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Disney Considered Spider-Man & Doctor Strange Themes for Tower of Terror

Posted by: Mike and Jamie Sylvester January 10, 2021

Did you know that Walt Disney Imagineering evaluated but eventually rejected Spider-Man and Doctor Strange themes for the Disney California Adventure Tower of Terror? In 2017 however, they settled on a Guardians of the Galaxy theme.

 

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As shared by the OCRegister: Walt Disney Imagineering considered Spider-Man and Doctor Strange themes for the Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror when the creative arm of the company was planning a Marvel overlay for the indoor drop tower ride at Disney California Adventure, according to recently retired Imagineer Joe Rohde.

Transforming the popular Tower of Terror ride with a new Guardians of the Galaxy overlay seemed like an odd decision in May 2017. But Disney was playing a long game that would soon be revealed in July 2017 at the D23 Expo in Anaheim when it was announced Mission: Breakout would anchor a new Marvel themed land at DCA called Avengers Campus.

Much like many ideas cast aside at Imagineering, the Spider-Man and Doctor Strange themes didn’t go to waste. Both Spidey and Strange will have their own attractions in Avengers Campus — which is set to debut in 2021 after DCA reopens following an extended coronavirus closure.

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“We ran a couple ideas,” Rohde said during the D23 podcast. “We could do Doctor Strange. That would work really, really well in almost what Tower of Terror is. Spider-Man needs some space. It’s a different thing. And then Guardians.”

What are your thoughts? Are you glad Imagineers landed on Guardians of the Galaxy, or would you have rather seen Spider-Man or Doctor Strange? We’re eager for Disneyland to reopen so we can get back to ride this one time Tower of Terror – now Guardians of the Galaxy. In the meantime, we’ll stick to loving the Tower of Terror at Walt Disney World!

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About Mike and Jamie Sylvester

We are Disney nerds. Two kids at heart who love the magic and the memories of Walt Disney World! We follow all things Disney and have great experiences with Disney Vacation Club and RunDisney events in particular. We enjoy the vacations, day trips, weekend getaways and geek out over the planning of such events. From lodging to dining to Fastpasses we have a spreadsheet for every occasion. Mike’s frivolous Disney goal is to acquire a magic band of every style while Jamie’s goal is to experience as many Disney desserts as possible. Usually there isn’t a day that passes without some discussion of the master plan of our next trip to the happiest place on earth. Most people think we’re normal – until they travel to Disney with us. We have been married for 16 years and are blessed with a daughter and a son who have already learned the importance of planning ahead! As a family we thoroughly enjoy the magic and the memories at Walt Disney World and are here to help others experience the magic as well.

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