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496: Secrets of Disney’s Tower of Terror – Exclusive Interview with Mark Silverman

March 21, 2025·51 min·5 clips

Mark Silverman replaced Al Pacino's lines in Carlito's Way for network TV, saying 'forget you' instead.

This episode features an interview with Mark Silverman, the voice actor behind the iconic narration for Disney's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction. Hosts Connie and Bruce speak with Silverman, a lifelong Disney superfan, about his unique career and his deep connection to the parks. Silverman details his early work as a voice match for celebrities like Al Pacino, re-recording lines for television broadcasts of films like *Carlito's Way*. He recounts the multi-stage audition process for the Tower of Terror, where he had to perform a conversational Rod Serling impression for Disney Imagineers. Silverman describes the grand opening event at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 1994, calling the experience overwhelming and surreal when he first heard his voice in the attraction's library and ride sequence. He shares that he still visits the ride, sometimes getting a private ride at park closing, and even performs the spiel in public elevators to surprise people. Silverman reveals he also voiced a character for the *Treasure of the Seven Seas* interactive game near Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. He discusses working with Rod Serling's widow, Carol Serling, and later providing Serling's voice for an episode of Jordan Peele's *Twilight Zone* revival. As a teenager, Silverman would cold-call Walt Disney Imagineering (then WED Enterprises) to ask detailed questions about attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean. His favorite *Twilight Zone* episode is "Shadow Play," and he finds the World Showcase at Epcot to be his favorite place in Walt Disney World, especially at night. The hosts ask listener-submitted questions, including whether he minds when guests recite his lines (he enjoys it) and his feelings on the Tower of Terror's conversion to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout in California (he was not happy and has never ridden the new version). The conversation is warm, nostalgic, and filled with personal anecdotes, reflecting a shared passion for Disney history and classic entertainment. The tone is conversational and celebratory, focusing on fandom and behind-the-scenes stories. This episode is perfect for Disney Parks enthusiasts, fans of The Twilight Zone, and anyone interested in voice acting or theme park history. Listeners seeking debates on current park news or strategies might find the deep-dive into a single classic attraction less relevant.

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A warm Tower of Terror interview with a guest who clearly loves the craft and a memorable elevator routine.

Mark Silverman comes across as the voice behind the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror intro, and the real draw is hearing someone talk about the work with obvious affection.

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