"I want to speak on the Tower of Terror because I love and respect the Guardians of the Galaxy, of course I do. I think it's a beautiful thing, it's great, it's impressive, it's amazing. I'm a big Baby Groot person. I don't remember much about her, but I love her," Grande said, referencing Disneyland's overhaul of the classic drop tower attraction that saw Disney ditch the original ride's vintage Hollywood aesthetic and reopen as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! in 2017.
Grande clarified that "it's not angst, it's dire desperation" fueling her desire to keep the Florida ride the way it is — a sentiment Mariah Carey shared when she appeared on Las Culturistas in October.
"It's real desperation to protect and preserve what is the Tower of Terror," she stressed, moments before Yang recalled a moment that he and Rogers had to be evacuated from the ride after it broke down mid-cycle, leading the comedic duo to be escorted out of the attraction while they were both "stoned out of [their] gourd."
Later, Grande read her open letter to Disney pleading for them to keep the Tower of Terror in its original iteration, which she called an "absolute masterpiece" in the document.
"Perhaps this message comes prematurely, but I would be remiss if I did not reach out with a potential matter of grave concern. In the wake of the most recent alterations that have befallen your historic park in California — yes, I'm referring to the calamitous loss/makeover of the Tower of Terror ride here — I humbly implore you to not follow suit," she read. "Please allow the iconic and tremendous Tower of Terror to stand tall, permanently in the name of historical preservation, spooky honor, and good, old-fashioned fun. I hope that you'll consider this humble plea from a passionate fan."
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