Tower of Terror Vanishes Behind Scaffolding at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Overview

• Steel scaffolding and protective scrims now fully cover the Tower of Terror’s front elevation and upper spires, visibly altering Sunset Boulevard’s skyline.
• Walt Disney World filed permits naming contractor MLC Theming for an exterior refresh that includes primer, repainting, masonry prep, plaster touch‑ups and hand‑applied aging.
• Work progressed in phases from queue‑area repairs earlier in the year to side scaffolding in summer and the complete front enclosure most recently.
• Disney has kept the attraction open with interior pre‑show rooms and elevator mechanics intact, and crews left gaps in the scaffolding so riders retain the drop‑shaft view.
• The tower’s facade is central to the park’s projection‑mapping holiday shows, so the presence of scaffolding creates uncertainty about whether the surface will be clear in time for early‑November events.