The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

Pros: A perfect example of Disney's alternative reality. Very believable.
Cons: Very intense. Not a sweet Disney experience

As with many visitors to Disney World, hubby and I just had to ride Space Mountain. Once we got off we were looking for something else to do in Tomorrowland. I saw a line forming for an attraction called The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter....

Pros: very scary, fantastic effects
Cons: very loud

“A voracious alien has gotten loose in the darkened room, and, judging by the hot breath you feel on your neck, he's a bit hungry!” (From the Disney World website)

I went to Disney World this past September 2000. I had never even heard...

Pros: Finally, something designed for adults at the Magic Kingdom
Cons: The scariest attraction in the "world."

My husband and I just got back from our honeymoon. We chose to spend a week at Walt Disney World and of course, now that I’m back and married, I have plenty of free time to write Epinions. No more wedding planning for me!

We arrived at the...

Pros: Reasonable waiting time, high scare factor, realistic
Cons: Uncomfortable harness, kids will probably be very frightened

Whenever we’ve gone to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, the first section we visit is Tomorrowland. This year we did the same and right after riding Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, I headed for an attraction I’ve never tried before, The...

Pros: Very good, original idea.
Cons: Lame animatronic creature. Not the least bit scary to anyone over 12.

"The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter" is an attraction that is supposed to appeal to the guests senses in order to provide chills, frights, and genuine scares.

Note how I said "is supposed to".

Located in the Magic Kingdom's...

Pros: Outstanding effects, Plays with you senses, creepy.
Cons: Not for those with weak hearts or pregnant. TOO SCARY FOR CHILDREN AND SOME ADULTS

Long before my Honeymoon I knew of this attraction. Several of my friends went down to Disney World and all came back recommending that I check this out. They all know I like horror films as well as thrill rides and knowing that they warned me not to...

Pros: Good special effects, provides a cool place to get out of the heat
Cons: Scary for young children, might not be scary enough for adults

This past November was my second time visiting this attraction. Either it had been toned down to not be as scary as it was previously, or "the law of diminishing returns" was manifesting itself, because I did not find it to be nearly as scary...

Pros: Excellent pre-show
Cons: Not scary enough for most adults, way too scary for most children

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter is one of those Disney attractions that is pretty good for the most part, but once its over, you just can't help yourself but ask "What was the point?"

Introduction
The way the attraction is...

Pros: Extremely thrilling and frightening in the GOOD way, wildly suspenseful, wonderful details and realistic sights and sounds
Cons: You can't have one at home

Most attractions in Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland have been overshadowed by Space Mountain--until now. The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter is a wholly unique experience, which gives Space Mountain a run for its money in terms...

Pros: The most terrifying ride I've ever experienced.
Cons: I don't think my heart could take a second trip.

Let’s get one thing straight right off. I don’t get scared on rides. I get the adrenaline rush that makes me feel like I’m having a really fun panic attack, I scream because I can, but I never, ever get scared. Except this one time. The last ...

Pros: Very exciting, gives an adrenaline rush
Cons: DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN UNDER 7 ON THIS RIDE!!!

My family and I took a trip to Walt Disney World a year ago. One of my favorite parks was the Magic Kingdom. They have some of the best rides there. But one of the coolest rides in the park was Alien Encounter.

Although this was an awesome...

Pros: everything
Cons: not for small children

This has got to be one of the scariest attractions at WDW. It is incredible, and I loved it. I made the mistake of taking my son with me to see this when he was 7, but he begged to go, and does not scare easily. Error! It is far too intense for...

Pros: It's good for a few thrills, and for some a few laughs.
Cons: Some kids could have nightmares for a long time after this ride. Where was Sigourney Weaver when all of this happened ?

Okay, okay, so I didn't exactly collapse the first time I went on the ride, but needless to say it was one of the few attractions that really got my attention the first time I rode it. Almost everyone who takes this ride with extreme seriousness will get...

Pros: Effects, thrills, short line.
Cons: The pre-ride show, no fastpass.

While walking around in Tomorrowland at The Magic Kingdom, my wife and I stopped in the line for The ExtraTERRORestraial Alien Encounter, almost as an afterthought. We went on this ride while waiting for our FASTPASS (if you have not heard...

Pros: Awesome special effects, doesn't make you nauseated from motion
Cons: scary for small children and elderly, uncomfortable seating

The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter is one of the most mind blowing attractions in the Magic Kingdom. I absolutely DO NOT RECOMMEND bringing a child under 11 on this ride. It doesn't contain high speeds, it doesn't even move at all, but it will take...