That's how The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was presented to Magic Kingdom visitors from 1995 until 2003.
Unfortunately, that final aspect led to the attraction's downfall. It was intense. Upon entering the Mouse House, one of Eisner's first goals was to boost sagging attendance levels at the company's theme parks. Thread starter SkippysGotAHealthyGlow; Start date Feb 1, 2019; SkippysGotAHealthyGlow New Member. Original Poster.
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (often abbreviated Alien Encounter) is a former Tomorrowland "theater-in-the-round" attraction in the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. It was unlike anything Disney had tried before at their parks. It was definitely NOT designed for the kiddies, even if they're able to meet the 44" height requirement.
After a brief preview in late 1994, and subsequent changes as a result, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter officially opened its doors to Magic Kingdom guests in June 1995.
It was a darkly humorous science-fiction experience that used binaural sound to … The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was a "theater-in-the-round" attraction located in Tomorrowland of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, which officially opened on June 20, 1995 as part of Magic Kingdom's New Tomorrowland.
It was a darkly humorous science-fiction experience that used binaural sound to …
It was a loud attraction.
The "Alien Encounter" story actually begins back in September of 1984, when former Paramount studio head Michael Eisner first took control of Walt Disney Productions.
In 1995, an intriguing documentary was broadcast on TV stations across the United States.
ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (often abbreviated Alien Encounter) was a "theater-in-the-round" attraction in the Tomorrowland section of the Magic Kingdom themepark at Walt Disney World Resort.
The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was located in Tomorrowland of the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It was titled Alien Encounters from New Tomorrowland and supposedly was produced with the sole purpose of promoting Disneyworld’s then-new “ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter” attraction …
Audience member 2: "It's my mother-in-law!" Alien Encounter Effects Explanations. The attraction had a rough history and is considered the most terrorizing attraction ever at the Magic Kingdom.
Audience member: "It's an alien!"
Alien Encounter I miss you. Opening date: June 20, 1995; Closing date: October 12, 2003.
In the ride's defense, while it definitely was too terrifying for children, it did have warnings outside and there was some comedy relief throughout the show.