Tower to Terrorize Tokyo DisneySea Guests

TOKYO (Amusement Business / Laughing Place) – Tokyo DisneySea's new Tower of Terror attraction is set to open Sept. 4, park operator Oriental Land company announced. The attraction, similar to those operating at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim and the Disney-MGM Studios near Orlando, will be located in the park’s American Waterfront themed port. A gift shop, Tower of Terror Memorabilia, will operate on the first floor of the attraction. The attraction’s story is set in 1912 New York in the old Hotel Hightower. The hotel has been closed for the past decade following the mysterious disappearance of its owner, Harrison Hightower III. Now, however, the landmark hotel has been reopened so that guests can tour the premises and fully appreciate its distinct history and architecture. Guests on the tour are able to enjoy seeing various artifacts from Mr. Hightower’s eclectic collection on display around the premises, such as religious articles from famed, far-away temples and even an Egyptian sarcophagus. The tour makes its way from the hotel’s lavish lobby to Mr. Hightower’s private office, then heads for the owner’s penthouse on the top floor. While riding the service elevator to the upper floors, the guests encounter a mysterious force. They then experience a series of unexpected, paranormal encounters, culminating in the attraction’s spine-tingling climax. The Tower of Terror is sure to become one of Tokyo DisneySea Park’s leading attractions, adding to the lively atmosphere of American Waterfront and increasing the fun of the Park’s 5th Anniversary celebrations.