then I'm leaving). :lol: Why the 22nd? :?: :P
sorry for not mentioning the 'soft opening' which was told, date 22 DECEMBER.
If someone gets lucky, being a member of PhotosMagiques,
could someone pleeaase take pics 22nd december?
(Of the interior and stuff)
And does anyone know when the commercial will be on TV? :P
Trees have been planted around TOT, if not exactly in the queue line area. It looks already pretty cool!
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Thanks for the update!
The trees make such a difference already, and definitely give more hope for a better garden area than the Tower has at DCA.
Oh, and best of all - looks like they're evergreen, same as Toon Studio! I think they finally learnt empty trees make WDS look even worse in Winter. :)
Taht's what I thought, our gardens look already more elaborate (because larger) than the ones in California.
All good!
Quote from: "Baloo"Oh, and best of all - looks like they're evergreen, same as Toon Studio! I think they finally learnt empty trees make WDS look even worse in Winter. :)
To be honest, I am not to sure if I like those trees, they certainly don't give me an exotic Hollywood California kind of feel. But well, at least its way better then what it used to look like.
By the way, I never knew they had plans to locate a certain portion of the queue on the former grassfield between Place des Stars and the Amadillo. Or is it possible that these new trees aren't part of the Hollywood Tower Hotel "estate" at all? :)
Quote from: "Maarten"By the way, I never knew they had plans to locate a certain portion of the queue on the former grassfield between Place des Stars and the Amadillo. Or is it possible that these new trees aren't part of the Hollywood Tower Hotel "estate" at all? :)
You're right, this is just the old patch of grass finally given some trees. The queue will still have the same boundaries as DCA.
And I know what you mean about the style of the trees. I thought the same, but I suppose the palms are reserved for the actual hotel and the boulevard. These trees lead quite nicely across to Backlot, and they're much "fuller" too...
I'm analysing trees too much now, aren't I?
Quote from: "Baloo"And I know what you mean about the style of the trees. I thought the same, but I suppose the palms are reserved for the actual hotel and the boulevard. These trees lead quite nicely across to Backlot, and they're much "fuller" too...
I totally agree. For some reason I don't mind these style trees in Backlot at all, so it seems like a nice transition to me. :)
The studios looks so much better with the trees in it, thanks for the pics Grandmath :)
Quote from: "Baloo"I'm analysing trees too much now, aren't I?
Well.....i'm glad to see you know yourself a bit :P
But it looks really great, even better then i expected!
Found a nice article on mouseplanet...and yes finally all letters are turned...but not at the WDS yet hahaha
http://www.mpimages.net/dlr/compressed/ ... 204-DM.jpg (http://www.mpimages.net/dlr/compressed/DCA/Hollywood_Pictures_Backlot/ToT-030204-DM.jpg)
Quote from: "Winstonio"Found a nice article on mouseplanet...and yes finally all letters are turned...
http://www.mpimages.net/dlr/compressed/ ... 204-DM.jpg (http://www.mpimages.net/dlr/compressed/DCA/Hollywood_Pictures_Backlot/ToT-030204-DM.jpg)
That is actually a picture from DCA :wink:
Here are a couple of pics of the Tower from yesterday:
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Great Photos RnRCj :)
Thanks for the pics :)
Thx for sharing RNRCj, you also had a nice weather ;)
Did you know that the queue wait time for Tower of Terror will show the shortest wait time as 13 rather than the usual 5 minutes.
That's what they do in Florida and DCA, but does not necessarily mean that our ToT will have the same thing. Besides, I've seen a 5 minutes or 0 minutes sign very often when were in Florida.
For those of you who couldn't see the Tower Of Terror testing video posted earlier in the topic, there's another one here:
//http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2yonx_tour-de-la-terreur-test-2_events
:wink:
From Disneytheque;
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All new railings added to the Tower ! :)
Source; //http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/61-Projet-Placemaking-WDS.html
everything above the purple would make a nice modern hotel :p
Quote from: "Nicholas-c"everything above the purple would make a nice modern hotel :p
haha! a holiday inn or maybe a marriot prehaps :P I cant believe the construction has happened so quickly and now i just can wait to get on and ride it!
More progress at the HTH, nice plants and gateways:P
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6579 ... of1ul7.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6579/resizeof1ul7.jpg)
Same plants as in my own garden!!! Now i have a HTH garden at home haha:P Very nice....but take a look at that flat 2d buidling...i don't like it at all!
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5719 ... of3jo5.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5719/resizeof3jo5.jpg)
Can't help, but I totally dislike the flt 2 d buildings on that spot. They should have put them behind the tramtour station! And a couple more real buildings on the place they are now.
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4029 ... of4pu2.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/4029/resizeof4pu2.jpg)
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3847 ... of2pd2.jpg (http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3847/resizeof2pd2.jpg)
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Seen on DCP forum.
fantastic pictures!
wow, there's more space between the tunnel and the 2d-buildings than i thought before :shock:
Quote from: "Winstonio"...i don't like it at all!
Can't help, but I totally dislike the flt 2 d buildings on that spot. They should have put them behind the tramtour station! And a couple more real buildings on the place they are now.
That's what i'm saying the wohle time! But especially on these pictures it look very temporary and will be changed when more money will be available :wink:
Can anyone upload a photograph of what this tunnel is supposed to look like, perhaps from the calafornia's version? I'm still slightly confused about the concept of it.
EDIT: Sorry guys, didn't read the thread title, still thought I was in the boulevard topic!
the tunnel doesn't belong to the ToT, it's part of the hollywood blvd placemaking. you can find a picture of the tunnel from studio 1 in that thread
Hey there guys I am new to the boards and wanted to ask a question about the Tower to see if anyone knows the answer?
ToT was my fav ride at MGM in Florida when I went a few weeks ago. Probably mostly due to Rockin Rollercoaster being shut :( but once I got the courage to go on (after lunch) I couldnt get enough of it!
For one I really didnt realise it was a yoyo ride rather than a straight drop from top to bottom and I loved the floating feeling you got when you were shot up and dropped.
I guess my question is - Will it be the same kind of experience? A series of being shot down then up and down and up? The thought of a near 200 drop scares the hell outta me :S
Thanks in advance!
From Joel;
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This picture looks great !
Source; //http://joel.at.dlp.online.fr/dlp/20070925/
P.S; Great Photos of the HTH Garden and Entrance Area, Winstonio ! :D
I really like those pics you posted Winstonio :wink: I've been wondering for ages what the scenery around the tower will look like :lol: I think it looks great 8)
Also, I see that a few new balconies have been added to the front of the tower :D
But where are the great palm trees? I think these look ok, but its not good enough for the ToT
You mean the ones that can't survive in the Paris weather? Or the plastic ones that still have to be installed?
Quote from: "PetiteSerine"I guess my question is - Will it be the same kind of experience? A series of being shot down then up and down and up? The thought of a near 200 drop scares the hell outta me :S
Yes, (unfortunately?) it's the same kind of "faster than gravity drop" experience!
Quote from: "Filip"But where are the great palm trees? I think these look ok, but its not good enough for the ToT
Are you forgetting there are still 3 months of work left?
The new trees look even nicer in those photos above (which are seriously exciting to see - ToT looks way more impressive from ground level without construction walls in the way!). They're probably quite Californian even if we don't know it, Hollywood can't be 100% palm trees, can it?
Hollywood landscape - Clicky here (//http://www.laphotos.com/altadena_palm_trees.jpg)
Pretty good match. :) The Boulevard sets seen from that Production Courtyard angle are pretty bad though, I agree... worries me a bit. :?
is there palm trees around the magic carpets? are they real or plastic?
Quote from: "Baloo"Yes, (unfortunately?) it's the same kind of "faster than gravity drop" experience!
Thanks Baloo :) if its the same Yoyo up down floating in the air terror then its definatly on my to do list when I visit next year!
I went on the Orlando one 7 times in a row, so many times that the staff were being extra nice to me and I was so upset when we had to go take our seats for Fantasmic!
Not yet at our studios, but in DCA. Specially for the Halloween season very nice lightning effects at the HTH over there.
Will we ever get the same? :wink:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkz0xUfBpYc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkz0xUfBpYc)
Here's an interesting-if perhaps, slightly violent animation of the Tower in WDW
http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm (http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm) :shock:
Haha! That was cool, brought back memories... apart from the crowbar and stuff ;)
Quote from: "Fever"Here's an interesting-if perhaps, slightly violent animation of the Tower in WDW
http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm (http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm) :shock:
I've seen that before :) I laughed when he started shooting the ghosts :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Fever"Here's an interesting-if perhaps, slightly violent animation of the Tower in WDW
http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm (http://www.serviceelevator.com/11thfloor.htm) :shock:
I've seen that before :) I laughed when he started shooting the ghosts :lol:
That made me laugh too, though the ghost freaked me out a little! very Matrix/MiB looking!!
Pretty much all the scaffolding is now gone! :o :D
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Source: guiguidlrp at Disney Central Plaza
:o OMG ! It looks amazing ! :D
I expect we'll see the "Hotel" part of the sign turned over now the construction stuff is out of the way :wink: :)
Oh my gosh, isnt it fansatic?!
Its so exciting waitng for this ride to open! I Cant wait to see it in real life, after watching the whole construction process :D
Painting seems a bit odd sometimes... look above the exit/shop, it turns almost suddenly from yellow to brown :?: Doesn't look completely finished.
Quote from: "Grandmath"Painting seems a bit odd sometimes... look above the exit/shop, it turns almost suddenly from yellow to brown :?: Doesn't look completely finished.
I agree
Yeah, there is still scaffolding at the bottom so they probably haven't finished that bit yet, but the rest looks awesome :)
Quote from: "RnRCj"I expect we'll see the "Hotel" part of the sign turned over now the construction stuff is out of the way :wink: :)
seems they're purposely leaving that till nearly last (few more weeks yet!)as a little sign of how close to completion they are.
:D :D :D :D :D getting closer ever so fast now !
Have to say it looks beautiful. Love the fresh paint job and with all of the scafholding out of the way, it looks like a beautiful new/destroyed hotel! :P
I am looking forward to seeing the inside themeing when its done!
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Before I start I don't mean to knock Tower or Terror, I think it will be absolutely fantastic when it is completed and standing in front of it, it will look awesome.
But looking at this photograph from the studios entrance, for some reason it began to concern me, about how tall it looks from the main entrance to the studios.
I don't personally think it's in the right location, since the entrance to the Studio's is already nicely balanced with the Studio buildings and the Mickey water tank to the left as it always has been. Then all of a sudden there is this massive irregular sandstone building with lightening burns standing there like a sore thumb between them, moving your attention to it, rather than the Studio's entrance.
I think, personally so your attention is not drawn straight to it as you head towards the entrance of the Studios, it should have been built further back, don't you think, to take the height emphasis away.
It's a bit like putting SB Castle just behind the Main Park entrance, so instead of looking at the wonderful Disneyland Hotel above with the Mickey clock, your attention would be drawn to the Castle first.
The Main Park entrance is spot on, you meet with wonder, go through, head into the square, past the bandstand, then comes Main Street, with a distant sight of what it leads to, then to arrive there, so spectacular. I get the uncanny feeling with TOT that it's a case of too much too soon.
The main thing what I cannot get my head around is, that when the construction phase plans where drawn up years ago, the height of the building was not taken into consideration, and if it was, what were they thinking. I always say every ride has its place to give awe and wonder, colour and spectacle.
But as far as the TOT location.....?????? What do you think?
:roll: :?:
Yeah , the location could have been better. But since we know this for almost 3 years now during the building this subject has been discussed many times!
I heard that this location for the tower was planned from the start. When the Theatre District is complete with the Hollywood Boulevard , we will see how good (or bad) it fits!
When I was there in Feb 2006 I saw the concrete tower and my first reaction was, Oh my God they are building the Tower of Terror that is so cool!
We didnt go to the studios that day, but in the back of my mind I was thinking that it would be cool if the Tower was open. I dont think it detracts anything. In Disney World the first thing you see before you even get to the entrance is Cinderellas castle.
I think the Tower adds to the Wow factor of the studios when you first see it.
Yes but if you've read the Disney Imagineering book, it goes against all the rules.
Disney is not supposed to be predictable. Each story has a start and an end. You are taken on a journey and only see what you are supposed to see at a certain time, otherwise it spoils the fun. All of the landscapes are shaped to suit the surroundings, as well as the type of plants used. Buildings are no different. Focal points are very important in Disney Parks.
I am aware you can even see SBs Castles on the way to DLRP, but it's quite a distance away and you cannot really make too much detail on it, not much else is visible from this distance. I'm mainly talking about the view when you are there at the park entrance onwards. :roll:
At the park entrance you don't see the tower anymore! It's just from that spot were that photo is taken just 20 meters to the entrance and the tower is hidden..
But I understand your point! You can actually see the Rock n Rollercoaster building from the studios entrance and the building from Crush's Coaster
Oh no! The 5-year old discussion of the Tower's location rears its ugly again!
In my view, perfect location. Absolutely perfect. The ensemble of Studio 1, ToT, Earffel Tower when you walk towards the Studios is spectacular, they all complement each other so well in size and style. It seems only right to me that the attraction be at the heart of the entire park. Bringing Space Mountain to the heart of Discoveryland is heralded as a fantastic idea, isn't it? So why not Tower of Terror at the heart of WDS?
The location in MGM works because they have two long boulevards leading up to it. In DCA its a true disaster as ToT is plonked onto the parking lot. In TDS is works with the harbour setting, but feels a little too isolated. I quite like the idea of having the destroyed Tower right at the heart of Hollywood, surrounded by newer buildings.
And anyway, if the Imagineers wanted the Tower further away, at the end of a longer boulevard, they'd never have got that kind of budget at DLRP right now.
The only problem I have is with the amount of Hollywood theming around it, but hopefully future years will fix that.
i agree with baloo, when you walk out into the main area of the studio's it hits you (and i imagine it will more once the walls are taken down around it :P)
Well said Baloo!
Well each to their own opinion, tell you what I'll run a poll in the poll section. :wink:
Now I apologise in advance, and I know it has been confirmed and written several times, but what is the final story behind the Tower? I thought I read in the end that it was the same story line as the USA, and inturn this was loosening the Themeing of a working studio?
I have read this week on Mice Age that the story is that it is a "set" from an eposode of The Twilight Zone"? If its the later, does this mean that we will get modernday references littered throughout like cheesey clapper boards and lighting rigs?
I just wish we could run with the original storyline. Sorry for asking what has already been confirmed.....
Baloo, I didn't realise there was problems about it's location 5 years ago. So there must be something in it then, if it became a discussional point, judging by your tone.
QuoteOh no! The 5-year old discussion of the Tower's location rears its ugly again!
What was the general jist of it may I ask :?:
Quote from: "javey74"What was the general jist of it may I ask :?:
Basically the same worry you posted - many people thinking the centre of the park was a bad position, it needed a boulevard leading up to it, etc. It became this discussion that just dragged on and on, even after construction had started.
You might find some discussions earlier in this topic even.
Quote from: "penfold12"Now I apologise in advance, and I know it has been confirmed and written several times, but what is the final story behind the Tower? I thought I read in the end that it was the same story line as the USA, and inturn this was loosening the Themeing of a working studio?
The story is the same as DCA and MGM as far as I know - you enter a hotel on the dark side of Hollywood to take part in a lost episode of The Twilight Zone. Not sure if ours is meant to be a real hotel though... depends if they want to make Hollywood Studio "a studio
in Hollywood", or "a studio
based on Hollywood themes". It's a tough question to answer.
Nothing story-wise with the Tower will change though, afaik. No "Action!" shouted by CMs, filming equipment, "backstage" passageways rather than real theming. If anything I heard our ToT would be slightly more lavish inside than DCA.
Thanks for that Baloo
I'll try and scout through some earlier posts and see. I suppose now the thumbs uppers and the thumb downers will see the result and one of them will say "I told you so" or "You win".
The day of judgement is near :P :lol:
Quote from: "javey74"The day of judgement is near :P :lol:
:? It sure is! But in reality, WDS is still a major work in progress. No-one should give a final judgement until the entire Hollywood placemaking project is finished, at least.
I should get paid for supporting this park... :lol:
An update photo of the TOT garden:
http://bp0.blogger.com/_OO7WbmARD08/Rv7 ... hoto+4.JPG (http://bp0.blogger.com/_OO7WbmARD08/Rv7NCqmKmgI/AAAAAAAADe0/acw7tql1JUU/s1600-h/photo+4.JPG)
http://bp1.blogger.com/_OO7WbmARD08/Rv7 ... hoto+5.jpg (http://bp1.blogger.com/_OO7WbmARD08/Rv7M56mKmfI/AAAAAAAADes/MSjuC-TOEA4/s1600-h/photo+5.jpg)
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thanks Baloo! I kinda hope we can just run with hotel in a studio aspect and get lost in pure theming not a set. as for the location, kinda would of liked it as a weene at the end of a Blvd. full of thmemed shops. But were it is, it anchors the park. As for the height, whever it is it can be seen on entering the park. Its the same in the US parks
Yes Baloo you are a loyal supporter. Then again you have to be :P
QuoteI should get paid for supporting this park...
As for that comment, I thought you already did, someone told me your salary was just a couple a pound short of Richard Bransons :lol: :lol:
What did they used to call you.......that was it "Billionaire Baloo" :lol: :lol:
Still keep up the good work and to be honest I cannot wait for the TOT opening to try it! :D Roll on 2008 :wink:
I have always thought the current ToT location was brilliant and I still do. Sure you can see the tower from miles away, but the view you get when you are walking out of Studio 1 and have this huge creepy hotel lurking over you is just amazing.
Quote from: "javey74"As for that comment, I thought you already did, someone told me your salary was just a couple a pound short of Richard Bransons :lol: :lol:
What did they used to call you.......that was it "Billionaire Baloo" :lol: :lol:
Haha, I should be expecting quite a jackpot with the amount of good word I spread for DLRP on here (unless we're talking Disney Village or Halloween...).
Unfortunately, the cheque bounced... :( :lol:
I don't mind if people do hate the location of the Tower, don't worry. Feel free to criticise all you like. I'd just hate for it to spoil our/their excitement of this thing *finally* opening in Paris.
But going back pages and pages to the video RNRCj posted - wow! Another great reason to have the Tower at the centre, that constant movement from the elevators dropping, just like Crush brings Toon Studio to life. (That's another few Euro cents on my paycheque...)
Is it testing like this frequently now?
I also want to point out that thanks to the location where it's build, we'll have an excellent view on the Disneyland Hotel & Space Mountain when the doors open. Much better than the CM car park at Disney-MGM if you ask me. :lol:
Screamscape are reporting that TOT may soft-open on the 8th of December and officially open on the 22nd:
Quote(10/1/07) Screamscape sources tell us that the Paris version of Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror is expected to be open on December 22nd, with the soft opening planned to begin sometime around December 8th. We've been told that testing has already begun.
:arrow: Link (//http://www.screamscape.com/html/disneyland_paris.htm)
Raptor? :wink:
Quote from: "raptor1982"I also want to point out that thanks to the location where it's build, we'll have an excellent view on the Disneyland Hotel & Space Mountain when the doors open. Much better than the CM car park at Disney-MGM if you ask me. :lol:
To tell the truth Raptor when I went on the MGM one I didnt care what I saw... My reaction was more -
Arg! Bright light, blind, oh god here it comes! *drop*
I didn't either the first 5 times, but then I started to notice the details (and flaws). :)
Quote from: "raptor1982"I didn't either the first 5 times, but then I started to notice the details (and flaws). :)
Haha! I was too excited by the fact I had the courage to go on it! To tell the truth I didnt even realise the view was of a car park :-k
But if the view was that bad I am glad I didnt notice it all 9 times I went on it :D
Disneytheque have reported that TOT tested its lighting effects on the 1st of October:
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:arrow: Link (//http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
:o Looks Great !
Could this mean a later closing time for WDS Park ? :)
That's funny - I was about to ask if anyone knew of any pictures of the Tower at night :lol: :P
It looks great! Especially with all the construction stuff gone :D
:o OMG, that looks amazing at night! I hope there are effects too. Does anyone know if "The Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign lights up or anything?
I'm getting really excited about this now, hmm, I might try and push for a very late 2007/early 2008 trip now :p
Quote from: "peep":o OMG, that looks amazing at night! I hope there are effects too. Does anyone know if "The Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign lights up or anything?
I'm getting really excited about this now, hmm, I might try and push for a very late 2007/early 2008 trip now :p
The sign will indeed light up, it's just not complete at the moment
I do hope it is open for 22 December - I'm there from 28th! Does anyone know if there will likely be an AP event for it?
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Screamscape are reporting that TOT may soft-open on the 8th of December and officially open on the 22nd:
Quote(10/1/07) Screamscape sources tell us that the Paris version of Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror is expected to be open on December 22nd, with the soft opening planned to begin sometime around December 8th. We've been told that testing has already begun.
:arrow: Link (//http://www.screamscape.com/html/disneyland_paris.htm)
Raptor? :wink:
Does anyone know any more about this? My Uncle is going to DLRP on 22nd December, and he wants to know if TOT will be open :wink:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Screamscape are reporting that TOT may soft-open on the 8th of December and officially open on the 22nd:
Quote(10/1/07) Screamscape sources tell us that the Paris version of Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror is expected to be open on December 22nd, with the soft opening planned to begin sometime around December 8th. We've been told that testing has already begun.
:arrow: Link (//http://www.screamscape.com/html/disneyland_paris.htm)
Raptor? :wink:
Does anyone know any more about this? My Uncle is going to DLRP on 22nd December, and he wants to know if TOT will be open :wink:
Well , there is a pin event from the tower of terror on that date. So I guess it's open. Someone from a dutch forum says that the pin event includes some extra ride time at the ToT and a meal!
Yes it's true. December 22 is the opening date for park guests. The pin event in the evening does include a meal in Studio 1 and the possibility to ride ToT.
Quote from: "raptor1982"Yes it's true. December 22 is the opening date for park guests. The pin event in the evening does include a meal in Studio 1 and the possibility to ride ToT.
Is that the official opening or the soft opening?
As I said, December 22 is the opening date for park guests. I do not know the soft opening dates, but they should be around the Screamscape date.
The official opening (for the press etc) is in March 2008.
Thanks :)
Cool 8) I'll tell my uncle that he'll be able to ride TOT then :D I'll be so jealous of him :P
The "hotel" has been flipped:
http://kyotodmi.free.fr/DLRP%2004102007 ... %20311.jpg (http://kyotodmi.free.fr/DLRP%2004102007/TOT/DLRP%2004102007%20311.jpg)
Source: Kyoto at DMI
Link: http://kyotodmi.free.fr/DLRP%2004102007/TOT/ (http://kyotodmi.free.fr/DLRP%2004102007/TOT/)
Oh it looks so cool, cant restrain myself.... Want to go on it... Cant wait until next year... :cheshire_bounce:
If the official opening is in March, does that mean the beginning of March? Or middle? Or end? As I'm going in March next year, and I would like to work my trip dates around the opening.
Looks Great !
Finally the "hotel"part has been flipped round :D it's seemed ages since the rest has been flipped round.
Wow! This is looking mighty good now with all the trees and all the scaffolding gone :D
I've uploaded fresh photos from yesterday to the Photos Magiques gallery here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v ... of_terror/ (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v/photo_reports/construction_photos/tower_of_terror/)
:)
More amazing photos Raptor, well done and thanks for sharing them :)
Thanks for those photos! I like the picture of the elevator with the doors open :wink:
excellent news re the dec 22nd date.. All plans now changed ..lol
Wow!
I know you've all watched the new photos, but take a look at the wonderful details carved in the front building!
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d ... C07757.JPG (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d/20739-3/DSC07757.JPG)
MSW~
Quote from: "MSW"Wow!
I know you've all watched the new photos, but take a look at the wonderful details carved in the front building!
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d ... C07757.JPG (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d/20739-3/DSC07757.JPG)
This part of Hollywood Boulevard placemaking (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=835). :wink:
I thought the Tower wouldn't be open when we were there for Christmas so I wouldn't have to think about whether to go on or not but now it is goingto be open I have to decide if I'm going to chicken out or not.
How scary is it? I don't like drops on rollercoasters but they are going forwards - I presume going straight down is different? 8-[
Also does anyone know what the height limit is? Even though DD is now 11 she still isn't tall enough to go on Indy or Space Mountain so I may have to sit this one out with her.
I went on the one in MGM Florida and I was really scared at first. But it really isnt that bad, at points it feels like your floating.
And yes it is a very different feel to a drop on a rollercoaster. I would say give it a shot. Even if you hate it seeing the special effects on the ride are definatly worth it, and at least you can tell people you went on it :D
I was really shaking when I first went on but I never regretted forcing myself to go on :D
Quote from: "Grumpphil"Also does anyone know what the height limit is? Even though DD is now 11 she still isn't tall enough to go on Indy or Space Mountain so I may have to sit this one out with her.
Height limit is 1.02m as noted on the first page (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=255&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0). Quite a bit less than Space, so no excuses unfortunately. :wink:
ride it usually six times in a row in florida in the morning..great for the digestion :).. you have to ride this its the ultimate in theming and ride that disney have put together (even if we have the lessser version)
Quite an impressive shot here:
:arrow: http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arrnuitkd2.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=arrnuitkd2.jpg)
Taken by NeMo on DCP
Very impressive indeed! But maybe a little bit too much light effect?
Quote from: "Baloo"Quote from: "Grumpphil"Also does anyone know what the height limit is? Even though DD is now 11 she still isn't tall enough to go on Indy or Space Mountain so I may have to sit this one out with her.
Height limit is 1.02m as noted on the first page (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=255&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0). Quite a bit less than Space, so no excuses unfortunately. :wink:
Sorry Baloo. There are 57 pages so haven't read them all but I suppose I should have looked at the first page :oops:
You have all convinced me that I ought to try it and since DD is tall enough to go on then I will probably have to.
My husband and twins who will be nearly 5 will be visting next Easter. We can't wait to go on ride, but can't with the kids. One of my girls went on Big Thunder Mountain about 20 times, held her hands in the air and had a great time, she was only 4, so she is quite brave. Do you think TOT too scary for her :wink: ? I have been on the ride in Florida but can't remember it the people on ride were alot older.
At first I wouldnt go on the one in Florida, but after seeing little 8 year olds running off the ride wanting to go again I decided that I had to go on to save embarassment :lol:
I saw a few very young children on TOT in Florida :wink: I remember one boy who was tricked on to it by his dad, who said that the elevator would take them to their rooms :P It was quite funny when we boarded and he realised it wasn't a normal elevator ride :lol: The boy did enjoy it though.
I hope the staff are just as outgoing as the staff in Florida. They really got into character. After the first time I went on one of the staff who I had told earlier that I wasnt going on saw me, when she saw our photo and that we were at the back she took us back through the exit and told one of the staff to let us back through.
The Bellboy looked and me and said in a really creepy voice. 'Did you leave something in your room? It happens all the time... Here let me summon a lift for you...' It was great!
I think that this really is one of the rides where the staff do make a difference!
Look at this great photo!
//http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1qcxpS
Posted by neauneau at Disney Central Plaza
Spooky! And really cool!
OMG ! :shock: That looks awesome !
Great, Amazing, words cant describe it ! :)
Are you sure this is our tower ! :P Its absolutly mind blowing ! :D
Thats one benefit the Parisian weather will bring to the theming during the long dark cold nights...
Pure. Disney. Quality.
We've waited a loooooong time for this.
It's hard to believe they're finally at the stage of lighting it. :o
One word, Stunning! :)
Quote from: "RnRCj"Look at this great photo!
//http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aV1qcxpS
Posted by neauneau at Disney Central Plaza
It looks better in the mist!
Wow.....so halloween like, so spooky, so creepy.....a Hitchcock kinda hotel :twisted:
Now all they need to do is put the name lights on! :D
Quote from: "Nath"Now all they need to do is put the name lights on! :D
Tadaaaaaa ;)
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source: Fawaban Disney Central Plaza
:o =D> That looks amazing! :D I guess that is pretty much our TOT's exterior complete then, another milestone for DLRP :wink:
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy":o =D> That looks amazing! :D I guess that is pretty much our TOT's exterior complete then, another milestone for DLRP :wink:
Thats looks wonderful! Its truly a highlight of the Studios now. :)
By the way, why did they mis out on publicity once again? If they would have waited 2 more weeks until the 31st of Octobre, they could have held an Electrifying Event. It would have been so perfect. :?
Hey guys, reporting live from DLRP! I've uploaded a few photos from ToT from earlier today. :wink:
Garden (queue) lights:
(//http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d/21506-3/DSC07953.JPG)
Yay more lights: :P
(//http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d/21512-3/DSC07966.JPG)
More photos here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v ... of_terror/ (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v/photo_reports/construction_photos/tower_of_terror/)
Fantastic Photos, thanks for the update Raptor :)
Quote from: "Maarten"By the way, why did they mis out on publicity once again? If they would have waited 2 more weeks until the 31st of Octobre, they could have held an Electrifying Event. It would have been so perfect. :?
Agreed, it is so wrong this wont be open for Halloween. Any chance the released date is just a ploy and we will here screams from the Tower on October 31st? Would Disney do something like that?
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Any chance the released date is just a ploy and we will here screams from the Tower on October 31st? Would Disney do something like that?
Probably not. If DLRP were going to do something like this then we would have heard about it by now :wink:
whoohoow, looks great! finally the lighting is switched on, it's coming very very close now... 8) btw those garden lights are amazingly beautifull! they don't look anywhere near prefab fake... this is WDS theming... Theming, at WDS! Theming of Disneyland park standard! :lol: can not believe it, Yay!
I cant say anything that anyone else hasnt already said! Wow. Just fantastic. WDS is looking like a Disney Theme Park! :lol: :lol:
The Tower Of Terror is coming to life :D Looks amazing!
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Agreed, it is so wrong this wont be open for Halloween. Any chance the released date is just a ploy and we will here screams from the Tower on October 31st? Would Disney do something like that?
No Maarten was talking about a publicity stunt to officially illuminate the Tower on the 31st, not open it. It's still possible, but knowing DLRP... quite unlikely.
The Tower doesn't seem completely lit yet anyway, if it's going to be similiar to DCA:
(//http://farm1.static.flickr.com/4/6084849_47034e7b1b_o.jpg)
One great thing - they're leaving the HTH sign lit all day. :)
Haha great photo! Even looks like there are some ghostly guests there ;)
Hi everyone,
a couple of mintues ago, I was watching the "Disney Filmparade" here on german television. Most of the times it´s not very interesting, but today they were showing some footage from inside the ToT, especially the boiler room. Well, it looks really impressive and the best is it´s finished.
It´s very detailed with lots of old stuff they´ve bought all around France.
Now, I really can´t wait for it to be open.
Quote from: "kermit"Hi everyone,
a couple of mintues ago, I was watching the "Disney Filmparade" here on german television. Most of the times it´s not very interesting, but today they were showing some footage from inside the ToT, especially the boiler room. Well, it looks really impressive and the best is it´s finished.
It´s very detailed with lots of old stuff they´ve bought all around France.
Now, I really can´t wait for it to be open.
Are you sure it was the Paris TOT? If so, that's great news :D Maybe someone will put a video of it on the internet soon :lol:
Hehe it's the same with me: I'm not interested in the ToT, but I guess that's only because of the fact that I'm much too scared to ride freefall towers!
