Why does Tower of Terror have a 13 minute wait?


Why does Tower of Terror have a 13 minute wait? #6 Lucky Number 13 Though many will see the number 13 as unlucky, if you see this posted as the wait time on Tower of Terror, you should jump into the queue immediately. Disney posting 13 isn't a spooky way of saying 15 minutes, it actually means that the ride is pretty much a walk-on.


Why is the Tower of Terror only 199 feet tall?

Some little known fact about the tower is that Florida state law requires that a building that reaches or surpasses 200 ft must have an aircraft beacon be placed on top. The imagineers built the building at 199 ft to avoid putting a beacon on, which they felt would detach guests from the illusion of the Orlando hotel.


Why is Haunted Mansion wait time 13 minutes?

It stems from the lack of popularity and decline of interest in the ride. It's a commonly known fact that when both Haunted Mansion and Tower of Terror aren't busy, they post a wait time of 13 minutes. This is a bit of a joke and also tells guests that the ride is a walk-on and that there is actually no wait.


Is Disney removing wait times?

Disney has decided that eliminating wait time signs and wait times in the My Disney Experience app will increase the number of people who get in the line. They believe that more guests will get in line when they don't know the wait time.


Can you sleep in the Tower of Terror?

Guests can book a hotel suite in The Hollywood Tower Hotel, which is inside The Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror is one of Disney World's most thrilling attractions.


Does Tower of Terror have 13th floor?

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror dares you to enter a rickety service elevator to the hotel's 13th floor and propels you up and down—then back up again—for a truly hair-raising experience.


Why is Tower of Terror only using one side?

According to Cast Members we spoke with earlier, Tower of Terror is refurbishing one set of elevators, so only one half of the ride is currently running. That's why the wait times for the ride have been pretty high and because only half of the ride is going, it's probably more likely to go down.


Does Tower of Terror hurt your neck?

Several riders complained of neck and back injuries in 1998 after bolts on the ride broke and cables snapped, sending an elevator car plunging one floor down before an emergency brake halted the fall. On July 12, 2005, a 16-year-old girl experienced a heart attack within minutes after she exited the ride.


What does 33 mean in Disney?

According to Disney, Club 33 is simply named after its address at 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square at Disneyland.


Is Tower of Terror too intense?

It is definitely tame compared to drop tower rides at a lot of other parks, since on many of those, you're out in the open with your legs dangling; TOT is a lot less intimidating since you're enclosed in an elevator and don't see how high up you are.


Has Tower of Terror ever gotten stuck?

Local TV news WFTV initially reported that Reedy Creek Fire Department had been called to rescue guests stuck on the Twilight Tower of Terror ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. According to the report, 28 guests were stuck on the ride for 45 minutes.


What does 1313 mean Disney?

Edit. Disneyland is a theme park in Anaheim, California in which the Haunted Mansion attraction is located, in New Orleans Square. It is located at 1313 Disneyland Drive, 1313 standing for MM in letter-to-number ciphers with MM being the initials of Mickey Mouse.


Can a 7 year old go on Tower of Terror?

7 year olds can see this movie as long as they have adult supervision. However due to the mild scarieness, no one 6 and under should watch this movie. Also watch this movie before you go on the ride.


Why was Tower of Terror 2 removed?

The park cited focusing our investment on the future and delivering new, world-class attractions for you to enjoy as the reason for closing the attraction, along with initial details regarding a multi-million dollar expansion to the park.


What does a 13 minute wait at Disney mean?

If either attraction has a wait time of 13 minutes for the standby line, get in line! 13 minutes is a 'code' for no wait time at all. In the case of these two attractions, number 13 happens to be a lucky number! ( Photo Credit Meeko)


Are the screams on Tower of Terror real?

Those screams are meant to entice Guests to go ride Tower of Terror. However, those screams are totally fake! The screams you'll hear along Sunset Boulevard are actually a recording from speakers strategically placed on the walkways near the ride.


Why is Tower of Terror so scary?

Tower of Terror includes sudden, fast drops in a dark, enclosed space which may be frightening to some guests. Also, if you bring any bags or backpacks with you, keep them closed and tucked securely between your feet. The drop sequences will cause them to shift around or fly up.


How scary is Terror Tower?

Really big. It is a bouncing that does bring you out of your seat as you drop (lap belts should be tightened to help minimize this movement). Tower of Terror is absolutely a scary ride and just may be too scary for some kids.