About Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Set in an abandoned Hollywood luxury hotel, this dark ride features 13-story drops in a (supposedly) rickety "freight elevator."
Tower of Terror is a mostly dark, freefall-type ride. Guests enter the
Hollywood Hotel lobby, watch a video that tells about a lightning strike that sent the
elevator into the Twilight Zone some years ago and board the ill-fated
conveyance.
The Tower of Terror then plunges 13 stories in starts and jerks. Your seat will
leave the ride's seat as you hurtle downward, stopping to peer out through holes
in the side of the building.
Rating: 5 smiles
Recommended for: Anyone who likes thrill rides and meets the height
requirements
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Facts
- Type: Indoor roller coaster
- Location: Hollywood Pictures Backlot
- Height restrictions: 40" (102 cm) or taller
- Duration: 4 minutes
- Use a Fastpass to shorten your time in line, or try getting in line during the parades or evening shows.
Advice About Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
- Row 1 and 6 in the Tower of Terror boarding line lead to front-row seats. If the cast members assign you somewhere else, ask politely and they'll usually oblige, but you might have to wait for the next car.
- This herky-jerky ride is not for anyone a neck or back trouble, heart problems or for expectant mothers.
- Put away your glasses and hat before you ride, or you may lose them.
Fun Facts About Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
The Tower of Terror is the tallest attraction at California Adventure. Why does it have 13 floors? Imagineers say it's because the Tower of Terror is full of so many "tall stories."
Accessibility
Rides have to transfer from wheelchairs or ECVs to the ride vehicle by themselves or with help from others traveling with them. Wheelchairs enter through the same entrances as everyone else. Service animals may not ride.
Some of the pre-show video monitors have guest-activated captioning. Ask the cast members for help.
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