But when I watched the Disney Filmparade today, it all looked so amazingly well-themed. Everything fitted together and they told that one Imagineer travelled all over the world to find some real pieces to put into the themeing, f.e. little statues or old stuff from closed factories. Really amazing!
Next Sunday there'll be the second part of the report, I'm really curious now :)!
Is it true that I could visit the beginning or pre-show of the attraction without riding the freefall tower?!?
@RnRCj- Yes, it´s been the Paris one indeed.
@Nala_84- Yes Nala, if you want to skip the actual ride you can do so. There is an exit in the boiler room. Correct me if I´m wrong.
In the Orlando one there was a 'chicken out' route right at the end before you got on the lift. All scary rides have one somewhere for people who get right to the front then decide they dont want to go one... I used to do it all the time when I was younger lol!
There is a video of the tower lit up here:
http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Yr4dOAqxw (http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Yr4dOAqxw)
It looks awesome :)
Source: Theumah on youtube
thats a great little video there thx for sharing Butlin Boy :D
Here's another photo I quite like :wink:
(//http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/d/21581-2/DSC08163.JPG)
A couple more from the past 2 days have been uploaded at the usual place:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v ... of_terror/ (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/v/photo_reports/construction_photos/tower_of_terror/)
Hey there people!
When browsing the Internet I saw this video on Youtube about the DCA version of the ToT. It shows the lighting effects they use in the evening.
It's quite stunning and I hope they will do the same in Paris.
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOK3Jdro40g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOK3Jdro40g)
Hope you like it.
Grtz Mike
Wow, the picture above is great with the moon beside the tower :)! Is it usual that there's no light in some of the letters? Or will it be.. "flimmering" (I don't know the word *g*)?
Quote from: "Nala_84"Wow, the picture above is great with the moon beside the tower :)! Is it usual that there's no light in some of the letters? Or will it be.. "flimmering" (I don't know the word *g*)?
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39rr5 ... est_travel (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x39rr5_tower-of-terror-sign-test_travel)
:wink:
That's a stunning photo Raptor! Well done :wink:
Thanks everyone.
But here's a photo lots of people won't like.... lol.
The Tower's bellhopper costumes:
(//http://www.photosmagiques.com/wdsfans/news/upload/tot_uniforms.jpg)
Yes, they're the same as at Cinémagique!
I thought I recognised them!! Grr anyone think they should be in dark red velvet?
Shame about that, i was hoping they're would be something like the DCA or MGM ones :roll:
So one team of CMs will be working on both attractions, it'll be funny if your at Cinémagique and then if you go to ToT you will notice a CM you seen back at Cinémagique :lol:
Good picture though raptor, well done :D
:o Why not red? Surely it's not that difficult to get red costumes :roll:
Are you sure thats the final costumes for the tower? I mean we have ages until the actual attraction opens, maybe they are just waiting for the proper ones to come in?
Well that's erm a step kind of backwards :lol: , suppose you could use the excuse it's a movie studio, though don't know. I really hoped for the bellhop costumes, oh well at least they are not wearing a backlot costume :roll: .
hmm they remind me of wither air Hosts/ Hostesses or Pilots. I think i prefer the WDW + DCA ones
Well i don't see any logos on it to confirm these are the final costumes so i hope the red bellhop costumes will be in the final version :D
Oh no!!!!! :(
I heard that the Bellhop costumes in WDW were the most expensive costumes out of all the ride cast costumes... I think they look really cheap in comparison...
The colour is way too light! Its meant to be a dark scary ride yet those costumes make me think I'm about to get on a plane... Or that I've just walked into a kitchen.
When raptor told me this I thought it was an absolute disgrace we're not getting the proper bellhop costumes, especially since they've actually been used heavily in promotion.
But... if we have to settle for another costume, CinéMagique isn't too bad afterall. They certainly look like bellhops as well as cinema ushers... It's just a shame TOT will lose some of its individuality.
I mean, imagine Phantom Manor with Frontierland's generic cowboy costumes. Now story-wise the HTH is being run by regular Hollywood Studio crew - it'd have much more impact if it was being run by its own staff. Costumes are expensive, but surely this is slightly meaningless when they've just spent €180 million on the ride and placemaking itself...
What with the generic Buzz costumes, and new generic Toon Studio costumes... DLRP isn't doing too well in this lately.
Quote from: "Baloo"What with the generic Buzz costumes, and new generic Toon Studio costumes... DLRP isn't doing too well in this lately.
I'm afraid I have to agree with you.
More bad news; according to several castmembers on //http://www.themepark.nl who have been in the Tower, the entire spiel of Rode Serling (pre-shows and in the elevator) seems to be in French. Thats really bad... I'm not going to ride it if I can't even understand what Rod is supposed to say (and I guess all the English, Dutch, German guests etc. won't)... wasn't there supposed to be an English shaft or something? :?
Quote from: "Maarten"Quote from: "Baloo"What with the generic Buzz costumes, and new generic Toon Studio costumes... DLRP isn't doing too well in this lately.
More bad news; according to several castmembers on //http://www.themepark.nl who have been in the Tower, the entire spiel of Rode Serling (pre-shows and in the elevator) seems to be in French. Thats really bad... I'm not going to ride it if I can't even understand what Rod is supposed to say (and I guess all the English, Dutch, German guests etc. won't)... wasn't there supposed to be an English shaft or something? :?
On the same site you also can read that they will play a english spiel if the majority of the group is english !
Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "Maarten"Quote from: "Baloo"What with the generic Buzz costumes, and new generic Toon Studio costumes... DLRP isn't doing too well in this lately.
More bad news; according to several castmembers on //http://www.themepark.nl who have been in the Tower, the entire spiel of Rode Serling (pre-shows and in the elevator) seems to be in French. Thats really bad... I'm not going to ride it if I can't even understand what Rod is supposed to say (and I guess all the English, Dutch, German guests etc. won't)... wasn't there supposed to be an English shaft or something? :?
On the same site you also can read that they will play a english spiel if the majority of the group is english !
Yeah, with some luck there won't be more then just 10 Frenchmen in your elevator. If I have waited for over an hour, I want guaranted English narration. :wink:
Quote from: "Japper"On the same site you also can read that they will play a english spiel if the majority of the group is english !
I've read that too indeed. But how are they planning to do that?!? Asking every visitor what country they're from/what language they speak?? I don't think that will do the queue lines any good either..
I did Tower of Terror 7 times yesterday during the cast member previews. It is the best ride I've ever been on at DLRP, not done the american versions, but the theming, drop, and ride in general is incredible.
The library is in French with English subtitles, and the elevator itself is also all in French.
Great too that there was no queue all day, it was amazing.
All the ride itself is finished, just the shop and gardens and outside queue needs to be completed.
I'm still on a high!! :D :D
I've been told that the dust & spiderweb team will invade the attraction the coming week or next week. :wink:
UHHHHH no.... That is the worst thing. TV with subtitles somehow ok. But, Can someone explain me why the elevator is in French??? I am not going to DLRP next year if it is so. Better to Orlando for the same money.
Quote from: "Filip"UHHHHH no.... That is the worst thing. TV with subtitles somehow ok. But, Can someone explain me why the elevator is in French??? I am not going to DLRP next year if it is so. Better to Orlando for the same money.
Because the park is build in France. Get over it. :wink:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Quote from: "Filip"UHHHHH no.... That is the worst thing. TV with subtitles somehow ok. But, Can someone explain me why the elevator is in French??? I am not going to DLRP next year if it is so. Better to Orlando for the same money.
Because the park is build in France. Get over it. :wink:
But that doesn't mean they should ingnore the international audience. Why even bother some spiderwebs if a large part of the parkguests don't even understand the spiel?
Yes, but now they will face the same problem as in Phantom Manor. Anybody who does not speak french (50%) will not know what is happening... stupid. They should made at least 2 elevators french and one english or the other way. why having 3elevators in french. It wont cost any money having one in english. Still i think that even some french people would still go for the english one, as it sounds original and better. Is it now 100% sure they are all in french?
i had always assumed that they would do like they used to do with the studio tram tour and split the queues by language then send the english speakers into one library and french into the other then route the ground floor lift stations for english and 1st floor stations for french........obviously not:'(
I personally am not all that bothered about what language the ride is in... I live in Belgium and am quite used to not understanding stuff... Plus out of the 2 languages of belgium I favour the French language...
I personally think that saying 'I'm not going on a ride because its not in my language' Is really rather silly, yes DLRP does have a lot of English guests... However so do Die Efteling, I still went on all the rides that had storylines (the flying dutchman, the hex like ride) I still enjoyed them even though everything was in Dutch. The same went for Walibi (back when I went 6 Flags) I didnt understand the plot at all for the Tutenkamun (sorry bad spelling) ride, now back then I didnt live in belgium and my understanding of French was really bad...
Assuming that everything is going to be in english is a little bit ignorant, no offence but I certainly wouldnt expect to go to Alton Towers and expect all the rides to have a french option, you shouldnt expect it the other way around even if English is considered an 'international language'.
Edit: Please excuse bad spelling, I am fluey :(
Yes, but Disneyland is NOT a french park, is it? Its just built in France. I dont care if I go to Disneyland Paris or if it was Disneyland Prague. I still go there because it is Disneyland. As MOST people do. That is why they can not say its "our" french park and that is why we have stuff in french. Its just their luck that it was built in Paris. IF it was in Prague, would everything be in Czech then???? and Prague is the middle of Europe
Erm... okay... let me put it this way... 6 flags Belgium wasnt a Belgian park, since it was part of the 6 flags chain which is American... guess what? None of the rides were in English. Also as I have been told by many many people, DLRP isnt 100% Disney owned.
All I am saying is that if you just expect to have everything in English because its an 'international' language then expect to be highly dissapointed.
Edit: and before Raptor or any other Belgian points out I am aware that 6 flags was Walibi before it was taken over but I am refering to ride built after the take over.
Quote from: "PetiteSirene"Erm... okay... let me put it this way... 6 flags Belgium wasnt a Belgian park, since it was part of the 6 flags chain which is American... guess what? None of the rides were in English. Also as I have been told by many many people, DLRP isnt 100% Disney owned.
All I am saying is that if you just expect to have everything in English because its an 'international' language then expect to be highly dissapointed.
OK, I dont wont to argue about it any more. I Think you know what I mean and I think you know the "value" Difference between Disneyland and 6Flags.
EuroDisney was owned by Disney utill they had to sell their shares, due to their huge debts. This would propably happen everywhere in Europe. This does not mean it is not Disneyland. It has the SAME concepts and it is operated by Disney people+it is called Disneyland. +as its name-the concept is to be for people to be in different LAND and not in PARIS.
I am not even trying to argue, just sharing my point of view, everyone is welcome to their own opinion.
I am still really excited about this ride, cant wait to scrap the money together after my wedding to visit :D
Quote from: "Maarten"Quote from: "raptor1982"Because the park is build in France. Get over it. :wink:
But that doesn't mean they should ingnore the international audience. Why even bother some spiderwebs if a large part of the parkguests don't even understand the spiel?
I have to agree. It won't affect my enjoyment of the ride, same way I love Phantom Manor because I read the story on the internet years ago, but I feel sorry for all those new to Tower of Terror who don't speak French.
Having subtitles in the library is great. Should make it seem like an old late night movie on a forgotten TV channel. Although, WHY have the video in French when its originally an ENGLISH video?! Do they think French people can't read? It doesn't make sense that the TV in a Hollywood hotel would play an american film dubbed in french with english subtitles.
As for the elevator, any separate queue system a la STT would be awful, what they should do is simply alternate English/French with each ride of an elevator. One ride english, one ride french, completely fair. You ride it twice, you'll almost certainly hear it in English. If they can do random drop sequences, I'm sure they could alternate narration through the computer, don't you think?
I won't personally dislike the attraction one bit... just sympathise with first-timers.
And btw Poppy - your job has literally endless perks, doesn't it? :P
According to posts in the French forum Disney Central Plaza, the Tower of Terror cast members wiil have their own HTH themed uniforms. If current ToT cast members can be spotted with Cinémagique costumes, it is only because the ToT costumes are not ready yet!
Regarding the language:
- do not forget that many other Europeans do not speak English, but only their native language. Plus, most people from Spain or Italy for instance will likely to understand French better than English.
- French is the official language in France, therefore it is normal to hear French (and it is unlawful to deliver information in a foreign language without the French as the prominent one). When I visited the Tokyo Disney parks, I was surprised to see that, besides the signage, English was not really well-known. If you are expecting to find there a lot of English audio or even cast members able to speak English, you will be really disappointed! I rode the japanese ToT without having a clue how what was said, but I had a lot of fun anyway (then I searched the web to get more info of course...). And remember, listening to a foreign language, even if you do not understand it, is also part of the cultural experience.
- I also think that if they chose to dub the preshow movie, it is because the Twilight Zone series (known here as "La Quatrième Dimension" : the Fourth Dimension), was very popular in France. Plus, the voice of the French actor dubbing Rod Sterling being the same, it will bring lots of memories to the French public.
For exemple, remember that in Star Tours, it is the same: French safety videos with English subtitles, and main show in French (except some secondary dialogs in English).
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"I did Tower of Terror 7 times yesterday during the cast member previews. It is the best ride I've ever been on at DLRP, not done the american versions, but the theming, drop, and ride in general is incredible.
The library is in French with English subtitles, and the elevator itself is also all in French.
Great too that there was no queue all day, it was amazing.
All the ride itself is finished, just the shop and gardens and outside queue needs to be completed.
I'm still on a high!! :D :D
:o What do you work as then ?
That was a question that I was going to ask, how Tokyo Disney did their tower with the languages. I noticed when I went on th site where the dialogue was written in english all the speach was in Japanese.
I am hoping that its correct that ToT will get its own uniforms... I like the dark maroon, it adds to the dark spookiness :D
There will be TWO audios versions, french and english. The cast-member will chose which one to set up by judging the guests in the elevator.
As for the costumes, they will have their own red ones, some parts have arrived monday at the Costuming building, I saw them.
That's nothing but good news. Seems like they decided in the end to go for the original costumes after all. An imagineer had showed us the concept art for the costumes which was definitely not the great ones from DCA & MGM.
Cool! 8)
I think the costumes look great. :D
The only thing I am unsure of is the language, French or English. I only know a little bit of French and would not understand the ride if it was in French. I appreciate that they are going to try and work out which language to play on each elevator, but I would think most times it is going to be filled with French speaking people which is quite disappointing to the non-french speaking guests. I don't understand why they can't have a different queue or even at the front of the queue divide the Guests into different elevators. Obviously quite a difficult thing to get right but I think a must for the enjoyment of the Guests. It would be really disappointing to queue up for ages and then not understand anything... :?
costumes look a little poorly thought out.. The colours lack drama .. dissapointment number 1.. lets just hope there are no more to come (apart from the corridor to nowehere that comes as standard with the californian version).. Off to DL next week so ill check if it spoils the rides theming and illusion as much as i remember..
Still at least we have a ToT :D
edit.. just noticed the post above.. Thank god they have gone for the original costume...
Quote from: "Kinou"There will be TWO audios versions, french and english. The cast-member will chose which one to set up by judging the guests in the elevator.
As for the costumes, they will have their own red ones, some parts have arrived monday at the Costuming building, I saw them.
Yay and YAY! thew double audio experiance sounds really cool and unique and thank goodness there gonna be some red costumes!!
I've really don't mind the audio being French. I think it would sound spookier :lol: But it would be even better if they do make it so the CM can choose which language to do :D
I'm soooo excited now! :D :D :D
Quote from: "Kinou"There will be TWO audios versions, french and english. The cast-member will chose which one to set up by judging the guests in the elevator.
As for the costumes, they will have their own red ones, some parts have arrived monday at the Costuming building, I saw them.
Problems solved. :)
I'm sure the CM will still hit the French button almost all the time rather than give some variety, but it's nice they've included the option for a second language, unlike Phantom Manor...
Quote from: "PetiteSirene"That was a question that I was going to ask, how Tokyo Disney did their tower with the languages. I noticed when I went on th site where the dialogue was written in english all the speach was in Japanese.
Only the signage has English translations. The audio is exclusively in Japanese. Actually, you won't hear any english in most attractions as well (except some safety spiels). For certain shows (at least at the Magic Lamp Theater), if they notice that you are not really Japanese, they will hand you a little portable screen that will displays text of the show in English.
Thanks Meteor, I had thought as much :), I have never been to any of the other non english parks apart from DLRP but am keen to go eventually. Guess it goes to show that just because its Disney it doesnt have to be in English at all!
I do suspect though that even with the english option the French one will be used most of the time... having worked in a theme park its not always very obvious who can speak what language! But we can hope.
I don't think there would be anything wrong with asking the CM to push the English button either...
Very true Raptor though I am very shy face to face and would just get what I get given :oops:
But I really dont care considering it the Drop thats the fun! :twisted:
Or what about just asking when they direct you in the line in front of the lift whether this is gonna be a frensh or english experience? And when they should mention that it's gonna be a french one ask if you can wait for the next available english one. This should always be worth a try.
And remember, they always ask in other attractions - when there are a few empty seats left - for parties of a special number. Why not asking here for any english speaking parties?
I am sure that almost anybody who's willing to ask will get the experience he wants.
Cheers,
Flounder
They're adding more purple :shock:
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I don't think it looks as realistic now :(
Sorry for double posting, but I think this is quite an important update! :lol:
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Thanks for the warning, but more over thanks for the pics!!! Looks just like the US version. Wow, we have a themed E ticket in the studios!
I love this picture from Disneytheque:
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:lol:
here http://www.dlrpmagic.de (http://www.dlrpmagic.de) there is a complete video from that stuff ...
WOW you can see all details and how they test the elevators... :D
Quote from: "EDDY"here http://www.dlrpmagic.de (http://www.dlrpmagic.de) there is a complete video from that stuff ...
WOW you can see all details and how they test the elevators... :D
Wicked!! i didn't understand a word that was said but meh :P
It seems most people who i have seen be interviewed (for ToT RnRC etc) all seems to speak english and have british accents
WOW :shock: brillant video!
I didn't have my sound on because i couldn't be bothered taking the earphones from my ipod out of my ear :lol: but the music from my ipod seemed to go prefectly with the video :lol:
That video is brilliant :shock: It was really cool when they took one of the elvators out of the box :lol:
Also, that night shot that disneymadchris posted is superb!
Quote from: "EDDY"here http://www.dlrpmagic.de (http://www.dlrpmagic.de) there is a complete video from that stuff ...
WOW you can see all details and how they test the elevators... :D
I can't open the vid here in the office - but it sounds as if this is the "Disney Filmparade" they showed yesterday on german television. Could someone please confirm this? Otherwise I just have to wait until tonite to check it out by myself ;)
Cheers,
Flounder
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I think it is Flounder :wink:
Is the Tower of Terror likely to open BEFORE the 22nd of December 2007? Any chance of soft-openings in November?
Quote from: "Alan"Is the Tower of Terror likely to open BEFORE the 22nd of December 2007? Any chance of soft-openings in November?
The grand opening will take place in January and the previews and soft opening are in December :wink:
Quote from: "mehdi5"Quote from: "Alan"Is the Tower of Terror likely to open BEFORE the 22nd of December 2007? Any chance of soft-openings in November?
The grand opening will take place in January and the previews and soft opening are in December :wink:
I though grand openings were march ! :shock:
I don't think anything has been confirmed, but since 22nd December is the start of the incredibly busy Christmas high-season, I can see them wanting to open it at least a few days earlier. There were rumours of 8th December onwards, which would make sense.
Filmparade is just INCREDIBLE!! WHY don't other countries get this programme? It'd sure bring some interest to the schedules of DIsney Channel France and UK... Amazing to see the corridor scene with effects turned off, and those details like the newspapers and shoes outside the rooms.
I know we've been following construction for 50+ pages, but it's amazing to realise now that all this is waiting just behind those fences... :shock: The interior looks the same as DCA (aside from the props on the bookshelves, for example), and pure quality from floor to ceiling. Infact, I heard the ceilings in the lobby area would be more authentic than DCA, better materials, even if we can't spot it... Their version was very quick and cheap.
The amount of work gone into this one, single attraction is incredible. Without doubt the best investment since Space Mountain or - dare I say - since 1992. When you consider the effect Space had, and then compare its paltry themeing to THIS... I really hope the Tower is huge for DLRP.
Is the Tower illuminated properly every night now? Blue lights on its upper section, yellow on the lower and flickering HTH neons?
I just was told today - that soft opening for Annual Passholders and Shareholders could be already on 8th of December. They are still planning - but its not confirmed yet
The back of the towers is illuminated as well now:
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It's looks so great now that it's all lit up with coloured lights. I can't believe it's less than 2 months until it opens :shock:
Quote from: "RnRCj"I can't believe it's less than 2 months until it opens :shock:
I can't believe that almost 3 years go by that fast ... but I am happy about it :P
Quote from: "Flounder"Quote from: "RnRCj"I can't believe it's less than 2 months until it opens :shock:
I can't believe that almost 3 years go by that fast ... but I am happy about it :P
I know! :lol: I remember when I was standing in WDS 3 years ago looking at that empty space. I was thinking how long it was until the opening of the Tower, but now it's nearly here! :D
I can't wait till it opens. I'm in DLRP 19th - 23rd December, i hope its open for these dates!
From themepark.nl :
At the parking but on the way back (crush is on the other side to the parks)
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Looks nice!
Damn, Japper you beat me to it :wink: It does look cool though. It is very surprising to see adverts like this for the TOT out already in the resort, perhaps its a sign (no pun intended :roll: ) of soft-openings starting soon :)
Wowowow, this advertisement is beautiful!! Great art deco styles, use of the Twilight Zone fonts, elevator crashing downwards... Very clever to place it so people leaving see it too - DLRP are still on top form from their 15th success.
I was a bit worried about how DLRP would tackle the ToT advertising, but this is perfect. The best thing is, they're using the theme, colours and story to sell it as much as the thrill. Thumbs up!
I just noticed whilst looking at it again, that if you look at the opening soon bit under the logo, it looks like a sticker, perhaps it will be peeled off soon :D
Well, it's been an awful long time since my last post (and that for good reason...)...
However, I've been following your discussions.
Now, about two weeks ago, I had the wonderful chance to test ride "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" at the Walt Disney Studios - and I wanted to share a few thoughts that I have about this attraction... (Don't worry, I'll try to keep it spoiler-free.)
The work inside was about 99,5% done, while they still added the finishing touches to the entrance area of the "Hollywood Tower Hotel".
The attention to detail of the whole experience is amazing: the hotel lobby looks beautifully (but then again, they still hadn't added the dust to the props ;-)), the artifacts inside of the two libraries are amazing pieces and there's enough eye-candy in these rooms alone. Same goes for the boiler-room, which has kind of a hellish-quality to it due to being two stories high. (Also, the detail in here is amazing...) The effects inside of the elevator shafts were all running and pretty impressive. And then: the view! Just breathtaking... One can see pretty much all of the Studios as well as everything at Disneyland from Big Thunder Mountain to Space Mountain.
I'd call the drop-program "Disney-thrilling", as in: true thrill-seekers might be a bit disappointed, but just as thrilling as, lets say, "Rock'n'Rollercoaster". But then again, it's not about the thrill but about the whole experience...
And in this case... well, let's put it this way: the "Tower of Terror" managed to transport me into another world. To a Hollywood that never was. To a place, that just existed in my imagination... It's the very first attraction at the Walt Disney Studios to do so. And in my book, it reminds me of the very best Disney-storytelling (and story-setting) like DLP's "Pirates of the Caribbean" or "Phantom Manor".
All in all - even if one should prefer the versions of the ride in California, Florida or Japan -, I view "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" as the best, most "Disney"-ride ever since the opening of Disneyland Parks 15 years ago...
I hope I wet your appetite. :)
Thanks so much for sharing that with us experiment :wink: It sounds like a great ride. Have you ridden any of the other Tower Of Terrors?
Thanks for the write-up, Experiment. Great to see you posting here again!
Quote from: "experiment627"I'd call the drop-program "Disney-thrilling", as in: true thrill-seekers might be a bit disappointed, but just as thrilling as, lets say, "Rock'n'Rollercoaster". But then again, it's not about the thrill but about the whole experience...
I'd imagine we have the DCA drop profile then? Some rumours said WDS might skip straight to a random sequence. No doubt DLRP want to keep this as an Indy Backwards/SM:M2-style relaunch in a few years!
Quote from: "experiment627"All in all - even if one should prefer the versions of the ride in California, Florida or Japan -, I view "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" as the best, most "Disney"-ride ever since the opening of Disneyland Parks 15 years ago...
From seeing the progress of recent months, this is exactly what I've been expecting! I'm so glad you said this, confirms it all. And the view from the top, Big Thunder to Space Mountain you say? I can only imagine... :o
Quote from: "Baloo"I'd imagine we have the DCA drop profile then? Some rumours said WDS might skip straight to a random sequence. No doubt DLRP want to keep this as an Indy Backwards/SM:M2-style relaunch in a few years!
Do you think a random drop sequence is likely in a few years? :?: That would be really cool - It worked really well with the Florida TOT :lol:
Great read there experiment627 :D
When you say "ramdom drop sequence", do you mean the lift shaft drops at a ramdom time when the doors are open? Sorry i've never been to DCA or MGM so i wouldn't know what happens in there ToTs.
Quote from: "-breeno-"Great read there experiment627 :D
When you say "ramdom drop sequence", do you mean the lift shaft drops at a ramdom time when the doors are open? Sorry i've never been to DCA or MGM so i wouldn't know what happens in there ToTs.
With random drop sequence he means that every time the ride is different and the sequence is never the same :wink:
To be honest I don't know why they don't just add it now. Sure they may want to add it at a later date to add more intrigue, but programing those PLC's doesn't come cheap. Maybe they should get all of the different sequences programmed in now while they still can for 'free' and then in a few years just start using them.
Concerning that random drop sequence : I've ridden the elevators in all of the three shafts and as far as I could tell it was the same drop profile in each one of them...
And yes, I've been on the Florida version of the Tower...
Quote from: "experiment627"Concerning that random drop sequence : I've ridden the elevators in all of the three shafts and as far as I could tell it was the same drop profile in each one of them...
And yes, I've been on the Florida version of the Tower...
So is it better or just as good as the florida one ?
Quote from: "Owain"So is it better or just as good as the florida one ?
It's an amazing attraction... that's all that matters to me.
Should anyone think of our ToT as being better or worse than any of the other ToTs, then I wouldn't argue with him or her...
It's great to hear these comments of "amazing attraction" and comparing it to Pirates of the Caribbean quality... really, the most important thing is what the Tower means for Walt Disney Studios, forget the others. And comments like that are a dream for
any park!
Quote from: "Nath"To be honest I don't know why they don't just add it now. Sure they may want to add it at a later date to add more intrigue, but programing those PLC's doesn't come cheap. Maybe they should get all of the different sequences programmed in now while they still can for 'free' and then in a few years just start using them.
It will probably become much cheaper once they do it for DCA, and can simply "copy across" (of course it's not that simple) the random program. It definitely wouldn't be more expensive than the extensive work they did for Indy or SM:M2, it just depends whether DLRP think they'll get an increased guest count on the back of it. It's good to know they've got that option waiting there anyway, for whenever they have a dry spell in new attractions (certainly not for a while... :) ).
I cant wait for the opening! in april i might book a few weeks off work and go for a little trip
(if i work xmas eve i get 2 weeks extra holiday) so i should use them at some point!
Check out this picture from the Filmparade:
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It says Daymode! I wonder what the difference is between day and (night?)mode? :)
I don;t know about that one :?
Just look at this picture from Joel:
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:o WOW WOW WOW! It looks amazing! :D
Link (//http://joel.at.dlp.online.fr/dlp/20071106/)
Quote from: "Japper"It says Daymode! I wonder what the difference is between day and (night?)mode? :)
It could be controlling anything I suppose - lights, music... Or maybe we'll have a Rockin' Tower of Terror. :lol:
Raptor1982 sent me a message saying they just spotted Jay Rasulo and Karl Holz in the park today, on their way to test Tower of Terror! I bet that was an awkward meeting...
Jay: "So, how's this place been since I left?"
Karl: "Well, look at this amazing Tower of Terror and Hollywood Blvd, that should tell you..."
:P
Quote from: "Baloo"Raptor1982 sent me a message saying they just spotted Jay Rasulo and Karl Holz in the park today, on their way to test Tower of Terror! I bet that was an awkward meeting...
Jay: "So, how's this place been since I left?"
Karl: "Well, look at this amazing Tower of Terror and Hollywood Blvd, that should tell you..."
:P
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Jay: "What do you mean?! It was under my control that the park got the Toilets of Terror!"
That is a beautiful photo! :D
I was just wondering - Do the blue lights move or are they just still?
Booked months ago, for the 8th December after my visit in july, will my fantasy pass get me on the soft opening on the 8th December or is it dream pass holders only... because i think i would buy a dream pass just to get on lol...
Quote from: "Japper"Check out this picture from the Filmparade:
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It says Daymode! I wonder what the difference is between day and (night?)mode? :)
Hi in the Disney Filmparade they say at the moment of you picture "this machines behind me are show-controll-computer! they store all the light, sound and mechanical effects!
So maybe light effects or random fall sequences?
I am so excited!
jay & karl are who ? :? :oops:
Jay is Jay Rasulo, the head of Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, and also used to be the CEO of EuroDisney SCA in the early 2000's. Karl is Karl Holz the current CEO of EuroDisney SCA :wink: .
Quote from: "PATMAGIC"Jay is Jay Rasulo, the head of Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide, and also used to be the CEO of EuroDisney SCA in the early 2000's. Karl is Karl Holz the current CEO of EuroDisney SCA :wink: .
ah, the "big wigs" then :P hope they enjoyed it! (if they didn't he could just say "knock it down, start again"
Quote from: "arno-hh"Quote from: "Japper"Check out this picture from the Filmparade:
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It says Daymode! I wonder what the difference is between day and (night?)mode? :)
Hi in the Disney Filmparade they say at the moment of you picture "this machines behind me are show-controll-computer! they store all the light, sound and mechanical effects!
So maybe light effects or random fall sequences?
I am so excited!
This is the PLC for the effects, not the main ride mechanics.
I assume when they say day mode they mean show effects, as it says first show control, and i'm guessing that's the main one for the libraries etc, as this PLC has nothing to do with the drop sequence.
Does anyone know if we are still getting the huge palm trees, i suppose the fake ones, around our tower as they have them in DCA? I think they are missing and it looks much better with them. New photos on Disneytheque by the way...
Main Street Gazette forum has got some new behind the construction walls photos of the TOT outside queue, inside the shop, toilets, working entrance sign and photos of the Hollywood Boulevard from the TOT entrance :)
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:arrow: Link (//http://www.disneygazette.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?p=132875&sid=b85dc510666fd7cdc37bfc385b5e4a5a#132875)
The excitement is just running through me now because it all looks so great :D
Wow, the photos are great ! :)
OMG ! :o The shop looks great, the water feature !
