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**Title:** The History of ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
**Context:** Defunctland series, where the host, Kevin Perjurer, explores abandoned theme park attractions
**Summary:**
* ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was a Disney World attraction (1994-2003) in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland
* Conceived by Michael Eisner, inspired by the Alien franchise, but ultimately toned down and reworked without the franchise's direct involvement
* The attraction featured a terrifying experience with a teleportation-themed show, special effects, and a deadly alien creature
* It was closed in 2003 and replaced by "Stitch's Great Escape" in 2004
* **Possible reasons for closure:**
1. Guest complaints about the attraction's intensity
2. Marketing shift following the success of "Lilo & Stitch" (2002)
3. **Association with Jeffrey Jones**, the voice actor for the attraction's main character, who was arrested for child-related offenses in 2002
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**Disney and Eisner Facts**
1. Michael Eisner became CEO of Disney in 1984.
2. Eisner toured Disney parks with his teenage son, Breck, to understand the guest experience.
3. Breck told Eisner that Disneyland lacked a "cool factor" in the 1980s.
4. Eisner conducted exit surveys, which showed Disney parks lacked thrill rides.
**Attraction Development Facts**
5. Eisner collaborated with George Lucas to add intense shows to Disney parks, including Star Tours and Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular.
6. Eisner initially wanted to create an "Alien"-themed ride based on Ridley Scott's movie.
7. The "Alien" ride concept was met with resistance from head Imagineers, leading to its initial cancellation.
8. A small group of Imagineers revived the idea, attaching it to the underperforming "Mission to Mars" attraction.
**ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter Facts**
9. The attraction opened in Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland in 1994.
10. It was initially test-run in 1994, with audiences finding it too scary.
11. Michael Eisner allowed the attraction to open despite concerns.
12. The attraction had a unique three-part experience, including a pre-show and main event.
13. Special effects included surrounded sound speakers and water misting to simulate the alien's presence.
14. The attraction closed in 2003.
**Replacement and Aftermath Facts**
15. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was replaced by "Stitch's Great Escape" in 2004.
16. "Stitch's Great Escape" became a seasonal attraction in September 2016.
17. "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) was a commercial success, potentially influencing the change.
**Jeffrey Jones and Closure Speculation**
18. Jeffrey Jones played the role of Clench in ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter's footage.
19. Jones was arrested in 2002 for child pornography and related charges.
20. This incident is speculated to be one of the reasons for Alien Encounter's closure.