37. ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter with Special Guest Andy Mack

Episode 37 – ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter with Special Guest Andy Mack

Prepare yourselves, Foolish Mortals! This week we're stepping away from the Haunted Mansion (just briefly!) to explore one of the most infamous attractions Disney has ever created—ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.

Join Alex and Kris as they take a deep dive into the terrifying history of the Magic Kingdom attraction that traumatized an entire generation of Disney guests. Learn how Alien Encounter evolved from Mission to Mars, why it was unlike anything Disney had ever built, the groundbreaking special effects that made it so frightening, and why the attraction ultimately disappeared forever.

We're also thrilled to welcome back voice actor and former Walt Disney World Cast Member Andy Mack! Andy shares behind-the-scenes stories from working Alien Encounter during the Disney College Program, including:

• What it was like portraying the doomed XS Tech technician
• Guests' unforgettable reactions (including some who literally couldn't handle it!)
• The attraction's impressive effects and technology
• Cast Member camaraderie in Tomorrowland
• Why Alien Encounter could never exist at Disney today
• His favorite memories from working at Walt Disney World

We also discuss this week's Disney Parks news, including:

• Yzma's arrival at Oogie Boogie Bash
• The new Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket coming to Disneyland
• Disney's 2026 Mickey Family Halloween Collection
• Haunted Mansion queue changes at Magic Kingdom
• Oogie Boogie Bash ticket sellouts

Listener Question

If you could bring back one extinct Disney attraction, which would it be?

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🌐 Website: https://www.andymackvoice.com

Check out Andy's latest projects, including:

• Hunt: Showdown 1896
• The King Is Watching
• Tuttle Twins
• Reel Tiny

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Sources

• Disney Food Blog – Disney Teases New Villain for Oogie Boogie Bash https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/07/14/disney-teases-new-villain-for-oogie-boogie-bash-and-90s-kids-are-ready/
• WDW News Today – Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Coming to Disneyland https://wdwnt.com/2026/07/haunted-mansion-hatbox-ghost-popcorn-bucket-coming-to-disneyland/
• Disney Parks Blog – New Mickey Family Halloween Collection https://disneyparksblog.com/products/new-mickey-family-halloween-collection/
• WDW News Today – Haunted Mansion Gravestones Rearranged as Construction Walls Come Down https://wdwnt.com/2026/07/haunted-mansion-gravestones-rearranged-as-construction-walls-come-down-at-magic-kingdom/
• Inside the Magic – Oogie Boogie Bash Dates Reach Capacity https://insidethemagic.net/2026/07/disneyland-is-running-out-of-oogie-boogie-bash-tickets-as-six-2026-nights-reach-capacity-bwb1/
• Disney Fandom – ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/ExtraTERRORestrial_Alien_Encounter
• YouTube – ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter Ride-Through https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9FmFnMbcgk
• Disney Fandom Discussion – ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter https://disney.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000518131
• Andy Mack Voice Actinghttps://www.andymackvoice.com