Overview
- Work on the exterior refresh began in early May in the attraction’s outdoor queue and progressed to visible facade work later that month.
- Scaffolding first appeared on the far right side above the gift shop in early July and was extended above the attraction sign in August to cover most of the upper facade.
- As of September 2, scaffolding has moved onto the corner adjacent to the drop shaft and additional right-side rigging, and gray paint is now prominent on the balcony and chimney stack.
- The attraction has remained open throughout the phased work, with gaps left in the scaffolding to preserve riders’ outward sightlines, and Walt Disney World has not provided a public timetable for the project.
- Park observers and specialty outlets have documented the project with photos and reports while Disney has filed permits and kept official details sparse; the Tower of Terror has been a Hollywood Studios icon since 1994 and remains a high-demand ride.