The Van Eaton Galleries auction happening Dec 7 and 8 and titled "An History of Disneyland and Walt Disney World" include some never-seen-before WDI blueprints and artworkk, as well as model frorWDW Magic Kingdom attraction Alien Encounter!
"A set of (11) blueprints for ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. The set includes (7) blueprints from Walt Disney World's version of the attraction, and (4) from the proposed but unrealized version of the attraction for Disneyland's Tomorrowland 2055 refurbishment. The blueprints feature incredible, scarcely seen details from the attraction including designs that ultimately were never used. The set includes (6) approximately 36"x45" blueprints, and (5) 19"x24" blueprints. The condition is fair to good overall, with some creasing, small tears, and wear to the edges from use, as well as some spots of discoloration."
Also in auction, a very rare wooden model created by Imagineer Ron Dickson for ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter. This model was for a proposed area of the attraction building and included with the model is a concept art print of what that exterior would have looked like. The eagle model represents a piece of the proposed facade, which can be seen in the concept print. The model is composed of hand-painted wood and measures 16.5" tall. The concept print is backed with foamcore and measures 16.25"x30.5". The condition of both items in very good, with minor surface and edge wear to both from their original use. The wooden model comes with a portion of an original Imagineering mold for a section of the eagle statue.
Last but not least, and also in auction, this Alien Encounter concept print and souvenir toys which were sold when the attraction opened.
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That was such a great ride! Too bad they replaced it
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