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MISSION: SPACE


Mission:SPACE is Epcot's and Disney's most technologically advanced attraction to date. With the help of NASA advisors, Imagineers have created the first ride system ever that takes guests straight up in simulated flight. This one-of-a-kind astronaut experience puts the rider through a simulated space adventure, from pulse-racing liftoff to the sensations of traveling though outer space on a mission to Mars. Before lift-off, each guest will be briefed on the journey about to be undertaken and allocated a role, pilot, engineer, commander or navigator. Then it's time to get strapped in aboard the (simulated) X-2 rocket and prepare for launch. Destination?...Mars! Once the g-force's of lift off pass and your in orbit, your mission begins and each individual is instructed to perform various tasks as you proceed. However, things don’t go quite according to plan and there's plenty of twists and turns to keep you alert and ensure your mission is a successful one.

New for 2006, an alternative version of Mission:SPACE, which eliminates the effects caused by the spinning centrifuge is now in operation. Guests can now choose which experience they would like to ride and will be allocated a colour coded ticket to signify which they wish to do. Orange for the full version or Green for the toned down version. This now offers those who suffer from motion sickness or other health concerns the opportunity to ride Mission:SPACE when otherwise it might not have been an option.


About this Attraction

Location: Mission:SPACE Pavilion, Future World

Type: Space flight Simulator

Duration: about 5 mins

Fastpass: Yes

Photography and video not allowed

Child Swap available

Pal Mickey Interaction

Best time to visit: Before 10:30am or after 5pm


Tips & Fun Facts

Remember to keep looking straight ahead at the screen during the ride to avoid disorientation and dizziness upon disembarking.
If visiting during peak season, grabbing a fastpass is recommended. At quieter times wait times probably wont exceed 30 mins.
Space Mickey & Space Goofy meet guests outside the pavilion Pick up a daily time guide to get that days scheduled appearances.

It took 650 imagineers 5 years and over 350,000 hours to develop Mission:Space. Much of the technology used had to be invented to make the attraction possible.
The CapCom commander who guides you through your mission is none other than Gary Sinise.
Trevor Rabin, a one-time member of the rock band Yes and a prolific composer of motion picture scores, composed the music for Mission: SPACE.
At Mission: SPACE, there are 13 quotes by space explorers and visionaries on the attraction's wall of honor. The most recent was added in September 2007 by teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara Morgan, reading "Reach for your dreams . . . the sky is no limit."


Additional Information

Guests must transfer from their wheelchair/ECV to the attraction/ride vehicle

Guests Must be 44 inches tall to ride.

For safety and comfort, you should be in good health and free from heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Numerous warning signs are posted in and around the pavilion and if you are the least bit concerned, its strongly advised that you sit out the attraction.


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