Is Stitch's Great Escape REALLY that bad?

[Bairstow]

Had our first trip to Disney a few weeks ago and I have to say that this was the worst ride of the entire trip. I was confused from the moment I entered and then when the harness came down and the room got dark I thought Okay, this is gonna get better, I am on a "ride" and then nothing. The harness was really uncomfortable too and I just don't get the point of it? The whole thing just seemed old & tired. It was truly the only attraction I wish I had skipped.

The confusion is understandable. They should have ditched the restraints for the refurb because they make no thematic or psychological sense now.
The restraints made sense when the attraction was fear-themed, since being trapped in your seat heightened the sense of terror.
Now that the attraction is comedy-based (ostensibly), being trapped in your seat only heightens the sense of annoyance.

To put it another way, the attraction used to be like being locked in a jail cell with a murderer.
Now it's like being stuck in an airplane with an especially badly-behaved child.

 

[katins7]

Fun fact: I have done this attraction exactly once, five or six years ago, and I can still remember exactly what that chili dog burp smelled like. I'm another one who expected something to happen because of the restraint and waited and waited through what I thought was the pre-show...and then it was over. I do not feel compelled to experience it again, but I wouldn't be dead set against it if I had some time to kill.

 

[rt06]

We didn't even go on it until our second trip, having read past negative reviews, and that's because there was zero wait time. That moist chili dog spray on the back of my neck was just nasty.

 

[Goofyernmost]

We didn't even go on it until our second trip, having read past negative reviews, and that's because there was zero wait time. That moist chili dog spray on the back of my neck was just nasty.

My god... it was chilli scented air/water. How do you even take a shower. It's clean water or scented air. How nasty can that be. People are always talking about bringing in and releasing their inner child. Don't do that unless you bring their sense of humor with you.

 

[Bairstow]

My god... it was chilli scented air/water. How do you even take a shower. It's clean water or scented air. How nasty can that be. People are always talking about bringing in and releasing their inner child. Don't do that unless you bring their sense of humor with you.

You can even see the disgusting residue caked onto the restraints themselves.

 

[mergatroid]

I've experienced far worse smells coming from other guests than the chili dog burp aroma that some seem to find so 'disgusting'. It really isn't that bad folks, seriously.

 

[1023]

I've experienced far worse smells coming from other guests than the chili dog burp aroma that some seem to find so 'disgusting'. It really isn't that bad folks, seriously.

One can never understand what olfactory experiences are to another.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sense-smell-strictly-personal-study-suggests

Science!

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[mergatroid]

One can never understand what olfactory experiences are to another.

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/sense-smell-strictly-personal-study-suggests

Science!

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Exactly and you've just validated my point that to me I've regularly smelled far worse coming from guests in lines

 

[1023]

Exactly and you've just validated my point that to me I've regularly smelled far worse coming from guests in lines

Clearly. You have stated that you have smelled worse. At the same time, you invalidate what someone else experiences by telling them,"It really isn't that bad folks, seriously.". Try not to define someone else's experience as inconsequential and you'll have more support. If someone is disturbed by the smell, they are free to express it.

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[wdwfan4ver]

The harness is a big problem with this attraction and is one of the reasons I don't recommend this attraction to people I know outside of the internet. I call the harness a big problem because of how uncomfortable the harness is and the harness does actually could affect a person with fibromyalgia due to trigger points.

I mentioned Fibromyalgia acting up due to Stitch's Great Escape's harness due because I know a person outside of the internet that actually has Fibromyalgia.

 

[Goofyernmost]

You can even see the disgusting residue caked onto the restraints themselves.

No, sorry... I see nothing and even if I did... how do you know that isn't from the last person that sat there and not from the show itself?

