10 Things You Didn't Know About The Tower Of Terror

1. Struck By Lightning

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Part of the story of the ride is that it gets struck by lightning, and this is what causes you to be transported to the Fifth Dimension. It happens a couple of times on the ride, causing the lights to go out, and is part of the story for the family you meet later on. 

Standing at 199ft tall, higher than the trees in the surrounding area, it's perhaps no surprise that the actual building has been struck by lightning itself on a few occasions. It hasn't caused any damage, but does make the facade even more a part of the story. 

One of the most notable reports of the tower being struck was when it was under construction, so it's been transporting guests to another world from the very beginning. And they say lightning never strikes twice... 

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