Can I handle Tower of Terror?

Tower of Terror is a bit more intense than what you'll experience on most Disney World rides, but it's extremely fun. Thrill-seekers will obviously love it, but even more cautious riders should find it tolerable. The drops are short enough and smooth enough to limit the shock factor.
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Will Tower of Terror make me sick?

Repeated fast drops straight down and sudden movements that pull you straight up is what makes The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (in Disney's Hollywood Studios) a recipe for motion sickness disaster. Hope the elevator works! If that flipping feeling in your stomach makes you queasy, this is NOT the ride for you.
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Can you still ride the Tower of Terror?

Guests will say goodbye to the Tower of Terror attraction at Hollywood Studios this year, at least for a while. The Tower of Terror attraction at Walt Disney World has been a Guest favorite and a Disney Parks staple since the experience first opened on July 22, 1994, at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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How many drops does the Tower of Terror have?

The Hotel, themed to look like a relic from Hollywood's Golden Age, has a rich backstory and offers one of the most thrilling experiences of any Disney Parks ride — a free fall drop from 13 stories in the air!
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What is the Tower of Terror ride like?

Guests are subjected to a full range of eerie effects as they cross into the Twilight Zone. The climax occurs when the elevator reaches the top floor—the 13th, of course—and the cable snaps. The Tower of Terror is an experience to savor.
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Should I be scared of Tower of Terror?

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Most guests shouldn't necessarily feel scared though. It's meant to evoke the old-school paranormal vibe, not a terror-inducing horror vibe. Unless reruns of 1958 Twilight Zone scare the pants off of you, you'll be fine.
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Is Tower of Terror haunted?

Five people were aboard an elevator when the hotel was struck, causing the elevator to free-fall and land directly into the Twilight Zone. Though this backstory is, of course, fiction — new video footage has revealed that the Tower of Terror may actually be haunted.
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Is rock n roller coaster scary?

If you've been on full size roller coasters before with no issue, you can handle the intensity of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Rock 'n' Roller Coaster isn't scary in a horrifying way, just speedy enough to take your breath away. Similar to what we wrote about Tower of Terror, it's not intended to be scary, but thrilling.
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Is Space Mountain scary?

Is Space Mountain Scary? Space Mountain is not an intentionally scary ride. However, the ride's darkness, speed, and jerkiness can be overwhelming for some younger guests. Space Mountain doesn't have any inversions, but the track is very dark.
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Is Tower of Terror still open?

Tower of Terror will permanently close Jan. 2, 2017, Disney has announced. The timing for the new ride, “Guardians of the Galaxy—Mission: Breakout!” will debut as Marvel releases “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
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Is Tower of Terror a roller coaster?

When the Tower of Terror opened on 23 January 1997, it was the first roller coaster in the world to reach 100 miles per hour (160 km/h), making it the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world of its time. The ride was situated on the Dreamworld Tower, which also houses The Giant Drop free fall ride.
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Does Tower of Terror take your stomach?

Tower of Terror places riders on board a rickety elevator. After taking guests through the Twilight Zone the elevator will plunge 13 stories in the dark. The elevator will then rise and drop unpredictably a few more times. The darkness and suddenness of the drops often cause our stomachs to flip and flop.
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What rides to avoid at Disney if you get motion sickness?

If you get sick from spinning rides, do not go on them. If up and down gets your tummy feeling funny, then avoid some roller coasters, even if they are not mentioned below. Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest and definitely Twilight Zone Tower of Terror have the biggest drops.
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How do you prevent motion sickness when riding?

Keep a straight posture.

As much as possible, sit with proper form on the roller coaster, keeping your head and neck straight and against the head rest, or as park personnel directs, to avoid injury and help reduce nausea and dizziness. Remember to breathe throughout the ride to keep your body from tensing up.
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Is Slinky Dog Dash scary?

Is Slinky Dog Dash scary? No, Slinky Dog Dash is not scary! The Disney imagineers who invented this roller coaster definitely had families in mind when they created it. There are minimal drops and and there are no loops or inversions.
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Does your stomach drop on rock n Roller Coaster?

there aren't any drops on the rockin rollercoaster that'll give you that stomach-in-your-throat feeling. the 0 to 60mph start gave me that feeling but the coaster itself is just speed, loops, and turns. no dips. thunder mountain and space mountain don't have dips that i recall.
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Is rock n Roller Coaster too intense?

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is Walt Disney World's most intense roller coaster to date. This steel coaster goes from 0 to 57 mph in less than 3 seconds and straight into an inversion. While the ride is mostly in the dark, there are illuminated road signs and advertisements depicting downtown Los Angeles.
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Does Tower of Terror have seatbelts?

When you're ready to check-in at Disney's Hollywood Studios for your journey into the 5th dimension on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™, guests need to be at least 48 inches tall for this ultimate thrill ride. This attraction includes individual seat belts and a "grab bar" in the row in front.
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Does Tower of Terror close for lightning?

What Disney World Rides Close In Severe Weather? Severe weather—that is, anything with local lightning—will temporarily shut down pretty much all the outdoor rides. A notable “exception” is Tower of Terror, which can (ironically) operate through severe weather.
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Are the screams on Tower of Terror real?

But, did you know that those screams that Guests hear coming from Tower of Terror may not actually be real? In fact, according to one report, those screams are actually pre-recorded: If you listen closely, you'll find that the screams sound a little too identical each go around.
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Why is Tower of Terror line so long?

Two major factors are contributing to those lines: first, guests who purchased Lightning Lane are favored over the stand-by queue, making the stand-by wait times soar even higher. Second, Tower of Terror has a low load capacity, meaning not a lot of guests can ride at one time.
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