I was at Disney last year and Alien Encounter was closed. Did it re-open? Was it just refurbished or something? I haven't heard any mention of this ride in a while.
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Is Alien Encounter Open this year?
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Testtrack321
Well-Known Member
Um, sit down.
It's not around any longer. I know, I know, sorry. They replaced it with a ride that sucks called Stitch's Great Escape.
It's not around any longer. I know, I know, sorry. They replaced it with a ride that sucks called Stitch's Great Escape.
Disneyfan1981
Active Member
Welcome to the Boards
Welcome to the boards. And now the punch in the stomach. AE was closed and is gone forever replaced by Stitch's Great Escape. Search that out and see the lengthy conversations about this replacement. I for one am saddened because AE was one of my faves....
Welcome to the boards. And now the punch in the stomach. AE was closed and is gone forever replaced by Stitch's Great Escape. Search that out and see the lengthy conversations about this replacement. I for one am saddened because AE was one of my faves....
Since1976
Well-Known Member
Heh, I remember the "punch in the stomach" I got in 2002 when, after a 12-year gap between WDW trips, I walked up to Carousel of Progress and found it closed with no explanation. Only later did I discover it was a seasonal attraction... It's open now, and I hope to finally experience it again later this year.
As for AE -- *sigh* I regret that I only got to see (hear?) it once before it closed.
As for AE -- *sigh* I regret that I only got to see (hear?) it once before it closed.
Alien Encounter Gone? Why does Stitch ride suck?
Wow. I must be out of the loop .I am going to Disney in August and I was looking forward to this ride!!! Why did they eliminate this ride? Why does the Stitch ride suck?
Wow. I must be out of the loop .I am going to Disney in August and I was looking forward to this ride!!! Why did they eliminate this ride? Why does the Stitch ride suck?
Vernonpush
Well-Known Member
Don't get them started again! :lol:colleen2997 said:
Do a thread search, It's been discussed quite a bit.
Start at the bottom of this page, and read upwards http://www.wdwmagic.com/stitchencounter.htm
The story begins back in February 2002 for the removal of Alien Encounter.
The story begins back in February 2002 for the removal of Alien Encounter.
Since1976
Well-Known Member
There has been no official word about why AE closed, but most fans would agree that it was probably because it was too intense and not really in keeping with the family-friendly atmosphere in the Magic Kingdom.
I would agree with that sentiment somewhat, as there were plenty of kids, some of them experiencing their first Disney attraction EVER, who walked out of that room terrified and never wanting to do another ride!
Perhaps AE's true place would have been at Disney MGM Studios, where it could have been linked up with a famous horror or sci-fi movie.
I would agree with that sentiment somewhat, as there were plenty of kids, some of them experiencing their first Disney attraction EVER, who walked out of that room terrified and never wanting to do another ride!
Perhaps AE's true place would have been at Disney MGM Studios, where it could have been linked up with a famous horror or sci-fi movie.
imagineer boy
Well-Known Member
colleen2997 said:
*hugs colleen* I miss AE too. It was my most favourite ride at WDW, and they closed it and replaced it with a crappy attraction that never lived up to the exitement of AE. It makes me so MAD!!!!
Oh well, at least I have a chair from the old AE ride that I bought on Ebay to keep the memories alive....
Since1976
Well-Known Member
This makes me wonder...How long can a ride with such bad reviews last?
After all, Journey Into Your Imagination is still around, despite the deafening groans of its many detractors. Does WDW have a set termination timetable for the attractions that tank, just so that they get their money's worth out of them?
After all, Journey Into Your Imagination is still around, despite the deafening groans of its many detractors. Does WDW have a set termination timetable for the attractions that tank, just so that they get their money's worth out of them?
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
dude, more like kick in the groin............. thats more descriptive of the pain.Disneyfan1981 said:
welcome colleen. hope you enjoy your stay.
Since1976 said:
They got rid of JIYI in 2002, and replaced it with the current incantation. The 3rd version in 4 years. Now that says something. It says something even more when people still discuss and compare the original 1982 version to JIYI and JIIWF..
For you folks who have not been in a while, get ready for another punch in the stomach.....the 20k lagoon was filled in and replaced by a, get this, a Pooh meet and greet.
Disneyfan1981
Active Member
Now THAT was a bad ride
While there are a few rides over at DCA that I'm sure will be marked for extinction like Jumpin' Jellyfish and the Orange Stinger, that ride was the worst. :hammer:
ScrapIron said:
While there are a few rides over at DCA that I'm sure will be marked for extinction like Jumpin' Jellyfish and the Orange Stinger, that ride was the worst. :hammer:
Pixiedust1393
Member
That's exactly what I was thinking!... Anyways, colleen2997, Sorry for all the bad news about AE, you should've been to the boards when Stitch's Great Escape opened!!! :hammer: MAD HOUSE! But, I agree- Stitch's Great Escape does suck. They did a low budget job it seems like... Although I'm a fan of Stitch, Disney could've done a whole lot better... Go experience it for yourself, but I highly wouldn't reccomend waiting in a long line or getting a fast pass for this attraction :dazzle: Hope you have fun at WDW when you go!