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Old 09-04-2003   #1 (permalink)
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Alien Encounter closing?

A friend told me that the Alien Encounter attraction at the Magic Kingdom was either closing down or closing for rehab (she wasn't sure which). Has anyone else heard about this? This is one of my favorite attractions and I would hate to see it go away.:nooo:
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I am sorry disneydana but I am one of those that hope it does get some rehab. I would love to see it changed to a Stitch theme or something else for that matter. Either way is fine really, I just don't go on it and help keep the line shorter for you!! I didn't enjoy it, I thought it was a little lame after all the hype.

I'm sorry, I know how you feel losing a favorite ride though!!
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Wow, funny that you asked, I found this on wdwmagic.com today.
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4 September 2003: Alien Encounter Closing
There is unofficial word that Alien Encounter may be closing on October 15th 2003 to begin the conversion to the Stitch-based attraction.
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I would definately have to check it out if they switch it over to a Stich theme. Otherwise I will avoid it ~ too scary for me.
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No tears lost over this one... Rode it once and wasn't impressed. Stitch being from outerspace would fit in perfectly in Tomorrowland...
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After all the hype about the ride being too scary,I rode it and experienced a let-down feeling. I hope it changes to a Stitch attraction.
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Wow!! I guess it's either a love it or hate it attraction. And apparently I'm the only one who loves it.:p Sounds like maybe its going to be changed to a Stitch theme? Does anyone know?
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Wow!! apparently I'm the only one who loves it
You arent the only one!
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I enjoyed the attraction but did not go in this last trip because my boys would have been to scared. Even though I liked it I think a Lilo and Stitch attraction would be neat.:)
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I will agree that AE does not seem very "Disney". With two boys ages 9 & 13 though it was great. Plus I do love Stitch! :)
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After all the hype about the ride being too scary,I rode it and experienced a let-down feeling.
It's lack of interest for me more than anything. I can ride Buzz Lightyear, the Haunted Mansion and other rides all day long.
Once I rode AE, that was it. Been there- done that! It was never something I wanted to do again.

Bring on something new and exciting!!!
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It's lack of interest for me more than anything. I can ride Buzz Lightyear, the Haunted Mansion and other rides all day long.
Once I rode AE, that was it. Been there- done that! It was never something I wanted to do again.

Bring on something new and exciting!!!
Oh, how I agree with that. I went on it in '96 and do it again. I didn't think it was scary in any way and really expected much more after all the press about it. I can ride the rest of the rides over and over again, this just didn't do it for me.
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I can ride the rest of the rides over and over again, this just didn't do it for me.
Really?? I guess when I first rode it, I had never really experienced special effects (like the breathing on the neck and water sprinkling on you) before. I thought it was fantastic and enjoyed it several times that trip and on others. Sadly, I don't think I'm going to be able to ride it again before they change it (if that is the plan).:(
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I rode AE once while there in 1997 and I didn't think it was that great. Never rode it in 2002. I hope they will do something different with it like stitch.
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I have also only been on AE one time. I was so excited after reading so much about it. The special effects were OK but I didn't get scared at all. I didn't hate it , but haven't considered it worth a long line for on other trips. But, now that it might be leaving I will have to go back on my trip in just one month from today!!! WOW I just realized that!!! I feel the excitement building and building......
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