Stitch s grate Escape closing January 6 forever?

[saradela]

I just read in the news this.......

 

[Robo]

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2017/12/13/stitchs-great-escape-closing-in-favor-of-a-new-attraction/

The Stitch’s Great Escape attraction in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom will close permanently after this final seasonal opening.

The attraction will open from December 23, 2017 through January 6, 2018, then close forever. Disney has not officially confirmed the permanent closure, but it is expected to occur very soon...

 

[Robo]

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2017/12/breaking-stitchs-great-escape-will-close-forever-next-month/

Having been on a seasonal operating schedule for quite a while now, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will be open again December 23, 2017 through January 6th, 2018. However, it will never open again following that.

 

[Oshay1]

I would be glad to see it go. I think it is an awful attraction and Disney could do something so much better in that space.

 

[saradela]

I should have gone when I was in there 10 days ago to say goodbye......

 

[saradela]

Any ideas what are they going to do instead?

 

[Robo]

Any ideas what are they going to do instead?

A new Disney Vacation Club kiosk?

 

[AngiTN]

We went a couple days ago, just because it was closing. Still amazed it was in existence. Shocking that someone came up with the idea and went so far as to sell others it was a good idea for a ride. Someone got paid for that idea!

 

[hllb]

I never understood the hate for that ride. Was it awesome? No. But neither is Peter Pan. I much prefer Stitch to Pan.

 

[AngiTN]

I never understood the hate for that ride. Was it awesome? No. But neither is Peter Pan. I much prefer Stitch to Pan.

I had no point and why a height restriction? Other than a hold over from the old ride? They could do so much more with it

 

[Robo]

why a height restriction?

Too intense for young kids (and parents cannot hold infants and young kids in their laps due to the overhead harnesses.)
Since WDW does not use age restrictions, it has a height restriction.

 

[saradela]

hope they will return Alien Encounter

 

[hllb]

I had no point and why a height restriction? Other than a hold over from the old ride? They could do so much more with it

I agree they could do more with it. I just dont see it as any different than any other pointless ride. I think some people just prefer other characters so give those rides a pass because of personal affection for the theme.

 

[My3SweetSuns]

Thank you sweet baby Jesus in kingcakes!

I hope they put something really cool in its place!

 

[AngiTN]

I agree they could do more with it. I just dont see it as any different than any other pointless ride. I think some people just prefer other characters so give those rides a pass because of personal affection for the theme.

It's not the character. Stich is hugely popular. That is why people wanted to like the ride. But even affection for Stitch couldn't save the ride. I do agree there are other rides that are flops but none as colossal as this one on all levels

 

[disneyvoice]

Awesome.

I can't even think about that attraction without smelling hot dog burps.

 

[DISNEYSQUIRRELS]

So I am glad that Disney will come up with something new for this space, however...
I am frustrated that there is less to do in MK while it is down, plus any rides down for planned refurbishments, rides that go down unexpectedly & yet prices increase...less for more.

 

[epcotty]

Well a stitch in time saves nine. Was Wreck it Ralph rumored for this space or was that something else?

 

[FCDub]

hope they will return Alien Encounter

0% chance

 

[cgattis]

Thank you sweet baby Jesus in kingcakes!

I hope they put something really cool in its place!

If they just put a charging port by each seat and made them vibrate like a massage chair, they could just turn off the whole rest of the attraction and it would still be more popular than Stitch.