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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