Hello All. Sorry I cannot include photos with this. I am quite concerned that the activity coming in and out of the SGE area is being watched closely. Therefore, I can not provide any photos with this update.
I have been afforded an advanced look inside of the ride. I'll tell you in detail as I walk thru it.
1. Entrance area, you'll find that a new sign has been installed with the SGE Logo on it. The sign appears to be a support column for the WedWay.
2. Thru the doors. The original pre-show area looks the same. In fact, it would appear that you are entering the original XS ride. They will change some of the dialog of the pre-show to reference Stitch, however the actual demo with Skippy will be much the same.
3. The main show area. The main show area itself as you have seen from other photos on WDW is about the same. You'll notice two large robotic arms have been added to the tube's ceiling area. Otherwise, the rooms appear the same. Stitch is inside the tubes and his movement is very much advanced as stated. The programming of the show is going on; at this point still many technical issues remain.
At least 2 months of work remain at this point; there will certainly be NO cast previews within the 30 days. The theaters themselves, I'm QUITE concerned about. The overall look of the rooms is VERY much like old Alien Encounter show, right down to the seats themselves. I am worried that with all the kids coming in because of the stitch name, too many of them will FREAK OUT at the site of the main show rooms. Never mind when the harnesses are lowered down. I hope to god, none of the lights in the rooms ever go out 100% as it's just to intensely scary looking in there at this point.
You'll also see that much of the original Alien Encounter elements remain (hallways, etc.) I'd be more inclined to call this a "Stitch Overlay" rather than a new ride at this point
A Cast Member.
I have been afforded an advanced look inside of the ride. I'll tell you in detail as I walk thru it.
1. Entrance area, you'll find that a new sign has been installed with the SGE Logo on it. The sign appears to be a support column for the WedWay.
2. Thru the doors. The original pre-show area looks the same. In fact, it would appear that you are entering the original XS ride. They will change some of the dialog of the pre-show to reference Stitch, however the actual demo with Skippy will be much the same.
3. The main show area. The main show area itself as you have seen from other photos on WDW is about the same. You'll notice two large robotic arms have been added to the tube's ceiling area. Otherwise, the rooms appear the same. Stitch is inside the tubes and his movement is very much advanced as stated. The programming of the show is going on; at this point still many technical issues remain.
At least 2 months of work remain at this point; there will certainly be NO cast previews within the 30 days. The theaters themselves, I'm QUITE concerned about. The overall look of the rooms is VERY much like old Alien Encounter show, right down to the seats themselves. I am worried that with all the kids coming in because of the stitch name, too many of them will FREAK OUT at the site of the main show rooms. Never mind when the harnesses are lowered down. I hope to god, none of the lights in the rooms ever go out 100% as it's just to intensely scary looking in there at this point.
You'll also see that much of the original Alien Encounter elements remain (hallways, etc.) I'd be more inclined to call this a "Stitch Overlay" rather than a new ride at this point
A Cast Member.
