Hollywood Studios · Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Wait Times & Best Time to Ride
A drop ride set in the haunted Hollywood Tower Hotel, plunging you up and down a randomized elevator-shaft sequence. The most thrilling ride at the park, with an unforgettable theme.
Right now
Park closed
Typical wait
33 min
Peak seen
115 min
Quietest hour
9 AM
Quick facts
- Land
- Sunset Boulevard
- Height
- 40 in (102 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 1994
- Ride time
- About 5 minutes
- Thrill
- Big thrill
Best time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (9 AM); the wait usually peaks around 1 PM.
23
9AM
38
10AM
36
11AM
37
12PM
39
1PM
32
2PM
30
3PM
27
4PM
28
5PM
32
6PM
37
7PM
38
8PM
29
9PM
Pro tip: ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Hollywood Studios closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror FAQ
- What is the best time to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
- At Hollywood Studios, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror typically has its shortest waits around 9 AM and its longest around 1 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
- How long is the wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
- The standby wait for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror runs about 33 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 115 minutes at its busiest.
- Is there a height requirement for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror?
- Yes. Riders must be at least 40 in (102 cm) tall to ride The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
- Does The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror have Lightning Lane?
- Yes. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.
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