The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is the secondo best non roller coaster attraction Ive experienced, just slightly behind Spiderman at IOA. Yet, I can not stress enough how incredible this ride is. Its got some of the best theming Ive ever seen and the overall atmosphere of the ride is amazing. The outside queue is very well done, with the 1930s and 40s jazz music playing in the backround, and the massive palm trees towering overhead. The overgrown shrubs and trees, as well as the broken fountains and statues add to the spookiness of the environment. The inside queue is among the best Ive ever seen...its so extremely well detailed its almost unbelievable. The clip you watch on the tv that comes on with a bolt of lightning is really creepy, and helps set the mood for the rest of the attraction. The boiler room setting is excellent for the loading platform, and is one of my favorite parts of the experience. Has anyone besides me noticed that there is a plaque on the wall that is signed by the devil? Even the bellhops on this ride are...well...creepy! The elevator cars have only seatbelts that hold you in, and no matter where you sit in the elevator, you have a great view of the action. The sights, sounds, lighting, and ghosts you see and hear while traveling to the top of the tower are almost undescribable...especially when the elevator comes out of its shaft! After seeing the doors open to the second elevator shaft, you hear some pretty music that sounds as though it came from a harp and then Rod Serling saying "...in the tower of terror..." Suddenly, your elevator is pushed up dozens of feet very quickly and stops at the top of the tower for a brief moment (just long enough for you to look out the window) and then drops down to the Earth over and over and over again. The Tower of Terror is by far the greatest attraction at WDW, and is my second favorite non-coaster attraction anywhere. This ride alone is worth the money you pay to get into the park. Its simply an amazing ride! (Sorry for writing such a long review, )
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