Secrets, Story & History of Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror - Virtual Guided Tour
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- Join us on a guided tour of the Hotel Hightower back in 1899 where we reveal the story, secrets and behind the scenes details of Tokyo Disneysea’s Tower of Terror!
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It seems like this has happened several times (notably with the Dreamfinder) "We need a weird old man for preride footage. Why pay an actor when we have Joe Rhode?"
The best part is that he always seems willing to go along with it! - Dom
ReviewTyme
According to some promotional video, a newspaper reporter, Manfred Strang, was at Hightower’s last conference and also witnessed the disappearance of Mr Hightower.
Wait? Did Joe Rhode even work for the company when Dreamfinder was developed?
In distancing itself from the Twilight Zone, they actually came up with a story that feels more like a Twilight Zone episode than the original ride does.
Rod Sterling would be proud, and the ones that are Twilight Zone themed are pretty creepy themselves. I mean, the California tower gave me the creeps 6 years before I'd actually ride it. But if there's one thing Disney does well, its theming. The facade of this Tower is as benign as the Disneyland Haunted Mansion in that, its rather immaculate but you get this sense of something being off, and as you go through the queue you start getting a bit more of the story, and then the pre-show is just 'Foolish mortals' (to borrow a phrase).
I just... Really love how well done every version of the Tower and the Mansion are done, even if the theme or story changes a bit.
The main characters in each episode of The Twilight Zone usually had some sort of flaw that justified their predicaments in the episodes. The five people who disappeared in the Hollywood Tower Hotel don't seem to have any reason for them to be blasted to the Twilight Zone. Meanwhile, Hightower III was a greedy adventurer who got what was coming to him. It feels like an actual Twilight Zone story more than the US and Paris versions.
Or does it?
Hey the story on this version of the tower of terror looks both fun and very cool to enjoy or even have the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up
@@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoicesI mean the bucket of toys episode
I don't mind the lack of Twilight Zone since it isn't popular in Japan and this version of the Tower is very cool. Love the design and the setting (I'm a New Yorker). It truly stands out, one of the reasons I love DisneySea so much
I have been on all of them in the world and this by far has some of the best theming. While I don’t speak any Japanese I still understood the story and found it more suspenseful then any of the others. I do have to say the one in Florida is always going to be the best ride experience
I absolutely agree that the actual ride itself is far superior in Florida, but the theming at Tokyo DisneySea always lures me back in! - Dom
@@ReviewTyme Level 13 is the intense one btw
this would be a great movie by Disney
There was a TOT movie in 1997, but this version is definitely more intriguing and would make a much better plot and/or backstory
There was a recent news about making a movie/series related to S.E.A. so who knows
I have never had the opportunity to ride this, unfortunately, but I love the elaborate storytelling that is in this attraction and how it adds to the greater lore of the S.E.A. It just goes to show that when you let imagineers do what they do best, which is melding creative storytelling with feats of engineering, they can produce some real gems.
S.E.A is the gift that keeps on giving! And I absolutely agree that the Imagineers did a great job taking an ride experience and making it unique and fresh! - Dom.
I think the rise to the top of the shaft instead of the immediate drop makes for a more chilling experience because for international travellers, it would be unfamiliar to the ones at the other parks, which would make them question what was going on. Then BAM! The elevator drops.
you know, i think the reason a lot of the international parks (mainly Tokyo Disneysea) got 'original attractions' was because a lot of the Japanese public simply like anything Disney, (they don't complain when an attraction is non-ip based) and the imagineers were free of a 'budget' that plagued so many other disney parks.
This is my favorite Tower of Terror. From the great theming, queue, and story, to the cool soundtrack. Also, I love the Level 13 overlay during February and March. They add on additional effects, and more drops.
I really wanted to talk about Level 13! But unfortunately I didn't want the video to be too long and it's only on for two months of the year so it had to be cut :( - Dom
ReviewTyme how about a part 2 video talking about it Dom?
@@Greenkai3000 I'll second that, how about it Dom?
In the pre-show, the idol disappears so sweetly ... Impressive.
Went on this ride in 2014 after nightfall and the view from the top before the drop was amazing.
I had never ridden a Tower of Terror or heard of them before so I went into the attraction blind, not knowing what to expect. Because of the rather relaxed nature of the seats ( No elaborate restraints, just a simple seatbelt ) I at first thought it to be just a simulation rig that shook around a bit. I was shocked with amazement when suddenly the doors opened and I was greeted with an amazing view of the lit up park.