Clearly. You have stated that you have smelled worse. At the same time, you invalidate what someone else experiences by telling them,"It really isn't that bad folks, seriously.". Try not to define someone else's experience as inconsequential and you'll have more support. If someone is disturbed by the smell, they are free to express it.
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Certainly are free to express it, but, like the reason that was just used to not tell them that it isn't that bad, isn't it the same thing to tell them that it is. I would guess that the vast majority are not affected by it at all other then finding it funny, like I do. So if I can't tell them it isn't that bad, I would have to request that you not tell them how bad it is, because that is no more correct then the other way around. Besides, I know it's my old age and life experience talking here, but, really, it is time to grow up and be an adult. If that is the worst thing that anyone smells in life, they have had a charmed one. We have become such a weak society. All anyone needs to do to take over is cover us with fake chilli smell and we will all head for the vomit bags and surrender.

 

[1023]

No, sorry... I see nothing and even if I did... how do you know that isn't from the last person that sat there and not from the show itself?

Certainly are free to express it, but, like the reason that was just used to not tell them that it isn't that bad, isn't it the same thing to tell them that it is. I would guess that the vast majority are not affected by it at all other then finding it funny, like I do. So if I can't tell them it isn't that bad, I would have to request that you not tell them how bad it is, because that is no more correct then the other way around. Besides, I know it's my old age and life experience talking here, but, really, it is time to grow up and be an adult. If that is the worst thing that anyone smells in life, they have had a charmed one.

Your reading comprehension is clearly compromised. Perhaps you should re-read what I posted. Feel free to describe your experience as it relates to smell. Do not attempt to characterize the experience of others in that regard.

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[Goofyernmost]

Your reading comprehension is clearly compromised. Perhaps you should re-read what I posted. Feel free to describe your experience as it relates to smell. Do not attempt to characterize the experience of others in that regard.

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OK, I will, in spite of having my reading comprehension questioned. I see people today as being so worried about every little thing, germs, sensitivity to odors, general fear of everything as being a sad indication of a core weakening of the human being. We, the descendants of people that endured hardships even beyond anything that any of us can imagine, to live a life and accomplish things that we all would shirk away from because of a multitude of reasons all having to do with obsessive behavior concerning the simplest of things. Personally, I had to use outhouses where everything fell into a 55 gallon drum, cut in half, and once every two weeks had to pull it out and burn it. I'm not the toughest person in the world, but, it would be a cold day on the planet before an artificial odor would do anymore then make me chuckle. If everyone else wants to be overly sensitive I cannot stop them, however, this entire thing is beyond ridiculous to me.

I stated the if it is wrong to tell someone that they won't be bothered by it, why is it OK to just say that they will be bothered by it because, in your case, it did bother you. Isn't that the same thing except opposite ends of the discussion? You cannot speak for others either. Specifically, concerning Stitch, to me, it is the mildest of odors with very limited exposure. Certainly not a carte blanche reason to tell someone how awful it is. I may, however, be a reason for you not to go to it, but, not everyone.

 

[1023]

OK, I will, in spite of having my reading comprehension questioned. I see people today as being so worried about every little thing, germs, sensitivity to odors, general fear of everything as being a sad indication of a core weakening of the human being. We, the descendants of people that endured hardships even beyond anything that any of us can imagine, to live a life and accomplish things that we all would shirk away from because of a multitude of reasons all having to do with obsessive behavior concerning the simplest of things. Personally, I had to use outhouses where everything fell into a 55 gallon drum, cut in half, and once every two weeks had to pull it out and burn it. I'm not the toughest person in the world, but, it would be a cold day on the planet before an artificial odor would do anymore then make me chuckle. If everyone else wants to be overly sensitive I cannot stop them, however, this entire thing is beyond ridiculous to me.

I stated the if it is wrong to tell someone that they won't be bothered by it, why is it OK to just say that they will be bothered by it because, in your case, it did bother you. Isn't that the same thing except opposite ends of the discussion? You cannot speak for others either. Specifically, concerning Stitch, to me, it is the mildest of odors with very limited exposure. Certainly not a carte blanche reason to tell someone how awful it is. I may, however, be a reason for you not to go to it, but, not everyone.

