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Tower of Terror Gets Its Scars; DHS Stays Surprisingly Quiet

Advice for 2026-10-19 · Published Oct 19, 2026, 7:13 AM ET

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Garsh, folks — the Hollywood Tower Hotel is gettin' a lightning scar! New strike-scar detailing is goin' up across the facade on October 19, and yes, there's scaffoldin' — but the Tower of Terror itself is still operatin' through the exterior refurb, with a few view gaps at the elevator windows. Expect scaffold in every DHS photo this week.

Here's the good news: Hollywood Studios is the lightest big park today, with Rock 'n' Roller Coaster trendin' around 51 minutes and Rise of the Resistance near 45 at the 6:46 AM check. The Twilight Zone elevator is trendin' busier at 68, so grab the coaster first. Park runs 9 to 9, Early Entry 8:30.

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