improved Tower of Terror?

dznygrl · 07-10-2003

I read about the new tactile effects & extra computerized drop sequences for the TOT in the "Mickey Monthly" a few months ago...has anyone been on it and noticed/not noticed a difference? Just wonderin'. It's my fave ride and I'm totally looking forward to riding it again and again this September! I just wanted to know if anyone had truly noticed the differences...

jmouse · 07-11-2003

Oh yes, the differences are very noticeable.

Park Hopper · 07-11-2003

The new special effects and random drop sequences definitley result in noticeable changes in the ride.

**rlander** · 07-11-2003

We rode TofT twice in a row in June. There was definitly a difference in both rides. There was a different number of "short" and "long" drops and a difference in "air" time. Really cool because you don't know what's coming next. Also the seat belt allow you to leave the seat more during the "short" drops.

We did not notice any differences in the preshow and first two floors.

jmouse · 07-11-2003

All seats in all elevators now use seatbelt restraints instead of the lap bar.

LRTJS · 07-11-2003

Each time you ride it could be a little different. It is fun to try and figure out the differences each time. The ups and downs each ride are not the same. It is exhilirating every time!

dznygrl · 07-11-2003

Wow, this is so exciting!! :D I'm glad to hear that the differences are noticeable! After you ride it as many times as we do, it tends to get just a teensy predictable, hehe. ;) I'm excited to get a taste of something new!

I'm also really glad to hear that they're using seatbelts now. It was SO frustrating when you'd get a CM who would shove the lap bar down into your bladder...makes the ride quite uncomfortable! I know the CMs have to be really serious about safety...but it seemed like there was RARELY a time when they'd leave us room to breathe!! ;pinch:

**rlander** · 07-11-2003

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Originally posted by dznygrl
I know the CMs have to be really serious about safety...but it seemed like there was RARELY a time when they'd leave us room to breathe!! ;pinch:

Not only will be able to breathe, you'll be able to get some great air time!!!:D

Michael Darling · 07-11-2003

The new drop program known as "Tower 4" has the ability to randomly select one of four drop patterns. I found a description of those patterns somewhere, but I don't remember where.

It may have been http://www.tower-of-terror.com

For other, not so current, info about ToT visit the site I have linked in my profile.

iluvwdw · 07-11-2003

I went last May and I noticed a difference then! Has it improved any more since? When I went I noticed that there were MANY more drops and we absolutely LOVED it!!! :D

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	improved Tower of Terror? I read about the new tactile effects & extra computerized drop sequences for the TOT in the "Mickey Monthly" a few months ago...has anyone been on it and noticed/not noticed a difference? Just wonderin'. It's my fave ride and I'm totally looking forward to riding it again and again this September! I just wanted to know if anyone had truly noticed the differences... __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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Park Hopper Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,255	The new special effects and random drop sequences definitley result in noticeable changes in the ride. __________________ 30 Minutes from the Mouse

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,350	Each time you ride it could be a little different. It is fun to try and figure out the differences each time. The ups and downs each ride are not the same. It is exhilirating every time! __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 27 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Super Soap Weekend

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Wow, this is so exciting!! :D I'm glad to hear that the differences are noticeable! After you ride it as many times as we do, it tends to get just a teensy predictable, hehe. ;) I'm excited to get a taste of something new! I'm also really glad to hear that they're using seatbelts now. It was SO frustrating when you'd get a CM who would shove the lap bar down into your bladder...makes the ride quite uncomfortable! I know the CMs have to be really serious about safety...but it seemed like there was RARELY a time when they'd leave us room to breathe!! ;pinch: __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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Michael Darling Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Right Behind You Posts: 435	The new drop program known as "Tower 4" has the ability to randomly select one of four drop patterns. I found a description of those patterns somewhere, but I don't remember where. It may have been http://www.tower-of-terror.com For other, not so current, info about ToT visit the site I have linked in my profile. __________________ - "Michael Darling":) a.k.a. John The "caps lock" light scares me, and the "Shift" key is my best friend.

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	Oh yes, the differences are very noticeable.

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rlander Happy Disney Dreams Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,457	We rode TofT twice in a row in June. There was definitly a difference in both rides. There was a different number of "short" and "long" drops and a difference in "air" time. Really cool because you don't know what's coming next. Also the seat belt allow you to leave the seat more during the "short" drops. We did not notice any differences in the preshow and first two floors.

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jmouse Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,370	All seats in all elevators now use seatbelt restraints instead of the lap bar.

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,866	I went last May and I noticed a difference then! Has it improved any more since? When I went I noticed that there were MANY more drops and we absolutely LOVED it!!! :D __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

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