Simba Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Today was the first day of preview for annual passes owner. I haven't tested any of the other towers so I can't compare but this was really great. For those of you who have already rode the Californian version this is the exact same copy so I think it must feel the same. This is a really great addition to the park in which there was an obvious lack of rides and thrills. Since you guys already know what it is no need to do a long speech, photos are more meaningful... I hope you like the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Very nice pictures! Looks exactly the same as the one in DCA. I really wish they would tone down the theatrical lighting in the boiler room, looks way too cartoonish. Dose this version still have the lame exit hallway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Yeah this is the exact copy of the Californian Tower so it's the same exit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterWarriors Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Nice... Seems there has been a lot of upgrade at Walt Disney Studio. It has been about 3 years since I have been there. I agreed with Simba about the lighting in the bolier room. Just a tad bit will do the job and not so carny like. This is a tower of terror! Not a carnival! After viewing Shiki Tutu or whatever its name from Japan Tower of Terror, I think it would be kinda cool to twist the story at WDS as well... Just for a change... since they change the color of the building so it won't hurt... because it is just an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottslover77 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 It's the same as DCA's, but the WDS one has a garden in front so I give theres a slight edge. -Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I went ahead and uploaded the photos to the TPR server so that I can put your update on the front page! I hope this is ok. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Very nice pictures! Although TOT Paris is virtually an exact clone of the DCA TOT, I think the architecture of the tower suits the rest of the park very nicely. It would look weird if we had another TDS tower in this park because it would look completely out of place. The theming inside seems a bit cartoonish though compared to Florida's version or TDS's version. Is the California version also like this? I haven't been to this park in ages and my last visit wasn't exactly fun due to the lack of attractions. Nevertheless, with the addition of Toon Studios and Tower of Terror, this park might actually be worth visiting now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 A POV of the ride can be found here. Its exactly the same as DCA, the only difference is the show scenes are taken at a slightly slower pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Inferno Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hmm, tis very much California's version... Not that that's a bad thing anyways, still an enjoyable ride regardless of the no forward motion and infamous exit hallway... Better sort out that trip for after college then... Specially with Crush there now as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Coaster Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks for sharing the photos, they're really good. Hey, would it be possible to link us to a wallpaper-sized version of the hallway/ghost shot?? I'd love to use that on this computer. 1152x864 maybe so anyone below that could resize it? Or whatever you can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Great pictures. There is a lot of stuff going on in the past 2 years and it looks like I have to go back, soon. Thanks for posting. --Soren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acero Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 English please? Well, I was hoping they'd possibly alternate between French and English narrations, but maybe they will when it officially opens, since a lot of the other rides at DLRP are geared to both French and English speaking patrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Great pictures thanks for posting. After comparing this new attraction to the one at DisneySea the difference is amazing, almost embarrassing for Disney. I find it interesting why they would spend so much money on the Tower in Japan and then pull this crap in Paris and CA. I mean the return on investment would seem to be comparatively the same or somewhat close. This is like comparing a Porsche to a Yugo. Japan has raised the bar and I view this latest Tower as "barely getting by" for Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangle Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Wow great update Simba your photos are amazing (what camera are you using??) Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'm a Tower of Terror virgin, so could someone tell me, do you board that service elevator where all the numbers are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsguy5 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 The numbers are matched up with seats on the inside of the car. They use this to speed up the boarding process and fill up as many spots as possible. It looks like a they did a nice job with it and didn't cut any corners. My only complaint is that I can't understand a thing that they're saying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 I went ahead and uploaded the photos to the TPR server so that I can put your update on the front page! I hope this is ok. --Robb No problems, thanks for the front page! Hey, would it be possible to link us to a wallpaper-sized version of the hallway/ghost shot?? I'd love to use that on this computer. 1152x864 maybe so anyone below that could resize it? Or whatever you can do. There you go: http://magicvision.free.fr/TOTavt1er/HallwayHighres.jpg If anyone wants another photo in higher resolution just ask English please?Well, I was hoping they'd possibly alternate between French and English narrations, but maybe they will when it officially opens, since a lot of the other rides at DLRP are geared to both French and English speaking patrons. Yes the castmembers can choose between French and English but I don't know how they will choose once it's open, maybe they will make two different queues ? Wow great updateSimba your photos are amazing (what camera are you using??) Thanks for sharing Thanks! I use a Canon Rebel XTi or 400 D in europe. I only used the stock lens (EF-S 18-55mm) which is kinda crappy but it will soon be replaced by a much better one. I'd like to buy an Ultra Wide Angle zoom as well , maybe the Sigma 10-20 DC, so that I can take much better photos of the boiler room. But you know, those things are expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangle Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Many thanks I have the 350D and the difference is amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Well there is a little bit of photoshop postprocess in those photos. I modified the brightness, brightened the shadows a little and sharpened the images. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You're gonna hate me for posting, but OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG OMFG!!!!!!! This has made my day! Me and my college are goin there at the end of January (27-31st if anyone wants to meet up) for our IT course. The person arranging it told us that ToT would not be up as they had recieved an email from them. I didn't believe them, so I emailed and got the same answer. OMFG! I hope it's as good as the good tower! I usually hate freefall rides, but I'm willing to ride this! yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes!!! I didn't even look at the pictures lol. I just saw this and had to post :\ EDIT: Damn, just read it's not the good tower . Is the bad tower as bad as it's made out to be? Ah well, it doesn't matter. It's another ride I can go on and another memory I can "cherish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsgt Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Hmm, tis very much California's version... Not that that's a bad thing anyways, still an enjoyable ride regardless of the no forward motion and infamous exit hallway... Better sort out that trip for after college then... Specially with Crush there now as well... Crush was great, and I'm glad their Tower doesn't have a weak/lame drop sequence like the Tokyo Sea's version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintl Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 anyone know when this will be open to the public not just annual pass holders as im planning a trip around the 2nd week of january and am very much hoping it will be open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simba Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 It will open on December 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Does TDS's have a hallway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Is the bad tower as bad as it's made out to be? Disney California Adventure's tower is far from being bad, it just is missing a few things that WDW's has. WDW has the "5th dimension" part where the elevator travels forward down a corridor. Due to reliability issues, that has never been duplicated on another Tower, even the high budget Tokyo DisneySea version. WDW's also has a better drop sequence, with more drops. So, hopefully Paris' Tower is at least as good as DCA's. We're not yet sure if the drop sequence is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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