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[Kerm]

Do any of you have oppinions on Alien Encounter at MK? The last time I went to MK the line was too long so I didn't go on it. Is it REALLY Scary?

[debe]

I like Sci-Fi and enjoy this attraction.

However, I do not think small or young children should attend this one! (they could end up with bad nightmares). Also would not recommend it to anyone who is afraid of the dark or hates sci-fi.

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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj

[minemoz1]

I'm a big 30 year old chicken (I hate suspense. I watched the movie Aliens with my eyes closed.) but I enjoyed AE. It was scary the first time, but very fun (I screamed quite a bit) and the effects are amazing.

If you don't like being startled in the dark, I would suggest you don't go on it. Closing your eyes doesn't help much either, but it made me feel a bit better.

On a scary meter of 1-10 and the Haunted Mansion being a 2 I'd give AE a 7.

[maggiemay]

I came off this attraction in tears, saying, "Let's do it again!" It was very scary, with a lot of very realistic effects, but it was fabulous! My daughter(13), who has loved Freddy Kruger, and all his cronies, since she was 3, wants to go on this attraction again and again.
I would not recommend it if you are the slightest bit squeamish, but if you enjoy a good scare, it's a must do!

[AmndaSarek]

I've been to the MK 4 times since AE opened and I've still yet to see it. My children are young and we've seen kids coming out of the attraction bawling (some adults look pretty shell-shocked too) which has been enough to keep me from taking them in there.
I love sci-fi and maybe when they are older, I will get a chance to see it. If you and the people you are going with are comfortable with hair-raising kinds of things then go for it. For me though, I want everyone to have a good time and the MK just isn't about scaring ... especially not for the little ones. My son was 6 before he wanted to attempt the Haunted Mansion. He enjoyed it but he still wasn't up for AE when we were last there and he was 8 1/2. If you force your child into experiencing something they are afraid of THEY CAN and WILL make you miserable before/during/and especially afterwards. Apologizing after the fact will not calm them down and they will be edgy about other attractions in the dark the rest of the day; it just isn't worth it. If you have a little one in your party that won't enjoy the experience and you still want to do it, do the baby-swap with another adult in your party.

[Cruella]

I am the world's worst scaredy-cat because what I imagine is going to happen is almost always worse tahn reality. I did NOT want to go on this, but my brother convinced me to try it. It is really scary, but, as you can see, I survived and I really liked it after the fact. I found myself laughing and now I'm really looking forward to going again!

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Cruella ºoº
"...where the young at heart, of all ages, can laugh and play and learn, together!"

[whoSEZ]

Each time I go on this ride, it's a little less scary. Now it's more like "startling." (Some parts, of course, are more startling than others! ) Overall, I'd agree with minemoz1's scary meter ratings for a first-timer.

Has anybody else experienced the Alien Encounter when the place is packed with screamers? And I'm not talking sincere oooh-that-really-scared-me screamers ... I'm talking about the people who apparently think it's fun to scream from the moment they sit down until the show is over. I can imagine that would increase the scary factor for some; for me it was just annoying.

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--Sandy--

[BarbaraBee]

From all the build up I saw on the boards, I thought it would be much scarier than it actually was for me. I don't think I scare really easy though, at least not on Disney attractions. I know they are just rides. It was fun, but nothing I needed to go on a second time. Yes, there were a lot of people screaming for the fun of it...so maybe that did detract from the show a little. I really enjoyed the pre-show, though! Skippy is a favorite character of mine, now.

[minemoz1]

BarbaraBee

I too, love Skippy. He's on my must get character merchandise list this year.

[debe]

Have to admit too.... I like Skippy and poor little figment...........but Mickey is still my mouse!

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Take Care & "Remember the Magic!"
debe-nj

[Kag]

For an adult, the range could be scared out of your wits to completely unimpressed. I would not take kids younger than 10 on it, it seems to freak kids out very badly.

Personally, I think it is the worst attraction at WDW. The pre-show is mean and disturbing, and the main attraction itself I find to be rather boring.

Kag

[MickeyBetsyAnn]

The only thing else I could add is AE places a harness over the top of you and if you or others are uncomfortable with tight spaces or restricted movement - this will not be fun!

[WildForWD]

I agree with KAG....
Unless you have a kid who's not afraid of anything, age 10 is about the right age!
The first time I went on this ride I had my then 9 yr old son. We both love Sci-Fi and wanted to go on this ride! This was a very scary ride for him and he cluntched my arm during the whole show!! I loved it, it didn't scare me but very few things do. The imagination and effects were "scary-fun".
When we got out my oldest enjoyed telling my youngest how scary it was and it was a good thing he didn't go on! However, he wanted to go back again!
This year my youngest will be 10 and is looking forward to going on this ride! I think I'd better get some padding for my arm before we go!
Also be aware of what BA said...they do put a harness over you so if your child does get scared there is not much you can do until the ride is over! You can't get to them to hold or shield them! The most you can do is hold their hand!
So if you have doubts...DON'T go! If you enjoy being scared then give it a try!

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WildForWD
...you must face the age of not believing
...untill at last you start believing there's something wonderful in you!!