Just some insight. Sally Shine was not related to the couple in the elevator. Sally's parents were up at the party waiting for her and her older sister. They changed the plot of the family to bring a more diverse story line between each character in the elevator. I just wanted to correct for more accuracy. I watch this movie every halloween and have it committed to memory.

This video being a plea for hiring Gilbert Gottfried is the true Rod Serling twist

I never forgot this movie, I watch it every year at Halloween!! Just a note because you said it more than once: the ghosts are not a family. Carolyn and Gilbert were dating each other, they weren't Sally's parents. Sally's parents were waiting with Abigail at the party. Like I said, I watch this movie every Halloween lol

A little fun fact: The Tower of Terror version at Tokyo DisneySea doesn't use the Twilight Zone branding because most Japanese aren't familiar with Twilight Zone. So the hotel is now called Hotel Hightower and has a new, original story revolving around Harrison Hightower III (an explorer who "collects" artifacts discovered on his expeditions, and also owns the hotel) and what happens one night when a cursed idol called Shiriki Utundu that he obtained on an adventure, comes to life and wreaks havoc and Hightower disappears.

My daughter and I rented this from the library. Her pick. She didn't know it was a ride and I didn't tell her until we went to Disney and we're standing in front of the tower.

Even on this channel, which otherwise doesn't dip into theme park history at all, there is no escaping Eisner.

It's not just the first ride based movie. It's by far the greatest of all time and will forever hold that title

I honestly thought this was a Defunctland channel video for a moment. Heh.

I remember watching this movie every year for Halloween. It had a good creepy atmosphere that didn't go too far for the target audience at the same time. The fact that one of the creators behind Are You Afraid of the Dark was involved with this movie also explains a lot. It was a good fun movie that I also wish would get more attention. Even though the new movie will probably be bigger and longer, hopefully it will also make more people aware of the original Tower of Terror movie.

3:23 "Disney CEO Michael Eisner..." [Defunctland has entered the chat]

My man! I LOVED this movie as a kid, honestly probably just slightly out of the intended audience age range. I bought it on DVD a few years back, and while it's no masterpiece I felt a lot of aspects held up for a young horror movie.

Fun Fact: The Rod Serling sound alike for the ride at Disney World was a voice actor named Mark Silverman.

Glad to know I am not blinded by nostalgia and Tower of Terror really is as good as I remember. I loved it when I was a kid. It didn't hurt that back then I also had a huge crush on Kirsten Dunst.

I very much loved this movie as a kid, even though I was a scaredy cat. So it always confused me that is basically doesn’t exist, Disney doesn’t recognize it and most people have never heard of it. Thank you for this!!!!!!

The Gilbert scenes hit differently now after his passing. R.I.P. buddy

No matter how much you try to avoid him. Michael Eisner is inevitable.

Needs more David S Pumpkins

How about a video on the greatest underrated tv show of all time, "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr" it stars Bruce Campbell, enough said.

Ironically, by removing the Twilight Zone branding and backstory, this movie is technically more original than the ride it's based on.

I loved this as a kid! Part of the reason my dad took us to WDW was just because of the Tower of Terror and I was so excited watching this before we went. And I have to thank my dad for introducing me to the Twilight Zone and the classic Disney live action movies; as an adult, I really appreciate that, it really kick started my love of movies.

I still can’t believe they took this ride down. It was a classic. And this was a very underrated movie. Like you said it wasn’t anything mind-boggling but it was simple it was entertaining and it knew what it needed to be. If they ard done the haunted mansion movie like this I think it would’ve been a lot better

This movie has been one of my favorites since it premiered when I was a kid. Thank you so much for thoughtfully and perfectly capturing this classic!

For Almost Cult Classics, could you do another Kurt Russell comedy, Used Cars?

Another quality tale from Joe Ramoni.

Wow! Forgotten memories unlocked! Totally forgot about this movie. I do remember loving the ending.

100% agree! I dearly love this movie and recently introduced my 5 year old to it, she also loves. I miss this type of Disney.

Everyone knows that the Tower of Terror movie was made because of the influence of the Stone Cutters.

I remember the first time I watched this movie. At the hospital when my brother was getting stitches after a WWE wrestling accident at home. I never forgot this movie. And I will ALWAYS love it.

I vividly remember watching this at my Grandparents' house around Halloween in the 90s. Such great memories from then. Thank you for this video!

i have a feeling that the Tower Of Terror movie with Scarlet isnt going to be happening anymore now.

