The Disney Dilemma
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One film did: 2002sLilo & Stitch.
The Movie
Coming just a year after Stitchs first adventure with Lilo,Stitch!
The Movieserved as the bridge to the Disney Channel series that would premiere in 2003.
Reuben, the sandwich-eating alien who later becomes Stitchs antagonist.
It also debuted Angel, a.k.a.
Experiment 624, Stitchs love interest.
(And the bonus short,The Origin of Stitch, connectsStitch Has a GlitchtoStitch!
Aliens get existential, too.
Leroy & Stitch
Even in cuddly-alien form, men will gladly push out a woman.
Leroy is a fake Stitch.
InStitch & Ai, Lilo is replaced entirely with a new young girl, Wang Ai Ling.
Both of these series have callbacks to theLilo & Stitchcanon, but more as winky nods than anything substantive.
You also cant even watch them!
Stitchs Great Escape!
(a Ride)
This was one of the most terrifying rides Walt Disney World has ever had.
(As someone who rode this attraction as a child, I can confirm.)
In 2004, Stitchs Great Escape!
replaced another terrifying ride in Magic Kingdom: ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.
Its a wonder that the ride lasted so long.
RIP, animated blooper reels.
