The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror News

25 days ago · Sep 15, 2026 | 10:01am ET

Tower of Terror Refurbishment Expands to Back of Hollywood Tower Hotel

Scaffolding has expanded to the rear of Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios, now covering much of the structure top to bottom. The attraction remains open during the exterior work.

2 months ago · Aug 24, 2026 | 11:11am ET

More Scaffolding Goes Up at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney's Hollywood Studios

The exterior refurbishment at Walt Disney World's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has expanded significantly, with scaffolding now reaching all the way to the top of the Hollywood…

3 months ago · Jul 23, 2026 | 10:52am ET

Tower of Terror Exterior Refurbishment Underway at Disney Hollywood Studios

Scaffolding is up on the upper floors and queue columns of Twilight Zone Tower of Terror for an exterior refurbishment. The attraction remains open with no impact on ride availability.

7 months ago · Mar 17, 2026 | 2:25pm ET

Disney Files New Construction Permit for Tower of Terror at Hollywood Studios

A new Notice of Commencement permit has been filed for Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios, pointing to upcoming work at the attraction. Disney Facility Asset Management…

3 years ago · Aug 18, 2023 | 5:00pm ET

Firefighters did not rescue guests stuck on Tower of Terror as reported by local Orlando TV news

Despite earlier reports from local Orlando TV news, the latest information suggests that firefighters did not rescue guests stuck on the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World…

4 years ago · Jul 14, 2022 | 8:30am ET

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard demolished

The popular lTower of Terror landmark along World Drive is now gone.

4 years ago · Jul 13, 2022 | 6:51am ET

Walt Disney World's iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror billboard to be permanently removed

The promotional billboard for Tower of Terror has been on World Drive for decades.

5 years ago · Nov 03, 2021 | 10:36am ET

Unplanned maintenance closes Twilight Zone Tower of Terror as a section of the exterior is cut open

Urgent maintenance on the Tower of Terror ride system is causing an unplanned closure today.

5 years ago · Nov 01, 2021 | 12:37pm ET

Exterior refurbishment underway at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in Disney's Hollywood Studios

Scaffolding is up on the Hollywood Tower Hotel at Walt Disney World.

5 years ago · Oct 06, 2021 | 3:13pm ET

Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios experiencing longer wait times than usual with only one side of the ride system in operation

Wait times at the Tower of Terror are frequently over 60 minutes in recent weeks.

5 years ago · Sep 30, 2021 | 11:43am

Disney's Hollywood Studios Beacon of Magic at the Hollywood Tower Hotel

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, special projections makes place each night at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

7 years ago · Jun 05, 2019 | 1:56pm ET

VIDEO - Rare behind-the-scenes look at making of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

This video shows the production of the ride's pre-show and some of the physical sets in the ride.

7 years ago · Feb 14, 2019 | 8:57am ET

Tower of Terror to operate at reduced capacity due to an extended refurbishment

The Hollywood Tower Hotel will be receiving some much needed attention.

8 years ago · Apr 17, 2018 | 7:21am ET

New photo op at the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

You now get an 8"x10" lenticular print of your "spirited form" at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

· Apr 01, 2011 | 12:40pm EDT

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror refurbishment using new environmentally friendly low volatile organic compound paint

The Tower of Terror has been under an extensive exterior refurbishment for the last few months , and Disney have just released some information about the use of an advanced new…

· Dec 14, 2010 | 9:31am EST

A look at the Tower of Terror refurbishment

Scaffolding started rising earlier this month, and the Tower of Terror is now close to being completely covered with scaffolding for what will be an extensive exterior…

· Dec 06, 2010 | 10:11am EST

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror now under exterior refurbishment

A large-scale exterior refurbishment is currently underway at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The exterior is currently around 50% under…

· Aug 30, 2010 | 11:06am EDT

Long missing "eyeball" effect once again working in the 5th dimension at Tower of Terror

Riders of the Tower of Terror in it's first few years may remember an effect where the guests in the elevator were shown in the giant eyeball as the elevator traveled through the…

· Jul 22, 2010 | 11:56am EDT

Happy 16th birthday to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror!

On the night of October 31, 1939, a freakish thunder-and-lightning storm descended on the Hollywood hills while the elite of the film community found sanctuary in the Hollywood…

· Jul 21, 2010 | 2:39pm EDT

Passholder Last Chance Summer Nightastic! Tower of Terror Passholder Event

Disney's Hollywood Studios are hosting a last-chance event for Annual Passholders to experience the Summer Nightastic! Tower of Terror drop profile . Here is the full information…

· Jun 05, 2010 | 8:53am EDT

UPDATED (2:41pm) Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Summer Nightastic drop profile details

As part of Summer Nightastic! , the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has been given some temporary changes that will be in place until August 14 2010. An all new drop profile debuted…

· Feb 10, 2010 | 6:00pm EST

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to get updates this Summer

As part of Disney's just announced 'Summer Nightastic', The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror will get updates to be ready for this summer, including new effects and drop sequence…

· Jan 28, 2008

Tower of Terror promotional sign update

The long standing animated Tower of Terror promotional sign has also had it's signage changed to the new name of Disney's Hollywood Studios.

· Jun 06, 2007

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13th Anniversary Annual Passholder event

Disney are holding a special Annual Passholder event to mark the 13th anniversary of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror on Friday July 13th from 10:30pm. You must register for this…

· May 03, 2007

Crane by Tower of Terror

A large crane (shown in the photos below) appeared over the weekend. It's positioned directly between the Tower and Rock n RollerCoaster, and has been in use during the daytime…

· May 01, 2007

Tower of Terror Exterior facade refurbishment

Now that the busy Easter period is over, the Tower of Terror facade is undergoing some refurbishment work. Scaffolding and construction walls are up around some of the front and…

· Apr 17, 2006

Tower of Terror roof refurbishment

The Tower of Terror is currently undergoing some refurbishment work on the roof. Large sections of the roofing tiles are being replaced. Note that the attraction remains open…

· Aug 21, 2003

Upcoming Tower of Terror refurbishment

The Tower of Terror is set for a lot of rehab work during September. 18th - 21st September will see one side of the Tower closed. 22nd - 26th will see both sides closed, and then…

· Mar 26, 2003

Press Release - The making of Tower of Terror 4

At first glance, many guests might think that Walt Disney Imagineers -- the wizards responsible for envisioning and creating the Walt Disney World Resort theme park attractions…

· Jan 13, 2003

TOWER OF TERR4R - Never the Same Fear Twice

The name for the new drop profile on the Tower of Terror is.... TOWER OF TERR4R: Never the Same Fear Twice The "O" in terror is actually an elevator button in twilight zone font…