While California’s Disneyland completely reskinned the incredible “Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” attraction into the brand new Guardians of the Galaxy-themed “Mission” Breakout!”, Disneyland Paris has actually reimagined the ride based on the classic black-and-white television series.
The attraction opens by filing guests into a library (filled with Easter eggs) that loses power, revealing the glow of an old television set. On comes a Rod Serling look-a-like who explains the history of the hotel and how it became “haunted”. Guests would then line up for a ride on the haunted elevator, which would drop them directly into the Twilight Zone.
Now, the official Disney website has shared details of the newly modified library sequence that resides at Disneyland Paris:
“The television sequence in the Library scene of the attraction features a cast of characters that includes a rather precocious young girl. In this new version of the show, the girl becomes a starring character on the ride, warning us not to cross over into the Twilight Zone,” explains Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering. “When we fail to heed her warning, thrills follow!”
In addition, “The Imagineering team also added new illusions, media sequences, and audio soundtracks to create not one, but three different show and ride sequences for the attraction.”
Here’s an official teaser video promoting the upgrade. Now, the question remains, will Disneyworld Orlando reimagine “Twilight Zone” or also reskin it to the Guardians of the Galaxy-themed “Mission: Breakout!”?
