Rumors abound that the missing five people from the elevator still roam the upper floors beckoning new visitors to join them in the Fifth Dimension. They are not ghosts but are trapped in that limbo. It is believed that the ill-fated elevator passengers have fallen into the fifth dimension and were trapped there, never aging for decades. (eight and five add up to thirteen) and the elevator made its way to the top of the hotel, its passengers, and an entire guest wing of the hotel simply vanished when lightning struck the building, leaving a burnt scar and a gaping hole on the outside. The elevator then plummeted out of control to the basement but it mysteriously disappeared before it reached the bottom. However, despite many outrageous gags, nobody could come up with a coherent story to tie it all together and the price for creating these elaborate Audio-Animatronics figures was cost prohibitive.Īs the elevator doors closed at 8:05 p.m. It was Brooks' intention that it be a comedic version of the Haunted Mansion. They would have boarded golf carts (guided by a magnetic wire embedded in the floor) and would experience a coven of witches cooking in their cauldron in the hotel kitchen, encounter Quasimodo the hotel "bellboy," and even visit the men's room where Dracula is trying to shave himself in a mirror where he can't see his reflection and the Wolfman is combing himself all over, while Frankenstein is in a stall trying to grab the Mummy's wrappings from the adjacent stall to use as toilet paper. Guests would be given a chance to tour the "Hot Set" and maybe even get to be an extra in the film. The idea evolved into Mel Brooks' Hollywood Horror Hotel. After several meetings with Imagineering, Brooks put together an idea to combine scary and funny into a Castle Young Frankenstein that would have had a Bavarian village leading to a drawbridge and the castle. The episode from which Freemont originates is notable as it is where the recycled footage of Rod Serling was taken from for the ride's pre-show video.After these plans were dropped, CEO Michael Eisner pitched the idea to filmmaker Mel Brooks to collaborate on a new Disney theme park attraction in hopes it would also lead to Brooks producing films for Disney.Him leading the orchestra is a gag as in the original episode It's a good life, Freemont declares he has a deep hatred for music and destroys one of his neighbours over it.In she show, he was a small child with the power to bend reality to his will and did so to fill out childish and brattish desires as the fear others held for him made him develop into a monster. Anthony Freemont who is stated to be the composer for the orchestra is a famous character from the Twilight Zone.It is seen at the end of the film when the ghosts finally make their way to the Halloween party and go to heaven. The band was supposed to feature Carolyn Crosson on Halloween, but she never made it to the party. In this film, the club housed a small orchestra that would perform big band style music, such as "Sing, Sing, Sing" originally by Benny Goodman. Other Appearances Tower of Terror (film) The Tip Top Club, along with the rest of the hotel closed sometime following the events of Halloween 1939 when employee Dewey Todd and guests Sally Shine, Emeline Partridge, Carolyn Crosson, Gilbert London disappeared in an elevator accident that sucked them into the 5th dimension.Īppearances The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Īdvertisements for the Tip-Top Club could be found throughout the queue and exit areas of the attraction.ĭuring the Beacons of Magic projection mapping show introduced for the 50th Anniversary, the Hollywood Tower Hotel reclaims some of its faded glory with a party being visible within the windows of the Tip Top Club. Previously, the Tip Top Club had featured the artistic stylings of the Silver Lake Sisters. The orchestra of the club was led by Anthony Freemont, according to an advertisement in the lobby of the Hollywood Tower Hotel although this might be the result of reality alterations from outside influence. The club is on an unmarked thirteenth floor of the hotel. The Tip Top Club was a club that was exclusive to the Hollywood Tower Hotel and its guests.
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