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New Episode of ‘Imagineer That!’ Explores the Spooky Secrets Behind Disney’s Tower of Terror
Paging Mr. Morrow… again! Walt Disney Imagineering has released a brand-new Halloween-themed episode of Imagineer That!, and this one takes fans straight into the cobweb-covered depths of one of Disney’s creepiest icons — The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
Hosted by none other than Tom Morrow 2.0, the inquisitive mini-matronic robot once stationed at EPCOT’s Innoventions, this latest episode answers the perfectly timed question: “How do Imagineers make things in the park look so old and creepy?”
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Set decorators Nathaniel and Marielle guide Tom — and viewers — through the fascinating art of aging. They reveal how Disney’s creative teams transform brand-new materials into convincingly timeworn relics, using techniques like layering paint, applying patina effects, and distressing surfaces to create the illusion of decay. The team even shares a look inside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror’s haunted hotel lobby, pointing out how Imagineers use authentic antiques, custom cobwebs, and atmospheric lighting to make guests feel as though the Hollywood Tower Hotel has been abandoned since that fateful lightning strike in 1939.
The episode highlights the delicate balance between spooky and story-driven design. Every speck of dust and every rusted surface in the Tower of Terror serves a purpose — to immerse guests deeper into its chilling backstory. “The more dust that collects over time, the better it looks,” says Nathaniel, revealing how the environment naturally enhances the illusion as years pass.
The Halloween special continues Tom Morrow 2.0’s rebooted run of Imagineer That!, a YouTube series from Walt Disney Imagineering that spotlights the real creative minds behind Disney’s most beloved attractions. Previous episodes have explored how Imagineers design mountains and brainstorm new rides, but this eerie installment proves that even in the happiest place on Earth, a touch of the macabre can be pure Imagineering magic.
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Fans can watch the full episode now on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel, and even submit their own questions for future videos in the comments. Just beware the next time you check into the Tower of Terror… you might leave with a newfound appreciation for its dusty charm.
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