Again, my friend, you make assumptions and did not read what I wrote or do not understand what I wrote. I can not help you with any of that. I will attempt to be more plain spoken.

I do not find the chilli dog burp smell overwhelming nor overly bothersome.It isn't pleasant, but it is not designed to be. I cited a scientific study designed to explain that people experience smells differently. I then proceeded to explain that defining someone else's experience pertaining to a specific odor is not possible. I then correctly concluded that characterizing someone's experience is misguided.

Now you are stating that my reasoning for not recommending the attraction is based on the smell. That in no way resembles my complete thoughts about the attractions shortcomings. Please feel free to speak for yourself, but do not presume to speak for me. I will state that I enjoyed the attraction in it's previous iteration. The current one I find lacking for a cornucopia of reasons.

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ETA: If you want me to leave the vicinity, open a can of tuna....

 

[Florida_is_hot]

The only problem with Alien Encounter is parents were too stupid.
Oh my 3 year old can take it..... well often they could not.
It was dumbed down because of this.

I seen no problem with Mission of Mars, it is called Tomorrowland not fantasy based on current Disney cartoon land.

 

[voodoo321]

Again. The smell is nothing more than liquid smoke. It's the context that disgusts people. It's suggested that it is a Chili Dog and the smell is propelled at you through a belch. In that sense, the show producers do their job in creating an idea and reaction out of the same scent they pump out on Dinosaur, SSE and others. I don't see people getting sick here in Cincy by smelling Skyline or Goldstar. Of course you might if some obnoxious fat guy burped in your face after eating one. But you should understand that this is pretend. That's my logic. If you feel different then you feel different. I think some are being melodramatic here and are trying to be in with the hipsters by bashing this attraction. It certainly isn't anything special but it's, by far, not the worst or poorly implemented thing on property. Not even close. It fits in better than Buzz or MILF. At least Stitch is an actual alien, which lends itself to Sci-Fi. Even though its not futuristic. Buzz is a close second but MILF is a stretch.

To make it even more interesting they should bring Pluto on stage to take a dump and blow a scent of sharp cheddar cheese into the crowd.

 

[iYazmo]

Is the bad representation warranted? To an extent, yes. I've always felt that it never belonged at MK. It's too scary for its targeted audience and I personally think that if it were to stay, it belongs at Hollywood Studios. Not many attractions are scary at MK so uninformed parents have no idea. They assume that it's okay for their child.

 

[rt06]

My god... it was chilli scented air/water. How do you even take a shower. It's clean water or scented air. How nasty can that be. People are always talking about bringing in and releasing their inner child. Don't do that unless you bring their sense of humor with you.

Not only would I not consume whatever liquid is ejected, but I would not bathe in it either. If that scent were to emanate from my shower head, I'd call the water department.

No, sorry... I see nothing and even if I did... how do you know that isn't from the last person that sat there and not from the show itself?

Certainly are free to express it, but, like the reason that was just used to not tell them that it isn't that bad, isn't it the same thing to tell them that it is. I would guess that the vast majority are not affected by it at all other then finding it funny, like I do. So if I can't tell them it isn't that bad, I would have to request that you not tell them how bad it is, because that is no more correct then the other way around. Besides, I know it's my old age and life experience talking here, but, really, it is time to grow up and be an adult. If that is the worst thing that anyone smells in life, they have had a charmed one. We have become such a weak society. All anyone needs to do to take over is cover us with fake chilli smell and we will all head for the vomit bags and surrender.

You really think strength is found in the tolerance of artificial chili dog scent? This ride is some rite of passage to adulthood? Paris Island is where I grew up. Maybe the Marine Corps can replace the CS gas chamber with chili scented Yankee Candles to toughen those boys up.

Admittedly, I had to reach for the vomit bag on Mission Space orange. I've sworn never to ride that again. I'm such a pansy.

 

[mergatroid]

Clearly. You have stated that you have smelled worse. At the same time, you invalidate what someone else experiences by telling them,"It really isn't that bad folks, seriously.". Try not to define someone else's experience as inconsequential and you'll have more support. If someone is disturbed by the smell, they are free to express it.