I cant wait ! :D
Damn, you beat me to it :lol:
I have to say, the things around the tower look very impressive. The trees in the garden are all placed really well, and the whole atmosphere of the area is very good. I also like the water feature - It's nicely detailed and will bring a bit more life to the area. Is there a water feature at DCA? :?:
Another thing which looks good is the lighting - It makes it extra spooky! :lol:
Probably one of the best photo updates of the tower we've had in a while :wink:
Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
I guess he is talking about the outside fountain.
Great pictures, BTW.
:D
Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Im on about the water feature underneath the TOT sign ! :?
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He has uploaded more photo's :D !
Quote from: "Japper"He has uploaded more photo's :D !
Thanks!
The second set of photos also look really good. I'm just blown away by how much effort DLRP have put into this. If I was shown one of those picture a few years ago, I would never have believed it was WDS. Absolutely amazing :shock:
I still can't believe that this is our WDS! It's just so amazing!
Im really not complaining, but I am slightly suprised at how new it all looks, I remeber the Tower in MGM being a lot more run down and derelict even outside. The gardens etc looked as if they hadnt been touched since the accident in the 1930's.
Not that im complaining, just the sheer scale of this attraction suddenly hits you when you see these Photos. It totaly changes the dynamic of the park. WOW
Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Im on about the water feature underneath the TOT sign ! :?
Thanks god!!! [-o<
A water feature!!!!!!!
Wow! :shock: I can't believe how good the ToT looks, that water feature looks brillant :D
It's a shame i'll probadly have to wait until July when i can see all this in real life :cry:
Oh wow, it is looking amazing now, the theming just on the fountain is amazing, so detailed. Looking at this is just making me more excited about going, which probably won't be until something like April next year :(
It's almost finished :D Looking fab!! :shock:
Quote from: "Riebi"Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Im on about the water feature underneath the TOT sign ! :?
Thanks god!!! [-o<
A water feature!!!!!!!
But remember, this feature will not actually have water in it.
hehe except maybe rain water ;)
It looks absolutely amazing!! Can't wait to go on it next year!
Well I for on am speechless :o Absolutely amazing!
Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Riebi"Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Im on about the water feature underneath the TOT sign ! :?
Thanks god!!! [-o<
A water feature!!!!!!!
But remember, this feature will not actually have water in it.
What is it then??? So they will leave it empty as now? hah, i dont think so... this tot sign is completely different then in DCA. They have plants around it. I there will be water in ours
WOW ! TOT looks amazing. I didn't knew that there would be a shop too. That's cool, so we can expect some cool TOT merchandise. It's amazing how detailed DLP made this attraction. With TOT WDS really has something special which will make the Park very interesting.
Quote from: "Filip"Quote from: "davewasbaloo"Quote from: "Riebi"Quote from: "Owain"Quote from: "Poppy The Monkey"Quote from: "Owain"The shop looks great, the water feature !
Water Feature!? That is an empty shelf waiting to be stocked. lol
Im on about the water feature underneath the TOT sign ! :?
Thanks god!!! [-o<
A water feature!!!!!!!
But remember, this feature will not actually have water in it.
What is it then??? So they will leave it empty as now? hah, i dont think so... this tot sign is completely different then in DCA. They have plants around it. I there will be water in ours
Well WDW and DCA both have fountains without water. It's supposed to show what the hotel used to look like, but now that it is abandoned, the fountain is unmaintained. They may add water, but I would be surprised.
It is awesome though.
Buaaa you destroy my day dave! :P :lol:
Buuuut I´ve got a new chance for my water plays:
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A litte fountain!!!!!!!!!
(pic from http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/ (http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/))
Quote from: "Riebi"A little fountain!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to disappoint you, but there is a big chance that those fountains won't run either because it is meant to be a run-down, unused hotel, it would be quite weired if they worked :wink:
Oh my god! Hate my day today :cry:
Not a bit sprinkle-effekt like phantom manor? Just a bit??? Pleaaase god! [-o<
The sign and water pond is an exact copy of the DCA version.. Its never had water in to my knowledge, certainly not last week and I see none on my video either.
Let´s make it this way:
1930 or else: Twilight Zone and all this. Lift, people away! Thunder storm etc.... people flee out of the hotel....buuuuut in all this hectic rush...the janitor forget to put down the water fountains around the hotel!!!!!
(I would forget it!)...and mysteriously the water fountains are on till today!
(Twilight Zone Music :-({|= )
<----great imagineer! :P :lol:
hahahahahahahahahahaha!!! :lol:
have to agree with someones comment above about the palm trees being missing.. hope these do appear they will just soften the edges. This pic was from DCA last week, thought 22nd of Dec was too long away :D so had to ride it a few times to get ready for the big day..
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See you on the 22nd
Quotehope these do appear they will just soften the edges
They won't, as said before.
Hello, there is a special "Tower of terror behind the scenes" article on disney and more with six different videos showing behind the scenes or imagineers interviews as well as on-ride videos.
WARNING on the two last videos of the article that show the pre show movie and the ride itself, if you want to keep the surprise of the ride, avoid to watch the two last one
http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2007/ ... ehind.html (http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2007/11/twilight-zone-tower-of-terror-behind.html)
Great article loaloa :D But i didn't watch the last two videos because i want to be surprised about ToT :D, i've never been on any ToT before and i can't wait until its open, i'm that excited that every time i'm in a lift, i always talk about ToT :lol:
Quote from: "-breeno-"i'm that excited that every time i'm in a lift, i always talk about ToT :lol:
I'm thinking about it all the time :lol: Sometimes I can't even concentrate on my schoolwork because I'm thinking about TOT :P
29 days to go! :D
Hey everyone,
I'm going to do an interview with Imagineer/Show Writer Laurent Cayuela about Hollywood Boulevard and the Tower of Terror.
If you have questions I may forward to him, feel free to send me a Private Message!
Cheers
Philharmagic
Wow, the Hollywood Tower Hotel and its gardens look awesome. Way better then the Californian version in my opinion, although we miss some exotic palmtrees. On the other hand, the plants and trees without leeves look quite spooky aswell during winter, so thats makes up for it I guess. I think that the Hollywood Tower Hotel will be the true star of the Walt Disney Studios, even since its closed for almost 7 decades. :wink:
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Woohooohooooooooo!!!!
Excellent.. This image fills me with confidence for the studios...
Absolutely brilliant! :D It seems to have such a great atmosphere at night.
Incredible, it's a different park!
Any word on the music yet? I'm guessing they'll copy loops from D-MGM, so they've got 3 to choose from: the glossy and laid-back Hollywood Boulevard loop, the more jazzy and slightly ghostly Sunset Boulevard loop or the completely haunting Tower of Terror loop. I'm guessing the ToT queue will have that final loop anyway, but will they continue it through the area or use one of the others? Hmmm...
:o Stunning, this can't be our Studios park, can it? :wink:
The atmosphere in that photos just blows me away, the old Studios has left, here comes the on we've all been waiting for.
Quote from: "Baloo"Any word on the music yet? I'm guessing they'll copy loops from D-MGM, so they've got 3 to choose from: the glossy and laid-back Hollywood Boulevard loop, the more jazzy and slightly ghostly Sunset Boulevard loop or the completely haunting Tower of Terror loop. I'm guessing the ToT queue will have that final loop anyway, but will they continue it through the area or use one of the others? Hmmm...
I would have thought that they'd use the TOT music for the queue as you said Baloo, but I doubt that they'll use it for the rest of the boulevard as it isn't meant to be scary, they'll probably use it outside the TOT entrance though, but this is just my opinion :roll:
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Quote from: "Baloo"Any word on the music yet? I'm guessing they'll copy loops from D-MGM, so they've got 3 to choose from: the glossy and laid-back Hollywood Boulevard loop, the more jazzy and slightly ghostly Sunset Boulevard loop or the completely haunting Tower of Terror loop. I'm guessing the ToT queue will have that final loop anyway, but will they continue it through the area or use one of the others? Hmmm...
I would have thought that they'd use the TOT music for the queue as you said Baloo, but I doubt that they'll use it for the rest of the boulevard as it isn't meant to be scary, they'll probably use it outside the TOT entrance though, but this is just my opinion :roll:
It would be a shame if they wouldn't use an appropriate area loop for Hollywood Boulevard. In my opinion the area loop of Production Courtyard always seemed out of place because its too modern and hasn't got a clear theme (just like Production Courtyard itself). I think it would be nice if they will use the Sunset Boulevard loop from Disney-MGM for our Hollywood Boulevard (Glenn Miller, big band, jazz etc) and the Hollywood Boulevard loop from Disney-MGM for Place des Stars near Cinemagique to celebrate the older movies from Hollywood. In the meantime Backlot will celebrate the newer and actionpacked blockbusters in its area loop. That way it will make more sense in my book. :)
HUGE SPOILER!
The Twilight Zone Tower Of Terror (At Walt Disney Studios in Paris!) on-ride video!
//http://www.dailymotion.com/relevance/search/Towers%20of%20Terror%20/video/x3kwrv_tower-of-terror-avant-premiere_events
Oh.... My.... Gosh! :D :shock: :D :shock: :D :shock:
I think it looks incredible!
I actually really like the French narration - It makes it sound much spookier in my opinion.
My only concern was that it seemed really quiet during the drop sequence :? I don't know whether it was because there were only a few people in the elevator, but it seemed like there was some soundtrack missing.
But still, I am amazed, and I can't wait to ride this now :D
Quote from: "RnRCj"HUGE SPOILER!
That's pretty much as big as it gets :wink:
Quote from: "RnRCj"I actually really like the French narration - It makes it sound much spookier in my opinion.
Completely agree with you, it kind of makes the atmosphere a bit more spookier :D
Quote from: "RnRCj"My only concern was that it seemed really quiet during the drop sequence :? I don't know whether it was because there were only a few people in the elevator, but it seemed like there was some soundtrack missing.
Yeah, I noticed that as well, I hope they do sort that out if it is a problem, but I assume they will :wink:
Also, the view you see from it looks stunning, maybe it's because it is at night and it's all lit up, but WOW! :o
The only problem is that I'm really jealous that people have been on it already and that I have to wait :roll:
What a view!!!! Is it also this beautiful at DCA and MGM?
wow it looks incredible, i've not been on a tower of terror before so i'm really excited, even more so now!
x x x
QuoteQuote from: "RnRCj"My only concern was that it seemed really quiet during the drop sequence :? I don't know whether it was because there were only a few people in the elevator, but it seemed like there was some soundtrack missing.
Yeah, I noticed that as well, I hope they do sort that out if it is a problem, but I assume they will :wink:
I agree. At some dark points it's just totally quiet.
But the sound effects when those doors open on the top are really cool. Also , the french is kinda spooky! It just works really good.
Thanks for the link! Its really appreciated (at least by me haha)!
A few things that seem different compared to the Tower of Terror at Disney's California Adventure:
-During the last few seconds of the Mirror Scene they is something green in the mirror.. I can't really see what it is, but its definattely not featured in Anaheim. It seems like Shiriki Utundu from Tokyo DisneySea's version influenced our Tower aswell? :wink:
-The people in the Hallway Scene seem to be more green then their Californian counterparts.
-Although the French voice sounds quite spooky, I can't really say he sounds much like Rod Serling.
By the way, as far as I can judge from this vid, the soundtrack in the elevator is exactly the same as in California, but I might be wrong ofcourse.
Quote from: "Maarten"-During the last few seconds of the Mirror Scene they is something green in the mirror..
-The people in the Hallway Scene seem to be more green then their Californian counterparts.
Our tower does seem to have a "green" theme doesn't it? :lol: On the Califonia version it's blue and on the Florida version it's red.... Or maybe it's just me :P
QuoteI can't really say he sounds much like Rod Serling.
He's not supposed to sound like him. He sounds like the French voice-over of the old shows. :)
PS to all: Be careful with spoilers here guys! Some people might want to wait to find out everything themselves. :D
All this excitement calls for a new Avatar :D
Wonderful Bvd., Wonderful Tower and wonderful ride. :D
I posted the on-ride video on another forum, and someone who has ridden the California TOT said this one looks better :D They thought the painting and the lighting was better :lol:
I'm soooo excited! I might have to go and ride it soon :P
The OFFICIAL opening day is now going to be January 2nd.
(Note that the "Tower" should have its "soft-opening" starting on December 22nd... but don't expect anybody at Disney to confirm that.)
Thanks for the info Experiment627, this is great news :)
Quote from: "experiment627"The OFFICIAL opening day is now going to be January 2nd.
(Note that the "Tower" should have its "soft-opening" starting on December 22nd... but don't expect anybody at Disney to confirm that.)
And to complete to Experiment's information: the official
launch (as in press event, ceremony, etc.) will be in March 2008 to give the start of the Celebration Continues a push in the back.
i over heard a man from disney saying the offical opening may be put back to april 2008 when i was in the castle club lounge of the disneyland hotel last week, he was giving an interview to about 3 english newspapers at afternoon tea and boy they were not easy going at aksing the questions :roll:
Quote from: "miss disney fan"i over heard a man from disney saying the offical opening may be put back to april 2008 when i was in the castle club lounge of the disneyland hotel last week, he was giving an interview to about 3 english newspapers at afternoon tea and boy they were not easy going at aksing the questions :roll:
That's what I just said! The official opening for guests will be in January, the launch or opening for the press will be in March or the first weekend of April. :D
Quote from: "experiment627"The OFFICIAL opening day is now going to be January 2nd.
(Note that the "Tower" should have its "soft-opening" starting on December 22nd... but don't expect anybody at Disney to confirm that.)
Hmmm....interesting! We leave on 2 Jan - I guess I know what I'll be doing before we leave the resort! Does anyone know if there are any AP previews?
QuoteHmmm....interesting! We leave on 2 Jan - I guess I know what I'll be doing before we leave the resort! Does anyone know if there are any AP previews?
The AP previews will be on December 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th.
Quote from: "mehdi5"QuoteHmmm....interesting! We leave on 2 Jan - I guess I know what I'll be doing before we leave the resort! Does anyone know if there are any AP previews?
The AP previews will be on December 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th.
Cool - thanks. I'm there Dec 29 - Jan 2.....hoping to get a ride. :D
Want to see the official TOT costumes?...........................Ta Daaaaaa!
http://storage.canalblog.com/10/82/357682/19500202.jpg (http://storage.canalblog.com/10/82/357682/19500202.jpg)
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Woohoo! :D They looks great - Much better than the Cinemagique ones :lol:
Quote from: "mehdi5"QuoteHmmm....interesting! We leave on 2 Jan - I guess I know what I'll be doing before we leave the resort! Does anyone know if there are any AP previews?
The AP previews will be on December 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th.
We are going on the 8th -13 december, hope i get on, i am an annual pass holder...
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Want to see the official TOT costumes?...........................Ta Daaaaaa!
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Great we've got some costumes that look good :D I would of been very annoyed it the CM's were just wearing the Cinemagique costumes.
Nice, much better colour! But I bet these are actually worn by the guys at CinéMagique too, they just switched the colour? The lack of a HTH badge makes it look like they'll be standard for Hollywood Studio.
Edit: Actually the long coat version of the costume at DCA doesn't have a badge either. We may be lucky...
These really are amazing for wds, I saw it in person on Saturday when I saw in the open part of the construction area a cm ran past. Cannot remember, but think the guy was not wearing the long coat and think it had the HTH logo on the costume he was wearing, don't know if anyone can definately confirm this :? .
looks amazing, the view of the parks from the ride looks promising
Did you already see the onride photo design?
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Cannot remember if anyone has posted a pic of the back of the tower at night, but last weekend I got this shot walking to Val d'europe, looks rather amazing even from the back. This truly a DLRP icon now, as it can be seen from miles away :) .
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YAY! The TOT looks great, 360 degrees :D
And also, the on-ride photo design looks great as well :)
Cool light effects from all sides! I like that DLRP has another new Icon. Now you can see some of the hotels, Panoramagique and the wonderful Hollywood Tower Hotel. It´s even wonderfull to have a real nighttime icon.
Quote from: "Japper"Did you already see the onride photo design?
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From looking at that photo, it seems there is no way to get to the second row of seats :?
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Japper"Did you already see the onride photo design?
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From looking at that photo, it seems there is no way to get to the second row of seats :?
They have photoshopped the people that were on the photo away. So that's why it looks so weird!
Quote from: "Japper"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Japper"Did you already see the onride photo design?
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From looking at that photo, it seems there is no way to get to the second row of seats :?
They have photoshopped the people that were on the photo away. So that's why it looks so weird!
Ahhh, well that explains it then :lol: I didn't fancy climbing over other seats to get to my own :P
Quote from: "Maarten"-The people in the Hallway Scene seem to be more green then their Californian counterparts.
.
This is due to the video, which changes colors compared to reality.
The main show is exactly the same, but there are some small differences in the building itself, inside and out... and yes it is slightly better in France!
As the order of people entering the ride is part of the CM Bellboys spiel I wonder how it will translate or make sense to people who have not ridden before or who dont speak the language the CMs instructions are in?
The fances on the right side of the tower are down:
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Tower looks stunning!!!!! Cool view! Nice gardens! Only the parade lights looks now a bit cheesy!
Hooray! The first part of the new area open to guests :D
Does anyone have a before and after photo of this area? Im trying to remember what it looked like now! Take the Tower out and it must of been so open
Quote from: "penfold12"Does anyone have a before and after photo of this area? Im trying to remember what it looked like now! Take the Tower out and it must of been so open
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/m ... emId=11992 (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=11992)
at disneytheque we can see 5 photos more about the tower with the fances goes down.
http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... l#extended (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html#extended)
I can't wait to ride it!!!!
OMG :shock: That first picture looks incredible with the fog surrounding the Hotel. It's as if it's from another dimension. It really looks haunted :twisted:
The Annual Pass preview dates & hours:
- Saturday 8 December from 10am to 6pm
- Sunday 9 December from 10am to 7pm
- Saturday 15 December from 11am to 3pm
- Sunday 16 December from noon to 7 pm
One week in advance... great. :roll:
No doubt it'll take about a month for invites to reach outside of France too, thank god for the internet or we'd have no chance...
Quote from: "Baloo"One week in advance... great. :roll:
No doubt it'll take about a month for invites to reach outside of France too, thank god for the internet or we'd have no chance...
yeah - it's getting ridiculous... And to be honest, awfully quiet on the shareholder's site as well...
Quote from: "dreamseeker"at disneytheque we can see 5 photos more about the tower with the fances goes down.
http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/ ... l#extended (http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html#extended)
I can't wait to ride it!!!!
WOW! look how much more spacious the area looks without those fences. :o
Off Topic; Looking at the past photos of La Terrasse, was it an actual restaurant or just a seating area ?
SPOILERS
More interior photos:
//http://fr.blog.disneyland15.com/2007/11/tour-de-la-terr.html
It looks amazing doesn't it? It actually looks better than I thought it would :D
WOW ! :o Thos photos are great !
The detail :)
Thank for the link, the pics are great :) Although it looked like they hadn't quite finished cobwebbing the place :roll:
It looks like stitch is THE character for the attraction apparently.
Check out how many of the ToT pins stitch is on:
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But other huge news! The shop will be open very soon!
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Saturday December 8, 2007
- Pine Tower Key Attraction - 6? - Pin' S sold only with the shop of attraction "the Tower of Terror"
- Pine Tower of Terror - 6? - Pin' S sold only with the shop of attraction "the Tower of Terror""
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Thank for the link, the pics are great :) Although it looked like they hadn't quite finished cobwebbing the place :roll:
Hehe I have a funny story about that. There's this Imagineer that travels all around the Disney parks in the world to "dust and spiderweb" the attractions that need it. So she did her job a few weeks ago, so after the attraction was handed out from Imagineering to Park Operations the cleaning crew moved in to tidy up the place, but apparently they had removed too much of the dust by accident, so the "aging" team had to come in again and start all over... :wink:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"Thank for the link, the pics are great :) Although it looked like they hadn't quite finished cobwebbing the place :roll:
Hehe I have a funny story about that. There's this Imagineer that travels all around the Disney parks in the world to "dust and spiderweb" the attractions that need it. So she did her job a few weeks ago, so after the attraction was handed out from Imagineering to Park Operations the cleaning crew moved in to tidy up the place, but apparently they had removed too much of the dust by accident, so the "aging" team had to come in again and start all over... :wink:
:roll: It seems even Disney can make mistakes! Man, that has had me in stitches! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Hahaha! Awesome fun-fact for the future there.
And Americans always say DLRP isn't cleaned well enough. :roll:
I found this old link in my browser from our first visit, not only has the website changed so much, the virtual tour shows how much the land has changed, check out the tour place cine magic. This shows just how much the tower of terror has made an impact on the studios
http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm)
ps.
the whole site still works, click on and discover disney circa 2006
Quote from: "seanmartina"I found this old link in my browser from our first visit, not only has the website changed so much, the virtual tour shows how much the land has changed, check out the tour place cine magic. This shows just how much the tower of terror has made an impact on the studios
http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm)
ps.
the whole site still works, click on and discover disney circa 2006
It's strange seeing WDS like that now :lol: Tower Of Terror really has changed the whole of the park. I remember sitting in La Terrasse before any of the new things were built. It will be so wierd sitting in La Terrasse once again but this time surround by the Hollywood Boulevard and TOT!
Makes you realise how empty the Studios were. I can understand why anyone but die hard fans complained so much
The tower looks great, the area has certainly become nicer lately, can't wait to ride TOT next week at the Dreampass Previews :D
Quote from: "seanmartina"I found this old link in my browser from our first visit, not only has the website changed so much, the virtual tour shows how much the land has changed, check out the tour place cine magic. This shows just how much the tower of terror has made an impact on the studios
http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/virtual_visit/wds.htm)
ps.
the whole site still works, click on and discover disney circa 2006
Yeah the studios looks so different in that without the ToT.
If you click on the arial view of the Disney Channel the tour ends just before where the ToT is, so you can't see what was going on there :lol:
Here are some pics that member Greg posted at the Disney Central Plaza Forum:
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Thats awesome isn't it? Definately a spectacular view, especially compared to the two Towers in the States in my opinion. By the way, La Terrasse seems quite spacey to me, and not that crammed at all. I guess this can become a very cozy area once everything is finished. :)
Just out of interest I just received my confirmation details for our trip in January and the little booklet supplied states the ride opens in January 2008. Not sure if this was a general date as the booklets were printed months earlier ???
Mr_B
It all looks so amazing. I can't imagine the park without it now. :O
Cool pics! It´s wonderful to see the developments of the studios!
That is a fantastic view! :D It looks a lot higher from the top aswell :shock:
Got another good look at the Hollywood Tower Hotel the other day - and I just wanted to share with you that you are definitely in for a wonderful treat.
The attraction is filled with little details that make it extremely rich. And there are plenty of Twilight Zone references all over the place. (My favourite and the most creepy one can be found in the standby queue loading area.)
This ride finally gives a whole new dimension (pun not intended) to the Studios.
Btw:
the Official Opening is scheduled for January 2nd and the Press Event should be held April 4th till 6th.
I have an interview tomorrow evening with Richard Bellis, the composer of the music of the TOT. Any questions for him? Feel free to send me a pm!
Check out
this page (//http://themepark.nl/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=571515#Post571515) with photo's from the INSIDE of our ToT!!!!!!!
Wow! That is brilliant! :D The lobby seems to look older in those photos than the ones we've seen before. I'm so jealous of my uncle who will ride this on 22nd December :lol:
Thanks for the link Japper, I really can't wait to go on this :)
Looking beautiful, old and detailed as expected! The spider web woman/team did a great job! It's still hard to join all these pictures with DLRP - can't quite believe it's there, in the middle of WDS. If anyone has visited the park today, please do share your thoughts and experiences about it all!!
The subtitles work great on the pre-show video, like you're watching some weird, black and white TV show late at night...
I noticed that about t he subtitles. Does that mean that the french version will be shown with English subtitles? If so, then there is no problem about it being in French most of the time...
Yes, french video will be shown with english subtitles, and english one with french subtitles.
The good thing is, language can be changed by a push of a button just before loading, depending on the majority of the guests.
Disneytheque have uploaded some new images of out and in side the Tower of Terror:
:arrow: Link (//http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html)
The whole thing just looks faultless, absolutely stunning! :)
Our WDS are completely changed, that's awesome, thank you the imagineers!
The interior looks so rich in details, thinking that the objects are real and has been found in antiquaries among others...
Only Disney can do that.
I will see that the 22nd December :lol:
I hope Eurodisney S.A will understand that investing in huge attractions is the only way to have their 17 million guests.
i got an invitation from annual pass thing today saying i have an invite for next weekend :D im very tempted as i have about £600 spare after Christmas presents etc so i may take them up on the offer, ideas ?
It looks absolutely fantastic! 8) The details are stunning! If someone had shown me this picture 3 years ago and said it was WDS 2007, I wouldn't have believed them :lol: This really is the heart of WDS and has brought the whole park to life :)
I went yesterday at the previews, this is definitly one of my most favourite rides at DLRP :D
I was at yesterday's previews aswell and let me tell you, you're definitly going to love this ride. The details, the effects .. everything is just so stunning the moment you walk in there.
Went on it 5 times yesterday and only had to wait once for about 10 to 15 min. and that was when they opened it for everyone without a annual passport aswell (pass holders got to use the fastpass entrance). So keep an eye out in case you're there during soft openings ;)
Wow, the pics blew me away. The Twilight Zone Tower of Tower truly is a star in its own right! Wonderful. This is the attraction we've been waiting for all these years, and I am sure that both the regular guests and the fans will appreciate the level of theming and details like Walt Disney Studios has never had before. I can't wait to ride it, and decide wether I like the DHS or WDS version better. 8)
By the way... member SkaterFreakboi at the forum of //http://www.towerofterror.org points out that there is one major difference between the Californian queue and the Parisian queue. While the Tower in Paris seems to be like an upgraded version of California, Paris got the short end of the stick on this one unfortunately:
Look:
Disney's California Adventure: waiting area with woodwork.
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Walt Disney Studios Paris: quite empty compared to DCA.
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rather an odd decision when one thinks of the amount of rain thats going to fall on that Q
Quote from: "ightenhill"rather an odd decision when one thinks of the amount of rain thats going to fall on that Q
I agree, although the woodwork doesnt seem to really stop rain but keep out the sun, which paris doesnt get much often. Maybe thats why ? :lol:
I totally agree, you will get soaked waiting in that queue! It is a bit of a surprise that it isn't covered, do you think this is an area only used when it is really busy (overspill area)? :?
Quote from: "pjulie75"I totally agree, you will get soaked waiting in that queue! It is a bit of a surprise that it isn't covered, do you think this is an area only used when it is really busy (overspill area)? :?
Erm it's hardly like dlrp don't have outside queues anywhere else, this doesn't surprise me and no doubt this will only be used as overflow queue. But then again for the next few years it will be used a lot then, I mean look at space mountain, indy, it's a small world, pirates :wink: . All have outdoor queues and no one complains about them. Also woo a themed bin :) :lol: .
Quote from: "PATMAGIC". All have outdoor queues and no one complains about them. Also woo a themed bin :) :lol: .
except when there getting rained on :D
Hopefully though I'll be hitting it first thing, last thing or working the FP.. I won't be seeing that area hopefully.. Qing is not for me
Your right as well, its not actually a cover in CA anyway its just a Pergola doesnt stop you getting rained on on the odd rainy day they have, though to be honest I have never seen a Q in that area apart from Christmas, remember the CA version has a much bigger Q area after the library compared to the FL version
Alexandre Rosa has taken loads of different picture in and around the Tower of Terror:
:arrow: Link (//http://alexandrerosa.free.fr/index.php?spgmGal=Disneyland_Resort_Paris/The_Twilight_Zone_Tower_of_Terror)
:o :o :o :o :o
yaaaaaaaayyy, We did Tower 5 times today!! and it was.... :shock: :shock: wow... it was.. well find out for yourself, then the experience is way better, but the theming is absolutely wonderfull, and the ride... is super! :lol:
Pictures will be uploaded soon! (see topic resortdreams), and on Photosmagiques too of course, me thinks! :wink:
Fresh photos from a few hours ago:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/m ... temId=9951 (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=9951)
:D
Very cool pics! Thanx for sharing!
Like on the 8th december at 4.30 pm, according to Ptitmath from Disney central plaza today the attraction is openned to all guests :D
@ the photosmagiques-team:
Great pictures, especially the one from top of the tower. It is a great view over the resort.
Amazing photos Raptor, thanks for posting them :D
OMG it looks so great!! Can't wait to see it real life. Thanks for sharing Raptor :wink:
OMG! It looks amazing - hope this bad boy is going to be operating when I'm over for New Year. :D
Thanks Raptor - great work as usual :-)
I can't wait !
Mr_B
This is soooo amazing, i can't wait!!
There is a great video of our Tower Of Terror at the link below, but I must warn you, it contains huge spoilers!
Go to the bottom of the page and there is a link to it.
//http://blog.coasterrider.free.fr/billet/?post=60
This is probably the best video of it yet! :D
Just to let everyone know that taking photos or video inside the elevator is forbidden. It's announced by the cast member before the elevator starts and when you're holding a video- or photo camera, the cast member will ask you to put it in your bag. :)
Quote from: "raptor1982"Just to let everyone know that taking photos or video inside the elevator is forbidden. It's announced by the cast member before the elevator starts and when you're holding a video- or photo camera, the cast member will ask you to put it in your bag. :)
Yet loads of people have still managed to do it :lol: Are you allowed to film in the lobby, preshow and boiler room?
Yes, although they will make sure you remember not to take photos in the actual attraction.
Hi,
Got to Dlrp On Sunday the 9th, got on the tower, and i must admit, this is got to be the best ride in the whole resort. What beutiful theming throughout, the boiler room is fantastic, with ghost voices of a little girl seeming to be coming from beyond the spirit world asking for help, the boiler itself is good, with the effects of a raging boiler. The effects on the ride, and the pre show video in the library, set the mood perfectly, and the brief drop before being whisked to the top, and your first view of the studios from the top, takes your breath away, a quick flash of the ride photos, drop one level, and whoosh free fall, what a feeling, then whoosh straight back up, then more freefall, in all three major falls.
It was safe to assume, i went on several more time, like a child with a new toy, well i have watched it grow from concrete foundations to the most beautiful tower of terror in the world( i know someone wont agree, but to me it is) then from monday onwards it was open for everyone.... everyday as far as i am aware, as my last visit to the studios was tue.
sorry for the rant, but it was fantastic...
ps
also got on-board video of the ride, as the cast member, did not give the warning of no photos or video in English, only in French i assume he gave the instructions, as i dont speak French i dont know, and my camcorder was clearly in my hand.
You can find on the official Disneyland15.com blog, an interview of Theron, imagineer show producer of the French ToT, during its construction.
http://en.blog.disneyland15.com/2007/12 ... he-to.html (http://en.blog.disneyland15.com/2007/12/he-built-the-to.html)
Theron is the head show producer for the DCA Tower of Terror as well. I met him once and he's really a great and friendly guy!