Ever since my one trip to WDW, I was obsessed with the Tower of Terror, it being my favorite attraction there, and this was shortly after this version had been opened in Japan. I've always wanted to ride this; maybe someday I'll be able to get to TDS and experience it firsthand. There was also a really cool Flash-based website around the time this opened, that explained the story of the tower and Shikiri Utundu, where you played as a reporter going into the dilapidated tower to investigate, but I think it's been lost to time. (It was even updated with English text at some point!)
And what can we learn from this young children?
“Always respect idols.”
Especially God
What an amazing video!!! Thank you so much! So interesting!!! hotel Hightower is such a masterpiece of an attraction. I can't wait to experience it one day 😍
This is the best theme for that ride.
I rode it on the 5 April. Despite the 2 hour queue, I really enjoyed it. The storyline was better and a little darker. Great theming in the line. I’d ride again. Keep up the videos, I enjoy them
SEA is so amazing. This is a great experience
I love your documentary of this version of Tower of Terror and I like the different storyline to this attraction.
The Tower of Terror is one of my favorite rides ever, and this iteration is amongst the best I've ridden. Absolutely love the theming and overall experience, and I'd give up so many things to ride it again. :)
I love Tokyo DisneySea's Tower of Terror, thanks so much for bringing back all the memories.
I remember going to Disneysea and missing out on this ride as the time for the next ride was at 8 pm and I was there for most of the day already and was dead tired but the indiana jones roller coaster was pretty cool.
It's a shame that you missed out on Tower of Terror, but I can definitely relate to being tired after a full day at Tokyo DisneySea. It's a workout on the legs! - Dom
The storyline for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout at Disney California Adventure bears similarities to the Tokyo storyline, albeit in a more lighthearted manner. Mission Breakout's story is also about a collector (THE Collector, Taneleer Tivan) who adds a small item to his collection that turns out to be his undoing (in this case, Rocket Raccoon.)
I've ridden the rides in Florida and in Tokyo.
I thought the theming in Tokyo was much more intricate and that the effects were better overall.
The drop sequence was definitely less intense than the one in Florida, but I actually appreciated that!
I've been to Tokyo Disney/DisneySea twice now and have to say Tower of Terror is my all time favourite attraction in any theme park I've ever been to. It is literally a living art masterpiece and it's so exciting that last time I went I waited 2 whole hours in line because I wasn't leaving Japan without riding it once again. If you don't speak Japanese you'll still grasp the general concept of the lore/story. Even though it was explained that it isn't as thrilling as other iterations in USA, I can guarantee you'll still feel the same thrill and excitement. Also a tip! I recommend heading straight to Tower of Terror when the park opens and grab the fast pass over Indiana Jones, this ride has a much larger queue and processes less passengers at a time in comparison.
Its the best tower of terror is sooooo intense!!!! The hole attraction is so well done and the ride is so strong that I love it, when I do it the kids start to cry and my backpack goes up, is too intense I love it.
I'd give this version more Disney cred for being a part of the S.E.A. lore. This makes it uniquely Disney, and not a license with CBS like Twilight Zone. I seem to recall there was some dispute about that license anyways, like CBS didn't want to renew it which is part of what prompted Guardians of the Galaxy. My only question is whether or not this means we may see the Harrison Hightower version go to other parks to assure it's a 100% Disney controlled license.
I doubt we'd see another Hightower version go anywhere else. The story is so much a part of DisneySea's identity that it'd be almost wrong to place it anywhere else. - Dom
@@ReviewTyme Fair enough.
I can’t believe that the famous voice actor for Billy from Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and Daggett from Angry Beavers
Richard Steven Horvitz voiced the Disney Villain Shiriki Utundu
this was one of my favourite videos yet! i love the in depth explanation of the foreign park rides that i wouldn’t get just from watching a pov because of the language difference. i would love to see mystic manor next! 💛
These sorts of comments are why I love this community so much, thank you Peyton! Be sure to keep an eye out for my next video which is a little mystical... - Dom.
This is an amazing ride. I think it’s the only one I’ve been on that genuinely terrified me. I loved it.
We were supposed to go to Japan on April 12... obviously cancelled for now but hoping to still get there in May 2021!
We were going to celebrate our son's 6th birthday at Tokyo Disney Sea. So far we've been to Tokyo Disney (2009), Disney/Adventure Park California, Universal Hollywood, Legoland San Diego (2018). Hoping to go to USJ, Tokyo Disney/Sea and Legoland in 2021 with our kids (who will be 10 and 7). We absolutely love theme parks!
