![]() However, you hear the story from start to finish in 30 seconds in the Library room. Mind you, I love the Twilight Zone and I love the atmosphere and everything else about the attraction. I'm probably going to be crucified for this, but I've never found the "Tower of Terror's" storyline to be all that terrific. However, could Disney pull the trick again on the original, and most-beloved, version of the attraction based with an internal, less-widely known/recognized IP - SEA? IDK, but I'll remain skeptical, just as I was when Disney announced they were making a Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I was skeptical that Disney could improve DCA's ToT even considering the popularity Guardians, but they pulled it off. However, if such a franchise were to be successful, you know that the Twilight Zone theming on DHS's version of the attraction would be toast.ĭisney has already proved they can reskin a ToT to elevate it well beyond the original Twilight Zone theming, but that was done on a version of the attraction without a 5th Dimension room and with an uber-popular and well-known IP lending a hand. TDS's version of the attraction uses a solid origin story based on Disney-owned IP that could serve as a solid basis for a movie franchise. It's clear that a Tower of Terror movie from Disney would not be tied to the Twilight Zone, but that IP is so perfectly entwined with the original version of the attraction. ![]() If you appreciate that - and our approach to covering theme park news - please sign up for our free, twice-a-week email newsletter. We wanted you to read this article before we make our newsletter pitch, unlike so many other websites. So we'll have to wait to see if Johansson's Tower of Terror makes it to theaters. Jungle Cruise is debuting in theaters and on Disney Plus Premier Access next month, but past projects, including Big Thunder Mountain and even Tower of Terror, have stalled in development. Of course, many Disney theme park-inspired projects make it to stories in the trade press only to fail to make it to the screen. That gives her the star power that might help carry a Tower of Terror project to the level where even the most devoted Disney World fans might welcome her to replace Rod Serling on Disney's Hollywood Studio's iconic thrill ride. Despite the critical acclaim and strong guest survey response to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout at Disney California Adventure, many Disneyland fans remain mad at Disney for dropping The Twilight Zone theming there.Īs a two-time Oscar nominee and a Tony Award winner, Johansson delivers critical acclaim along with her proven box office record as one of Disney's Avengers. If Disney can drop a licensed franchise in favor its own, the company will do that at every opportunity.īut The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror remains one of the most beloved attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort, making any change there inherently risky for Disney. Disney's clear strategy is to use its theme parks, films, television networks and streaming services to support one another through the cultivation of Disney-owned franchises. ![]() ![]() The Tokyo version has an original story rooted in Disney's Society of Explorers and Adventurers franchise, while the Disney California Adventure installation has been rethemed to Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.Ĭreating a successful original story for Tower of Terror not only would allow Disney to extend another of its theme park properties into a multi-channel franchise, it could clear the way for Disney to drop The Twilight Zone license in Orlando and Paris while minimizing fan pushback. The IP is a bit tricky for Disney, as the Orlando and Paris versions of the ride are themed to the old CBS television series, The Twilight Zone. Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley reportedly is writing the script.ĭisney previously brought Tower of Terror to the screen as a TV movie episode of The Wonderful World of Disney in 1997, starring Kirsten Dunst and Steve Guttenberg. Collider is reporting that Disney has a deal with Academy Award nominee and Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson to produce and star in a film based on its Tower of Terror rides. ![]()
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