Quote from: "raptor1982"Just to let everyone know that taking photos or video inside the elevator is forbidden. It's announced by the cast member before the elevator starts and when you're holding a video- or photo camera, the cast member will ask you to put it in your bag. :)
doesn't this apply for
most or even all the "dark" rides ?
also: RnRCj thanks for video :) its a "hd" video, it hasn't been shrunk for youtube audience so it looks nice as well as great content :P
Quote from: "meteor75"You can find on the official Disneyland15.com blog, an interview of Theron, imagineer show producer of the French ToT, during its construction.
http://en.blog.disneyland15.com/2007/12 ... he-to.html (http://en.blog.disneyland15.com/2007/12/he-built-the-to.html)
That was a really interesting video! I found out some things I didn't know before about the tower :) Thanks for the link :wink:
Yeah! It's a great video! :D
Fastpass is here:
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Source: Scrooge on DMI (//http://www.disneymagicinteractive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=311&start=780)
What time is the park open till if that fast pass is for ten at night??
Quote from: "penfold12"What time is the park open till if that fast pass is for ten at night??
I guess the photo was taken during this week's Cast Member Christmas parties... (which are at the Studios this year)
Well that picture made me think, will the Studios get a later closing time since the Tower will be opening officialy soon. BTW: Tower of Terror Rocks!!! :mrgreen:
Quote from: "mehdi5"Well that picture made me think, will the Studios get a later closing time since the Tower will be opening officialy soon. BTW: Tower of Terror Rocks!!! :mrgreen:
Starting in April, opening times for the Walt Disney Studios have been extended to 19:00 daily instead of the current 18:00 closing on weekdays.
just hope that I can take once in my life the tower in the dark night during the summer season :lol:
Raptor this photo is amazing !, role on late openings for WDS !
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Quote from: "Owain"Raptor this photo is amazing !, role on late openings for WDS !
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OMG - that really is stunning! :shock:
Sorry to make you all jealous but I visited Disneyland 15th to 17th Jan (the weekend just gone) with my girlfriend and The Tower of Terror was open! :D
It was open on Saturday 15th for people with special invitations so I was a bit gutted we couldn't go on knowing it was working. But then yesterday we went for a wander around Walt Disney Studios and saw people going through the gates. We went up the the doormen and they just send we could go on! It was mint!
ToT is indeed open on some days for everyone, mostly during the evening. The Fast Pass entrance will then be open for the AP holders while the regular queue line is open for the other guests.
Can't wait to ride this puppy! :P
:shock: That really is an incredible picture.
I'm definatly going to ride this thing... :oops: I just hope my fear of elevators doesn't get to me.
Quote from: "Masamune" :shock: That really is an incredible picture.
I'm definatly going to ride this thing... :oops: I just hope my fear of elevators doesn't get to me.
I don't think your fear of elevators will bother you. It's nothing like a real elevator really - You sit down on seats and your not completely enclosed, so it's not claustrophic like a normal elevators 8) If it's the going up and down part of elevators you don't like though, then maybe you won't like it, but I'm not trying to scare you :lol:
Does anyone know when the Tower was open now in the last days? I would just find it interesting to get some information about it ...
I know that it was open during late hours as raptor wrote - just want to know whether this happened every day now.
Cheers,
Flounder
Looking forward to the weekend when I am visiting DLRP!
can't wait to go on the ToT, I am a passport (dream) holder but I couldn't make the preview weekends :(
will the queues be long, I think they will be but any ideas?
Just got back from a great trip to DLRP ! Dec 17 - 20 We could see the tower was running from our room at The Disneyland Hotel so rushed into the Studios to see if we could ride it ! Seemed to be open to all so rode it with only a 5 min wait,it is a great attraction only been on the one at Florida and the Paris version is just as good !!! Went on it on the 18th also but on Wed 19th it was only open to AP holders.But we got to ride twice so really pleased as it wasn't meant to be open ,so it made the trip !!!
I'm sure this will be a great attraction and will really put the Studios on the map !
The area theming has made a huge improvement also !!
Quote from: "Timbo"I'm sure this will be a great attraction and will really put the Studios on the map !
The area theming has made a huge improvement also !!
yeah you are 100% right,
I think the WDS is getting improving with the new rides and if I was a day visiter with the choice of the WDS or the main park i might consider going into the WDS.
Quote from: "casschr05"I think the WDS is getting improving with the new rides and if I was a day visiter with the choice of the WDS or the main park i might consider going into the WDS.
People might even stop calling DLP the "main park". :P
I'd imagine it'll be fairly busy this weekend. Very very busy infact. But the Tower has a massive capacity so should never be too much of a nightmare to queue for.
Keep your reports (and pictures, video...) coming, if you've just visited - it's very interesting to see how the new bellhops are doing.
Well, I'm going tomorrow! I also think it will be very busy.. but we will see the shows and the parades tomorrow at the end of the day.. and we will do the tower at the pin event.. so it won't be that much of a nightmare for us :)
I rode it on 17th Dec and it appeared to be open all day to all guests. Queues got busier the longer it was open obviously because word had spread round that you could go on it.
For people with a fear of lifts I wouldn't really let that bother you riding this. Like someone said before, it's nothing like a normal lift, you're sat down with a seat belt across your lap. I was expecting more of a roller coaster harness but the seat belt makes the ride more exciting, you actually come out of your seat when it drops! It was really funny cos the bloke sat in front of us had a scarf on and everytime we dropped the scarf was flying all over the place! Wish I was there now! :(
Quote from: "leephillips66"It was really funny cos the bloke sat in front of us had a scarf on and everytime we dropped the scarf was flying all over the place! Wish I was there now! :(
Okay - were you sitting with me LOL? I had so much fun when my scarf was going all over the place :)
It was a burgundy scarf, whoever it was don't think he was english. I was on the back row
How funny. We did the scarf thing too. First I had let my gloves go during the drop which I could catch right in time before they ended up who knows where. :lol:
Quote from: "raptor1982"before they ended up who knows where. :lol:
Elsewhere in the twilight zone!!! :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Masamune" :shock: That really is an incredible picture.
I'm definatly going to ride this thing... :oops: I just hope my fear of elevators doesn't get to me.
I don't think your fear of elevators will bother you. It's nothing like a real elevator really - You sit down on seats and your not completely enclosed, so it's not claustrophic like a normal elevators 8) If it's the going up and down part of elevators you don't like though, then maybe you won't like it, but I'm not trying to scare you :lol:
I'm totally fine going up and down. :( But my main fear of elevators is the idea of being in one when it breaks down and drops to the ground from a high place.
Quote from: "Masamune"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Masamune" :shock: That really is an incredible picture.
I'm definatly going to ride this thing... :oops: I just hope my fear of elevators doesn't get to me.
I don't think your fear of elevators will bother you. It's nothing like a real elevator really - You sit down on seats and your not completely enclosed, so it's not claustrophic like a normal elevators 8) If it's the going up and down part of elevators you don't like though, then maybe you won't like it, but I'm not trying to scare you :lol:
I'm totally fine going up and down. :( But my main fear of elevators is the idea of being in one when it breaks down and drops to the ground from a high place.
I wouldn't worry if i was you, just remember that your safe, the elevator has been through safety checks time and time again and you'll be fine. I'm kinda the same with flying but i was ok when we flew over to Liverpool, just don't think that your in a elevator and enjoy the
ride.
Does anybody know the sort of queue times the Tower is getting now that it's open?
Quote from: "Masamune"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Masamune" :shock: That really is an incredible picture.
I'm definatly going to ride this thing... :oops: I just hope my fear of elevators doesn't get to me.
I don't think your fear of elevators will bother you. It's nothing like a real elevator really - You sit down on seats and your not completely enclosed, so it's not claustrophic like a normal elevators 8) If it's the going up and down part of elevators you don't like though, then maybe you won't like it, but I'm not trying to scare you :lol:
I'm totally fine going up and down. :( But my main fear of elevators is the idea of being in one when it breaks down and drops to the ground from a high place.
nothing to worry about, ToT is completely different from normal elevators, besides, its a ride so the safety systems are 100 times better than the systems they would have in a lift are
Hey!
Here are my pictures of the Ceremony of the opening, 22 december. There were the ambassadors and the head of development and construction for Euro Disney SCA, who came respectively in beautiful 50's old cars.
The studio 1 had special lights, music, and "fumée" for the occasion.
This attraction is awesome, it is my favorite one of DLRP. You should have a strong heart to do it.
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I don't think Karl Holz was there. If you're referring to the guy in the suit on the last photo, he's Roland Kleeve; head of development and construction for Euro Disney SCA.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anybody know the sort of queue times the Tower is getting now that it's open?
I was in the Studios the 22nd and 23rd, the longest queue time i saw displayed for TOT was 40 minutes. So not that bad.
On the other hand the queues for Crush at one point streched from toon studios across to The art of Disney Anmation opposite Studio 1 :shock: .
Quote from: "Sly_Racoon"Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anybody know the sort of queue times the Tower is getting now that it's open?
I was in the Studios the 22nd and 23rd, the longest queue time i saw displayed for TOT was 40 minutes. So not that bad.
Not bad at all! :shock: 8) Especially compared to the 3 hour+ queues that Crush got when it opened :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Sly_Racoon"Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anybody know the sort of queue times the Tower is getting now that it's open?
I was in the Studios the 22nd and 23rd, the longest queue time i saw displayed for TOT was 40 minutes. So not that bad.
Not bad at all! :shock: 8) Especially compared to the 3 hour+ queues that Crush got when it opened :lol:
I'd say the fastpass has helped the queue line alot, just wondering is the fastpass open yet and what does the queue line look for it?
Quote from: "-breeno-"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Sly_Racoon"I was in the Studios the 22nd and 23rd, the longest queue time i saw displayed for TOT was 40 minutes. So not that bad.
Not bad at all! :shock: 8) Especially compared to the 3 hour+ queues that Crush got when it opened :lol:
I'd say the fastpass has helped the queue line alot, just wondering is the fastpass open yet and what does the queue line look for it?
I would not put it down to fastpass, just simply that the ride can handle a larger capacity of people than crush, meaning it's quicker to ride :wink: .
Thank you for posting your pictures kaysha!
I'm impressed they gave the Tower a nice little ceremony despite the official stuff being held off until April.
Funny to see a Main Street Vehicle in WDS too... Very 1950s! :lol: Hmm, hopefully someone at Imagineering had the lightbulb above their head at that point and will push to get some classic '50s vehicles for WDS all of its own...
Quote from: "Baloo"Thank you for posting your pictures kaysha!
I'm impressed they gave the Tower a nice little ceremony despite the official stuff being held off until April.
I am more curious if they're going to have a more formal ceremony on January 2nd... considering that this day is the official opening of the Tower...
Yeah, the weekend was one of the most busy I have seen the park but queueing for the ToT wasn't so bad (around 50 minutes) and the fastpasses were going slowly.
:D Thanks for the reassurance guys. I'm sure I'll be able to manage the one at WDW in April, then I'll try the DLRP one whenever we next go there.
:o And wow, that opening ceremony looks great!
OscarPalme on Youtube has uuploaded 6 new Tower Of Terror adverts:
//http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=OscarPalme
I love the 4th one! :lol:
Cool ads :D I especially like the 4th and 1st one :D
These ads are great =D> . Too bad that we probably won't see them in Germany :(
why wont you see them Germany ( i guesses these were for the UK ), does the park not get advertised at all????
No DLRP commercials on TV or other kind of advertising anywere in Germany during the last few years :(
And because of the german "Law for the protection of children and youth", I think german TV stations would rate this ads as to brutal.
So, I don't think we have a chance to see them here in Germany.
:lol: Ha ha, those adverts are fantastic, I really hope they play all of them on TV over here, and all over Europe as well :P
Brilliant commercials! They're actually... funny. :o You can tell they were made for DL California.
Does anyone know if they were cut together with the DLRP logos by DLRP or by a fan? It would be truly amazing to see a clever and interesting campaign like that on TV here. People always respond(ed) so well when Alton did similar stuff ("Don't Look Down" for Oblivion...) If nothing appears after New Year we'll be kept waiting to see until April. And if there's still nothing then... that'll be disappointing. We've still got an official ToT website to look out for too.
For their current online banners at least they're sticking with Kids Under 12 Free.
Haha, love these adds! :D
Btw, note that the shown waiting time is only until you enter the library, once after that you'll still have to wait for abit..Although it's only about 10-15min. ;). I havn't seen it above 30 min. the past 2 days, and 1 shaft didn't even seem to be used.
Here is the opening ceremony in video (including the cool effects inside Disney Studio 1), by concombre2k7:
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Roland Kleve has certainly had quite a promotion according to the announcer... :lol: And Wendy messes her lines up again. Great ceremony though, Roland seems to have a lot of passion for the park. I guess you would, reaching opening day after 3 years of solid work.
That's a great video, everything including the lighting in Studio 1 looks fantastic, I only wish I were there too :wink:
This is probably classed as a bit of imagineering forum material, but imagine what a great show they could do if they had their own 'old' cars, they could do a boulevard version of ''Good Morning WDS' every morning with the cars and themed characters going along to that type of music, it'd be fantastic :D
It simply amazes me that they even bring Studio One into the opening.
Lighting and eerie music-like the excitement of the ride finally opening wasn't enough!
Quote from: "Fever"It simply amazes me that they even bring Studio One into the opening.
Lighting and eerie music-like the excitement of the ride finally opening wasn't enough!
And imagine the possibilities when Disney decides to do a Halloween season at the Studios. We have just seen how Studio 1 can fit in perfectly. With the Tower of Terror, WDS seems to be ready for its own Halloween season if you ask me. :)
I liked the effects in Studio 1, that was a very good idea. I thought the actual ceremony wasn't too good though - It seemed like they improvised the whole thing, and some of them didn't seem to know what they were talking about :roll: I love the way that the people arrived in Mainstreet vehicles though :)
Great ceremony and those effects in Studio 1 were fantastic :shock: I would love them effects to stay in Studio 1 for atleast a year, see what people think of them and do people think they go with the ToT theming.
Small touches like that: that is the reason Disney are number one in all aspects.
heres the size of the line on christmas eve..
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and thats whilst Crush went out of action for a change, suits me we can ride it over and over and over again.. But people let go of the handrails :D :mrgreen: :D
Wow! I'd settle for it being under an hour from tomorrow when I arrive! :lol:
stick to fast pass or mornings or evenings (the view is more spactacular at night even in the fog that seems to have settled on the resort these last few days) If your using fast pass and its a long normal line insist on accessing the right hand library.
By the way why are they taking FP from guests at the entrance to the FP line instead of allowing the CM at the end of the q to take them, theres a fundamental flaw in doing it this way which I saw being abused several times over the last few days.
I don't know if your press talks about the Tower of Terror, but French Tv has started to broadcast little reportages. But as usual french tv is very negative about DLRP and keeps calling it eurodisney :x reminding its financial problems! (I prefer BBC reportages like the one for SM). Nevertheless it is a good add.
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Oooh let them talk negative. They'll be surprised soon. Besides, any reference on tv or in a newspaper, positive or negative, is media value.
Thanks for posting the videos! The TF1 report is great, some interesting camera angles and it seemed generally positive. I suppose they have to talk about the financial troubles so that it doesn't seem like one big advertisement.
Showing Crush and Cars and having one of the PR people talk about the various new shows and parades is also a pretty great thing to get on the national news. All this coverage makes me wonder for what purpose they'll have a big ceremony in April - the public probably won't be allowed to see it.
Ha ha, I love it in the first video when the cast member takes her hat off and it almost floats back on to her head :lol:
Hey, great videos. Thanks for uploading those. Great footage of the ride in the TF1 report.
I've always thought that News Channels are the worst place to talk about Disney theme parks. I mean, news presenters often have this smug "silly item" look on their face when they talk about Disney theme parks, as if they're saying "now, here's some news for any babies watching, which doesn't interest me because I'm a cynical grown-up". You know what I mean?
Oh, btw, can someone please tell me, do they run either the Library or the actual Ride in English? Or is it 100% in French? If you can experience the Tower of Terror in English, how/where do you go to do it?
Another Tower question, does the ride have the usual system of Chicken Exits? Is it possible to queue up for the ride, experience the Library pre-show, walk around the Boiler Room a bit then leave through a Chicken Exit without actually having to go on the ride? If so, are the Chicken Exits in the Boiler Room easy to find, and if you go through them, where do you end up?
Its french with english sub titles though If youve ridden the US versions its the same film dubbed so you'll know it of by heart.. Yes you can chicken out right at the last minute. Just inform the cast member at the boiler room. Due to the nature of this set up (same as the californian one) you end up in the same exit corridor that you walk through to enter the ride. So you just go down and wait on a bench near the photo displays(I think, have neve actually chickened out)
Hi,
Yeah, I've ridden the Florida version, so I'm down with the story. I just wanted to hear it in English, in Paris, but I guess that isn't going to happen.
Ok, so the Chicken Exit in the Boiler Room takes you into the ride exit corridor which leads to the photo displays. Right. That's useful info for the some of the people in my group. Personally, I can't wait to get ON the ride :-)
I rode it on December 31st 5 times, i already rode it at the previews but finally got to ride the english version of the main ride :D
Quote from: "mehdi5"I rode it on December 31st 5 times, i already rode it at the previews but finally got to ride the english version of the main ride :D
Do you know if the English narration was the same as DCA's? Or was it a different person? :?:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "mehdi5"I rode it on December 31st 5 times, i already rode it at the previews but finally got to ride the english version of the main ride :D
Do you know if the English narration was the same as DCA's? Or was it a different person? :?:
It was the same version as at DCA.
So there IS an English version of the Paris ride. So if I'm visiting WDS, how do I get to ride the ToT in English instead of French? That was my original question.
Of course there is, you can ask the Cast Member that does the elevator loading, but I don't think they will always switch the button.
Don't get too excited. Phantom Manor originally had a great pre-show voiced by Vincent Price (you can hear it on doombuggies.com after some trawling) but it was phased out after they figured out the demographic was more French than English biased.
It was not phased out, it was completely replaced. At Tower of Terror a cast member can push a button to change the language, while at Phantom Manor there's no such thing.
Quote from: "Alan"So there IS an English version of the Paris ride. So if I'm visiting WDS, how do I get to ride the ToT in English instead of French? That was my original question.
The CM kinda interacts with the guests and tries to find out whether there are more english or french speaking peeps on the elevator. They are doing a pretty good job in my mind. I was lucky to ride both the english version and the french one. Since my french is not the very best and I really love the english voice I prefer the original version - it is much more authentic.
Cheers,
Flounder
Quote from: "Flounder"Since my french is not the very best and I really love the english voice I prefer the original version - it is much more authentic.
True - though it has to be said that Disney did a very good job with choosing a good French voice actor. (But to be fair, I still prefer the French voice of Star Tours' Rex than the English original... which is rare, but the character much more charming in French... but I digress...)
When we rode the ToT in Dec we were only asked once out of three times ,how many people were English and how many were French;so I have to say they are not very consistent at checking everytime !!! Would have been great to hear an English version though !!
Quote from: "Alan"So there IS an English version of the Paris ride. So if I'm visiting WDS, how do I get to ride the ToT in English instead of French? That was my original question.
You could speak really loudly and say things like: "I hope this ride will be in English!", then maybe a CM will hear you and put the ride in English mode. :lol: That might not work though :P
Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Alan"So there IS an English version of the Paris ride. So if I'm visiting WDS, how do I get to ride the ToT in English instead of French? That was my original question.
You could speak really loudly and say things like: "I hope this ride will be in English!", then maybe a CM will hear you and put the ride in English mode. :lol: That might not work though :roll:
Uhm... why don't you just ask the CM directly?
Quote from: "experiment627"Quote from: "RnRCj"Quote from: "Alan"So there IS an English version of the Paris ride. So if I'm visiting WDS, how do I get to ride the ToT in English instead of French? That was my original question.
You could speak really loudly and say things like: "I hope this ride will be in English!", then maybe a CM will hear you and put the ride in English mode. :lol: That might not work though :P
Uhm... why don't you just ask the CM directly?
I was joking :wink:
Trivia: The button to switch the language is located on the right of the sliding door on the elevator itself. :wink:
I have been on tower when they have used English for the library and elevator shaft, I do prefer the English, though the French does seem to work very well also. It seems that the library depends on cast member, since a few times went on this weekend with basically a complete set of French people and the library was in English.
Hi
I am back from Disneyland! And rode the Tower 6 times. IT IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!
I love it! One of the best attractions I ever visited!
3 Times the elevator was in English! We just asked the CM and 3 of 4 times they switched it to the English version! And I think the English one is MUCH better!!
it definitely one of my favorite attractions in Disneyland!
Quote from: "PATMAGIC"I have been on tower when they have used English for the library and elevator shaft, I do prefer the English, though the French does seem to work very well also. It seems that the library depends on cast member, since a few times went on this weekend with basically a complete set of French people and the library was in English.
They can switch the language in the library as well? Really?
Bye
Arno
QuoteThey can switch the language in the library as well? Really?
well its only a matter of choosing the other soundtrack when they start the tv up
I have question for all those poeple who have ridden the Tower more than once:
Is it as good the second time?
The reason I ask this question is because my uncle (Who rode the Tower) said that every time you ride it just gets less and less "good", unlike Rock n Roller Coaster for example.
Now, my uncle in't really a person on theming - He just wants thrills. But would you agree with him? Or does he just like his thrills too much? :lol:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster gets less and less good each time I ride it. :?
Before my first ride, I wasn't scared at all, according to the forums it was a family attraction, but what a surprise!!! I loved it, it makes you fly upon your seat (sorry for my english), and you really have the impression that the voice plays with you and makes the lift go up and down, my heart beat very fast!
And when I made it again, whaou, the feelings were as intensed even more intensed than for the first ride. This attraction is amazing, RNRC SM2 are a piece of cake for me compared to the TOT.
I don't think disney is the right place for you if you seek real thrills, atleast in my opinion. It's the theming and the typical disney finishing touches that make these attractions, that's why they stay so "rerideable" (is that even a word? :p), for me atleast. I agree with raptor tho, there is absolutly no thrill in RnR for me anymore, i just do it atleast a few times everytime we get there because a) i'm an Aerosmith fan b) there is no queue and c) you just have to do it alteast once, kinda like you HAVE to do BTM atleast once every day :p.
I've been on ToT about 8 times so far, and it stills feels the same every time i go on it, obviously you get used to the feeling, but the voice and the feeling of the queue, the theming in general actually, make it almost worse then the ride itself actually is, just like RnR without music feels like riding Casey Jr.
Quote from: "MadHatter"I don't think disney is the right place for you if you seek real thrills, atleast in my opinion.
well, thats sorta true, i actually think the big disney rides (RnR, SM:M2 etc) are better than some of the alton towers rides, they are not as big or fast, but its the launch that is VERY exciting
anyway... back to the topic in hand :p
about how long are the queues for this wonderful new attraction ? i hope they are not as big as they were for crushes coaster [-o<
New TOT advertising has appeared in the resort:
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It looks good doesn't it :)
Quote from: "Nicholas-c"Quote from: "MadHatter"I don't think disney is the right place for you if you seek real thrills, atleast in my opinion.
well, thats sorta true, i actually think the big disney rides (RnR, SM:M2 etc) are better than some of the alton towers rides, they are not as big or fast, but its the launch that is VERY exciting
anyway... back to the topic in hand :p
about how long are the queues for this wonderful new attraction ? i hope they are not as big as they were for crushes coaster [-o<
In the evening theres practically no q at all, even on christmas day, boxing day etc.. And the FP is available well all day.
If there is a q try to get in the right hand library, saves you joining a longer line inside..
And the queue is very pleasant, the time goes very fast, it's not like for Crush :x .
The average waiting time is 40 min but it can be 15min sometimes!
Having been on the tower once and RNRC many times, I'm not the best to comment, but it seems to me that both have plenty of repeat value. There's always the corkscrew to come towards the end of RNRC, even after the thrill of the launch and roll.
After a few goes on the tower, I imagine that you would get used to the sequence of up-downs, but I don't think I could ever tire of the view from the top, and so different times of day add to the repeat value.
It's been interesting to read all your comments. My uncle just said that he thought ToT got a bit boring after a few rides, whereas RnRC didn't. But like I said, he doesn't really appreciate theming at all, just the thrills. I prefer theming over thrills, so I expect I'll enjoy it everytime just like you guys have.
:offtopic: I have to disagree though with the people who think RnRC isn't as good after your first ride, but that's probably just me because I'm such a huge fan of it. :lol: :P
There's a huge debate in Disney central plaza about the "air time", it seems that the effect is not felt by everybody it's very wired!
What about your experience? Were you out of your seat during the ride?
And it is said that we can feel it more in the seats of the back of the cabin, I agree with that.
Quote from: "kaysha"There's a huge debate in Disney central plaza about the "air time", it seems that the effect is not felt by everybody it's very wired!
What about your experience? Were you out of your seat during the ride?
And it is said that we can feel it more in the seats of the back of the cabin, I agree with that.
Perhaps they are (ahem) slightly overweight...Or holding on like girls
Actually dont the physics mean the weights irrelevent though as the mass is still accelerating at the same speed.
Technically if you ride it like us (the only way).. Free hands and free feet (not wedged against the seat in front).. Its impossible not to have air time on the main descents as the cabin does not actually free fall but is pulled down faster than the natural force. Unless your defying the laws of gravity air time is guaranteed.
I fail to see how the air time in the lift shaft can be any different in any seat, the movement is purely in the vertical plane so the effect of the seating is irrrelevent unlike a coaster where different cars will pass humps at different speeds depending on the push pull force.
Just to add; comparing RnR to the Tower sounds wrong! RnR, in particular, the French version is the weakest Disney attraction in the whole resort. No story, no real theming and actually a very bland Vekoma coaster. SMM2 has the serious bonus of feeling like an 'adventure', it tells and sells the story to it's guests very well and thus makes it more of a Disney ride. Like the Tower.
In regards to the drop sequence, any ideas if we think this version will one day become like the 'fear every drop' idea in Florida, with each ride being different? I'm unaware, but doubt the CA version has changed...yet!
QuoteI fail to see how the air time in the lift shaft can be any different in any seat, the movement is purely in the vertical plane so the effect of the seating is irrrelevent unlike a coaster where different cars will pass humps at different speeds depending on the push pull force.
It could be the difference of height in the shaft? The seats of the back are higher, but the difference is very little I admit! :roll:
Quote from: "kaysha"QuoteI fail to see how the air time in the lift shaft can be any different in any seat, the movement is purely in the vertical plane so the effect of the seating is irrrelevent unlike a coaster where different cars will pass humps at different speeds depending on the push pull force.
It could be the difference of height in the shaft? The seats of the back are higher, but the difference is very little I admit! :roll:
Or maybe the seatbelts at the back have a bit more slack? :lol:
I'd say, that if you want airtime on ToT, just sit in a completely relaxed position. Don't hold on, don't put your hands up. Just sit down and rest your hands gently on your lap. I do this on every ride I go on, and it works - You get to feel the full forces of the ride. I did it on the Florida ToT and I got loads of airtime!
Quote from: "kaysha"It could be the difference of height in the shaft? The seats of the back are higher, but the difference is very little I admit! :roll:
Totally irrellevent, you started off higher at the beginning.
It is true that scientifically speaking there is no explanation, the movement is vertical as you said and equal for each seat.
That was just a remark we had with several members from DCP that we couldn't explain :oops: . I was just checking if you too felt a difference on the back!
But don't worry I felt the air time!
Quote from: "Fever"Just to add; comparing RnR to the Tower sounds wrong! RnR, in particular, the French version is the weakest Disney attraction in the whole resort. No story, no real theming and actually a very bland Vekoma coaster. SMM2 has the serious bonus of feeling like an 'adventure', it tells and sells the story to it's guests very well and thus makes it more of a Disney ride. Like the Tower.
I disagree. RNRC is themed to be like a rock concert and it is like one: posters, music equipment, lights and superb thrills. I think that you will see as many smiling faces at the RNRC exit as you will anywhere else in the resort. I haven't been on the DHS version, but the story to that version sounds rather corny to me. True, it does not tell a story. But it does rock.
Quote from: "andrewuk"Quote from: "Fever"Just to add; comparing RnR to the Tower sounds wrong! RnR, in particular, the French version is the weakest Disney attraction in the whole resort. No story, no real theming and actually a very bland Vekoma coaster. SMM2 has the serious bonus of feeling like an 'adventure', it tells and sells the story to it's guests very well and thus makes it more of a Disney ride. Like the Tower.
I disagree. RNRC is themed to be like a rock concert and it is like one: posters, music equipment, lights and superb thrills. I think that you will see as many smiling faces at the RNRC exit as you will anywhere else in the resort. I haven't been on the DHS version, but the story to that version sounds rather corny to me. True, it does not tell a story. But it does rock.
Spot on, Andrewuk. RnRC does have a story, and offers thrill and atmosphere just like ToT. Also, I can´t agree with RnRC being a bland coaster. I think it is perfectly designed - great thrill, and not as rough as Paris´SM. ToT is off course a grander attraction, with an exterior that blows RnRCs out of the water.
And, Andrew, as far as I remember the DHS version offers basically the same story, but with more Hollywood theming during the ride, and a superior exterior.
:offtopic: Enough about RNRC now, lets turn this topic back around to Tower of Terror.
I went on this Twice on the 20th and 21st of december 2007. and i really liked it i think it is my fav ride but i when on rocking rollercoaster (with more speed.)
i think the overall fear factor adds to it i when on with my boyfriend who made me feel worst about it.
so this is one of my fav rides in the park for sure. mind you i think because i didn't have to wait in a que it made the ride alot better. :D
I rode it again yesterday with my girlfriend, she was so scared before we got on but wanted to ride again :mrgreen: I've been on TOT a total of 56 times now :mrgreen:
Is anyone worried that the queues are not as long as they should be? Or are huge lines expected after the tower is officially announced and people travel especially to ride it? I remember reading about 3 hour waits for the TDS tower on its opening, but there's been nothing like that in Paris.
Well, I think, this is off-season. Not as many guests as during christmas or summer season. I'm sure waiting time will increase as soon as off-season is over.
Hi,
Just want to add that I've now been on the Tower of Terror at WDS 7 times :-) I thought it was great. While not as good as the original at the Disney-MGM Studios, it is still a VERY slick ride. It's great to finally have it in Paris. I kept finding it weird that I could actually ride the Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris. For the past 14 years, you've had to go all the way over to Orlando to do that.
Queues for the Tower of Terror were around 40 minutes on average. It was certainly attracting a lot of people and a lot of the times I rode it, the ride ended with a round of applause. The only other ride I've known to get applause is Soarin', so that's a very good sign.
I heard that the Tower of Terror broke down because the lifts broke.My dad's mate went there and it was shut for 3 days.Is this true?
i cant wait to ride ToT!
i hope the ques arent to bad while im there althought i dont really think its going to be that bad fingers crossed!! :D
im amazed you just have lap belts, im going to be so scared! :lol:
Lap belts is all that they need to put there, your body is not moved around in your seat as it is on rollercoaster.
I was still terrified, though!
What would you say it's level with, frightning way. I can take BTM and Crush's Coaster but thats my limit, is it as bad a these?
Quote from: "Its Just Like I DreamedIt"What would you say it's level with, frightning way. I can take BTM and Crush's Coaster but thats my limit, is it as bad a these?
i would say it depends on who you go with. all it actually is is a few drops (from very high like.) the whole seat belt thing scared me a little, the whole athmophere of it quite scary.
personally for the thrill (fear) factor i would give it about 7 or 8.
You can't really compare it with a rollercoaster. The whole atmosphere and theming adds to the "scary" lvl.
