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13 Amazing Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror

3. You’ve Just Crossed Over Into… Twilight Zone was chosen to be the attraction’s theme due to it being an easy fit and the fact that Disney would not have to fight anyone over creative control, since Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling had died over 15 years earlier.  Imagineers watched all 156 episodes of the series for inspiration.  Phot

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13 Amazing Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror

2. Heeere’s Stephen! Eisner apparently wanted to veer away from the more comedic path he had been on with Brooks toward an attraction that was legitimately scary.  As such, Disney considered a collaboration with horror writer Stephen King.  Rumor held that the infamous Stanley Hotel from King’s The Shining would have been the inspiration

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13 Amazing Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror

1. It Was Nearly an Abby Normal Attraction According to Imagineer C. McNair Wilson, Michael Eisner initially collaborated with Mel Brooks on the potential attraction which was to be called “Castle Young Frankenstein” after the 1974 Brooks film Young Frankenstein film.  It later became “Mel Brooks’ Hollywood Horror Hotel” before Eisner and

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13 Amazing Facts About Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Tower of Terror

The announcement that Disney’s California Adventure would be closing their version of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror threw many Disney fans into a frenzy.  Some bemoaned the loss of one of their favorite rides while others welcomed news of the replacement attraction being themed to popular franchise Guardians of the Galaxy.  Disney Wor

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

10. Wishes Nighttime Spectacular What day at Magic Kingdom is complete without fireworks? Wishes nighttime spectacular is an incredible fireworks show set to a beautiful soundtrack. There are lots of great places to see Wishes. In the park, your best locations are along Main Street USA. Outside of Magic Kingdom, the beaches of the Polynes

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

9. Once Upon a Time This evening program projects scenes from Disney favorites directly onto Cinderella’s Castle. It doesn’t sound like it would work, but it absolutely does! Combined with music, it’s really breathtaking. In order to see it best, get a spot along Main Street USA or near the Partners statue. It typically takes place immedi

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

8. The Dapper Dans & The Main Street Philharmonic These two groups of wandering musicians perform in various places around Magic Kingdom. While their shows are listed in the time guide, it’s often a fun surprise when you happen upon one of their performances. The Dapper Dans are a barbershop quartet which sings classic American tunes as w

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

7. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire This enchanting live show takes place on the Cinderella Castle Forecourt stage, with the beautiful castle as a backdrop. Mickey and his pals have brought friends from modern Disney films to a celebration of Friendship. You’ll see characters and hear music from Frozen, Tangled, and The Princess and the Fr

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

6. INCREDIBLES Super Dance Party This is your best chance to interact with the characters from the Pixar film “The Incredibles.” A DJ will crank out fun dance tunes and you can groove along with Mr. Incredible, Elastagirl (aka Mrs. Incredible) and Frozone. You really get to interact with the characters, so this is a great place to snap so

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10 Magic Kingdom Entertainments You Simply Can’t Miss

5. Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial If pirates are your thing, be sure to check out Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial in Adventureland. Learn the art of being a pirate (and making a hasty retreat) from Captain Jack himself. Of course there’s plenty of hilarious pirate banter! A few kids will be chosen from the audience to parti

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