Hollywood, 1939: Purple Lightning Strike Begins to Return to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

A long-missing detail is beginning to return to The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

What's Happening:

• Over the last couple of months, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has been undergoing an exterior refurbishment to return the iconic building back to its former glory.
• Included in this refurbishment seems to be a detail that has been missing on the building since its early days – a detailed purple lightning strike, which you can see clearly in the photo below.

• Over the years, the purple lightning strike has either faded or been painted over – but elements of the returning paint job are starting to peek through as scaffolding is removed.

• For reference, here's a look at what The Hollywood Tower Hotel looked like just last year.

• We'll be sure to keep you updated as more of The Hollywood Tower Hotel's new paint scheme is uncovered.
• On your next trip to Disney's Hollywood Studios, you might want to pick up some of the latest Tower of Terror merchandise.

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