You forgot to note that the other actors who played the hotel guests are also notable in their own right. Lindsay Ridgeway who played Sally was Darla Dimple's singing voice and portrayed Morgan Matthews in Boy Meets World. Alastair Duncan is best known as Senator Armstrong in Metal Gear Rising, and John Franklin is known for his roles in the first Children of the Corn and in CotC 666. I also remember having chatted with Wendy Worthington on Facebook a decade ago, though I couldn't find that convo anymore unfortunately. Besides having appeared in countless supporting roles, she did make a name for herself as a horror/mystery book author. Oh and Tammy Tuckey did an excellent interview with Mike McShane where he discussed some behind-the-scenes stuff about the film.

I went on Tower Of Terror for the first time when I was 5 and we bought the movie in the gift shop after... Let's just say I had nightmares for months 😂 We got rid of the movie when we moved when I was 9 because I couldn't even look at it without freaking out. Once I got older I started to really appreciate the ride and movie and I wish we still owned it. Not to mention my regret that I only went on the ride twice (at 5 and 9), closed my eyes and now it's gone at Disneyland. I just hope I'll make it to Disneyworld so I can experience it fully.

I LOVED this movie as a kid because even if it was scary the story really hit home for some reason. we all make mistakes that can effect a loved one. it was special for me.

Way to go on a hundred thousand subscribers I remember when this channel was just getting started I'd gone through a terrible breakup and your videos really helped me get through a tough time in my life so glad to see it taken off like this

I absolutely love this film. It's a bit campy but it's definitely a good classic to watch around Halloween. I pray the ride in Florida never changes. I was so annoyed when they rethemed the DCA one. 🙄

My favorite part of the ride was always the queue going in. The ride itself was fun and all, but the atmosphere and all the work put in to visually telling its own story is what made it special. Now they just paste popular characters on cookie cutter rides they know will have to be updated in a few years....

Thanks for talking about this, I really didn’t know this was a thing. When I went to the Tower of Terror in Orlando back in 2008, well, into the lobby because I was too scared of drop rides, but whilst in the gift shop, I saw dvd copies of this for sale. I wasn’t sure if it was a making of thing or what, but it kinda slipped my mind for years.

For a movie that it’s over two hours, jungle Cruise is actually very well paste it doesn’t feel too long; feels just right as far as pacing and overall structure goes :-)

I thought my family were some of the only people that knew this movie existed. we casually found the movie in a walmart store and because my family loved the ride. it is one of the most underrated movies in my opinion

Seeing Kirsten Dunst dressed up, instantly reminded me of Interview with a Vampire

I used to rent this from the bookmobile on vhs over and over again. I still think it’s a cute movie after a rewatch last year!

As much as I love this video and the very interesting history featured in it, I only have a problem with you constantly referring to the ghost characters as a “family”. According to attraction lore, they were not a family, and it wasn’t even indicated in the movie. Just 5 (apart from Sally and her nanny) random strangers who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I was 10 years old when I went to Disney World in February of 1995. I have vivid memories of the Tower of Terror ride, which was pretty new back then. When I heard it was converted into some Marvel shit a few years ago, I was heavily disappointed.

This new episode of Defunctland is great! :P

We'll miss you, Gilbert. R.I.P.

I'm Gilbert Gottfried, and I'm wearing a pink, fuzzy bathrobe.

I miss theme park tour videos. They put a lot of effort into them from Disney to Universe to others. That should be a series in itself watching them all.

I’m so glad we got Tower of Terror and, by extension, the Guardians drop tower, but what I wouldn’t give to have an Eisner-era Mel Brooks ride. Maybe not THAT ride, but one nonetheless.

i want gilbert gottfried to narrate my life

I remember watching this one The Disney Channel way back. I remember enjoying it. Reminded me of a light hearted version of The Shining oddly

I used to work here, and I have to admit I got an enjoyment out of wandering around those queue areas where guests couldn't go, like the lobby. Still have lots of photos too.

That live-action Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride was one of my favorite movies growing up! Can’t wait for your review of it

I just watched "TOT" yesterday...here...on KZfaq! It was great! I had NO IDEA this film existed until it was mentioned in want of Adam the Woo's videos!

I first saw this movie when I was 8 years old and it frightened me but looking back it's one of my favorites.

I really enjoy your channel, and all the offbeat movies you discuss! I even ran out and bought Cabin Boy, based on your recommendation 😅, and I’m not even sad! Thank you for bringing all this stuff to light, I really appreciate it!

The haunted mansion is a hidden gem. Eddie Murphy did a great job and the movie is cult classic.

