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Tower of Terror Scaffolding Expands at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The visible growth of scaffolding and wrapped columns suggests a substantial, phased preservation project for the aging facade with no public timeline.

Overview

  • On July 23, on‑site photos and reports showed scaffolding covering much of the tower's upper‑right facade and additional lower sections.
  • Crews have wrapped the exterior columns in the pre‑lobby queue with construction scrims and placed equipment partway up the tower, signaling a large exterior effort.
  • Despite the work, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror remains open and operating with no reported queue closures or impact on ride availability.
  • Disney has not released details or a schedule for the work, and permit/vendor records point to routine preservation contractors such as MLC Theming and a phased approach to limit guest disruption.
  • Exterior refurbishments are common for aging, highly themed facades at Walt Disney World so guests should expect visible scaffolding to continue as part of broader maintenance and park refresh activity.