You won't really know until you've tried ;)
When I was at the WDS this past weekend, the queues for the Tower of Terror were about 40 minutes on average. Having a Fastpass helped a bit, but not as much as you'd expect. If you have a Fastpass you still have to queue through the lobby, library rooms and boiler room. Still, when the weather's cold, having to stand around in that warm boiler room is rather pleasant.
For some reason, I didn't actually find this version of the Tower of Terror as scary as the one at Disney's Hollywood Studios (Florida). Sure, the drops were just as thrilling, but I think there is more anticipation in the Florida version, particuarly as you move horizontally through the Fifth Dimension room and into the drop shaft. At the WDS, you're always in the drop shaft, so there isn't that build up of anticipation or worrying about what's coming up, if you see what I mean.
The Tower of Terror is thrilling, but it isn't a violent attraction like Space Mountain or the Temple of Peril. Those 2 rides really knock you around and leave you with bruises and a headache. The Tower of Terror is super smooth and gentle (really). It just accelerates down and up very fast, and gives you a very sudden weightless feeling, similar to going through turbulence on an aircraft. Once you're over the initial shock, it's very very fun, especially if you look at the faces of everyone else in your elevator. It's a great shared experience.
As I said before, it's really great to finally have another attraction of that calibre at Disneyland Resort Paris. The Tower of Terror is one of the best Disney rides in the World. It's just a shame it took so long to show up in Paris. Space Mountain opened in 1995, so it "only" took 13 years for the next major E-ticket (Tower of Terror) to show up. I just hope we won't have to wait until 2021 for the next one. Yikes!
A bit off-topic but,
Can I just ask, I know I might sound stupid but what is an E-ticket attraction
Quote from: "Its Just Like I DreamedIt"Can I just ask, I know I might sound stupid but what is an E-ticket attraction
Not stupid, just a bit of old-fashioned Disney lingo that has stuck. Disneyland used to have ticket books with attractions classed A-E. E-Tickets were the real big ones, like the Matterhorn and Pirates.
Great guide to them here: http://yesterland.com/abcde.html (http://yesterland.com/abcde.html)
DL, WDW and Tokyo DL all used ticket books.
Back in the day you had to choose wisely where to use your tickets before they ran out. Also Disney used to put on a lot of free live entertainment to make the cost of admission more attractive. Yep, no turning saloons into rubber head restaurants back then.
Although I like not having to ration tickets, there are elements of the old system I miss (like maintenance was better to pay for the attractions). But for some reason I cannot see people wanting to pay 5euro to ride PotC or PM.
Hi everyone, The Hollywood Tower Hotel is fantastic at night! :D
Here are few pictures for you:
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ive never been on the tower of terror and i am hoping to go on it in september when i go. Are the seatbelts like the ones in star tours are they good for large people. :)
the attraction came also been seen on the walt disney studios
Those nights pictures really are fantastic Rystall. I think the Tower looks better at night than in the day. Looks much spookier too!
Are the seatbelts on the tower of terror like the one's on star tours are they big for large people like myself :)
Quote from: "RnRCj"Those nights pictures really are fantastic Rystall. I think the Tower looks better at night than in the day. Looks much spookier too!
Thank you RnRCj for the compliments :D . I agree with you. The Tower looks better at night. The violet blue is splendid. =D>
Quote from: "JJP"Are the seatbelts on the tower of terror like the one's on star tours are they big for large people like myself :)
I think it should fit you really - not sure how large you are exactly, but I've seen large people enter the ride without too many issues ;)
Quote from: "speedpacket"I think it should fit you really - not sure how large you are exactly, but I've seen large people enter the ride without too many issues ;)
Thanks i think i will fit im not pure huge or anything ive had no problem with any of the other rides
So, with this 100 million Euro investment, how come the Tower of Terror is nowhere to be seen on DisneylandParis.com? On their front page they have a photo of Minnie Mouse with a girl, not the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
Quote from: "Alan"So, with this 100 million Euro investment, how come the Tower of Terror is nowhere to be seen on DisneylandParis.com? On their front page they have a photo of Minnie Mouse with a girl, not the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
I think because the official opening is in March/April....
Again, communication for ToT starts in April. There will be a dedicated website, commercials, ads, etc.
Quote from: "Alan"So, with this 100 million Euro investment, how come the Tower of Terror is nowhere to be seen on DisneylandParis.com? On their front page they have a photo of Minnie Mouse with a girl, not the Hollywood Tower Hotel.
I think there is a Tower Of Terror page somewhere on the site, but it's nothing special, just like all the other attraction pages.
Quote from: "Alan"When I was at the WDS this past weekend, the queues for the Tower of Terror were about 40 minutes on average. Having a Fastpass helped a bit, but not as much as you'd expect. If you have a Fastpass you still have to queue through the lobby, library rooms and boiler room. Still, when the weather's cold, having to stand around in that warm boiler room is rather pleasant.
For some reason, I didn't actually find this version of the Tower of Terror as scary as the one at Disney's Hollywood Studios (Florida). Sure, the drops were just as thrilling, but I think there is more anticipation in the Florida version, particuarly as you move horizontally through the Fifth Dimension room and into the drop shaft. At the WDS, you're always in the drop shaft, so there isn't that build up of anticipation or worrying about what's coming up, if you see what I mean.
The Tower of Terror is thrilling, but it isn't a violent attraction like Space Mountain or the Temple of Peril. Those 2 rides really knock you around and leave you with bruises and a headache. The Tower of Terror is super smooth and gentle (really). It just accelerates down and up very fast, and gives you a very sudden weightless feeling, similar to going through turbulence on an aircraft. Once you're over the initial shock, it's very very fun, especially if you look at the faces of everyone else in your elevator. It's a great shared experience.
As I said before, it's really great to finally have another attraction of that calibre at Disneyland Resort Paris. The Tower of Terror is one of the best Disney rides in the World. It's just a shame it took so long to show up in Paris. Space Mountain opened in 1995, so it "only" took 13 years for the next major E-ticket (Tower of Terror) to show up. I just hope we won't have to wait until 2021 for the next one. Yikes!
You're always in the drop shaft in this version of ToT? Does this mean that the part with the stars, the Twilight Zone symbols like the window smashing, and the ghosts have all gone? Or do they still do this sequence except the lift doesn't move forward into anything?
It's the same as in California, meaning that there is a the "window scene" (although we have a slight different version, better than in WDW in my opinion) and there's also a mirror scene. The 5th dimension is not included (but there will be stars in the hallway scene), but I didn't like that in the WDW version as it, in my opinion, slowed down the story.
Thanks for that, can't wait to see how different it is. I'm assuming the Library scene takes place and the video they show is still the same as WDW?
Of course. It might be in French with English subtitles, or the other way around.
Last weekend ToT waiting time was almost equal with Crush. Both were between 60 and 90 minutes. In the evening (about 18:30h) ToT was down by 60min and Crush still at 75min.
So Crush is still in the lead in popularity.
Quote from: "Reiana"Last weekend ToT waiting time was almost equal with Crush. Both were between 60 and 90 minutes. In the evening (about 18:30h) ToT was down by 60min and Crush still at 75min.
So Crush is still in the lead in popularity.
I think that the tower has a higher capacity (guests per hour) than Crush, maybe someone knows the numbers, :?: so I would think that the tower is probably more popular with those wait times. Also, empty seats are much less common on the tower.
All that being said, Crush has done very well indeed. The guests obviously love rollercoasters.
Both rides are very popular. But the capacity is much higher at TOT when the three elevators are up and running (1500/h vs 1000/h), which means we can't really compare the waiting times.
TOT is also much more reliable than Crush, where every breakdowns means more queueline when it reopens. And don't forget that the waiting time posted for TOT is just for the outside and lobby portions. So when you add the pre-show and waiting time in the boiler room, it is longer. For Crush, waiting time posted is for the whole queueline.
Quote from: "raptor1982"The 5th dimension is not included (but there will be stars in the hallway scene), but I didn't like that in the WDW version as it, in my opinion, slowed down the story.
I agree with that. I remember that you could also see all the wires and stuff in the WDW version's 5th Dimension scene - Almost like it was showing you how everything was done. :? I like the way that Paris' and California's versions have constant action - There's not one slow or dull moment. I think WDW's ToT has the best exterior though. :lol:
Quote from: "Reiana"Last weekend ToT waiting time was almost equal with Crush. Both were between 60 and 90 minutes. In the evening (about 18:30h) ToT was down by 60min and Crush still at 75min.
So Crush is still in the lead in popularity.
That's strange. My Dad's friend said the parks were was empty last weekend. :?
Sorry for double posting, but (I think) this is an excuse! :lol:
I just found this video on Youtube, and I'm not sure what it's all about:
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Is this some new advertisement?
Whats that all about!!? It made me laugh, but who made it?
It's something for the Tower of Terror website. :-$
Ha ha, that's brilliant! :lol:
Hi,
Just booked to go to DLRP next week, does anyone know what the height restrictions are on the TOT. My daughter is 7 years old and really excited to go on this ride.
Check the first page..
1.02m :wink:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Sorry for double posting, but (I think) this is an excuse! :lol:
I just found this video on Youtube, and I'm not sure what it's all about:
Is this some new advertisement?
Absolute cool!
At first you think its real! Very funny!
Is it an official video from dlp?
pha, that's brilliant! good advertising... somewhat different to the rest :D
The site is online!
http://www.disneytowerofterror.com/ (http://www.disneytowerofterror.com/)
Absolutely breathtaking!! Congratulations to DLRP and everyone who worked on this.
It's a bit slow at the moment and pages don't seem to be loading very well, maybe it's just my browser, but the visuals are absolutely beautiful - check out the Site Map for example. Wow. And the video ghosts wandering around the lobby... Incredible.
I keep saying "remember when.." recently, but do you remember when we seriously thought DLRP wouldn't dare use The Twilight Zone theme in Europe? Now look at all this... they seem to 'get' the story better than any other resort. Can't wait for the campaign to really get started.. looks like February 25th is when most of the site goes live.
Well done DLRP for a great ToT site =D>
It looks great so far but i have to try and stay away from stuff like tours of the Tower and stuff like that because i've never been on a Tower of Terror and i want to see the lobby, boiler room etc for the first time in DLRP and not not a computer screen :lol:
That is indeed an excellent site! :lol:
I love the ghosts walking around the lobby, and also the bellhop that speaks to you. I think the atmosphere of the ride is captured really well. :D
There was only one problem that I found: When you go to the boiler room, you fly UPwards a few floors. I think flying DOWNwards to the boiler room makes more sense. :roll: :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"There was only one problem that I found: When you go to the boiler room, you fly UPwards a few floors. I think flying DOWNwards to the boiler room makes more sense. :roll: :lol:
One of the boiler rooms is on the first floor, but it looks like they aren't trying to be that faithful to the building. You go downwards to the Library...
The newspapers you see at the start are really interesting. They picked out Snow White winning an Oscar and the Wizard of Oz being released for 1939, but then 2008 includes a story "Interview with
Burt Umble the new owner". Is that just a joke name (Bur - T-Umble, as in fall?) or is it really part of our ToT story?
The site has a lot of clever ideas anyway, especially "
Hotel management school" with a picture of a bellhop. :lol: :lol:
The only thing so far that isn't too good is the voiceover on the video. Nitpicking.
One word for that site.....Fantastic! It's so well made with all the ghosts and special effects. Well done DLRP :)
This is looking just awesome!!! Great work @ the DLRP IT staff! =D>
Does anyone know when the ToT TV adverts are likely to be shown? Will it be after the official opening in April, or will it be earlier?
We want to go before the adverts start since we think it will be a bit quieter. :lol:
Lol, they won't make that much difference in the great scheme of things, any boost will be spread out a lot.
They started advertising the 15th last year in late February/early March didn't they? So not long to go hopefully. The actual homepage of http://www.disney.co.uk (http://www.disney.co.uk) has been featuring the trailer for about a week now!!
I know i've ridden on it and it is great. You litterately get lifted off your seat. I'm glad there are seatbelts. :D
Quote from: "Baloo"They started advertising the 15th last year in late February/early March didn't they? So not long to go hopefully.
Hopefully they will start advertising soon indeed, especially since a lot of people or going to book their summer holidays in the coming weeks. Is it already clear on which aspect they are going to focus for the advertising campaign? Are they going to focus on the Twiligh Zone Tower of Terror itself (like they did in 1995 with Space Mountain) or rather the "Celebration Continues.... Big Time!" so they can include Stitch Live aswell?
Quote from: "disneyloverjessie"I know i've ridden on it and it is great. You litterately get lifted off your seat. I'm glad there are seatbelts. :D
That is very fortunate . . . :?
for those who know me and know my situation with matthew. would you think matthew is fit enough fot ToT he really wants to go on it but not to sure if he will have the strength for it. please advise. thanks natalie :?:
Hi Toonarmylass, I think TOT could give him a bit of a fright when it suddenly falls, I personally, would give it a miss. There are sooooo many other things that would make his trip magical, I am sure he wouldn't feel left out. My thought are with you :wink:
I know this is off topic sorry :? but do you know if you go to Guest Services at the Studios in the morning you can try and get on the back float with Mickey at the end of the parade, what about trying this special treat :?:
i didnt know that, i wondered how they got on the back i will do that thanks.
Hi everyone :D .Here are 2 pictures for you.
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Great pictures Rystall!! Thx for sharing!
Thanks for the photos Rystall! That lighting rig in the first pic really needs to go. :? It kind of spoils photos of the tower.
:pluto: Well I have now done the TOT 8). It took 3 whole days of being persuaded by my hubby to go on the ride. The first day in the park hubby went on the ride and he thought it was brill :D/ But I could not do it. :( The second time hubby persuaded our 11 year old daugther to go on the ride and said it was awsome :roll: The last day in the park both daughter and hubby persuaded me onto the ride they lied alot :^o ,I was really nervous and the ride was :shock: and I will probably do it again next time I'm there. 8)
Anyone seen this vid yet, i think it's a vid like that dog one of the tower.
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Correct me if i'm wrong.
Hmmmmmm... :-k
Funny end, but i don't know, i don't like the idea of sneaking in to the parc like that. Especially these kinda times. This will give other people the wrong idea.....
The dog vid is just playful and funny, but this looks more like a bad joke...
Sorry, just my 2 cents... :?
I liked the ending of that but I don't think the first bit is needed. :? All it needs to show is the people getting in the elevator, dropping, and then their faces at the end. The first bit was boring, wierd, and unnecessary.
Beautifull pictures! Only the signs poster makes it look bad! they really should put that somewhere else..
That movie isn't that nice... i liked the dog one better!
i love that dog one made me laff so hard, i thought it was real at first!!!!
Apologies if this has already been asked but I just don't have the time to go through over 80 pages of post's. I've heard that the TOT has two versions of the attraction, either English or French. Is this true?
Quote from: "Malin"Apologies if this has already been asked but I just don't have the time to go through over 80 pages of post's. I've heard that the TOT has two versions of the attraction, either English or French. Is this true?
Yes, that's for the library and the ride. :wink:
This may of been talked about, and despite popular belief, I don't enjoy reading 87 pages of posts :P
...but is the attraction in English or French? Pictures anywhere? And is it the same size as the other ToT's? Or is it bigger/smaller?
Thanks,
-Garrett
Quote from: "Garrett"This may of been talked about, and despite popular belief, I don't enjoy reading 87 pages of posts :P
...but is the attraction in English or French? Pictures anywhere? And is it the same size as the other ToT's? Or is it bigger/smaller?
Thanks,
-Garrett
You can also read 2 posts above yours...
The library and attraction can be setup in English or in French. It are the cast members in the attractions who count the number of French and non-French people. The library video is however subtitled.
For pictures you should go to the website that owns this message board:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/w ... terror.php (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/walt_disney_studios/hollywood/tower_of_terror.php)
:)
Do you think DLRP realise their new Tower of Terror page has the header "Rock n Roller Coaster" on both the French and English sites? It's good to see it appear so quickly anyway, even if it's currently a bit hidden:
http://parks.disneylandparis.co.uk/walt ... rror.xhtml (http://parks.disneylandparis.co.uk/walt-disney-studios-park/lots/production-courtyard/attractions/tower-of-terror.xhtml)
Also, take a look at these amazing -- literally amazing -- photos they've just released:
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So in no form whatsoever are we just getting cast-offs from WDW and DLR. In fact, these are the best photos of the Tower I've personally ever seen. :shock:
My word, those pictures are BRILLIANT! Likewise Baloo, definitely the best images I've seen for the TOT :o
Those ToT picture are unbelievable :shock: Well done DLRP, very well done =D>
Wow, those pics are stunning. They seem to capture the mood and atmopshere of the attraction very well. Especially the first one with the Tower at night and the oldtimer. :)
I really like this Pictures but the Video too! I love this kind of ads! Really cool!
Impressive, just looking creepy, but absolutly stunning!! :shock:
I just can help to ask....but how about some wallpapers :oops: ????
They will fit my background just fine :P
I really like the first photo! I actually think it's the best photo of the tower so far. It has a great atmosphere and it makes the tower look so much spookier than in any other photo I've seen! It's nice to see photos that aren't from California or Florida as well.
I don't see anything special with the second photo though - I think the guy on the left seems a bit too "happy". :lol:
Many Thanks for all your comments about my pictures :D .
The first publicity image looks creepy. I like it
When are they going to start a TV advertising campaign? The ride is so great, and cost so much, you would think they would be doing more than just cinema and DVD stuff, to let the people who don't use the internet much know about it. It must be possible quite a lot of people who are considering going to DLRP some time in the futre don't know the ToT is now open?
I was watching mtv one and an advert came up to design ur own tower of terror video and u could win vip tickets i didnt cath the full details.
On the tower of terror site there is more info
//http://www.disneytowerofterror.com/#/en/uk/cinema/
Its good that The Tower Of Terror is getting publicity
I saw that advert too :) the first and only one, they need to get more tv adverts!!! :D
love the first pic of the tower looks awesome and creepy :)
Has anyone seen the new MTV ToT advert? I just seen, looks good but uses Florida's tower at the start. The advert is about a competition to make your own ToT advert and the winner could be actually shown on MTV i think :D
Quote from: "-breeno-"Has anyone seen the new MTV ToT advert? I just seen, looks good but uses Florida's tower at the start. The advert is about a competition to make your own ToT advert and the winner could be actually shown on MTV i think :D
I haven't seen the TV advert, but I have seen it on the ToT website. I considered making my own but I don't quite understand the rules. :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"I considered making my own but I don't quite understand the rules. :lol:
It is a bit confusing isn't it?
The BrandRepublic marketing website posted some interesting details about ToT promotions in the UK:
QuoteIn a later stage of the campaign, timed to coincide with the opening of the attraction on April 5, Disney has booked a special installation at the Centrepoint billboard in London.
For four weeks from April 7, the billboard will be dressed to appear like the Hollywood Tower Hotel featured in the ride. An integral screen will show the distorted pictures of people previously generated by the website.
The billboard will be supported a nationwide campaign of six-sheet posters and interactive posters in ten key locations around London.
According to Federico Gonzalez, senior vice-president of marketing for Disneyland Resort Paris, the campaign is designed to appeal to 13- to 15-year-olds through media platforms they engage with.
Gonzalez said: "We are delighted to develop a marketing campaign to attract new, older children to Disneyland Resort Paris. Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a white-knuckle ride and we wanted to create a fast-paced, fun marketing campaign to reflect this."
Source (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/02/27/mtv-leads-as-twilight-zone-takes-on-uk/)
I cant wait till i go now!
Does anyone know if they have a exit for all the people who freak out at the last minute :roll:
I have yet to ride this myself, but i will in a fortnight :D/
anyway i do believe there is a chicken door/exit as there is in most of the thrill rides
When the "non chickens" go through the door and then into the lift, the scared members of the group can simply go down the exit stairs/passage into the shop and wait for the brave there!
If you get a bit twitchy before the doors open to allow access to the lift, the CM can let you through a side door that they use themelves, and you can leave as above.
Just do it, it is GREAT! :D/
Ah well.....we can't all be hero's, can we ;)
I'm still doubting, just not a thrill ride hero.... :| but loving the whole scenery...
To continue on the MTV ToT advert, there's a part on the UK version of the ToT website (direct link: //http://www.disneytowerofterror.com/#/en/uk/cinema/) where you can upload a selfmade TV or radio ad. Everyone will be able to vote and a winner will be picked and get to make this ad together with a team of professionals.
The ad will be broadcasted in the UK as of April 5th.
Sounds like a cool campaign to me! I hope they will do the same thing in other countries as well, but I doubt it.
Quote from: "Soap"Ah well.....we can't all be hero's, can we ;)
I'm still doubting, just not a thrill ride hero.... :| but loving the whole scenery...
I think you should still deffently go on ToT soap evenif your not big on thrills. I'm not massively big on them myself ( :oops: ) but i will be going on ToT no doubt about that. If you just try it you could love it, that's what happened to me when i first went on the first Space Mountain, wasn't a big fan on thrill rides but after i went on it, i loved it! Shame it was the last day we were at DLRP and the next year we went it was closed for a refub and the next year mission 2 came :(
It's just not my cup of tea :oops:
Somewhere along my youth i experienced "something" with a rollarcoaster and since then it just doesn't give me a good feeling.
I'm not crazy on small spaces, being locked up, loosing control and getting that "under belly" feeling. I know, it's just that what most people do like, but for me it's not worth that 90 secs of feeling.
I've been to dlrp over 50 times, but never ride on of them coasters :P
For me the max is Star Tours and that one i also don't always enjoy when riding ;)
So i will wait and see. Visiting the parc in april so maybe....when havinf a crazy day :P
Quote"under belly" feeling
You don't really get that in Tower of Terror compared to Rock 'n' Roller coaster and Space Mountain.
I understand your hesitation, especially if you had a bad experience in the past! If it helps, I think that you would not find the lift too claustrophobic, it is quite big and airy.
My youngest daughter would not ride any of the looping coasters until she was ten, then she grudgingly decided to try Indy, and that was it, you can't keep her off any of them now. My husband isn't keen either, occasionally he'll ride Indy, but not SM or Rock 'n' Roller, but he LOVES ToT!
As for me, I love it too but the first time I went on was in January, it was the morning after we arrived and I was nursing a migraine which had come on in the night; I didn't have breakfast and thought I wasn't going to make it into the park. Later I felt well enough to go in and the family all wanted to ride ToT and despite being very worried I'd bring my headache back to full power or would feel sick, I just had to do it! Even though I didn't feel that well in myself, going on it did not make me feel bad at all and we did it again straight away!
I'd say, even if you're not keen on the looping coasters, try it just once, it's only a minute or two on it and I don't think it will make you feel ill unless you are extremely delicate! It could be you don't like it and won't do it again, but for the sake of a couple of minutes, it could open up a whole new aspect of thrill rides to you, like my daughters ride on Indy did for her, you never know.
You scream with fright (not fear) and giggle like a kid, it really might be worth a try! At least walk through with your family/friends because the themeing is very good. It's not a bad thing to step out of our comfort zones and face our fears sometimes!
Hi,
I just got back from a 5 days holiday in Disneyland and I made some pictures of the tower. Is it worth posting them? Most are outside pictures from different angles, but I made 2 pictures from a large (I think it was a) wallpainting inside the gift shop.
I think this is the best ride, not just the ride itself but the music and the theme of the ride. :D/ I like the 30's style. :D
Rik
New Tower of Terror pictures were released by the marketing department of Disneyland Resort Paris. A few of them were posted on the Disney and More (//http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com) blog.
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I really like the athmosphere of this pics!
Picture 1 is now attached to my background! What a great atmosphere!! :twisted:
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(take the "link" if the other not work)
(all post by youtube-user OscarPalme)
:mrgreen:
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:shock:
Seems to be a lot little spots at the internet about the terror
Riebi, sorry if I embarrass you, but every one of those videos has been posted before in this topic. :P
Nothing embrassing :lol:
I´ve just been a bit out of order during a period of time and now since I´m back all seems new to me :mrgreen: Even that we have a tower and a second park :lol:
Quote from: "Remco K."New Tower of Terror pictures were released by the marketing department of Disneyland Resort Paris. A few of them were posted on the Disney and More (//http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com) blog.
These were also posted a few pages back (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55040#p55040).
Here's something new though -- from the Media Magic interview with Imagineer Theron Skees (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/02/media-magic-interview-with-theron-skees-show-producer-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/) (Show Producer for ToT in Paris):
QuoteCan we hope for a random drop program for Paris, the same way it's done in California ?
The TOT is an attraction whose ride technology and storyline allow for adjustments within the existing framework. At some point in the future Walt Disney Studios Park will leverage this flexibility and further the storyline and thrill components by creating new ride profiles to give Guests another reason to experience the attraction.
Random drops
are planned for the future. :D They've still not introduced them at DCA, have they?
Quote from: "Baloo"Here's something new though -- from the Media Magic interview with Imagineer Theron Skees (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/02/media-magic-interview-with-theron-skees-show-producer-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/) (Show Producer for ToT in Paris):
QuoteCan we hope for a random drop program for Paris, the same way it's done in California ?
The TOT is an attraction whose ride technology and storyline allow for adjustments within the existing framework. At some point in the future Walt Disney Studios Park will leverage this flexibility and further the storyline and thrill components by creating new ride profiles to give Guests another reason to experience the attraction.
Random drops are planned for the future. :D They've still not introduced them at DCA, have they?
I hope we do get the random sequences! I loved it on the Orlando tower, not knowing whether you were going to go up or down. On our tower I know the current sequence so well that nothing is going to be a surprise for me when I first ride it. So I think it would be great if this did happen. :)
Quote from: "Baloo"These were also posted a few pages back (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=55040#p55040).
Sorry for that! :) I was under the impression that those pictures were new. But I guess my source was behind on schedule. :lol:
Quote from: "Baloo"Here's something new though -- from the Media Magic interview with Imagineer Theron Skees (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/02/media-magic-interview-with-theron-skees-show-producer-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/) (Show Producer for ToT in Paris):
Now that sounds like something awesome. I'm definately going to watch that. Although most of these interviews with Imagineers seem a little acted, they're always fun to watch!
I'm looking forward to riding this in may, to compare it with the WDW version.... which I'm rather familiar with!!
Quote from: "Baloo"Here's something new though -- from the Media Magic interview with Imagineer Theron Skees (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/02/media-magic-interview-with-theron-skees-show-producer-the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/) (Show Producer for ToT in Paris):
QuoteCan we hope for a random drop program for Paris, the same way it's done in California ?
The TOT is an attraction whose ride technology and storyline allow for adjustments within the existing framework. At some point in the future Walt Disney Studios Park will leverage this flexibility and further the storyline and thrill components by creating new ride profiles to give Guests another reason to experience the attraction.
Random drops are planned for the future. :D They've still not introduced them at DCA, have they?
That's very interesting.
But what I also found interesting, is the part of the interview about the Hollywood Boulevard.
QuoteBefore the TOT, there was just La Terrasse. Will there ever be real shops and restaurants in that area ?
La Terrace Perrier becomes a new café in the Hollywood Blvd neighbourhood. There are also shop displays, sidewalk vendors, etc. all of the elements you would expect to see in a city. We have added new place-making and enriched the area with architecture and landscaping. New food offerings and merchandise shops will be added as the area continues to grow...
Can this be considered as a confirmation? We have speculated about the Hollywood Boulevard to grow, but this is the first time a Imagineer talks about it?
Yes! It's obvious and we've all assumed it will grow but this is the first time it's ever been confirmed. :o
I wonder where he's thinking of for those new shops and food locations? Beyond STT, or squashed somewhere in the current area?
This might fit better in Theatre District topic actually : viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3305 (https://forum.dlpguide.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3305)
You can now vote for the best TV and radio ads on the Tower Of Terror website:
//http://www.disneytowerofterror.com/#/en/uk/cinema/
I don't really like any of the TV ads, however I think the last radio ad is okay. :lol:
QuoteI don't really like any of the TV ads, however I think the last radio ad is okay.
Awww :( Did you listen to mine?
Hi everyone, long time lurker here.
I actually managed to make it into the shortlist for this competition - mine's the radio advert on the far left (the first ad), so I've finally registered after lurking in the background of this forum for many years to ask you kind gents and ladies for your support!
It seems pretty close at the moment between me and the last one, but every vote counts!
The prize you win sounds really cool - a private party in the Tower of Terror! If I win, I'll be sure to take loads of pictures, and present a huge trip report on the forum - which I'm sure will be an interesting read. It's a real once in a life time opportunity!
Keeping my fingers crossed!! And thanks to everyone who votes for me!
Quote from: "king_spoon_ian"QuoteI don't really like any of the TV ads, however I think the last radio ad is okay.
Awww :( Did you listen to mine?
Your one was a close second, honestly. :wink: I haven't actually voted for any of them, I've just watched and listened.
Oh, and welcome to the forums!
Quote from: "king_spoon_ian"QuoteI don't really like any of the TV ads, however I think the last radio ad is okay.
Awww :( Did you listen to mine?
Hi everyone, long time lurker here.
I actually managed to make it into the shortlist for this competition - mine's the radio advert on the far left (the first ad), so I've finally registered after lurking in the background of this forum for many years to ask you kind gents and ladies for your support!
It seems pretty close at the moment between me and the last one, but every vote counts!
The prize you win sounds really cool - a private party in the Tower of Terror! If I win, I'll be sure to take loads of pictures, and present a huge trip report on the forum - which I'm sure will be an interesting read. It's a real once in a life time opportunity!
Keeping my fingers crossed!! And thanks to everyone who votes for me!
Welcome to the forum.
I voted for you. :D
Quote from: "king_spoon_ian"I actually managed to make it into the shortlist for this competition - mine's the radio advert on the far left (the first ad), so I've finally registered after lurking in the background of this forum for many years to ask you kind gents and ladies for your support!
Seriously, yours is by far the best one there, I was laughing for ages its so cleverly done and, quite frankly BRILLIANT!!! You've seriously got to win it, fingers crossed and good luck! :)
Welcome to the magicfoum king_spoon_ian :D
I just voted for you ad. Yours is by far the best. Very clever idea :D
Just voted too for you, Good Luck, what a great prize :mrgreen:
Thank you for all your kind words! :oops:
I tried to write something that was in keeping with the atmosphere of the ride - I don't think the one on the far right quite has the right feeling to it because of the characters it uses, but it is certainly very funny!
And my heartfelt thanks to everyone who's voted for me. Good luck to everyone in the voter's draw too!
i'm sure somebody would have already asked this, but there is just SO much in this topic i can't be bothered to sift my way through all the old posts. Anyhoo, how long are the queue times?
Yay! i'm going in month!!! :D/ :D :lol: :D/
Quote from: "davidrsykes"i'm sure somebody would have already asked this, but there is just SO much in this topic i can't be bothered to sift my way through all the old posts. Anyhoo, how long are the queue times?
Yay! i'm going in month!!! :D/ :D :lol: :D/
I don't know what they will be like now but in early feb i got tempted by a five min wait time for TOT... never again will i be tempted by a short que lol!!
Quotedavidrsykes wrote:
i'm sure somebody would have already asked this, but there is just SO much in this topic i can't be bothered to sift my way through all the old posts. Anyhoo, how long are the queue times?
Yay! i'm going in month!!!
