Disney Almost Turned Tower of Terror into Doctor Strange Attraction
Disney's Hollywood Studios has been home to Tower of Terror for over three decades. This year marks its 30th anniversary, and the attraction remains a fan favorite among visitors.
In an interesting twist, Imagineer Joe Rohde revealed that Disney initially considered transforming Tower of Terror into a Doctor Strange attraction. Rohde shared his original proposal in his book 'Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible.'
The idea to adapt Tower of Terror into a mysterious sanctum suited for the Marvel character was rejected by Disney executives due to concerns about Doctor Strange's popularity at the time.
Instead, Imagineers explored Spider-Man as an alternative, but ultimately settled on Guardians of the Galaxy. The attraction opened in 2017, replacing Tower of Terror and retaining its drop ride system.