Starting October 2nd, 2016, Stitch’s Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom will change to a seasonally operating attraction.
The show will return for the busy 2016 holiday season for two periods, November 19th-26th, 2016 and December 17th, 2016 through January 2nd, 2017.
Walt Disney World has not offered a seasonally operating attraction in many years, not since the mid-2000’s when they would only open the Wonders of Life pavilion at Epcot during the busy holiday season. Of course, the Wonders of Life was retired shortly thereafter. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress is the only attraction that was ever offered only seasonally to return to normal operation at Walt Disney World.
Stitch’s Great Escape is rumored to close permanently in the not-too-distant future to be replaced with a Wreck-It Ralph attraction. This seasonal closure could be used to start work on a new attraction inside the building.
RIP Stitch’s Great Escape. You will be missed and your legacy will not be forgotten. You’ll force us all to find something new to hate at Magic Kingdom and we appreciate that sacrifice.
Yeah, after you did Alien Encounter once or twice, hated it, and thought nothing could be as bad, you were given Stitch’s Great Escape which was worse, far worse. It’s a mystery how a poor ride spawned by a marginal movie has lasted this long.
Didn’t they have that Drew Carey seasonal attraction at DHS, Sounds Dangerous? To the point, it did eventually close as well. But I think that went longer than Wonders of Life.
As for the main topic, good move. That ride is/was bad in both formats.
I don’t mind the change but can we re-theme 90210 for the next offering.
Make Alien Encounter Great Again!
well another thing closed for my trip ! wish they gave more notice so we can plan better
Anything would be better than Stitch, although I’d much rather see original content instead of changing it to a film like Wreck It Ralph or other property owned brand. I’m sure it’s a money making thing, but we haven’t really seen a new movie-less idea since Expedition Everest.
Well actually Expedition Everest was developed in conjunction with an Everest movie, so it was originally meant to be a tie in. Similar to how Mission Space has props from the film Mission to Mars a film that stars Gary “I’m going to be your Capcom” Sinese, it bombed though, so there’s no references to it.
I look forward to Alien Encounter’s triumphant return complete with the breath on your neck and th blood splatter from the death of the maintenance worker. What Disney needs to do this time is ignore the complaints from angry parents who can’t read warning signs and instead call them “chicken” to their faces as if they were Marty McFly (“Nobody calls me chicken!”).
You know darn well that that will never happen.
Never say never Philip. It very well could happen. While I do agree with you on a lot of what you say this is one thing I will have to disagree on. Goonies never say die.
Your comment was perfect lol, every aspect.
Just bring back Alien Encounter and problem is solved!!!
Oh well. I guess learning the alien alphabet on my last trip in August was a waste of my time!
Alien Encounter was incredible. Bring it back!
I couldn’t agree more… Alien Encounter was SO COOL, and actually scary and fun. This Stitch thing was cheesy and dumb. A gross chili smell… no tickling of the tongue on your neck… no blood splatter, no breathing… BRING IT BACK!
Is Oct 2 the last day, or is it closed on that day?
Yay!!!!! Over 50 parks visited now and this attraction was the single worst ride or show I’ve ever done. It was confusing, it was annoying to all of your senses, it had random painful moments, and was genuinely displeasureable to sit through. I have no idea how it lasted longer than a month and I’m elated to see magic kingdom get better by not having it!
Disney should have improved Sitch’s ride-Stitch is one of Disney’s most sought out character- I get tons of compliments on my Stitch gear so I know his popularity – Really Wreck it Ralph? No comparison! Disney needs to reevaluate what characters and movies people like most and where their sales are the most for which characters!
you cannot close down stitches great escape!!!! Its the only stitch attraction. Stitch is my favorite character. When I come to Disney I look forward to this. For all the fellow Stitch lovers, we need to fight this travesty!!! Ohana means family..family means never being left behind or forgotten….