65 - ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

90s Disney

Join AJ, Mike, and Chris, as we discuss Disney's ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom. Learn about the attraction's history, including its terrifying effects and controversial nature, and how it was eventually retooled and replaced by Stitch's Great Escape. We highlight the initial endeavor to incorporate the Alien franchise, the involvement of key figures like Michael Eisner and George Lucas, its integration into the 1994 Tomorrowland overhaul, and the development challenges. The episode also notes the enduring influence of the attraction, with references in other Disney-related projects and the subsequent use of the attraction space.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts

01:12 Halloween Vibes and Spooky Talk

01:39 Alien Encounter at Magic Kingdom

02:53 Nostalgia Trip to 1995

05:41 Michael Eisner's Disney Decade

09:51 Alien Franchise and Disney Parks

15:16 Tomorrowland's Evolution

16:00 Mission to Mars and Tomorrowland 2055

24:07 Disneyland's Abandoned Plans

27:24 Walt Disney World's New Tomorrowland

30:13 The Evolution of Tomorrowland

30:56 Extraterrestrial Alien Encounter: The Controversy

32:19 The Pre-Show Experience

33:09 Reworking the Attraction

34:18 The Creative Minds Behind the Changes

37:10 The New and Improved Show

45:38 The Storyline and Audience Experience

55:27 The Terrifying Alien Encounter

01:03:59 The Alien Encounter Finale

01:04:43 Technical Marvels and Effects

01:07:53 The Cast and Characters

01:09:39 The Attraction's Demise

01:11:21 Stitch's Great Escape

01:13:36 Future of the Attraction Space

01:15:45 Nostalgia and Fun Facts

01:26:18 Listener Comments and Wrap-Up

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