QuoteI don't know what they will be like now but in early feb i got tempted by a five min wait time for TOT... never again will i be tempted by a short que lol!!
Same here -we literally just walked straight on. I guess it may not bode well for the ToT, but it was out of season, and at 8 at night!
The waiting times for TOT can be very short in the morning and near park closure. Last weekend when i was there the highest waiting time i saw was 120 minutes. I always get a fastpass in the morning they're out of fastpasses for TOT very early lately.
I don't think I've seen a DLRP fastpass for ToT yet...
Does anyone have one to post?
Yeah I uploaded this one on December 17 to WDSfans.com and posted it here too:
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:mrgreen:
Thanks! Something else for the "free stuff from DLRP" collection.
I just wish I'd got one from STT in 2002 now... those are rare!
Today and yesterday there will be a PR stunt in London Leicester square. It is a large graphic of the service lift stuck in the ground as if i had been dropped, with two actors in the tot costume stood next to it. no pics sorry
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This is by far the most original marketing campaign I have seen in a very long time :) , I can imagine people are just standing around thinking what the hell, has this escaped from the tate modern or something :lol: .
QuoteThis is by far the most original marketing campaign I have seen in a very long time :) , I can imagine people are just standing around thinking what the hell, has this escaped from the tate modern or something :lol: .
More to expect soon. :wink:
It looks really spectacular, I wonder if the tourists wondering about realised what it is promoting :lol:
WOW! Amazing adverts!!! :shock:
I would love to see them here in my hometown :P
I'm so glad DLRP are putting so much effort into advertising this new attraction, it can only help to boost crowds. It's nice to see some unique advertising as well, rather than billboards. :)
Now that is how you advertise a new attraction. BEST, ADVERT, EVER!!! :D
That ad is so cool. Well done DLRP =D>
If only one of them came here [-o<
Official photos and more information can be seen here:
http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/ ... er-square/ (http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/13/elevator-art-installation-crash-lands-in-londons-leicester-square/) (yeah, they even had a photographer in London!)
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What a great idea, and so perfectly executed. I love the way it looks like the paving slabs have been ripped up, and the video screen inside showing clips of Twilight Zone imagery.
It has/had "towerofterror.co.uk" written on the side, so it probably won't cross the channel (unless they make another?). I'd love it to tour those "13 hot spots" listed in the press release (link above), but I think they're something different. Seems a shame if they only use it for 2 days.
They are really (and i mean REALLY) pushing ToT in the UK!
OMG, I don't work in London and they go and do this!!! Argh. Hopefully they will keep it there for a while as I may be popping into London on Sunday. Looks like there was a premiere on at the Odeon too, great day to be there for advertising!
WOW ! this is really cool !
Just to clear things;
1. What is the Centrepoint billboard in london ? (Any pictures)
2. What does that list mean with the citys on there, that the elevator will visit there ?
This is just so, so cool! :o I'm loving the Twilight Zone clips inside the elevator! And the bellhops! And the ripped up pavement! BAH! I love it all!
Quote from: "Owain"WOW ! this is really cool !
Just to clear things;
1. What is the Centrepoint billboard in london ? (Any pictures)
Centre Point is a sky scraper tower in central London, near to the main shopping areas of Oxford and Regent Street.
See: //http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/photos/Centrepoint_tower_london.jpg
Quote from: "danwills"Centre Point is a sky scraper tower in central London, near to the main shopping areas of Oxford and Regent Street.
See: //http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/photos/Centrepoint_tower_london.jpg
Ohhh so
that's Centrepoint! I've walked past there before.
And they're dressing that up to look like the ToT?! :-s The press report made it sound like a "billboard" at Centrepoint. Oh well, we'll see... :)
I'm going in July and can't wait to go on it
:D/
The adverts and marketing campaigns really are amazing and definitely entice you to visit TOT. I especially love the pics of the service elevator in London!! I'm back 2 weeks from DLRP and was looking forward to going on it so much because of the website promotions I'd watched before going!! And it didn't disappoint!! Although it took me 2 days to work up the courage to go on it (I love roller coasters but hate rides with a "drop") it was well worth it!!
The design and attention to detail like all DLRP attractions is fantastic...my only complaint would be that, perhaps in some way due to going on with a fastpass, I didn't get enough time to take everything in, see the gardens properly or the reception area for very long. I was just so glad after glancing up scared at TOT every few minutes since I had arrived in DLRP, (it seemed to be looming eerily above me wherever I seemed to be in the parks), that I experienced it...although my stomach was not too happy with me at the time!! :lol:
Oh and the bellhops are the scariest creatures I've ever come across. I'm thinking of dressing up as one next Halloween!! One, noticing how scared I was and clinging on to my sister like an idiot while little children sat calmly behind me, chose to look directly at me before the doors closed while he says his line "And if you need anything else, I'm sorry, its too late!!" and cracked up laughing!! When I came off the ride he started teasing me too!! However I was so happy then all I could think of was woohoo I 'd survived!! agghh but it was so great!! The only ride that actually scared me!! Now I cant wait to go back to DLRP and go on TOT -(my new favorite ride!) once again!!
Quotemy only complaint would be that, perhaps in some way due to going on with a fastpass
That's what puts the Fast in Fastpass! :wink:
The Stand Bye queue lines are always better.
Quote from: "Baloo"What a great idea, and so perfectly executed. I love the way it looks like the paving slabs have been ripped up, and the video screen inside showing clips of Twilight Zone imagery.
They should do this campaign in other countries aswell. Just imagine this elevator on a busy Saturday at De Dam square in Amsterdam (Netherlands) or De Grote Markt square in Antwerp (Belgium). :)
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Have just returned tonight and my 4 year old girl Chloe went on, she loved it and was very brave. I was screaming lots and she thoroughly enjoyed it. It goes super fast up to the SKY and drops down suddenly which is scary but fun. :lol: Everyone was looking at her in the line because she is so young, but she is a little daredevil!
Does anyone know why in the far right elevator shaft the corridor scene is above the mirror scene? In the other two shafts the mirror scene is above the coridor scene. :? Surely they did this for a reason.
Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anyone know why in the far right elevator shaft the corridor scene is above the mirror scene? In the other two shafts the mirror scene is above the coridor scene. :? Surely they did this for a reason.
Really? I never noticed this! But maybe this is because of the Library? Probably not...
But if you look at a Picture of the Tower the Building in front of the far right shaft is a bit higher!
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I have only a Video from the "mirror above coridor scene" shaft. Maybe somebody have a video from the other one?!
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Have you even seen this?:
Picture If You Will... (If you survived the tot :-))
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And on our last Trip I saw this new T-Shirt with the Florida TOT on it:
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And some more Photos I have made:
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Bye
Arno
The pics are wonderful but this t-shirt :shock: really scared meeee :lol:
thanks for sharing!
Great photos there! :D I notice in the video they said to stop filming. That happened when I was there - Someone had their camera out and was taking photos. It ruins the ride a bit when the soundtrack is cut off so a CM can say "Put your camera away" or whatever, but it's probably a safety thing.
It's mentioned several times before you board your vehicle that videotaping and photography is strictly forbidden inside the elevator. It's not fair to other guests to have the audio cut off.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4yaw0 ... eur_travel (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4yaw0_tour-de-la-terreur_travel)
I guess this is a new promo film, but it shows the best footage of both the attraction and its surrounding Hollywood Boulevard till date. Simply awesome! :D
Quote from: "Maarten"http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4yaw0_tour-de-la-terreur_travel
I guess this is a new promo film, but it shows the best footage of both the attraction and its surrounding Hollywood Boulevard till date. Simply awesome! :D
It's a video montage for internal presentations. The footage filmed with the zeppelin is used in this.
Quote from: "Maarten"http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x4yaw0_tour-de-la-terreur_travel
I guess this is a new promo film, but it shows the best footage of both the attraction and its surrounding Hollywood Boulevard till date. Simply awesome! :D
That's definitely the best footage I've seen of the Tower so far! I'm quite amazed how close they managed to get to it from the air. :shock: I hope they do more like this!
Edit: I've just found another amazing video: The making of Tower Of Terror! :D
Here: //http://www.dailymotion.com/search/tour%2Bde%2Bla%2Bterreur/video/x4ytkt_making-of-tour-de-la-terreur-partie_creation
Pictures & videos of yesterday Grand Opening here :
http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/20...d-opening.html (http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/20...d-opening.html)
Source : Disney & More Blog
I only have one word to say about that opening, amazing!!! :D :mrgreen:
Wouldn't it be a good idea to have those projections on the tower during Halloween at night :mrgreen:
What an amazing opening ceremony! :D I loved the whole 'going back in time' thing to when the hotel was in it's full glory, and then the guests coming back as ghosts at the end. :shock: I also liked all the effects in Studio 1, it seemed very spooky in there.
I wish I'd seen it all in real life! :lol:
I've never been on the tower of terror before, but my friend Morgan put me off when she said:
"I went on the one in Florida! The guy behind me in the que had just eaten a HUGE hotdog, and after going up and down a few times, he threw up all over my head!"
Quote from: "RnRCj"What an amazing opening ceremony! :D I loved the whole 'going back in time' thing to when the hotel was in it's full glory, and then the guests coming back as ghosts at the end. :shock: I also liked all the effects in Studio 1, it seemed very spooky in there.
I completely agree. In my opinion this is the best opening ceremony for an attraction at Disneyland Resort Paris ever! Its so dramatic and full of atmosphere. Just look at the costumes, cars and area loop... Studio 1 was very dramatic aswell. I see a lot of potential for the Halloween season. Studio 1 and Hollywood Boulevard/Tower of Terror just scream for a nighttime spectacular and streetmopshere. Way to go Disneyland Resort Paris! I'm so proud you're my "home" park! 8)
Quote from: "RnRCj"I wish I'd seen it all in real life! :lol:
Hopefuly they will keep a few oldtimer cars. That would be awesome. Just as props on the boulevard. I always felt that was the only aspect that was missing. I also think that keeping a few Hollywood characters would upgrade the area desperately... the costumes look way better then the tacky and unrealistic costumes of the Cinefolies, and they definately give you a sense of place and time. The last detail I would like them to keep is the elevator from the UK promotion tour. Its a great photopoint, and a great teaser for the attraction. It looks like the elavator just landed in front of the Hollywood Tower Hotel... (by the way, I'm glad they finally added some white stripes on the asphalt of Hollywood Boulevard, now its properly finished!) :)
One more time; well down Disney, this was worth the wait! =D>
Hello, the whole grand opening evening event and the fantastic show of the TOT celebration is now on line on Disney and more with 45 photos and 23 videos (!) .
You will see EVERYTHING of what happens last night, just like if you' were there!
http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2008/ ... ening.html (http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2008/04/wds-tower-of-terror-grand-opening.html)
ps: to the web master: exceptionally, i post here instead than in the web link section because i think that everybody is waiting for videos of the grand opening. thank you for your comprehension.
edited: oops, sorry, i didn't saw that someone else already provided a link with the site...
WOW! What a great show! I got goose bumps watching those videos. They really should make a regular nighttime spectacular with the projections, pyro-effects and fireworks on ToT!
Well done, DLRP!
I'm truly amazed by the scale of this grand opening. Especially the effect where the package is ripped of the Tower of Terror is executed greatly!
To answer an older question I hadn't noticed before:
Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anyone know why in the far right elevator shaft the corridor scene is above the mirror scene?
It's the same with the DCA version of The Tower of Terror. I once heard it's an infrastructural thing. The scenes fit better in the building in that order.
I agree, it looked like a truly fantastic event, I've not seen a ride opening for anything as good as this. And another plus now is that the people behind the WDS now have no excuse for not having a big Halloween event now :wink:
Yes, they could do a more creapy halloween party in the studios, with the ToT as the center of the celebration, includiong this great projections and fireworks
Quote from: "coruscantpt"Yes, they could do a more creapy halloween party in the studios
You've just given me an idea, they could have a children's/fun Halloween party in the DLP and a more grown up/spooky one in the WDS :D
I saw the final rehearsal for the grand opening with Poppy on Friday 4th at 11:30pm. It was professionally filmed too, so look out for us standing at the side :P We stood there awestruck, it was truly amazing! If only they could put that show on everynight before the park closed, sadly though its probably too light to get the full effect of the projections, even so, very impressive, one of the best special events I've seen. Well done Disney Paris!
There's a great quality video of the opening ceremony at Disneytheque, along with some high-res photos. It also includes part of the opening ceremony for Stitch Live! :D
//http://www.disneytheque.com/index.php?/archives/48-Tower-of-Terror.html
I heard the winning radio entry in the car yesterday, it was played on our local radio station, and it sounded great. I also saw an advert for it on the TV today on channel Dave :)
Quote from: "The Butlin Boy"I heard the winning radio entry in the car yesterday, it was played on our local radio station, and it sounded great. I also saw an advert for it on the TV today on channel Dave :)
Really? Which one won it? I think i seen the last second of the TV ad on a music channel yesterday (cant remember what channel, i was channel hoping :P ), all i seen was a ToT style bellhop so i thought that must of been the competition winner.
Quote from: "-breeno-"Really? Which one won it?
You can read about the winning entries here! (//http://www.dlrpmagic.com/today/2008/03/31/towers-tv-radio-ad-winners-announced/)
Strangely, the TV advert I saw wasn't the winning one from the site :-k
Amazing show DLRP!!!! must be even better in real!!! Never seen something like this since Space Mountain in 1995. OMG such a long time!
Just finished uploading our picture from the Tower of Terror launch.
You can check them out here:
//http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/special_events/tower_of_terror_launch.php
A video will follow probably tomorrow. :)
Quote from: "raptor1982"Just finished uploading our picture from the Tower of Terror launch.
You can check them out here:
http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/s ... launch.php (http://www.photosmagiques.com/gallery/special_events/tower_of_terror_launch.php)
A video will follow probably tomorrow. :)
Whahahhaha i was there (opening stitch live with K.Holz) to Raptor and i surely spotted you :P (You and 2 other guys?)
I will upload proof asap....I tried to speak to you, but you where in the VIP zone...pfff.... :roll:
I was reading a news item (not Disney-related) about Georgina Verbaan (a Dutch TV-presenter/actress) on the Dutch site FOK.nl (//http://www.fok.nl). There was also a video attached to the item where you can see Georgina run through some hallway and finally through a emergency exit outside the building. It took a little moment to make me realize she was running through a closed WDS... :shock: And the building she was running through was actually Tower of Terror. According to the news item the video was rumored to be found on the computer of Georgina's house-mate.
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You would think it was all a promotional thing for Tower of Terror, but I wonder if this one is actually official...
Adverts for ToT are now appearing on UK TV networks. They're... ok I suppose. Mention "Paris' new Tower" with some boy badly dubbed standing next to a bellhop.
Have a very strange resort logo at the end though, with Disneyland Resort the same as the 15th anniversary logo but then 'Paris' off at the side in ugly Walt Disney Script typeface. Looks like some kind of cheap fan project.
The idea that won the MTV contest was far better.
The bus stop posters have also appeared, I will upload a pic a bit later. I also thought the logo was rather odd. Strange they are using a different one.
I noticed a poster yesterday in Bromley, was quite a nice one. I may take a pic if you want but its probably the same as the others.
Just went on it again yesterday, i'm still enjoying the ride program, it's very good. Although i do hope for the random drop system sometime in the near future. By the way does anyone have the high-res version of the Parisian version of the HTH logo that is also seen on the Twillight Zone skin from this forum? I'm trying to make some wallpapers but i can't seem to find a good quality version. Also i've been on the California version also but i prefer the Paris version. The lightning seems to have been improved and the French version just sounds scarier than the towers original English narration.
D*mn i didn't dare to do it...... :oops:
My brother, fiancee and sister where totally hyped about it and loved the ride.
My mom didn't like it all. Yes, she loved the story and theming, but she had a headache all day long after the drops....
Ah well, maybe next trip i will have a brave day ;)
I pray for u [-o< :mrgreen:
Hi everyone :D
Here are some strange pictures from april 12.
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^^Hey, cool pictures. Really clever. =D>
Woooh very strange! Makes me realise another great thing about ToT - thanks to the lettering those travel companies will never be able to mirror it for no reason like they do the Castle.
Haven't got any pictures as clever as that, but managed to get a good one from the hub of the WDS icons:
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The top level of Vinci parking was locked last Monday (yeah I felt like a right muppet), though I've seen videos of Saturday's inauguration from there... Weird, maybe they didn't realise before that fans went up to take nice pictures?
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So near, so far. If it were still April fools we could say they've closed it to stop us seeing the start of Soarin' construction. :wink:
HUGE new billboard gone up in London (yes, the centre point one), shows a bellhop, a view of Paris and the huge tower rising. All with animated lightning effect, flickering neon and elevator 'TV' screen doors.. I did take some pictures on my phone-bit rubbish, but I WILL get them online later!
^OMG, its up! I think this is actually the best advertising campaign for a theme park (or one of its attractions) ever! I think Peep will be organising a small trip into London this week to check it out!
Bromley is now being over-run by ads too. We have normal bus stop posters AND 3D bus stop posters. In our shopping centre all of the elevators have a poster on the doors (the bellhop inviting you into the lift) and a HUGE (kinda) makeover for the two main lifts with images of peeps screaming on the attraction, very cool. I shall take more photos on me phone then should be able to post them by the end of the week.
:D THANKS everyone for your very kind comments on my pictures. They are much appreciated.
Baloo your picture of TOT and the Earful Tower is fantastic !!
Beautiful pics Baloo! Would it be possible to post the second pic one more time so we can enlarge it? That would be great.
In the meantime a video of the Dutch actrice/presenter Georgina Verbaan on the Tower of Terror has appeared on YouTube. It appears to be in the same style as previous adverts of people sneaking into the park at night. This time however Georgina is presenting a fictional tv show called "Drop In" in which she has to sneak into the Tower...
[youtube:2qb8mu0t]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9sgnuNviM0[/youtube:2qb8mu0t]
The billboard around Centre Point in London has arrived, it is an ok advert, not as creative as the service elevator that appeared in Leicester Square. Every minute or so the doors also open on an lcd screen in the middle of the tower and show faces of scared people, very interesting. Here's a photo I took yesterday,
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Quote from: "Maarten"In the meantime a video of the Dutch actrice/presenter Georgina Verbaan on the Tower of Terror has appeared on YouTube. It appears to be in the same style as previous adverts of people sneaking into the park at night. This time however Georgina is presenting a fictional tv show called "Drop In" in which she has to sneak into the Tower...
I posted a small part of that video one page back... I still had my doubts on this being real or not. But now you've shown the entire video, it's pretty obvious this is all fake! :lol: That large portal at the front gate of the studios is always locked, so why would they leave it open after closing time. Just like the gate and door of Tower of Terror, all open!
The funniest thing is that they got the attraction to work so easy! :P
It's a nice publicity stunt though. Not very original, but it was fun to watch.
Quote from: "PATMAGIC"The billboard around Centre Point in London has arrived, it is an ok advert, not as creative as the service elevator that appeared in Leicester Square. Every minute or so the doors also open on an lcd screen in the middle of the tower and show faces of scared people, very interesting. Here's a photo I took yesterday,
Nice advert, but c'mon... Disneyland Paris???
The billboard looks brilliant! :shock: I've never seen DLRP advertise like this before. No bus stop posters here, maybe it's a Southern thing? No one north of Watford visits DLRP, after all. :wink:
The TV adverts are really grating on me though, they're so bad. The annoying kid says "This is going to be such a let down" and the bellhop replies (in fake french accent) something like "Indeed it will". Only it kind of does leave you with that feeling.... that the one in Paris is a let down. Because, the boy said so. Let's go to WDW instead... :roll: But I suppose it's good just to get the word out there.
Quote from: "Remco K."Nice advert, but c'mon... Disneyland Paris???
We're thick... I don't blame them. They're really emphasising that this is a FRENCH tower, in PARIS in all the adverts. A lot of brits will have already visited or heard from friends about the original in Florida.
The logo does look like a fan made it though. Just shows how bad the usual DLRP logo is for marketing, they've never made the Paris big enough.
@Maarten: Thanks! I didn't link to the second because taking it through a window made it blurred. A larger one is here (//http://www.flickr.com/photos/ants/2414038113/sizes/o/) anyway.
i like the billboard, certain to get the message out that it's here. I have noticed the stressing that it's French.
But seriously whats with the logo, Paris in that font looks terrible.
Wow, that big ad looks awesome, it will surely catch the attention of many within the area.
The ads seem to be getting put up at every bus stop now in the London area (outer boroughs too) but I have still only seen one 3D poster. I'm going to have to take a pic for you guys to see, its great, the lift actually takes peeps up then crashes again as you move past it. As promised I have two pics of the life makeover in our local shopping centre....
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Quote from: "peep"As promised I have two pics of the life makeover in our local shopping centre....
So the ads actually do say Disneyland Resort Paris... The word 'Resort' is just written in a very small font and both 'Disneyland' and 'Paris' are written in Walt Disney font. Weird... There's an official corporate logo which has a much nicer design and has all words about the same size.
They never quite stop experimenting with that logo, do they? Disneyland has existed for half a century and saw one logo change, which was then reverted. DLRP in its 16 years of existence has a bigger portfolio than your average design agency.
This one is terrible, though. I was okay with the first official DLRP logo, and the slightly more formal version (as seen on the ToT itself on the posted ads) was fine too, and the slightly daring, more modern version for the 15th was pretty tasteful... But this is just bad. The Walt Disney script is a font that should be used sparingly and with care. If not, you end up with the clumsy look of a cafeteria menu.
/anally retentive rant
Yes yes, I know it's probably a one-time thing to emphasize the Frenchness of it all, but it still looks unprofessional.
^Does it really matter if the logo changes? I think the current ones they are using are fine, there is nothing unprofessional about them, you are just being silly. There is also no way you can compare the amount of different DLRP logos to being bigger than the average portfolio of a design agency, have you ever seen one of them? They are huge. You are just exaggerating about something so you can moan about something that is ok.
Wow, thats a great advertising! I like the fact that they have decorated 2 real elevators. :)
Quote from: "Maarten"Wow, thats a great advertising! I like the fact that they have decorated 2 real elevators. :)
Yeah, they've got a great agency working with them on this one! Honestly, when was the last time they did something more than a few TV ads? Even the WDS opening wasn't anywhere near this much.
Quote from: "pussinboots"Yes yes, I know it's probably a one-time thing to emphasize the Frenchness of it all, but it still looks unprofessional.
It does. But in fact, the 'aris' looks fine, quite nice, it's the 'P' looking to similar to the famous D that makes it look like Disneyland Daris.
Just cutting the loop out of the P improves it:
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It's on the online banners too:
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There are some better (paid-for) online ads floating around than the ones you'll see on the fan websites here, showing a video trailer with sound, cut together with falling scenes and words. Saw one on virginmedia.com so keep a look out...
kachauuuu! And Baloo cuts the bows away an voilà: big improvement!
You must appearance to the DLRP advertisers like magus! :lol:
How small changes could change all :D/
Here's one of the UK TV ads:
http://www.visit4info.com/preview-flash ... adid=58296 (http://www.visit4info.com/preview-flash.cfm?vm=0&type=3&adid=58296)
The one with the annoying boy isn't featured. They both have the worst dubbing ever thanks to reusing California's (or maybe even Florida's?) ads. I've only seem them on digital channels so far, not the main ones.
Has anyone seen the finished version of that MTV advert? :?
No! We in germany got only barbara meier :lol:
i dunno if anyone noticed but last thursday in the back of the daily star (i think) just before sports was a 2 page spread article of ToT opening event ;)
Didn't have time to read it, i was at work and break was over :(
Quote from: "Baloo"Has anyone seen the finished version of that MTV advert? :?
I saw some form of ad that I hadn't seen before, unfortunately I only caught it as I was walking into a room so wasn't sure. If it was that, its a good job for someone who didn't have access to film on ride etc but it wasn't exactly the best ad in the World. I feel the TV spots are really letting the campaign down, all the poster ads are fantastic and really grab your attention whereas the TV ones could be for any of the resorts.
Quote from: "Baloo"It does. But in fact, the 'aris' looks fine, quite nice, it's the 'P' looking to similar to the famous D that makes it look like Disneyland Daris.
Just cutting the loop out of the P improves it:
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It's on the online banners too:
(//http://www.disneylandparis.com/affiliate/tot/uk/468x60.gif)
There are some better (paid-for) online ads floating around than the ones you'll see on the fan websites here, showing a video trailer with sound, cut together with falling scenes and words. Saw one on virginmedia.com so keep a look out...
That is better; I thought it looked like a "D" as well. But I still think the WD script should be reserved for the "Disneyland" bit. I believe DLP was actually the first to use the script for anything more than "Walt Disney", which was in its Euro Disneyland and Disneyland Hotel logos. When you look at those logos, you'll notice how they took the time to customize the "land" bit (the "a" in particular) as opposed to just borrowing those letters from the "Walt" part.
My point is that the rather singular, quirky (Walt) Disney logo is iconic, and the Parisian "Disney
land" logo, while originally somewhat of a bold move, is now a veritable icon for DLRP -- one that has miraculously survived all image and logo changes. It is a graphic design faux pas to just find some hobbyist-made font that resembles it and add things to it, because it makes the iconic lettering lose a lot of strength in the process.
Also, I just don't like it, haha. But of course none of this is relevant if it's just a
one-time advertising gimmick.
Oh and Peep, you are quite right, I was exaggerating to make a point. This is a technique known as hyperbole.
Just Awfull!! Thats all I can say. Everything about this attraction has been top class, until this logo.
The recent logo for DLP is full of class, and yet still holds Disney magic and style. This however just looks like some school kid on their pc. Lets just hope its a one off....
The French version of that banner (as seen on Disneytheque.com) uses the Disneyland15 logo (which has "Resort Paris" written underneath in tiny letters). So this "Disneyland Paris" throwback is most likely just a temporary gimmick aimed at the WDW-loving Britons.
Quote from: "pussinboots"The French version of that banner (as seen on Disneytheque.com) uses the Disneyland15 logo (which has "Resort Paris" written underneath in tiny letters). So this "Disneyland Paris" throwback is most likely just a temporary gimmick aimed at the WDW-loving Britons.
There is also a major flaw with this new ad scheme. All the posters at bus stops have now been taken down and some have been replaced by a new, really really bad, WDW poster.
I havent red all the posts here, but I would like to know if ToT is sutible for the kids (8 year)? Is tehre height limit?
Minimum Height for ToT is 1.02m if this answers your question :D
Quote from: "Pixie"I havent red all the posts here, but I would like to know if ToT is sutible for the kids (8 year)? Is tehre height limit?
It depends entirely on your own child's personality, For instance, the first time I went on TOT, there were about 5 children in our elevator, all of which came of in tears, whereas on another time, there was a five year old girl who was fine, she was even wearing a TOT pin! You should ask your child whether or not they want to go on, the ride itself is suitable, but the story and scenery may be what scares them. If he or she doesn't want to do it at the last minute, the staff will let you out of the ride through a special exit, its not a problem. Hope this helps. :)
Quote from: "Pixie"I havent red all the posts here, but I would like to know if ToT is sutible for the kids (8 year)? Is tehre height limit?
I haven't actually seen anyone who hasn't enjoyed it yet. From a 3 year old toddler to a 90 year old woman, they've all enjoyed it. I'd say if a child can go on Big Thunder Mountain, they can go on Tower Of Terror too, and they'll be very proud of themselves once they come off it! :D
Hello Everyone,
Im new here, but just wanted to register to point out some issues with the adverts. I in fact won the MTV advert competition and discovered that Disney have very complicated advertising arranements with their agencies. There were strict creative issues which had to be included, such as the script and the TV spot was only allowed to be 20 secs due to the required 10 sec MTV promo on the front which was dissapointing. The TV ads on other channels are just dubbed versions of the American ones (i saw the same ads in Florida last year), but they do however prescribe to the brand image and simple tv mass marketing which Disney is looking for. I agree with you all that these are a let down in comparison to the overall campaign, however i like to think my ad made up for that a little bit :) however that too was far from perfect.
Anyhow, hope this clears up anything you may have been wondering, feel free to ask me any questions (i did get to meander round ToT at 3am when it was empty, so found out quite a lot of weird and wonderful information!)
Cheers.
Hallo,
today I saw the Show "Disney Filmparade" on Pro7. You can see the Stitch Live! Opening and a bit of the new Show High School Muscial 2. But the largest part of the show is the opening of the Tower of Terror!
Have fun watching it:
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bye
Arno
Quote from: "ScroogeMcDuck"Im new here, but just wanted to register to point out some issues with the adverts. I in fact won the MTV advert competition and discovered that Disney have very complicated advertising arranements with their agencies. There were strict creative issues which had to be included, such as the script and the TV spot was only allowed to be 20 secs due to the required 10 sec MTV promo on the front which was dissapointing.
Welcome to the forum and congratulations for winning!
Do you know if your advert is still playing on the MTV channels? I don't ever really watch them, but tried to catch a few ad breaks last month and never saw it. Is it online anywhere?
Unrelated, just found a great ToT image I've never seen before on the 15th blog:
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Gorgeous. (If a bit faked) :wink:
Wait aren't those stones bases with lanterns from Phantom Manor?
I've found an Amazing Picture from the Opening Night... I didn't take it and Have to give sources for everything these days as a University Student, and It only seems right to do so but seeing French Rugby Star Sébastien Chabal on the Tower made me laugh. I Wonder what he thought of the Ride?
//http://www.towerofterror.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=2653 (I would put the picture up... but am still trying to learn the ropes)
Please can people just be sensible and not get us fences around this too ! :evil: :x
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Source; Paul Arthur, Theme park review
Grrrr... what is wrong with that people?? Isn't it just normal to not climb in a fountain? :shock:
Argh!!! Why are some people so disrespectfull over scenery and other peoples stuff...... :cry:
This isn't normal attitude people.....
Yeah, it's actually impossible to get a picture of the fountain during the day. Oh well, so long as no-one lets their kids try to fill it up...
But seriously, could a DCA fan tell me no kid has ever stood in their fountain? I'm getting really sick of these American reports filled with "Look...! Look...! Look....!". Just enjoy the bloody parks.
Yeah, that's also what I thought reading that tripreport on themeparkreview...No pictures of how beautiful the park is, just only pictures of the downsides.. that's really weird.
But besides that.. it's a bit irritating that some parents let their children go crazy on the props! Like the Cars one (Luigi).. this fountain and the other day I saw some kids climb over the fence onto the Armaggedon vehicle!
Quote from: "Japper"But besides that.. it's a bit irritating that some parents let their children go crazy on the props! Like the Cars one (Luigi).. this fountain and the other day I saw some kids climb over the fence onto the Armaggedon vehicle!
In my opinion its very disrespectful. Ofcourse you can sit on the wall of the fountain, or take your photo with Luigi, but climbing on the car, touching the fiber optics sign of the Tower of Terror (like the girl in the pic) or climbing over the fences to walk near the Armadillo is very rude. But well, its exactly like standing at the scenery at Central Plaza in Disneyland Park to watch the parade. Maybe its time to instruct the castmembers to protect these particular pieces of theming, props and landscape of the parks?
Quote from: "Japper"Yeah, that's also what I thought reading that tripreport on themeparkreview...No pictures of how beautiful the park is, just only pictures of the downsides.. that's really weird.
