More Details on Stich! Great Escape!

[Hippychickali]

I thought some of you might be interested in hearing a little more about this attraction. I apologize if this is common information but it was interesting to me and I thought I would share.

The following is taken from the Mickey Monitor Newsletter:

The new attraction blends animation, Audio-Animatronics wizardry, sound and lasers in a "prequel" to Lilo & Stitch.

Upon entering, you'll find yourself light years from earth as a "Security Recruit" at the Galactic Federation Prison Teleport Center, where various alien "naughties" are being detained. The trouble begins when Stitch tries to escape from the very chamber in which you'll be seated. Zany pandemonium ensuses.

"Our idea was to create a lighthearted experience with lots of laughs and action," Disney Imagineer Rick Rothchild told the Mickey Monitor, "And who better to star in it than Stitch? You never know what he's going to do---or where he's going to be---next."

"At one point, tracking cannons in the ceiling follow his DNA, but he spits to make them misfire," Rick explains. "So the lasers blast all over the chamber. At another point, Stitch will hide behind your seat. You'll hear him over your shoulder, talking and making those rude noises we know and love."

Ali

 

[HollyJoy]

Cool!! Can't wait!

 

[danny1649]

 

[oogieboogie]

The wall around the old AE has been painted blue with stars on them, and in several places, the wall shakes and you could hear stitch's voice trying to escape!

That to me is the hallmark of good imagineering. They think of the whole experience, not just the attraction. Even if it means making simple unassuming walls an attraction. The things they think of.

 

[2angelsinheaven]

Any idea on a soft opening yet, or passholder preview?

 

[Hippychickali]

I'm not sure about openings or previews.

For those of you who have access to WDWnews.com, my sources tell me you can view an advertisement for the new attraction in flash format. Let the rest of us know what it looks like.

Ali

 

[Harambe]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll be able to see this in September!

 

[debkorb1]

Sounds fun! I enjoyed Alien Encounter but I think this may have a wider appeal.

 

[barbeml]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[TwingleMum]

Sounds fun thanks for sharing.

 

[MelessaG]

I can't wait! My cousin, a diehard Stitch fan, is really going to love this! (I will too, but I love most things-he's the picky one. )

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Any idea what the height restriction will be on this? I know that it was fairly high for Alien Encounter, but it was for the fear factor and it seems like maybe they've toned the fear down a little for the Stitch ride.

T&B

 

[petula]

There was a height restriction because of the fear factor? That doesn't seem right--shouldn't the short kids be able to decide for themselves? I think it was actually for the way the shoulder harnesses sat.