I am sorry I have to stop the video halfway through, Hats Off. But as soon as you said the AYAOTD? guy made this, I'm sold and I wanna go watch this going in blind. :)

I still have this on video

I still have this on DVD. I bought it outside the ride in the gift shop. Best money spent that trip

I love this video except for one thing the adults in the elevator are not the parents of Sally Shine, they just a couple that get in the elevator with Sally and the nanny. She was to make her singing debut at the Halloween party in the tip top club and as the movie shows he had planned to ask her to marry her

I swear you bring up all my childhood obscure movies I thought I felt like i was the only one whos watched them, how the hell did you find my vhs collection from like 2002.

The 2 hour line to ride this in the cold Florida rain is the true terror of this ride.

This movie is a CRITICAL entry in Kirsten Dunst's filmography!

I I'm looking forward to your review of Mr Toad's wild ride. That weasel song "Secret to survival" is a very catchy song.

I remember when I watched that film. I wasn't at home, but travelling along my father on his truck. He had this old portable TV which you had to stretch the antenna and try to find the channel you wanted to watch. I find it on "La 1" (Main channel of Spain), and I watched on B&W and with a distorted image that reminds me to a VHS. But I loved that film.

Didn’t know there was a movie but I did ride the ride and it had a long bar that went across everyone’s lap but my dad‘s fat gut had the bar about a foot up from my waist so when we did the freefall I came out of my seat and had to hold onto the bar for dear life! Love your videos

Mr Toad's Wild Ride was criminally overlooked

GODDD I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!

Fun fact the actor that played the bellboy is Isaac from the original the children of the corn movie

This is a massive guilty pleasure pleasure movie of mine.

Just seeing this a whole year later! Thank you for the insight on it all! So crazy that “are you afraid of the dark” and “the shining” were influences!! And a new movie!!!! Day made. Huge fan of the ride, and movie of course.

I'm glad you'll be covering Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. I love that movie.

Ah, another video from one of my favourite underrated KZfaqrs. *makes hot drink in preparation*

7:39 "Bone-Chilling yet kid-friendly tales"... someone clearly hasn't seen the episode "The Tale of the Dark Music". I still have nightmares

Great video! Very informative! One small nitpick though, those aren’t Sally’s parents in the movie, they’re just random people who happen to get on the elevator. We see all their families at the end of the film! Still, fantastic video!

Dude! I love your stuff. I've watched almost all your episodes. Each are better than the previous. As a kid I loved the Tower of Terror ride in FL. I agree, the new one will probably be terrible, CGI packed event.

I remember watching this when it aired on television. Watching it now, it is rather weak, but it being filmed & using images from the actual ride does make it unique & it does have a good cast that warms my nostalgic heart for the mid-nineties. Any modern version is honestly never going to have as much Character as this film does.

Good Job!

One of my favorite rides! Never knew there was a movie based on it. One of the few that can make me scream each time I ride it.

Came for the Joe, stayed for the... Defunctland and also Joe

I really love this attraction. The Tower Hotel is an interesting and pretty attraction

That pee wee clip was great insert hahaha.

I actually met D.J. MacHale once. Really nice guy.

Hats off man

Didn’t know you were a Theme park fan! Cool

I do vividly remember this movie, and it did make me excited to go on the first time.

After yesterday this video hurt my chest so incredibly much because since I was a child wholeheartedly agreed with the final sentiment and now unfortunately and sadly we will never see that happen

Remember the ride more than the movie. But like you mentioned, it was essentially a 2 hour commercial for the ride. Interesting work as always Joe.

I was thinking this was the ghost movie with Steve Gutenberg and Beverly D’Angelo with Liam Nieson. That was actually worth watching and maybe a future highlight video for your channel.

I would love a remake of this movie it was so good!!! I love the entire storyline of tower of terror.

Oh man, a Mel Brooks comedy ride would've been amazing. And would've rewarded repeat rides, that's prime for subtle or quick gags.

Both The Rides and The TV series are Iconic. I loved The Twilight Zone so much.

Didn't know D.J. McHale directed this, that's neat. I loved his Pendragon series of books growing up. They would make a great TV or film adaptation if taken seriously.

I look forward to these videos, even if i dont like what youre talking about. I like to learn about it.

Those cuts to Gilbert Gottfried were genius!

Great presentation! I've always loved this movie. It's the only Disney-ride movie I like. I wish it was more accessible (like Hocus Pocus) during Halloween.

2:28 I remember this film. It's from the song "The secret to survive in a very nasty world" came.

I loved this movie as a kid.

Finally! Someone else remembers!

I'm not a Disney person so this really didn't connect with me on a personal level but I love your videos, I always come out learning a bit and I really appreciate that about your content.