But besides that.. it's a bit irritating that some parents let their children go crazy on the props! Like the Cars one (Luigi).. this fountain and the other day I saw some kids climb over the fence onto the Armaggedon vehicle!
Yeah i don't see what they we're complaining about, the only thing i heard from the report we're about those two complaining about some faults and non-working effects in rides that we're working the following day.
Quote from: "mehdi5"Yeah i don't see what they we're complaining about, the only thing i heard from the report we're about those two complaining about some faults and non-working effects in rides that we're working the following day.
Off topic; Lol, I guess someone didnt see the position the Jessey character was in! :lol:
Wanted to share these pictures from the rose garden at ToT that's now blooming! :D
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Did you know there's no rose garden at DCA's Tower?
Wow! Gives the tower and the gardens a special touch! thanks for sharing!
Brilliant!! Can you believe that's at the Studios..?!
I can't wait to see all the trees and plants around the Tower grow in. Particularly that side where Tower Hotel Gifts is looks/looked a bit too barren for a hotel that should be overgrown.
Does anyone know the words of the whole French narration for Tower Of Terror? I can't seem to find it written down anywhere at the moment. I know the English one of by heart, but I don't understand some of the words in the Fench one. If anyone could write it out, or provide a link to it somewhere, I'd be really grateful. :)
I noticed by ear that the narration isn't the same. In the English version it ends before the first drop with: This time it's opening for you. and then the drops start but in the french version it ends with the french translation for The Twillight Zone. Maybe this sounds better than an exact translation. I listened to the english version translated on my comp and it just didn't sound good, so the narration is changed in a few parts but only minor changes.
Anyone got any stills of the view from the top of the tower, I'd love to know how much you can see from up there
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Anyone got any stills of the view from the top of the tower, I'd love to know how much you can see from up there
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Normally its also possible to see the Hollywood Boulevard in front of you and even Crush's Coaster. To me it seems like one of the better views of all the Towers around the world, especially compared to the views from the Towers at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's California Adventure.
Great picture!!! Hmmm maybe I should give the Tower a go...
Great view!! :shock:
Sadly i'm not brave enough to ride it myself.... :oops: :P
Great weather also on that day Maarten.
Quote from: "Soap"Great weather also on that day Maarten.
Thank you for your comment Soap! It seems like great themepark weather indeed. But to be honest, all credit for this pic goes to Raptor, since I took it from the //http://www.photosmagiques.com site. Hence the copyright in the right corner. :)
Argh.....shame on me :oops: :P
Now that is a view, might even be able to persuade the wife to ride it if thats what you can see. 2nd question is how long do you get to look at it before you plummet. [-o<
Thats a great photo!!!
I wish I dared take my camera out so I could take a photo (so people believed I actually went on it) but my camera was safe? inside my bag, WHICH WAS OVER MY HEAD FOR MOST OF THE RIDE!!!
QuoteNow that is a view, might even be able to persuade the wife to ride it if thats what you can see. 2nd question is how long do you get to look at it before you plummet
Oh not TOO long, its not long enough![/color]
Quote from: "RockNRoller"Now that is a view, might even be able to persuade the wife to ride it if thats what you can see. 2nd question is how long do you get to look at it before you plummet. [-o<
Really not that long, about long enough for the photo, and then you only really see it one more time on most of the settings on the finally lift to the top before the quick plummet back down to the bottom.
Probably I'm the only one not to know this, but how long does it actually take to go down?
To go down? About 2 seconds, or less. It drops you faster than the speed of gravity, so... :wink:
Quote from: "Baloo"To go down? About 2 seconds, or less. It drops you faster than the speed of gravity, so... :wink:
:shock:
Hmm not sure I'm meant to go on it, then...
In fact, you don't drop... You're pushed down... :lol:
still trying to get my aunty on it for when we go in august :P she has been on florida one and didn't like it, but wanna get her on our version :P
Quote from: "Baloo"To go down? About 2 seconds, or less. It drops you faster than the speed of gravity, so... :wink:
It feels a LOT longer on the big drop!!
Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anyone know the words of the whole French narration for Tower Of Terror? I can't seem to find it written down anywhere at the moment. I know the English one of by heart, but I don't understand some of the words in the Fench one. If anyone could write it out, or provide a link to it somewhere, I'd be really grateful. :)
Et voilà ! Here is the French narration (I have also included the original English script and if necessary, how the narration has been adapted to fit French expressions).
Vous êtes les passagers d'un des ascenseurs les plus stupéfiants qui soit. Et vous allez faire le plus étrange voyage de votre vie.You are the passengers on a most uncommon elevator... about to take the strangest journey of your life.
Votre destination ? Inconnue. Mais une chose est sûre : une réservation a été faite en votre nom, pour une durée prolongée...Your destination? Unknown. But this much is clear: a reservation has been made in your name, for an extended stay...
Dites adieu au monde réel... Car vous venez de pénétrer dans la quatrième dimension.Wave goodbye to the real world... for you have just entered the twilight zone.
Les tristes événements qui s'abattirent sur ce haut lieu d'Hollywood, sont sur le point de se reproduire...The sad events that occured in this very famed Hollywood place are about to unfold once again...What happened here to dim the lights of Hollywood's brightest showplace is about to unfold once again.
Par une nuit d'orage il y a fort longtemps, cinq personnes passèrent les portes d'un ascenseur pour vivre un cauchemar. L'orage est maintenant de retour et les portes s'entrouvrent à nouveau, mais cette fois-ci, elles s'ouvrent... pour vous !One stormy night long ago, five people stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare. The storm is back and that door is opening once again, but this time it's opening for you...One stormy night long ago, five people stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare. That door is opening once again, but this time it's opening for you...
— Scream ! —
La prochaine fois que vous réserverez dans un hôtel abandonné dans la partie sombre d'Hollywood, prenez bien soin de préciser combien de temps vous restez... où vous risquez de devenir des résidents permanents... de la quatrième dimension.The next time you make a reservation into a deserted hotel on the dark side of Hollywood, do check for how long you are staying, or you could find yourself a permanent resident... of the twilight zone.The next time you check into a deserted hotel on the dark side of Hollywood, make sure you know just what kind of vacancy you're filling, or you could find yourself a permanent resident... of the twilight zone.
Quote from: "meteor75"Quote from: "RnRCj"Does anyone know the words of the whole French narration for Tower Of Terror? I can't seem to find it written down anywhere at the moment. I know the English one of by heart, but I don't understand some of the words in the Fench one. If anyone could write it out, or provide a link to it somewhere, I'd be really grateful. :)
Et voilà ! Here is the French narration (I have also included the original English script and if necessary, how the narration has been adapted to fit French expressions).
Vous êtes les passagers d'un des ascenseurs les plus stupéfiants qui soit. Et vous allez faire le plus étrange voyage de votre vie.
You are the passengers on a most uncommon elevator... about to take the strangest journey of your life.
Votre destination ? Inconnue. Mais une chose est sûre : une réservation a été faite en votre nom, pour une durée prolongée...
Your destination? Unknown. But this much is clear: a reservation has been made in your name, for an extended stay...
Dites adieu au monde réel... Car vous venez de pénétrer dans la quatrième dimension.
Wave goodbye to the real world... for you have just entered the twilight zone.
Les tristes événements qui s'abattirent sur ce haut lieu d'Hollywood, sont sur le point de se reproduire...
The sad events that occured in this very famed Hollywood place are about to unfold once again...
What happened here to dim the lights of Hollywood's brightest showplace is about to unfold once again.
Par une nuit d'orage il y a fort longtemps, cinq personnes passèrent les portes d'un ascenseur pour vivre un cauchemar. L'orage est maintenant de retour et les portes s'entrouvrent à nouveau, mais cette fois-ci, elles s'ouvrent... pour vous !
One stormy night long ago, five people stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare. The storm is back and that door is opening once again, but this time it's opening for you...
One stormy night long ago, five people stepped through the door of an elevator and into a nightmare. That door is opening once again, but this time it's opening for you...
— Scream ! —
La prochaine fois que vous réserverez dans un hôtel abandonné dans la partie sombre d'Hollywood, prenez bien soin de préciser combien de temps vous restez... où vous risquez de devenir des résidents permanents... de la quatrième dimension.
The next time you make a reservation into a deserted hotel on the dark side of Hollywood, do check for how long you are staying, or you could find yourself a permanent resident... of the twilight zone.
The next time you check into a deserted hotel on the dark side of Hollywood, make sure you know just what kind of vacancy you're filling, or you could find yourself a permanent resident... of the twilight zone.
Thank you so, so much! :D I really do appreciate that.
I haven't been since ToT opened but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xayr47iEZ8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xayr47iEZ8%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Are the bellhops really that mad ? :P
Quote from: "Nicholas-c"I haven't been since ToT opened but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xayr47iEZ8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xayr47iEZ8%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Are the bellhops really that mad ? :P
I don't know, but our belhop was REALLY creapy lol first he asked if we all spoke English so we all said yes, but he continued to speak French to me! I was like please speak English, I was scared I was going to die haha and after, when he opened the doors to leave the ride, he started caressing the door ... ok, He must really love his job :lol: but he made the whole experience 10 times more enjoyable! I don't want to go back on unless hes our bellhop!!
Just watching the video shown before you go on the ride freaks me out.
Love this ride.
To be honest i dont think you can beat these cast members :D at the end of the night on BTM, PM, POTC the CM are always great fun!
Does anyone know the min age for this ride, my DD is nearly 40 inches and is 2.5 years old and always begs to go on this ride.
Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Does anyone know the min age for this ride, my DD is nearly 40 inches and is 2.5 years old and always begs to go on this ride.
Min ride height of 40 inches applies, so shes almost there :)
Quote from: "Clarebelle"Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Does anyone know the min age for this ride, my DD is nearly 40 inches and is 2.5 years old and always begs to go on this ride.
Min ride height of 40 inches applies, so shes almost there :)
Its just for BTM you have to be at least 3 years and 40inchs to ride, yet no mention of age for ToT on the Disneyland website.
Anyone been on ToT with a 3 year old here?
Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Anyone been on ToT with a 3 year old here?
I saw a child on it that looked about 3 years old, maybe even younger. The bellhop was a bit unsure whether to let them ride; I was expecting them to at least start crying; but they actually enjoyed it. :lol:
Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Quote from: "Clarebelle"Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Does anyone know the min age for this ride, my DD is nearly 40 inches and is 2.5 years old and always begs to go on this ride.
Min ride height of 40 inches applies, so shes almost there :)
Its just for BTM you have to be at least 3 years and 40inchs to ride, yet no mention of age for ToT on the Disneyland website.
Anyone been on ToT with a 3 year old here?
that is wierd, but I can understand it! on BTM even I get thrown about a bit and I suppose a small child could fall out? where as all that happens on TOT is you lift our of you seat ...
Oh what the hell if shes 40inches by September then she can go on ToT it if she wants. She will be 4 weeks away from turning 3 anyway.
Quote from: "littlemermaid83"Oh what the hell if shes 40inches by September then she can go on ToT it if she wants. She will be 4 weeks away from turning 3 anyway.
awww!! I bet she will be really pleased! (or terrified lol) the kid I sat next to on it love it, can't say I did that much though
id tried to talk matthew out of it as i was poopin myself that much but he was having none of it lol, loved it after we went on though could stay off it
Well let's close the trip planning questions here and leave this topic only for news and updates. Trip planning questions may be posted in the Trip Planning Board. :)
Does anyone know if it matters what size you are to go on the TOT? I went on the florida one many years ago and loved it however these days I have a much larger frame (my polite way of saying quite overweight :P ) and I would love to go on it when we go to dlrp for our honeymoon in a couple of weeks. I was fine on all the other rides when I went with my sister last June, I just dont want to suffer the embarasment of queing and not being able to do up the safety restraint :oops: .
You'll be fine on Tower of Terror (especially if all the other attractions were ok), don't worry. :wink:
And once again, any personal questions about a future trip should go in the Trip Planning board (//http://www.photosmagiques.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=13). The Resort/DLP/WDS forums are for general discussion, news and updates.
Hi everyone!
I'm going to DLRP in July( my 17th trip)- can't wait- I'm pretty excited to ride it but I'm not sure if I dare :shock: I'm totally fine with SMM2, Rock'n Roller Coaster, maybe Crush is the hardest for me. So how often does it drop and when it drops, does go from top to bottom in a few seconds?
Thanks for help!! :stitch_bounce: :cheshire_bounce: :maleficent_bounce:
Quote from: "esmeralda"So how often does it drop and when it drops, does go from top to bottom in a few seconds?
It drops and rises very fast, here's the sequence if you want me to spoil it:
- First drop
- Rise to the top, doors open for photo
- Drop all the way to the bottom
- Rise halfway very fast, float in mid-air
- Drop
- Rise slower right back up to the top
- Doors open, elevator shudders and then drops all the way to the bottom, as you hear the sound of crashing pots, pans and glass
So 4 drops. :wink:
OMG!!! :wink: So, I'll better be in good condition that day...
I just wonder that so many young children dare...
But did anyone got sick after it??
Quote from: "esmeralda"OMG!!! :wink: So, I'll better be in good condition that day...
I just wonder that so many young children dare...
But did anyone got sick after it??
Didn't Baloo get sick after his first ride?? :lol:
4 drops??? :shock: oh god... That's a lot... And this is supposed to be FUN??? :shock:
Quote from: "raptor1982"Quote from: "esmeralda"OMG!!! :wink: So, I'll better be in good condition that day...
I just wonder that so many young children dare...
But did anyone got sick after it??
Didn't Baloo get sick after his first ride?? :lol:
really ? hehe im sorry :( shouldn't laugh :P
any idea how i can get my mum on it when we go ? :P she insists she isn't going on it but i want her too i think she will like it :P
Quote from: "raptor1982"Didn't Baloo get sick after his first ride?? :lol:
You make it sound like I vomited through the exit corridor. :lol:
I felt a bit queasy, which is understandable when you've just dropped and bounced up 160ft for the first time. Felt a bit dizzy after Crush for the first time, but the second time is always fine, once you know the sensations.
me thinks a nerve as been hit he he he. it happens though baloo
Has all building work stopped at the studios now (apart from the billboard at studio 1)?
Quote from: "nathan.jackson"Has all building work stopped at the studios now (apart from the billboard at studio 1)?
Yes, apart from a few fences next to Stitch Live! for Playhouse Disney.
Quote from: "Baloo"Quote from: "nathan.jackson"Has all building work stopped at the studios now (apart from the billboard at studio 1)?
Yes, apart from a few fences next to Stitch Live! for Playhouse Disney.
Wasn't that confirmed as an extra queue for the English version of Stitch Live?
There are two small bits fenced off, one connected to the old CyberSpace exit (must be Playhouse Disney) and one connected to the Stitch queue (could indeed be an extension).
There's no work going on in the area at all at the moment, anyway... :?
Baloo points his big moderator signs at himself. :offtopic:
Quote from: "Baloo"Quote from: "nathan.jackson"Has all building work stopped at the studios now (apart from the billboard at studio 1)?
Yes, apart from a few fences next to Stitch Live! for Playhouse Disney.
That's great! With Studio 1 finally getting rid of the billboard :D/ WDS is looking like it will be a lot "cleaner" when I go in a couple of weeks! Last year TOT was being built and that was just awful!! Scaffolding and fencing everywhere!
Plus did anyone notice that the High School Musical parade streamers kept getting caught up with the building work?!
Quote from: "nathan.jackson"Plus did anyone notice that the High School Musical parade streamers kept getting caught up with the building work?!
Now they just get caught up in the trees. :wink:
Actually, the gardens to the left of ToT have been changed just recently. A few of the large fir trees have been removed in favour of some small palms planted into the ground. I'm guessing they wanted to do this all along (that area didn't exactly feel very "Hollywood" before) but couldn't plant them during Winter.
You can just about see them here:
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The Rose Garden is looking beautiful too.
it looks so cool but 4 drops :shock: ? I think I'll chicken out *sigh*...
we went to Tower of Terror like 6 times (3 in a row... :oops: ) ... and I don't know...
maybe I'm getting older (I first went to TOT in WDW in 1996 and I was 16 years old then) or maybe I was too scared in that WDW trip,... but this TOT didn't seem as scary to the Orlando version...
Yes it's 4 drops or even 5, but just look upwards at the begginning of the experience right after attaching the seatbelt and you'll see that the drop is not that bad, you can see the top of the elevator "tunnel" and it's not that high(I don't know what the name is in English, sorry) and you can see for yourself.
The truly scary thing about TOT was seeing my brand new hdd videocamera floating in the air during the attraction ( I can't believe that it survived to so many rides)
It was less scary than we expected but we still loved it, and the only thing that stopped us from riding more often was the long lines (and the fastpass that was kind of useless in that attraction at least from our experience)
We used fastpass once, and without it it was 30 minutes of wait, the fastpass queue was 20 minutes... :roll:
Quote from: "Tinkerbelle"Yes it's 4 drops or even 5, but just look upwards at the begginning of the experience right after attaching the seatbelt and you'll see that the drop is not that bad, you can see the top of the elevator "tunnel" and it's not that high(I don't know what the name is in English, sorry) and you can see for yourself.
That is true that when you look up it doesn't look very high, but trust me it is. :lol: It is quite deceiving, but the Paris tower's drop shaft (That's the word you want :wink:) is pretty much the same height as the Orlando tower's.
Quote from: "Tinkerbelle"The truly scary thing about TOT was seeing my brand new hdd videocamera floating in the air during the attraction ( I can't believe that it survived to so many rides)
I know what you mean - The airtime on ToT is absolutely insane! :shock: My dad's backpack was floating in front of his face when we rode it.
OK, maybe stupid question... Is it safe to keep your glasses on in the ToT? I'm always scared of losing them in rides (which is why I've only seen SM in a blur)....
I'm qualified to answer this question :-)
Have you ever actually worn your glasses on a ride, and had a problem with them almost falling off? The answer is most likely, no. The Tower of Terror is actually a very smooth ride, and poses no threat to a wearer of glasses.
The only rides you have to be careful with are the Temple of Peril and Space Mountain. And the only real reason why you have to be careful is because of those huge OTS (over the shoulder) restraints, which smack against your head throughout the rides. So, it's not a question of your glasses falling off, but more a case of the frames/arms getting damaged due to the violence of the vehicles.
Actually when we went on ToT they told people to take off their glasses. So, I'm not sure if you're right.
My glasses are always fine on every ride at DLRP. If they have been fitted properly then they should stay on. :wink:
They (Cast Members) told people to take off their prescription glasses? Are you sure? I can understand them asking people to take off sunglasses that they're wearing on top of their head. But, prescription glasses? I've never heard that. Besides, what's the point of the ride having visuals, if people can't see them clearly?
Quote from: "Alan"They (Cast Members) told people to take off their prescription glasses? Are you sure? I can understand them asking people to take off sunglasses that they're wearing on top of their head. But, prescription glasses? I've never heard that. Besides, what's the point of the ride having visuals, if people can't see them clearly?
I agree. I thought it was weird. Maybe it was a new guy or something.
As far as I know they don't actually TELL you to take them off, they just advise you. :wink: I didn't take the advice, and I was fine.
"Please keep hold of your hats, bags, glasses... and anything else you would like to keep in this dimension" - That's what they usually say. :lol:
Quote from: "RnRCj"As far as I know they don't actually TELL you to take them off, they just advise you. :wink: I didn't take the advice, and I was fine.
"Please keep hold of your hats, bags, glasses... and anything else you would like to keep in this dimension" - That's what they usually say. :lol:
Sounds about right.
Oh right, well that's not unusual. That's the same as Big Thunder's "hang on to 'em hats and glasses". They're just advising you to be careful and look after them, not to take them off.
Thing is, if your glasses are a good fit, they won't fall off easily. Try bending over with your head upside-down and shaking it around. Do your glasses fall off? Most likely, no.
Ever seen (or wanted to see) the original episode of the Twilight Zone that the Imagineers used for the Tower of Terror pre-show? Check out this 9 minute clip from "It's A Good Life" on YouTube:
[youtube:23rtv901]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtHcRh7vEz4&feature=related[/youtube:23rtv901]
Quote from: "Alan"Ever seen (or wanted to see) the original episode of the Twilight Zone that the Imagineers used for the Tower of Terror pre-show? Check out this 9 minute clip from "It's A Good Life" on YouTube:
[youtube:327705e3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtHcRh7vEz4&feature=related[/youtube:327705e3]
Thanks for posting that video Alan, I've not seen it before so it was interesting to see what they used for the pre-show :)
Quote from: "RnRCj"As far as I know they don't actually TELL you to take them off, they just advise you. :wink: I didn't take the advice, and I was fine.
"Please keep hold of your hats, bags, glasses... and anything else you would like to keep in this dimension" - That's what they usually say. :lol:
"..and dinner..." they said the last time i was on it, he earned quite a big laughter for it :D
Is the Paris tower going to a random drop sequence soon? The latest brochure said, "the tower is in control."
Quote from: "andrewuk"Is the Paris tower going to a random drop sequence soon? The latest brochure said, "the tower is in control."
That would be a bit fast after just one year of operation, wouldn't it? :)
Im sure i read somewhere as well saying that the tower is in control lol oh well
Quote from: "bigrossco"Im sure i read somewhere as well saying that the tower is in control lol oh well
I'm sure you did, but it's just not confirmation for the random drop profile. The marketing probably just liked the tag. :)
I found this on youtube!
http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=VE0UK4fqvqQ (http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=VE0UK4fqvqQ%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
Nice find but i think that's the one in California ;) But they are pretty much identical :P
Merged this topic with the Tower of Terror official topic. :)
Quote from: "-breeno-"Nice find but i think that's the one in California ;) But they are pretty much identical :P
Wrong :p The CM Speaks in French when doors open and out view, however he has a funny English/American accent :P Good stuff.. :p
Side note : Thats how i see my mother coming off it :P "Omg, im shaking" etc etc
yeh i found a downside of the ride was before the doors closed he spoke stuff in french and didnt translate it!
he prob said that the french will survive and the rest will die or something like that just wish i know what he says :(
Quote from: "Kristof"Quote from: "bigrossco"Im sure i read somewhere as well saying that the tower is in control lol oh well
I'm sure you did, but it's just not confirmation for the random drop profile. The marketing probably just liked the tag. :)
true lol the one in the US sounds alot better with the tower realy in control and each ride being diffrent including the drops, the 2 shows before the drops the lighting and music etc aparently...
maybe DLRP will do this when they upgrade it sometime?
Quote from: "bigrossco"yeh i found a downside of the ride was before the doors closed he spoke stuff in french and didnt translate it!
he prob said that the french will survive and the rest will die or something like that just wish i know what he says :(
haha thats exactically what I thought ours said! he asked me if I spoke English, so I said yes... and he just kept speaking to me and everyone else in French!?! :shock: right up to where they ask you to hold your arms up (is that to check your belted in or to make you look silly? lol) then he patted me on the head and shut the doors!!!
I was like Stop telling everyone else how to survive! TELL ME!!! :lol:
I was not best friendly when he opened them again lol
Quote from: "Clarebelle"haha thats exactically what I thought ours said! he asked me if I spoke English, so I said yes... and he just kept speaking to me and everyone else in French!?! :shock: right up to where they ask you to hold your arms up (is that to check your belted in or to make you look silly? lol) then he patted me on the head and shut the doors!!!
I was like Stop telling everyone else how to survive! TELL ME!!! :lol:
I was not best friendly when he opened them again lol
They done the same stuff to me!!!!
He was doing the part about keep your hands arms legs inside the lift at all times (you cant even have them outside it unless your on the front row anyawy and about not filming and put your arms up and check your belt thats all what was said in english he said ALOT more in french and that goes for all the CM's
I was like speak in english and he shut the doors!!!
I know! and then its too late lol
my god my stomach is already doing somersaults about going on this ride i am absolutly petrified about it but i know how much fun i had on it when i went in march, how weird is that!!!
Quote from: "toonarmylass"my god my stomach is already doing somersaults about going on this ride i am absolutly petrified about it but i know how much fun i had on it when i went in march, how weird is that!!!
I know exactly how you feel! :D So concentrate on how much fun falling at that speed is, and going up, and falling again, and up, and down....
Quote from: "never2old"Quote from: "toonarmylass"my god my stomach is already doing somersaults about going on this ride i am absolutly petrified about it but i know how much fun i had on it when i went in march, how weird is that!!!
I know exactly how you feel! :D So concentrate on how much fun falling at that speed is, and going up, and falling again, and up, and down....
yeah thats really helped lol
Quote from: "toonarmylass"Quote from: "never2old"Quote from: "toonarmylass"my god my stomach is already doing somersaults about going on this ride i am absolutly petrified about it but i know how much fun i had on it when i went in march, how weird is that!!!
I know exactly how you feel! :D So concentrate on how much fun falling at that speed is, and going up, and falling again, and up, and down....
yeah thats really helped lol
No problem, anytime!! :twisted:
your the kindest sis a person could have :P
im sure this cast member will love me for this one... :P (He is covering his name :( )
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Quote from: "Nicholas-c"im sure this cast member will love me for this one... :P (He is covering his name :( )
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Dont know why , but sooo much castmembers are including in this hotel
That covers the magic also!
I have a question regarding the Tower (not sure if it's already been posted before, so sorry if it has).
It's a huge building, what else (other than the lifts) is in there??
Quote from: "never2old"I have a question regarding the Tower (not sure if it's already been posted before, so sorry if it has).
It's a huge building, what else (other than the lifts) is in there??
Well there is the queue line which goes through the lobby, two libraries and the boiler rooms. The after the lift shafts there is a corridoor which leads to the ToT shop at the exit :)
Thanks Breeno!
And there's nothing else? It just looks so big, it feels that the ride is just a small part of it... The bit of top of the tower, above the lift shafts, I guess that's all machinery?
How many lifts are there?
There are 3 ride shafts.
All the machinery is below the bulding, such as the computers and the main ride system but the motors are above. Much of the actual ride system is in the basement. The whole system makes it one of the most technological rides in the world, its not a simple drop from the top of the building as the ride vehicle is pulled.
Its just a ride basically. Lobby (Queue), Libary (Show room), Boiler room (More queue and loading areas). The rest is 3 rides in one basically, And then you have all the stuff to run the rides
thank you very much for your help guys, ever since I first saw the tower being built, I wondered about it... :D
"THE RIDE IS IN CONTROL"
I've just this morning picked up a brouchure for Leger Coaches under the Tower Of Terror blurb it reads "the ride wasn't like that last time..." and "this time the ride is in control".
This seems to echo the tag-line of the American ToT where it states "The Tower is in Control".
Have they improved the running of the ride? Giving it a randomly generated thrill?
I think its just marketing speak in the sense that you aren't in control of the elevator like you normally would be, the various Twilight zone forces are.
Our Tower does have the capability of the random drop sequences but they won't press that button for a good few years yet until they need a cheap/free "new ride" or a marketing push, similar to the Indiana Jones: Backwards, but cheaper.
Quote from: "Willow"I think its just marketing speak in the sense that you aren't in control of the elevator like you normally would be, the various Twilight zone forces are.
Our Tower does have the capability of the random drop sequences but they won't press that button for a good few years yet until they need a cheap/free "new ride" or a marketing push, similar to the Indiana Jones: Backwards, but cheaper.
I think that's true. I can't see them using it yet, the earliest would probably be for the 20th anniversary, but that's still pushing it a bit. They've only just open the ride itself, if they want it to make the most of it's potential, they'll have to wait a few years for the current hype to die down a bit :wink:
Just something small but : you k´now .... why are there só much elevatorboys and girls. Otherwise : bellhops. I think it breaks the illusion a bit. what about you?
Quote from: "Magic M""THE RIDE IS IN CONTROL"
I've just this morning picked up a brouchure for Leger Coaches under the Tower Of Terror blurb it reads "the ride wasn't like that last time..." and "this time the ride is in control".
This seems to echo the tag-line of the American ToT where it states "The Tower is in Control".
Have they improved the running of the ride? Giving it a randomly generated thrill?
Tower of Terror in Florida uses a random drop sequence. The drop sequence will be picked by Tower of Terror's computers and nobody can see on forehand which one will be picked. That's why the slogan says "The tower is in control". The new random drop sequence is also refered to as Tower of Terror 4. There have been no updates since this version as far as I know of.
If you think about it , some other thinks doesnt seem right :
when does a elevator got a double door, when does it goes backworths ... (ok , twilight zone...) and if we are going to the twilight , why do we only drop and isn´t there some dimension gate like in Florida. Tháts why our tower of terror isnt a twilight zone! ;)!
I love the ride , no offence , but it must have a special thing to bring us to the twilght zone and not a simple mirror.
I want to look in the shop that is at the exit of the ride. But can I go in there "backway" if I don't dare to go on the ride itself? :oops:
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Quote from: "Bettan"I want to look in the shop that is at the exit of the ride. But can I go in there "backway" if I don't dare to go on the ride itself? :oops:
Yes, you can :)
However, I'd really recommend that you do try the ride, it may look daunting but you'll never know if you like it or not until you try it. It's incredible, a must-do! :wink:
Quote from: "Bettan"I want to look in the shop that is at the exit of the ride. But can I go in there "backway" if I don't dare to go on the ride itself?
For all DLRP rides goes: if you decide not to ride the very last moment, you can still tell the CM that you changed your mind... Almost all big thrill rides do have some sort of "chicken exit", so you can still visit Tower of Terror's lobby and the pre-show area and when you get to the elevator you can quietly exit with riding the attraction.
This is a great little documentary: DISNEY FILMPARADE: SECRETS DE LA TOUR DE LA TERREUR. Just posting the link here, in case anyone hasn't seen it:
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I visited DLRP in Nov 2007 and the ToT building was complete but the ride was not open. In 2008 we went to WDW and I rode ToT there for the first time, I loved it and so was looking forward to our Jan 2009 trip to DLRP so we could ride ToT.
I have to say that it is fantastic! There were 4 in our party, me, my wife and our kids (girls aged 7 and 10). My 7 year old had ridden ToT at WDW when she was just 4 and although she said she said she loved it she only went on it the once. I didn't go on it. We went to WDW again last year and we all rode ToT about 30 times over a fortnight, we loved it. But, ToT in DLRP definitely has the edge. We all prefer it to the one at WDW. There's just something about the actual show before the ride. I think it's because we were expecting to travel forward to the ride, if you've done WDW you'll know what I mean, but we went straight from the show into the ride and we weren't expecting it the first time, it was great!
Cheers
Kev
Me and my son have been on this ride loads of times but during our visit this year 8th to 11th Jan we had a terrible experience. After the first drop the girl in front of us passed out. Her friend was shaking her trying to bring her round but she was just flopping around. When we got to the top again however the ride stopped and we were slowly lowered down and met by Disney staff at the bottom who rushed in to help. We were taken off and put on the next ride but my son who is 9 did not want to go again. It was a very scary experience as we did not know what was wrong with the girl but I have to say we were very pleased that someone noticed and stopped the ride although it seemed to take forever to get down.
On the last day we went back on the ride as we did not want that to be the last memory and it was great.
Quote from: "Bell Hop"It was a very scary experience as we did not know what was wrong with the girl but I have to say we were very pleased that someone noticed and stopped the ride although it seemed to take forever to get down.
