"Mission: SPACE" News

Mission SPACE Planetary Plaza refresh continues at EPCOT
2 years ago

The lengthy exterior refurbishment project at EPCOT's Mission SPACE continues to progress at Walt Disney World. Earth is now back in position as part of the attraction's marquee…

Mar 15, 2024 | 11:47am ET

EPCOT brings Mars closer to Earth with new Mission: SPACE exhibit
3 years ago

Mission: SPACE at Walt Disney World's EPCOT has a new addition created through the combined efforts of Walt Disney Imagineering and NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover team. The new…

Oct 04, 2023 | 10:09am ET

EPCOT's Mission SPACE set to undergo exterior refresh
3 years ago

Construction walls are up at EPCOT's Mission SPACE for work to begin on an exterior refurbishment. The walls surround most of the Planetary Plaza entrance area, which will likely…

Jun 05, 2023 | 10:22am ET

VIDEO - First look at the relaunched Mission SPACE
9 years ago

A new family friendly Green Mission and new pre-show is part of the RELAUNCHED! Mission: SPACE at Epcot.

Aug 11, 2017 | 2:14pm EDT

Actress Gina Torres is the new face of the relaunched Mission SPACE
9 years ago

A new family-friendly mission awaits as part of the updated Mission: SPACE attraction.

Aug 09, 2017 | 1:48pm EDT

PHOTOS - New signs outside Mission SPACE ahead of this weekend's reopening
9 years ago

Mission: SPACE reopens on Sunday with a new family-friendly mission.

Aug 08, 2017 | 8:26am EDT

Mission: SPACE reopens August 13
9 years ago

A new family friendly mission and lower height requirement will debut alongside the new Mission: SPACE.

Jul 27, 2017 | 10:45am EDT

Mission: SPACE reopening moved back to October?
9 years ago

Disney has announced an August 2017 reopening of Mission: SPACE, but official park calendars show a later opening.

Jul 17, 2017 | 2:21pm EDT

New films coming to Epcot's Mission SPACE and China Pavilion
9 years ago

New display technology and more family friendly experiences begin the rebirth of Epcot.

Jul 16, 2017 | 8:13pm EDT

Mission SPACE closing for lengthy refurbishment this summer
9 years ago

The space flight simulator will be closed for two months later this year.

Mar 23, 2017 | 1:55pm EDT

Disney adds more Orange Team capacity at Mission SPACE
11 years ago

The more intense ride experience at Epcot's Mission: SPACE attraction now has more capacity.

Nov 20, 2015 | 8:23am EST

PHOTOS - Mission SPACE exterior goes under wraps for refurbishment
13 years ago

Mission: SPACE is getting some attention on the outside

Feb 27, 2013 | 12:12pm EST

Mission SPACE alternate version opening day reports

Read some of the opening day opinions on the new dual-version Mission: SPACE on our forums at http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showthread.php?t=75778

May 20, 2006

Alternate Mission SPACE version now open

As expected, the alternate version of Mission: SPACE opened today, which now provides guests with the choice of riding the original, high G version, or the new mild version.

May 19, 2006

Update on the alternate Mission SPACE ride version

As previously announced, there will be two Mission: SPACE experiences, Orange Team (spinning high G version as before) and Green Team (non-spinning mild version). The current…

May 18, 2006

Mission SPACE no G Force alternate version officially confirmed

Following yesterday's report of the "no G" version under testing at Mission: SPACE, Disney did later officially confirm that the plan would go ahead. It is expected that the…

May 03, 2006

Mission SPACE testing a no G Force version of the experience

Over the past few months, there have been some interesting testing sessions taking place in bay 4 over at Mission: SPACE. During quiet times and after hours, WDI and WDW…

May 02, 2006

Complete photo walthrough of Mission SPACE

Jun 04, 2004

Postcard to NASA

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2004) -- As NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit beams back image after astonishing image from Gusev crater this week, earthlings experiencing…

Jan 12, 2004

Tiger Woods at Mission SPACE

Oct 23, 2003

Mission SPACE opening ceremony photos

Oct 23, 2003

Mission SPACE grand opening ceremony report

Thanks to Dr Albert Falls for this report: "As soon as we walked it, there was food everywhere. Big shrimp cocktails, pastas, and a bunch of other stuff. All of the buffet tables…

Oct 10, 2003

Key NASA figures set to appear at Mission SPACE opening

As part of the grand opening dedication today, astronauts Wally Schirra, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, Bruce McCandless, Mae Jameson and Guion Bluford Jr. are scheduled to join Michael…

Oct 09, 2003

Mission SPACE grand opening preparations

Preparation are well underway for the big press event and the official opening of Mission Space.

Oct 06, 2003

Mission SPACE preview update

Just to update on the previews, they are still continuing weekdays from 4pm onwards, with 2 of the 4 ride bays operational. The remain 2 bays are a couple of weeks away from…

Oct 05, 2003

Mission Space Grand Opening press pack

Below is the invitation to broadcasters for the press event in Orlando for the opening of Mission Space, Philharmagic, the new fireworks show WISHES, and the Magical Gatherings…

Sep 25, 2003

Mission SPACE bus spotted around Orlando

Aug 21, 2003

Some Mission SPACE facts and fugures

Presented by: HP (Hewlett Packard) Location: Future World in Epcot (between GM Test Track and Wonders of Life pavilions) Timeline: International Space Training Center, year 2036…

Aug 20, 2003

Mission SPACE billboards now appearing

Billboards are now appearing advertising Mission Space

Aug 12, 2003

Mission SPACE grand opening plans

The grand opening for Mission Space is to be held during the International Press Event "Magical Gatherings", scheduled for October 8 through October 10 2003. Over 3,400 VIP's from…

Aug 08, 2003