Originally Posted By jmuboy So is this attraction still a real blight on the park? Any word of upgrades or changes coming anytime soon?
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum >>So is this attraction still a real blight on the park?<< I rode Stitch in October for the first time since it was in previews and I have to say that I was'nt as down on it as I had been. Of course that probably has everything to do with my expectations vis a vis Nov. '03. The two AA's (I know its been beaten to death) are very, very good. I'd be suprised if there were any upgrade or "change" plans as yet. They are still in the midst of to many "Stitch" tie-in's . you've got to figure that whatever they eventually do, they most likely will not change the format of the attraction space.
Originally Posted By mickey_ring There are some laughs, plus a cool effect when Stitch disappears from the center chamber. Maybe it was where I was sitting, but there he was and then in an instant, with no smoke or vapor he was gone. Anyone know the nuts-n-bolts behind how that works? Just in a blink, no Stitch. Compare Stitch to the new Monsters, Inc attraction at DL. Video is available from LP. A retelling of the MI movie with barely animatronic AAs. At least Stitch has a creative storyline, effects and ha-has.
Originally Posted By jmuboy mickey_rig - I'll say up front I've seen neither SGE or the new Monster ride at DL. I do know the Monsters ride is getting pretty unanimous praise where SGE got overall bad reviews.
Originally Posted By Labuda Also, SGE was supposed to be an e-ticket, whereas Monsters, Inc. is a C-ticket. BIG different in expectations. And, SGE has already been redone once within months of opening - I doubt they'll change it again anytime soon.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost ^^^that's because WDW bashing is in vogue right now. Stitch in my estimate is no better or worse than alien encounter. It is more kid friendly because Stitch is a character they are familier with so it isn't as scary as the alien was. It has some cute effects and some impressive AA activity. I found it much more enjoyable than AE and I am hardly a kid.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 While I don't think it is quite as good as Alien Encounter - it is close enough -- and I am muchmore generous to it these days after I have seen what we could end up with as replacements hint....... Pooh Playground --ugh !
Originally Posted By mickey_ring oops. didn't take into account the ticket levels of Stitch and MI. That explains a lot.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You do not want to know my opinion about Stitch's Great Fiasco. No siree. But I will tell you this about DCA's Monsters Inc ride... I was totally UNimpressed by what I saw on TV during the WDW Xmas Parade on ABC.
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo I've often wondered. I hate SGE as much as the next person, but if Disney ever closed this ride down, what could they put in its place? Is it big enough to put another ride? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href="http://www.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://www.newlineagefilms.com</a>
Originally Posted By CTXRover <<You do not want to know my opinion about Stitch's Great Fiasco>> If I remember right, you liked it when it first opened, no? I don't think posts last that long here to look it up, but I remember reading your review and you gave it a B or B- grade. What has happened since then that you call it a "fiasco" now? Not a complete fan of SGE either, but I like it nonetheless for what it is. I liked AE a lot more, but I think SGE has things going for it and some of the little changes since it has opened have made it a bit better (including a neat shadow effect as Stitch runs around the room at one part of the main show). The ending is a bit better now also, but still nothing great. The AA's in this attraction are superb though, and the plasma guns are pretty cool in themselves. If you're an AA fan like me, its definetely worth a visit. I like SGE for what it is and think there's some good grandwork for a great show attraction that isn't used to its benefit, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if it was replaced or tweaked some more.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Any attraction that relies on spitting and belching as part of the entertainment doesn't belong in a Disney park. And having a great AA with a horrible shoe around it, doesn't change that. Apologies in advance to those who believe Disney should go for the bathroom humor audience.
Originally Posted By arstogas >>>And having a great AA with a horrible shoe around it, doesn't change that.<<< You're saying Stitch should wear Skechers?
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^HAH! Just my fast fingers doing their best to make folks laugh. But yeah, that's a great idea. Think of all the $$$ Disney could get if 626 had on a strapping pair of orange and gray Skechers ...maybe with some stripe down the side ;-)
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Any attraction that relies on spitting and belching as part of the entertainment doesn't belong in a Disney park< well there goes It's Tough to Be a Bug then too
Originally Posted By Blackie Pueblo Vbdad has a point. I agree about Stitch. I think the beltching etc is a desperate attempt at humor but fails miserably. But Tough to be a Bug does almost similar things but it works. The only difference though vbdad55 is I think Tough to be a Bug does not depend on the farting jokes to make the ride good. They have so many other really good visuals the stink bug is only a minor joke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <a href="http://wwww.newlineagefilms.com" target="_blank">http://wwww.newlineagefilms.co m</a>
Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal I absolutely LOVED SGE!!! I did it, I think 5 different times. The show never had a wait more than 20 minutes, and it was a great side attraction when we were waiting for our FP times for Space Mountain. The belching was a little over the top, but I loved him whispering in my ear and jumping and tickling me. Final Grade- A
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost I have to agree that I have seen worse things. Disneyland's Tarzan Tree house comes to mind.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>What has happened since then that you call it a "fiasco" now?<< Show revisions that didn't not improve the show, props that do not work (those robotic arms are a hit or miss), Cinderella ending still closes the show abrutly, that stinky chili dog small I can't stand, poor crowd control loading and unloading the preshow and main theater etc etc. I still like the Stitch AA which is reason why I thought the attraction had some potential.. Boy was I wrong.