This was a great video. Thank you! :)
We would have been there around the same time! For our and others safety we also cancelled our booking which hurt a lot because we had some great content in the plans so I definitely feel for you. We hope you're able to get there next when I'm sure the resort will be bigger and better than ever! - Dom
Hi Dom! Awww really!? Are you rescheduling for same time next year? Might cross paths then instead! :D
Here's hoping we're able to travel again in 2021!
Looking forward to seeing more of your videos from Japan! ^_^
I love this ride so much!! I went on it in Tokyo, it is a must do ride! The drops are fun! In one of the pictures in the lobby, he is see near the raging spirits location. Easter egg.
Does anyone else prefer Tower of Terror over Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout?
yes tower of terror is one of the greatest rides in the world THANKS to its theming
I’m sad I was too scared to get on tower of terror before it changed to guardians
This is way better than Guardians of the Galaxy
I like the Halloween guardians more than ToT
me. marvel is kinda overrated to me.
このアトラクション大好きなんよね❤️
Wonderful video! I feel like going there right away!
This version seems far more interesting and elaborate than the other versions.
One of the most underrated channels on you tube. Great job as always.
Thank you Jon! Really appreciate it :) - Dom
I LOVE the story in this one!^^
Harrison Hightower III is the coolest explorer I have ever seen
I really want to go ride this the story is really compelling I would honestly like for Disney to make a movie based on this tower of terror. And this honestly looks really scary, and I can’t believe Joe Rode is Hightower.
I’d like to see one of the phantom manor!
We did a history video on Phantom Manor a few months ago, but if I can find enough new content I'll definitely give it a shot! - Dom
ReviewTyme thank you for replying!! I’ll go watch that one now!
I totally agree Phantom Manor is my favorite ride in Disneyland Paris
Thanks for the story. I have lived in Japan for 18 years and have been to the Tower 3xs, but since the story is all in Japanese I didn't quite understand the specifics. So now I finally know.
This is by far my all time favorite Disney attraction. I was blown away by the Penthouse scene and for some reason it's my favorite part 😂😂. Anyways, the drop sequence is the same, but there is an event called Level 13 that you should look at it which is a MUCH more intense drop sequence. I see this as a walkthrough attraction with a drop sequence at the end. The Orlando thrill is the best, but this is by far the best version in all other categories.
@The Troll Shadow of Shriki is the newer version of Lvl 13, I couldnt remember the name lol
I love this version. There are 6 loading rooms each themed to artifacts eg an armory room. A secret door opens and then the elevator door is revealed, differing from the other versions.
Love the storyline in this Tower of Terror
My plot resembles another one the Hollywood Manhattan Hightower Hotel
Disneysea may not be the best Disney park in terms of thrill factor, but GODDAMN is it AMAZING when it comes to theming! I've seen both Japan's Hightower and America's Tower of Terror rides, and I personally like the background story for Hightower more
i got to experience tower of terror unlimited last year which featured two more, more intense, drop sequences both starting w drops downward after shiriki lunges at you. for a limited time, each shaft was a different experience. it still wasnt as intense as the other towers in cali florida & paris i think the seatbelt over the shoulder really takes away from the weightlessness out of your seat moments that makes the others so much fun. Offering different ride portions for tower of terror in dca was something i always wanted cause i knew it was something that was easy to do and would just make the ride better! and disneysea delivered w that so that and stuck w its eery creepy theme unlike mission breakout :\
S.E.A attractions:
Haunted Mansion
Phantom Manor
Mystic Manor
Tokyo Tower of Terror
Typhoon Lagoon
Jungle Cruise
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Captain Nemo's Submarine
I just read that Disney and Scarlett Johansson are making a Tower of Terror movie. I really hope it'll be based off this!
I have done 3 out of the 4 towrs but this is my favorite one.
The story about Japan not being familiar with the twilight zone is such a copout by Disney. I have listened and read multiple interviews where Rod Serling talks about it being broadcast there. The real reason is that Disney didn't want to pay the licensing fee again. I'm not mad about the original story, I love it actually. I just wish Disney would be honest about it
The other important factor that made changes necessary was ensuring the ride would fit into the continuity of the rest of the park, given American Waterfront is themed to 1912 New York (several decades earlier than the fateful night, and on the opposite coast). The story changes to make this work were inevitable, but the new story didn't really need the Twilight Zone framing to stand on its own...and wasn't worth licensing to shoehorn in.
The Sheriki Undutu isnt lowered into the stand. Its used with peppers ghost.
I want to go there again as soon as possible .
