# Cartoon Amusement Rides Disney's 'Tower of Terror' Will Be Replaced with 'Guardians of the Galaxy' By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-of-terror References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinharris/a-guardians-of-the-galaxy-ride-is-coming-to-disneyland?utm_term=.hmbo97m2X) & [disneyparks.disney.go](https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/07/guardians-of-the-galaxy-mission-breakout-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park-summer-2017/) Say goodbye to [Disney California Adventure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) park's 'Tower of Terror' and say hello to 'Guardians of the Galaxy - Misson: BREAKOUT!' The iconic ride based on the 'Twilight Zone' takes adventurers up several floors on an elevator for some frightening scenes before they're dropped to the ground. Although the [free-fall aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boo-elevator) is still apart of the new [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go-and-marvel) ride, the overall experience will be quite different. The Guardians of the Galaxy ride will take park patrons up on a gantry lift to follow one character, Rocket, as he works to free Guardians who have been captured by a nemesis. The ride will have new effects and will feature the soundtrack to the movie. Though some patrons may not be open to the replacement, Disney has recognized that Gen-Z and Millennials did not grow up with the Twilight Zone. The Tower of Terror could be fun for them, but the new ride may prove to be a better experience by connecting them with a movie they recognize. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Amusement Park Transformations:** As amusement parks recognize the importance of staying relevant, they will continue to revamp and update iconic rides to keep up with changing consumer preferences. - **Movie Theme Park Attractions:** As Hollywood continues to produce blockbuster hits, amusement parks will find new opportunities to create attractions that feature the latest popular movies. - **Interactive Theme Park Rides:** As advancements in ride technology continue, amusement parks will seek ways to provide guests with immersive, interactive and customizable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry will continue to see opportunities as movie studios and amusement parks partner up to create new attractions based on popular movies. - **Tourism:** As amusement parks continue to innovate and modernize their rides, they will draw in more tourists seeking new and exciting experiences. - **Technology:** As amusement parks seek new ways to captivate audiences, they will continue to invest in new technology to enhance the interactivity and immersive qualities of their rides. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Ride Attraction Play Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starspeeder-3000.md) - [Inverted Roller Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-gardens.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Halloween-Themed Amusement Park Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disneyland-resort.md) - [Accessible Amusement Ride Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-amusement-ride.md) - [Opera VR Rollercoasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurosat-coastiality-the-phantom-of-the-opera.md) - [Adventure-Themed Cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-treasure.md) - [Immersive Multimedia Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-pictures-wonderverse.md)