Alien Encounter closing?

disneydana · 09-04-2003

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:

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-04-2003

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!!

spike · 09-04-2003

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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Note, Unofficial!

DougiesMommy · 09-04-2003

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.

DisneyAnne · 09-04-2003

No tears lost over this one... Rode it once and wasn't impressed. Stitch being from outerspace would fit in perfectly in Tomorrowland...

mickaholic4077 · 09-04-2003

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.

disneydana · 09-04-2003

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?

crystalrp · 09-04-2003

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Originally posted by disneydana
Wow!! apparently I'm the only one who loves it

You arent the only one!

mattomouseman · 09-04-2003

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.:)

crystalrp · 09-04-2003

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! :)

sandanv1 · 09-04-2003

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Originally posted by mickaholic4077
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!!!

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-04-2003

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Originally posted by sandanv1
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.

disneydana · 09-04-2003

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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).:(

jessie · 09-04-2003

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.
Jess

LRTJS · 09-04-2003

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......
:)

:D :D

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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	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: __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	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!! __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 9 hours 49 minutes

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spike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 260	Wow, funny that you asked, I found this on wdwmagic.com today. ________________________________________________ 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. ________________________________________________ Note, Unofficial! __________________ Spike “May your journey forever be laden with peace, and jubilance dreams may forever increase. We look to the future to a beautiful dawn. Till then we will be with you, farewell and dream on, dream on, dream on……”

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	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. __________________ Cher

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DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,148	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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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	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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disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 645	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? __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	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.:) __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	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! :) __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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jessie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2002 Location: kirkville, ny Posts: 184	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. Jess

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	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...... :) :D :D __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

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