It's my dream to ride this, multiple times. I would spend a 8 days in Tokyo disney resort just to have that thrill!
We hope you can get around there once the world stops being so crazy! - Dom
We rode this for the first time in November. It was terrifying but my husband and young son loved it. This was my first and last time riding Tower of Terror. If we visit Disneyland, CA, they'll be riding without me. According to my husband, my reaction on our channel is hilarious. I maintain that ride was awful and my reaction was completely valid.
Utterly and completely valid!! It's a brilliant attraction and so well done but gosh the drops were horrible, more from a motion-sickness perspective than literal terror for me, but still awful. I saved money on lunch that day, wasnt hungry for hours afterwards. I had to go on it again the second time I went to DisneySea as I was with my 12-year-old. I just shut my eyes and tried to think happy thoughts. I had dents in my hand from holding that little yellow strap so tight! The child loved it, of course!! The third trip I made her go alone (she was 15). I am so glad to find out the TT drops in other parks are worse, I now know to never go on them!!
I've never been on this attraction but im pretty sure this one is the best 'tower of terror' ever created. I think disney creating new IP for the theme parks is 10 times better than getting all there movie IP's into the theme parks.
I think you guys should do a video about Pirates of the caribbean in Shanghai Disney resort. I loved that attraction when I was there last year and i really wanna know the insides about that ride :)
Great story about the idol and Harrison Hightower III at Hotel Hightower at 6:25
The Tokyo Disney Resort is amazing hands down
I would love to go and I don't speak Japanese!
Brilliant video! Loved it!
Would love to see Disneysea’s Indiana Jones next - that is an absolute favourite!
Thank you for the kind words! DisneySea's Indiana Jones is absolutely excellent. Definitely on the list for rides to tackle in the future! - Dom
I wish I could do rides like this. I love Disney and the stories they tell. Unfortunately I have extreme basiphobia which is the fear of falling and the sensation that falling gives you makes me have anxiety attacks.
Same here, did the ride and now I can't ride elevators anymore.
My favorite ride at my favorite Disney park.!
Did you know: That mystic manor and The Tower Of Terror in Tokyo have a little appearance of the creator in mystic manor in photo of the explorers he appears in the left side with his Idol curse
If they ever need to retheme the Tower of Terror or build a new one, I’d happily nominate this one for that honour.
Very enjoyable as usual, hope you and your family are keeping safe
Funny how the shaft which Hightower crashed in has the least damaged windows
they should make a movie based on this ride, that'll be good.
Thank you so much, this helped out alot , i don't speak japanese and my japanese friends where too scare to ride so i had to go alone and had no idea what was going on with the story.
Do more of these ride guides please 💖💖💖
Theming wise this is DEFINITELY the best TOT. Even if you don't understand Japanese (as I didn't the first time i was there) you still get the gist of the story through the pictures and visuals. Though yeah, RIDE wise the TOT at DHS is much more thrilling. The shiriki utundu is SCARY AS HELL.
Tokyo runs an alternate version during the off season (January-March-ish) where it operates alternate drop profiles that are more intense than the standard one (I'm actually pretty sure they're ports of Florida's).
I hope that when the florida tower is re tooled (since we all know that sadly it's coming eventually) that it either gets to be like this with the hightower story, or ends up the same as the paris storylines and not another marvel attraction like what happened in California
Cat King YASSS how do you know the Florida one is going?
@@Tom-ov4lb everything does eventually and they have to pay rights to cbs
Cole Doucette apparently they will just drop the twilight zone and 5th dimension part and just keep the haunted hotel theme - just like Tower of Terror at Disney Sea.
@@Tom-ov4lb so basically what I said will hopefully happen anyway, with either the paris or disney sea theme😄
@@Tom-ov4lb yeah that's most likely what will happen
I'm surprised you didn't make mention of the different themeing of each six loading rooms, themed to portraits, armory, tribal masks, tapestries, etc.
jake law I really want to, but unfortunately I couldn’t find any relevant footage that would showcase the themes. :( - Dom
@@ReviewTyme Next time I go, I'll get some footage for you! they often ask for no filming in that part so maybe that's why.
I think tower of terror will forever be the best version
What surprises me is that the original TOT in California Adventure looks like a lost episode of “The Twilight Zone” but the story to me didn’t make any sense on what was actually the purpose of the guests at the hotel to have this sort of powers with electricity. But the fact that S.E.A. does have a more detailed story makes me intrigued on what happened later to the explorers and the artifacts they discovered. 😅
Now I’m curious, where did the entity send Hightower after he disappeared from the elevator? Why was his soul still wondering through the mansion? Was that part of the entities curse? 🤔
awesome version of this tower.
