Micro Magic: Tower of Terror's Terrifying Tech
04/07/25 • 6 min
You’re strapped in, the doors open, and Hollywood Boulevard stretches before you. Then—DROP! But will your next ride be the same? Maybe... maybe not. In this Spring Break Micro Magic episode, Stephen dives into the Imagineering magic that makes Tower of Terror’s drop sequence so unpredictable.
We’re taking a short break from Imagineering projects, but we’ll be back with brand-new episodes on April 21st! In the meantime, follow us @idiotsimagineering on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads to stay up to date!
You’re strapped in, the doors open, and Hollywood Boulevard stretches before you. Then—DROP! But will your next ride be the same? Maybe... maybe not. In this Spring Break Micro Magic episode, Stephen dives into the Imagineering magic that makes Tower of Terror’s drop sequence so unpredictable.
We’re taking a short break from Imagineering projects, but we’ll be back with brand-new episodes on April 21st! In the meantime, follow us @idiotsimagineering on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads to stay up to date!
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