When ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter opened at Magic Kingdom in 1995, it was designed as a serious sci-fi experience, not a kids’ ride. Guests were locked into shoulder restraints as the room went completely dark. Through binaural 3D sound, the alien could be heard moving around the theater, directly behind and above guests. Disney added air blasts, water mist, and heat effects to simulate the creature interacting with the audience including a moment where guests felt “drool” land on them. Be

Take a step back into the chaos and excitement of Alien Encounter at Disney's Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World 👽. Here are some of the intense scenes that played out during the show each time. Watch as the X-S Tech team scrambles to contain a teleportation experiment gone completely wrong, with tension building at every moment and the mission spiraling out of control. Every sequence was designed to pull guests into the story, making them feel like they were part of the mission, and these clip

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1.8M views · 9.8K reactions |  ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter was a dark science fiction-themed attraction in the Tomorrowland area of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. It opened on June 20, 1995, and closed on October 12, 2003. The ride was known for its intense and scary experience, which was unusual for a Disney attraction.  | Days Gone Disney | Facebook