Well done
Can you please make a video on "Tron: Light Cycle Power Run" in Shanghai Disneyland?
東京ディズニーシーじゃん！嬉し
This is the only one I have ever been on and it was handsdown the best ride i have ever been on! it was brilliant!
*THE MEMORIES AAAAAAAAA-*
I've Been On Tower Of Terror Dark Ride At Tokyo DisneySea Near Tokyo Disneyland Near Tokyo Japan Back In April 2018 And It Was Super Awesome Disney Ride In The World. It Was A Bit Like Thunderbird 5 From Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds The Original Series In 1965. Thunderbirds Are GO. Thanks Mate. X
Honestly given the fact that it has a licence fee, I understand that the Twilight Zone themeing's days are numbered, but it irks me the wrong way that Guardians of the Galaxy was used instead of this original story for the replacement in California Adventure. Here's hoping that if the Twilight Zone needs to go in Hollywood Studios, they go with this instead. Though I doubt it.
It may be their only choice. Any sort of modification to the building's exterior would ruin the skyline of Epcot's Morocco pavilion.
@@ThatOneGuy0006 They only need to keep the back side as it is for it to work with the Morocco pavilion.
Yea, well either that or they do what they did in paris with the different story's per shaft but this is still my preferred option
I used to love tower of terror and was sad when they changed it at Disneyland but I have to say, Guardians is WAY more fun and I prefer it now.
Your videos are always so well produced! Very impressive and looking forward for more! Yes - please do some HK Disneyland and Shanghai Disney ones!
Super cool story line
Just went this past week and I was so scared I almost cried xD and you're saying this might be the most chill version?? I don't think i will ride it ever again xD
I will never ride this again. I swear. My legs still shaking when I watch this 😭😭😭😭
Great Videos! I’ve ridden it and have the same feeling as you described: amazed by the beauty of the architecture and the storyline (I looked up the story online during the queue because I don’t understand a word of japanese). I was a little disappointed of the ride itself, I did not felt the air times that I love. i thought that was due to the seat belt which is different and may stop you from « fly » a little from your seat. i am glad to learn that is due to the drop sequence as we can imagine an update in the future where the drop sequence could be random or different for each shaft (like we have in Paris). It would absolutely make the version perfect. And Once again : I am so in love with the architecture of this attraction 😍
During the winter, they do run alternate drop profiles that are more intense.
I have been on the Florida version and it’s really good I have never been to the other 3 including this one but the one I have been to is in Florida and me and my older sister love this ride and Rod Serling aswell also there is a behind the attraction episode on Disney+ which explains the story of the tower of terror story with the actual facts people who made this ride including Joe Rhode and the TOT in Florida starts with a big drop sometimes baby drops or big drops and it’s pretty good. They also made a movie on the tower of terror back in 97
Disney World’s tower of terror does launch upward sometimes as it enters the final drop shaft. It’s set randomly.
Thanks for this! I wasn't able to pay attention on the queue since I needed to piss so bad.
This is SO much better then the US versions. They should use it when the license expires for the twilight zone.
masterclass in theming, with limitless budget
Thank you so much for this video! I rode this ride but I couldn't understand it as I don't speak Japanese. Amazed by the details but it's not thrilling enough imo!
Type should do one of these on the Temple of the Forbidden Eye!
Being a thrill junkie. I do agree that this version is a lot more tamed than the other Disney versions. This ride also has an over the shoulder like a cars seat belt. Also ruins the ride a bit as well
I think you should do fortress exploration
We will definitely put it on the list for the future! - Dom
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The moment I start editing that video the song will be stuck in my head for weeks... We will definitely keep it in mind for the future! - Dom
Was not expecting to see OU’s Biz @ 2:13 BOOMER!
Hope you guys can make some more videos about Hong Kong Disneyland🇭🇰🇭🇰 and mystic manor!😁😁
You'll never guess what my next video is on ;) - Dom
ReviewTyme Can’t wait to see some more high quality videos like this in the future!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😆
I would like to ride Tokyo version of the tower of terror after watching this video as it looks fun and amazing even IF I can’t speak the language
My personal list for the best Tower of Terror Attractions:
5. Tower of Terror: California Adventure
4. Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout
3. Tower of Terror: Walt Disney Studios
2. Tower of Terror: Tokyo DisneySea
1. Tower of Terror: Hollywood Studios
That's pretty much our order too (Except without Paris in the mix as we haven't got on that one yet!) - Luke
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