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Ok you got me there my friend. Let me try to make my point a little better as I made a mess of it there as you rightly pointed out

Of course it's subjective as to what a person finds as a bad smell, no arguments there and if somebody finds say the smell of delicious candy bad, then to them it's a bad smell end of. I'm however trying to 'average out' what many would consider a 'terrible smell' for those who haven't experienced the chili dog smell on stitch. To read this thread if you hadn't been on the attraction you'd probably think "Man that smell must be absolutely rotten going off the number of comments" and there is no doubt that many don't seem to enjoy the smell as the remarks prove.

What I was unsuccessfully trying to point out is that I believe to 'the average person' the aroma probably isn't quite as bad as the thread portrays (for some it may be as it's subjective). Disney do surveys and if the guests were gagging or throwing up constantly due to the smell then by now they'd almost certainly have stopped using it. Whilst I don't think anyone has claimed to have thrown up due to the smell, the number of posts strongly criticising it would make one think it's at a level of obnoxiousness that I don't believe your 'average guest' would find it to be.

Certainly I've never witnessed anybody on the attraction complain or look sick afterwards and usually there's just laughter or the cry of "Ewwww" at worst following the chili dog burp. Contrast this with people leaving the area in Epcot during F&W where somebody has just vomited looking like they wanted to vomit too such was the stench and you have the disgusting comparison I was trying to get across without explaining in detail. To get some perspective I'd guess if you asked the 'average person' whether the smell of BO or somebody breaking wind smelled worse than the SGE chili dog burp smell, they'd most likely say "Yes".

After rambling on about this for way to long now, the point I'm trying to make is this. It isn't that bad folks, seriously (except to those that it is obviously)

 

[Goofyernmost]

You really think strength is found in the tolerance of artificial chili dog scent? This ride is some rite of passage to adulthood? Paris Islamd is where I grew up. Maybe the Marine Corps can replace the CS gas chamber with chili scented Yankee Candles to toughen those boys up.

Admittedly, I had to reach for the vomit bag on Mission Space orange. I've sworn never to ride that again. I'm such a pansy.

Well, no! I don't in anyway think that just the reaction to the artificial chili dog scent, which is apparently an issue with enough people that we are discussing it, is a measure of total weakness. But, it is a symptom of it. I'm not sure where you get the "rite of passage" part. I never said that. I am assuming that adulthood preceded a visit to Stitch as an adult.

Do to an apparent lack of real problems it has become standard procedure to dramatize every little thing. Example: I had a leg injury about 5 years ago. It destroyed some of my nerve endings that allow me to go down hills and especially stairs without consciously flexing the muscles in my leg to prevent my knee from just popping out in front of me. It is a natural reaction that the normal body makes without us even thinking about it... but, I have to or have a rather painful and extremely embarrassing face plant. There are times when I tend to dramatize that problem to the point of self pity and depression. Then I look up and see a neighbor of mine who, due to an accident is paralyzed from the waist down. He refuses to give up. He drives his own car (with hand controls), and uses a hand operated wheel chair. It takes him sometimes more then 15 minutes to just get himself from the wheelchair to the seat of his car. He refuses help unless he gets really stuck. I've seen him do that in pouring rain and worse. When I see that, and I see how emotionally strong he is, I am ashamed to have ever complained about my "little" problem.

So, when I see or hear someone "upset" because of an artificial chilli dog scent, I have to wonder what that person would do if confronted with a real problem. Would the continued concentration on the drama of minor things totally imbed a crippling mind set that would be overwhelming. I mean if one cannot deal with a make believe thing, how do they cope with other things. I know it's not the same thing, but, really I feel that it is all symptomatic of a bigger weakness that didn't exist to any measurable degree in the past.

PS. the problem on MS Orange is a real physical problem involving the inner ear. Not an imaginary problem, it is real, unlike the now famous "artificial chili dog scent".