There is a camara on each lift "cart" if I remember right its in the left hand corner and the CM's are always watching, this is also how they know if someone has a camara or camcorder out and I guess for the safety of all passengers :)
Apologies if this has been posted before. I found this great clip on YouTube, a report on French news show "20 Heures", about the Tower of Terror:
[youtube:229vqlb3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4jkBfQbjeY[/youtube:229vqlb3]
Thanks for posting the video Alan, there was some fantastic footage there :)
I know that the CMs can run the pre-show in either English or French. Is there any way of knowing which one they're going to use - ie. is it a certain ratio of say 1 in 5 is in English?
Last time we went it was only in French and although that's not a problem for either myself or my wife as we both have a reasonable standard of comprehension, its difficult for the children and it would be nice on the next trip if we knew that we could wait for an English showing. (apologies if this ought to be in trip planning...)
If you ask they usually will put the English version on.
The default language is French so without any Cast Member intervention the ride will always be in French.
Last Halloween I have 2 rides in French and one in English. In the two French rides I was in an elevator with a few english people but on the only English ride I was the only English person in the elevator and didn't even ask for the change in language. :lol:
I haven't heard the English version yet. They'd simply ask, "francais?" and whenever two people would reply, "ouieee," then that was that. I thought it a trifle unfair, this method of questioning, but it's hardly the place to throw a hissy fit.
But good to hear it's not always like that. And it's a reason to return, I suppose.
I actually got more English rides than French during my last visit. We rode about 8 or 9 times, and only 3 of those times was the narration in French. Maybe it was because I was with a group of about 8 English people? :mrgreen:
I've found that the library isn't in English as much as the elevators though. If you don't ask the chances of getting it in English are very small.
The tower was brilliant this week, eating crowds as it went. Plus I have to say it is great to see some cast return, like Bob :) , and Kinoo, nice to see some cast members stop people smoking in the queue :wink: .
Quote from: "pussinboots"I haven't heard the English version yet. They'd simply ask, "francais?" and whenever two people would reply, "ouieee," then that was that. I thought it a trifle unfair, this method of questioning, but it's hardly the place to throw a hissy fit.
But good to hear it's not always like that. And it's a reason to return, I suppose.
I have had it before where they asked if anyone spoke english, over half the people put up their hand, then asked if anyone spoke french and no one put up their hand... and she STILL put it on french!!!! :?
I really dont mind as I know the reel off by heart, but its unfair to new riders.
I've never acually been on it. It's a ride i've never had the chance to ride.
But i was there christmas 08 and it was built and completed. Even though i never got to write it, i just loved looking at it. The way it dominated the disneyland skyline. It looks wonderful and as soon as i can i'm going on it!!!
Here's a scientific question>>
If you didn't have your seatbelt on, and you were at the top set of doors on the attraction, how far would the lift carriage in distance be away from you by the time it got to the bottom.. :?: :?:
Bearing in mind that the lift carriage is getting pulled downwards faster than gravity, whereas you'd only be in free fall with gravity.. :wink: :D
Also does anyone know how high the final drop actually is in feet.. :-k
I finally went on it and absolutely loved it 8) ! Could really kick myself now that I checkened out on previous visits and missed the fun :| ...
Quote from: "ColdSun"I finally went on it and absolutely loved it 8) ! Could really kick myself now that I checkened out on previous visits and missed the fun :| ...
First time I went to WDS after the Tower was finished I didn't go on either... It just looked too scary! The worst part is, we were there for two very quiet days, there was NEVER much of a queue in ToT!! We could have done it quite a few times!!! ](*,) ](*,) So I know just how you feel... Still, better late than never!! :D
Glad you enjoyed it so much ColdSun :D
About the language thing:
For the library there are 2 positions where the Cm can choose to put it on English, but these two are also positions where you have a lot to do and to say, so before you know it's to late and you can't put it on the English one anymore.
The language in the elevator really depends on the Cm. You've got plenty of time to switch in English and to discover if you've got more English or French guests.
Quote from: "Aaron"About the language thing:
For the library there are 2 positions where the Cm can choose to put it on English, but these two are also positions where you have a lot to do and to say, so before you know it's to late and you can't put it on the English one anymore.
The language in the elevator really depends on the Cm. You've got plenty of time to switch in English and to discover if you've got more English or French guests.
90% of the times i have been on (Only once been rushed on) The CM has always gone "How many [Insert language here] folks do we have..." Once there was more english and about 4 French, He said something like "Keep your breakfasts inside you... Although they wont be there for long..." as the doors closed in french and most the brits had no idea it seems :P
when I was there for 7 nights, and went on ToT around 3/4 times a day, not once did we have the library show in english and each time in the lift the CM mostly spoken french apart from all the safety stuff and asking how much english were on it!
I went on TOT 3 times last September, and the only time we were asked who was English and who was French was once we were all seated in the ride vehicle. Shame, as I would have liked to have heard the pre-show in English.
i'm still to much of a wimp to go on this ride......when we were there at christmas because i was there with my 7yr old and my 16 yr old and i knew my 7yr old would not go on we decided that my 16yr old would go 1st,i'd stay with my youngest then we'd swap but waiting there outside hearing all the screams i told my 7yr old i don't think i'll go on.As soon as my oldest daughter got off the ride though the 1st thing she said to me was mam don't think you should go on,you'l crap yourself on your own...lol....she knows me to well.
maybe my next trip.lol
I don't think I've seen the original English pre-show since during the grand opening last year, which is a shame since I think an English video with French subtitles makes much more sense...
However, I was surprised to get the English ride narration out of the blue last weekend! It does seem like you're more likely to hear this in English than the pre-show.
when i finally pluck up the courage on my next visit don't think i'll mind if its french or english......or i might not even notice the language...... :roll:
I've had the English ride for i think about 9 times, mostly by coincidence really. 2 times during the annual passport opening in december 2007, once in Febuary 2008, 3 times May 2008, once in September and once in Januari this year, mostly non-asked though just started the ride with english, though the CM's really should pay more attention to the languages though. never had an english pre-show though. But i do have to say i like the french narration of the ride more, it seems more spooky than the english one for some reason.
There was a short programme on Radio 4 last week looking at Rod Serling's life and focusing mainly on The Twilight Zone. Worth a listen if it'll let you play (might be UK-only), lots of interesting soundbites and atmosphere from the series:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... ight_Zone/ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00mk6t9/Youre_Entering_The_Twilight_Zone/)
Thanks for that Anthony. Conveniently, the BBC use 128kbps MP3 for their iPlayer radio content. Perfect for putting into iTunes :-)
Anyone seen this video on YouTube? It's a 10 minute interview with French Imagineer Laurent Cayuela talking about the Tower of Terror and Stitch Live:
[youtube:1vdygj5p]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qeJBOmHzU[/youtube:1vdygj5p]
Cool video Alan, thanks for posting!
we went on twice. both in french and i was soooooo scared. its hard cos i didnt understand what was happening, we didnt even get asked what language we were
I saw it in English twice, so since then I understand the french text too.
But it would be nice if you could choose between english and french.
what a great vid and nice to here from an imaginer talking about ToT
I've never had the English pre-show in Paris, but I can live with it. And for some reason, I never got assigned to the left library (that one leads to the upper level) by a Cast Member, I had to "sneak" in to it :)
I lost count how many times I've visited ToT in Paris, but I know how many times I got the English version of the ride: twice.
That's also the amount of times I got a private ride, just two of us on the whole ride. They sometimes do this if it isn't too busy and you arrive late at the "t-split" (where they delegate you to one of the elevators).
If they're running on full capacity, they have 3 shafts and 3 loading platforms/elevator doors on two levels. I think they should dedicate one of the elevators on every level for English and the others for French. The narration of this ride is really priceless, it makes quite some difference if you understand what's happening.
We had the ride only once in English and that happened in 2008. The pre-show was also only once in English, but I'm fine with the subtitles and the movie shows everything you need to know.
the tours are now available to book , ive had this from DLP ( im an AP holder )
QuoteDétenteurs Passeport Annuel, découvrez en avant-première le tout nouveau tour guidé de la Tour de la Terreur, un Saut dans la Quatrième Dimension(1) !
Pour seulement 12€, faîtes un saut dans la 4ème Dimension !
Grâce à ce tour guidé, découvrez l'attraction autrement! Vous connaîtrez toute son histoire et ses moindre détails. Puis, profitez de cette visite pour faire le grand saut en montant à bord de l'ascenseur de service!
Les Tours Guidés "Tour de la Terreur" seront proposés tous les samedis, sur réservation uniquement, dans la limite de 10 personnes et selon disponibilité du service (pour toutes informations, réservations et disponibilités des langues, merci de vous adresser à Relations Visiteurs / Guest Relations au +33 1 64 74 21 26 ou sur place à City Hall ou Studio Services).
Pour participer à la visite, vous devez être en possession d'un billet d'entrée au Parc ou de votre Passeport Annuel.
Les visites débuteront à partir du 03 avril 2010, à 9h10 devant le bureau de « Relations Visiteurs » du parc Walt Disney Studios ® afin de permettre aux participants du tour d'accéder à l'attraction avant l'ouverture du parc et d'avoir une vue exclusive du Lobby.
A la fin du tour, pour faire l'attraction, les enfants devront faire la taille minimale requise. Si l'enfant ne peut faire l'attraction, il devra rester sous la responsabilité d'un adulte.
Prix : 12€ par adulte, gratuit pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans accompagnés par un adulte.
My french is ok but basically its €12 and limited to 10 people and there seems the option that there will be different languages on offer and its only going to be on Saturdays. Shame as we never visit the parks on a Saturday as they are too busy. Hopefully someone on here will go on one and tell us what its like [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o<
Hey, I am new to this as I was googling the Tour available for this ride and this forum popped up!!
I'm not going until August but I really want to do the tour!! Especially as you get to ride after and are in the park for the opening :)
However, my partner and I only speak basic-tourist French and am unsure if this tour will be suitable!
Has anyone been on it? Or got any insights into it?
Thanks xx
Love this ride. My first time doing it was in the states going back about 10 plus years!!! (wow doesnt seem that long ago)
Myself and my 5yr old son went on the tot in dlp last week and both really enjoyed it. I cant rememeber what language the pre-show was in :)
I know the cm there was great though and spoke in french and english. He played the part really really well and was walking yup to people staring them in the face. My little lad thought he was great :)
Hi all...
I used the email address given (thank you for that!!!) and emailed Disney. They immediatly responded and I have booked the tour for 28th August (9.10-10am) It's mainly becasuse we get to ride the tower first (so no queuing woooooooo!!) I know it's in French, but hoping to get by on my tourist French and it will be interesting enough to see the tower from a different angle anyway :)
eeeekkkk excited!!!
xx :o
I have only been on this ride once, and I was sick for 3 days afterwards,I'm still scarred of lifts now because of it lol.
I'm a big wuss!
Quote from: "Sulley"I have only been on this ride once, and I was sick for 3 days afterwards,I'm still scarred of lifts now because of it lol.
I'm a big wuss!
AH! My ride soulmate! :lol: The thought of my kids saying they want to ride this gives me sweaty palms! I cant even do the little Jumping Bean ride at Paultons Park in Hampshire-which children aged 7 and over can ride unaccopmanied! :shock:
Seriously tho', I get where you're coming from.
Quote from: "tubbsy"Quote from: "Sulley"I have only been on this ride once, and I was sick for 3 days afterwards,I'm still scarred of lifts now because of it lol.
I'm a big wuss!
AH! My ride soulmate! :lol: The thought of my kids saying they want to ride this gives me sweaty palms! I cant even do the little Jumping Bean ride at Paultons Park in Hampshire-which children aged 7 and over can ride unaccopmanied! :shock:
Seriously tho', I get where you're coming from.
So do I :oops: Every time we go Dylan asks to go on it and luckily there has been really long queues :-"
I am dreading the day we go and there is nobody queing :cry:
My other half wants to go on it this time when we go on our honeymoon, says it can't be that bad after all the moaning I did last time walking around the park.
The hardest part was the all you can eat buffet in the hotel and only being able to eat like 2 chips lol.
just a little over a month till i go now, and im so so so excited to go on this ride granted i will pap myself, but im also very excited. I've never done what you would call thrill/big rides ever . I cant wait to find out what its like for myself :D
Quote from: "fly_with_me_dumbo"just a little over a month till i go now, and im so so so excited to go on this ride granted i will pap myself, but im also very excited. I've never done what you would call thrill/big rides ever . I cant wait to find out what its like for myself :D
Hehe gd luck to your then :D Trust me, you shall enjoy it soooo badly hehe :twisted: Thrill rides are like the best! Especiallly ToT..mwahahahaha :roll: looooool got too carried away their...sorry :oops:
The TOT rocks, i so cannot wait to go on it again, even my little brother who is a bit of a whimp loves it, just wondering about the tour, how much is it, i would rather like to do it xx :belle:
im soooo excited gonna HAVE to buy the on ride photo for it :D think im gonna go on it straight after crushs coaster as im gonan get there when the park opens and rush there. Think i'll also fast pass it too ;)
I dont think the actual ride part is all that good. Over too quickly in my opinion. But the queue, and everything leading upto it is amazing, and well worth it.
Quote from: "Martyn"I dont think the actual ride part is all that good. Over too quickly in my opinion. But the queue, and everything leading upto it is amazing, and well worth it.
I'm just super excited for the drop :D
I love the ToT. It's one of those rides where the anticipation is much worse than the actual ride. :D
It's a great adrenaline rush and beautifully themed. It also has some of the most entertaining cast members in the park.
i adore this ride =] me, my cousin and my sisters record number of rides came up to 15 times over 5 days, by the time we left disney for home i had no voice left from screaming, and all three of us could recite the safety anouncement (the 'to our valued guests.... one) word for word (and i still can 2 years later :P) and could count down to the second when the first drop was gonna happen, though we never counted loud enough for others to hear us, we didnt want to ruin the ride for them =]
Can't wait to go on this again on my next trip. Its my fav ride and was devastated when I couldnt ride last year due to being pregnant (not that little Kiara wasnt worth the torture of skipping my fav ride xD) I usually have an at least once per day rule for it, if I could I could totally spend all day on it!
I LOVED this ride, i was in the biggest fit of giggles :D
Quote from: "fly_with_me_dumbo"I LOVED this ride, i was in the biggest fit of giggles :D
=] glad you hear you loved it
i cant wait to ride it again.... 5 months 1 week and counting.... =/
can someone tell me how i can find out more info about booking a tour on TOT.we are there from the 25th-27th of october.
Quotecan someone tell me how i can find out more info about booking a tour on TOT.we are there from the 25th-27th of october.
Last time we visited they weren't available. Also, they only have been available in French as far as I can remember, organized at specific days only and are not free of charge.
If you stay at a Disney hotel, you can book them at the concierge or reception. Whilst in the parks, you can either head to Studio Services (right hand side after entry of the Studios) or City Hall (left hand after entry of Disneyland Park).
I just emailed the general address and they booked it straight away!!!
they are e12 per adult for the tour (inc a ride - to be the first to ride it that day!!)
start at 9.10am and end at 10am
available on Saturdays as we are going this Saturday!!!! :D Not sure of other dates...
I shall tell all about the tour in my trip report xx
Quote from: "toritinker"I just emailed the general address and they booked it straight away!!!
they are e12 per adult for the tour (inc a ride - to be the first to ride it that day!!)
start at 9.10am and end at 10am
available on Saturdays as we are going this Saturday!!!! :D Not sure of other dates...
I shall tell all about the tour in my trip report xx
will it be in english?
Since Disneyland Paris doesn't have any new attractions opening in 2011, wouldn't it be a good year to bring randomised drop profiles to the Tower of Terror? In 2011 the ride will have been open for 3 years, running the same non-randomised drop profile.
hm... that could be fun.... but im a big weirdo and love being able to cound down to the second when im gonna drop.... gives me a bigger adreneline rush if i delibrately count down too early XD
That ride has to be the biggest adrenaline rush ever, I absolutely love it but alas wifey and daughter are terrified of it :(
But a random rise and drop sequence would be awesome - almost like a new ride altogether
Quote from: "Samninetysix"But a random rise and drop sequence would be awesome - almost like a new ride altogether
Yes that would be great. I loved the random rise and drop sequence in WDW. I'm sure Disney will add the random sequence to promote a "NEW" ride.
I'd imagine they'd go for a similar marketing campaign as they did at WDW with "the Tower is in control". I'm not sure on the random drops, I found it meant that we had some good rides, and others where it wasn't so exciting, only getting 1 full drop and then a series of bouncing.
If they did do this, I'd love to see the ride get a light package similar to Hotel High Tower at Tokyo, with a lightning strike effect and smoke blasting out the top doors! That is a major enhancement to their Tower I think.
I just wanted to let you know that the German Themepark Testing Team (Freizeitpark Tester Team e.V.) named TOT "Best Attraction of the Year".
The page is in German:
http://www.rp-online.de/reise/news/Towe ... 33328.html (http://www.rp-online.de/reise/news/Tower-of-Terror-ist-beste-Freizeitpark-Attraktion_aid_933328.html%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
http://www.freizeitpark-tester.de/ (http://www.freizeitpark-tester.de/%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
I adore this ride!
I've heard they can make the ride audio english? Any idea how to have this done by a cast member and has anyone ever had the ride audio in english? Thanks!
I had the audio in English during my last trip in December.
It's basically pot luck. If you're in a Library/Elevator with a load of English speaking people, they'll put in in English.
When you're sat down in the elevator and they do the safety spiel they pick out who speaks what language when they ask you if your seatbelt is done up correctly.
As i said in another topic, i still think they should do the rides just in english, it´s realy not fair to have most of the
attractions in french. and honestly the persons who go into TOT are old enough to understand english. It donsent bother me if the park is in france, and if they don´t understand anything, they need to learn english we are in europe and need a language everyone can understand. Sorry but am a bit pissed about that, even hong kong disneyland has more in englishj than in they´re languages...
I have had a pre-show and English tour. That was great and added so much to the experience. I wish they check better which language the guest speak/prefer. Could be done for Phantom Manor as well.
Quote from: "*TIMMIE*"I have had a pre-show and English tour. That was great and added so much to the experience. I wish they check better which language the guest speak/prefer. Could be done for Phantom Manor as well.
Totally agree, so much of the experience is lost when you don't understand the story that goes with the ride.
Quote from: "Festival Disney"I had the audio in English during my last trip in December.
It's basically pot luck. If you're in a Library/Elevator with a load of English speaking people, they'll put in in English.
When you're sat down in the elevator and they do the safety spiel they pick out who speaks what language when they ask you if your seatbelt is done up correctly.
Is that really true?
I cant see how they can tell your language in the library?
Quote from: "Martyn"Quote from: "Festival Disney"I had the audio in English during my last trip in December.
It's basically pot luck. If you're in a Library/Elevator with a load of English speaking people, they'll put in in English.
When you're sat down in the elevator and they do the safety spiel they pick out who speaks what language when they ask you if your seatbelt is done up correctly.
Is that really true?
I cant see how they can tell your language in the library?
It's purely pot luck, the cast member on the front podium/desk simply selects confirms which language the pre-show runs in. A blue button flashes with 'Anglais/English' above it on the console and they simply push it in to select it. Some cast members run one library in English and one in French during peak times, others base it on the people who come through the turnstile and what language they reply in and others run it alternately.
In the lifts themselves, it the same arrangement (the blue flashing light coming from the control console you sometime see) and again it's pot luck, I remember some cast members who have known i'm the only english speaking person in the elevator and still run it in english. Some cast members have had a full elevator of all but two english speaking people and still run it in French.
Both of the systems (elevator and pre-show) will default to french.
Ah ok..I'm gonna try to see if I ask nicely whether it'll be in English :D On maybe I can just re-ride again and again :mrgreen:
Lol, and to think of all the times that I try to speak French just to be respectful!
I Spoke to a cast member on my last visit to DLP, she said that they asses the language bassed on who's in the elevator. They normally have a little time to make jokes etc when they are doing the safety spiel and she says she finds it easy to pick up where the main language of the elevator sits! I asked once on my last day if we could have it in English and she said of course! I love it when Cast Members do that kind of thing, it makes you feel like a valued guest :D
Does the fastpass work on this attraction? When I went a while back, the fastpass wasn't working.
It usually works; yeah. :)
Quote from: "Meph"It usually works; yeah. :)
Oh good :)
Last time i was there one of the cast members was playing around with me in the queue and when we sat on the ride he asked who could speak English there was only me and my family (3 of us) who spoke up anyway he then said ok you ignorant French you can have it in English proceeded to insult them in English about how ignorant they were while they were all smiling, other times i have asked and they happily play it in English
Brilliant. XD I wish some of the other cast members were more like that.
Quote from: "SparrowsGirl"Last time i was there one of the cast members was playing around with me in the queue and when we sat on the ride he asked who could speak English there was only me and my family (3 of us) who spoke up anyway he then said ok you ignorant French you can have it in English proceeded to insult them in English about how ignorant they were while they were all smiling, other times i have asked and they happily play it in English
Ummm, this is not really acceptable is it? If it was a French CM joking about "ignorant" english people in front of them, I suppose everyone would say that was unprofessional and should have no place in Disneyland.
I think the CM only meant it jokingly. :)
Hi yeah he was only joking around and he wasn't an English cm joking about the French, he was French don't know if this makes a difference but he was very funny
Quote from: "Kristof""benjhappy" at Disney Central Plaza posted this link to the latest Val D'Europe newsletter. On the last page, it lists the future attractions for the resort and has a concept art picture of the California Tower.
http://www.valdeurope.com/newsletters/Newsletter6.pdf (http://www.valdeurope.com/newsletters/Newsletter6.pdf%22%20onclick=%22window.open(this.href);return%20false;)
It's out of date
Did anyone of you ever saw this little Video on Youtube with this Ghost sitting
at the TOT? because i think its an effect made by the Imagineers i would love to see this
at the TOT in WDs too. xD
[youtube:1kg3ilfx]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTdnt9tA47o&feature=related[/youtube:1kg3ilfx]
It looks like it's just a hoax. XD
Some say it was one of the Halloween effects they did...
so it´s more like a Peppers ghost effect, disney is well known for...
I loved this ride when I visited Disneyland Paris in June : ) Especially the cast members were so great : D!! There was this one who's name was Jilian and he was really creepy : D! Does anyone have pictures of the cast members? I would love to see those because I didn't myself take pics of them!
And if nobody has photos could someone take photos next time they'll visit Tower of Terror : )?
I'd be so scared if I was on the ride then that ghost would pop up!
I rode the Tower of Terror again on Saturday (12th May) and Monday (14th May) and was reminded what an excellent attraction it is.
What I really like about the Tower of Terror is that you get this unique sense of being in a team/group and sharing the experience together. And I don't know what it is (perhaps relief), but everyone seems to laugh a lot and be smiling when they get off. There are few other attractions that evoke that kind of response from guests.
Great ride!
have it some different version of ride? Seemed to me that the elevator falls differently every time (8x on ride)
Quote from: "ulak"Great ride!
have it some different version of ride? Seemed to me that the elevator falls differently every time (8x on ride)
Not that I knew. if I remember correctly, it goes like this: Backwards for the introductory message , up to the floor with the sfx mirror, one floor down to the room with the "ghots" inviting xou to join then, then down, up to the photo floor, down one floor with a short stop and then down to somewhere around the middle, down to the base, back up to the top, and then all the way down, finally moving forwards into the (dis)embarking position. there is, however two versions of backstories. One is the english one that I have had every time until lately, and then there is also a french versio, which I heard the firt time on my last visit to the tower last Thursday. it is the same text, just in different languages.
Quote from: "ulak"Great ride!
have it some different version of ride? Seemed to me that the elevator falls differently every time (8x on ride)
It has the ability to change "versions" but DLP seem to run it one way only.
I think it's only the one at Disney's Hollywood Studios that has randomised drops. The ToT's at Paris, Disney's California Adventure and Tokyo Disneysea use the new ride operation system, which isn't randomised. I guess they could do it one day, but it might be more difficult to program.
One of the shafts has a slightly different drop pattern I believe, instead of up-up-down before the big drop it goes up-down-down. I want to say this is to do with space issues needed for the infinity corridor scene, but I may just be massively jumbled up!
Yeah...! I want this for WDS every night! :)
[youtube:308cm9ho]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwnsByIFiBw[/youtube:308cm9ho]
I jsut love the tower of terror.
not only just the ride but the clerks arre just messing with you.
Too bad we had one who didn't do anything 'creepy' or fun.
jsut a peace sign when the ride started. :roll: very in character indeed.
am I the only one or has anyone the same experience, where the clerk doesn't do anything creepy or fun.
ps. ;) which experience with a staffmember in the 'hotel' was the best?
the best thing I had was a clerk who told us to hold on to: children, personal belonings, our lunch that day,...
and just waving creepy when the ride started.
when the ride ended, he just popped his head into the elevator and counted each and every one of us to check if nobody was vanished.
Quote from: "SoundSoldier"am I the only one or has anyone the same experience, where the clerk doesn't do anything creepy or fun.
It happened to me, too (on my first and only ride :( ). But maybe it was just because he was a bit freaked out by me saying "I DON'T WANT TO GET ON!!!!"
Last time, one CM on the elevator claimed that it had an emergency exit at the top...which if course, it hasn't, so when ppl askes how they'd get out, he just said: "Well, it's too late"
Just found a blog when looking for info about the new Ratatouille ride...
http://www.mepipe.com/2012/06/disneylan ... aires.html (http://www.mepipe.com/2012/06/disneyland-paris-club-actionnaires.html%22%20target=%22_blank%22%20rel=%22nofollow)
Mentions the ToT being in disrepair... It's been a year since I've been, but I couldn't imagine there being a serious problem with it.
Anyone know what's going on?
I took this picture back in April where you can see the concrete crumbling. Also, they had netting around the two sticky out bits at the top...
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Quote from: "Festival Disney"I took this picture back in April where you can see the concrete crumbling. Also, they had netting around the two sticky out bits at the top...
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looks like mouse/rat traces to me or any other major rodent
The concrete problems of the TOT are under investigation, it's obvious it's not a minor problem. It's really hard to pour concrete in winter, but today's improvements in cocrete pouring methods allow you to produce good results in cold weather. However, it's unusual to see spalled concrete in such a recent structure, and that could be a reason. There are many options, but they must do something soon.
That answers my question before I post it! I was at the park this past weekend, and noticed netting on 40% of the structure. I was going to ask why, but this explains. However, a lot of the netting was at the top section of the building
Probably, because it's the section of the building where temperatures are colder and winds are stronger. However, I think I watched somewhere a video in which workers were placing some precast concrete, so it is also likely to be its composition. But, you know, there are a lot of issues related to concrete, and I'm just an engineering student. So we have to wait and see the investigation results.
Okay so I have made a decision- I will finally ride it when I visit in 9 days!. Been scared by it for years- and had no desire to ride it- but reading all the posts on here have really intrigued me, and when I watched a couple of videos on youtube I got really excited, it looks like an amazing ride :D really hoping I will get it in English though! Does anyone know how high the biggest drop is?
I've been on the Tower of Terror, it is worth it for the wonderful Disney themeing inside and that horrible sinking feeling in the pit of the stomach when you take the drop, but for some reason I can't face the Parachute Drop in TSPL.
Finally Did it! Went on it for the first time today- and it was amazing , so much fun ! Was so regretting it at first but i loved it. Will def do it again tomorrow! And it was only a 10 min wait.
Quote from: "Thaliel"Quote from: "Festival Disney"I took this picture back in April where you can see the concrete crumbling. Also, they had netting around the two sticky out bits at the top...
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looks like mouse/rat traces to me or any other major rodent
Oh Remy...
I can assure you it's looking great now! Utterly awesome experience, from beginning to end! :D
Trying to pluck up the courage to go on it, this coming a 14 year old...
Quote from: DisneyManiac on November 02, 2013, 10:00:30 PM
Trying to pluck up the courage to go on it, this coming a 14 year old...
If you go on it, it will be such a surreal experience, and I cant recommend it enough ;D . If you'd like some advice, do some research, maybe watch an episode of the show or look at the references. It may inspire you.
I can't ride ToT for a health reason, but I love walking though for the theming.
Quote from: orangarnold on November 02, 2013, 11:33:34 PM
I can't ride ToT for a health reason, but I love walking though for the theming.
I believe its the best theming in any Disney attraction, not only do you get a sense of the old days of Hollywood, but you also get all those clever little references to the show.
I know theres meant to be some significance to one of the typewriters at the end as you walk into the shop, I can't remember what though
Quote from: orangarnold on November 03, 2013, 12:44:36 AM
I know theres meant to be some significance to one of the typewriters at the end as you walk into the shop, I can't remember what though
It says "get out of here Finchley" from the episode a thing about machines (I watched that episode earlier strangely) and they also have the snake like razor from that episode near it.
Quote from: spacemountainplatypi on November 03, 2013, 12:53:30 AM
Quote from: orangarnold on November 03, 2013, 12:44:36 AM
I know theres meant to be some significance to one of the typewriters at the end as you walk into the shop, I can't remember what though
It says "get out of here Finchley" from the episode a thing about machines (I watched that episode earlier strangely) and they also have the snake like razor from that episode near it.
That's it, I don't know why but I had it in my head that one of them was owned by Walt Disney, but it seemed too silly
That's it, I don't know why but I had it in my head that one of them was owned by Walt Disney, but it seemed too silly
What do you mean owned by the walt Disney company? the twilight zone is owned by cbs :P
One of the type writers in that display was one of Walts
Daft question, with an[size=78%] obvious answer most likely, but where do you find your twilight zone episodes to watch?[/size]
Quote from: orangarnold on November 03, 2013, 12:31:57 PM
One of the type writers in that display was one of Walts
Daft question, with an[size=78%] obvious answer most likely, but where do you find your twilight zone episodes to watch?[/size]
You can find some on youtube or other media sharing websites, I'd gladly send you a few links if you'd like ;D
Yes please, I'm clueless with looking up things like that online. My gmail is the same as my username on here orangarnold@gmail.com
Quote from: orangarnold on November 03, 2013, 10:01:28 PM
Yes please, I'm clueless with looking up things like that online. My gmail is the same as my username on here orangarnold@gmail.com
Okie dokey. Are there any specific episode's you'd like to see?
I want to watch them all, so give me the best intro ones and go from there :)
I'll give you the first episode I watched ;D
I gave you a private message with the link
Thanks, just about to sit down and watch it
Quote from: orangarnold on November 04, 2013, 09:25:10 PM
Thanks, just about to sit down and watch it
Hope you love it ;D
also let me know what you think
Cannot wait to go on it! Did a bit of research, thanks spacemountainplatypi. Christmas Eve at last!
Concerning the Hollywood Tower Hotel, I read somewhere about the hotel's Boiler Room which has to the most detailed area of the attraction. Read This (Which is what I typed):
The Boiler Room - Date: Now
From upon entering the hotel's boiler room clearly something is not right. A strange source of power has taken over the whole room, from strange signals from abandoned radios to the overpowered Power Grid, strange activity seems to have taken over.
Got it from Here: [size=78%]http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guidebook/walt-disney-studios-park/production-courtyard/the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/ (http://www.dlrpmagic.com/guidebook/walt-disney-studios-park/production-courtyard/the-twilight-zone-tower-of-terror/)[/size]