The character Botanicus and the shape of E.T.'s home featured in the attraction were directly influenced by the book, as were the many plant-like creatures. Inspiration was drawn from E.T.: The Book of the Green Planet, a novel by William Kotzwinkle in 1985 that serves as a written sequel to the 1982 film. įollowing Spielberg's advice, the scenes depicting the Green Planet were designed to be both "alien" and "friendly". He said guests should have a "personal moment" with E.T., and that the Green Planet should be depicted as a "friendly place". After suggesting that the chase scene from the film could transition into a voyage through E.T.'s homeworld, the Green Planet, Spielberg liked the idea but emphasized the importance of keeping the story "personal". Alexander found the task challenging, saying that the "emotional impact" of a two-hour-long film is "not easily translated into six or eight minute theme park rides". Universal Vice President and Executive Producer Peter Alexander worked closely with Spielberg and led Universal Creative in the creation of the dark ride attraction. In 1989, following the success of Earthquake: The Big One at Universal Studios Hollywood, which left a positive impression on Steven Spielberg, work began on a new attraction to be based on his 1982 film E.T.
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