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In MGM studios, the Tower of Terror is exactly 199 feet high, why was it made that specific height?

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The Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly known as MGM Studios) was intentionally designed to be 199 feet (60.7 meters) high for a specific reason. According to Disney Imagineers, this height was chosen because it allowed them to build the attraction without having to install a red aircraft warning light on top of the structure.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations in the United States require structures taller than 200 feet to have these warning lights for aviation safety. By keeping the Tower of Terror just under the 200-foot threshold, Disney was able to avoid adding the warning light, which could have disrupted the thematic integrity of the attraction.

This decision showcases Disney's commitment to attention to detail and storytelling, even in the architectural aspects of their theme park attractions.
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