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Mission: SpaceCentrifugeMinimum height to ride: 44 inches DescriptionBlast off to Mars in this elaborately-themed space travel pavilion. The highlight's a centrifuge ride in a mock space capsule, designed to briefly simulate some of the experiences of a launch and spaceflight. The pavilion also offers a variety of interactive post-show activities. Do note that this is a cetrifuge-type attraction, based on the spinning machines used to train astronauts to handle high G-forces. On this ride, you will experience 2.5 Gs of force over a sustained period. If you have high blood pressure, are significantly overweight or have any history of heart problems, you should not ride. Choose instead the "green team" option, where your ride vehicle does not spin. -- Last edited by Robert Niles Photos
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Excellent ride. Wonderful idea to add a less intense option to attract more riders. Very well done!!! - Gil Long The first time I tried to ride it, I chickened out at the last minute. This was before there was an orang team and a green team. I just can't handle the spinners anymore. This second time, I still couldn't do it. I kept thinking about the spinning and even though the green team does not spin, I just couldn't force myself to get on. If I haven't done it by now, I doubt I ever will. The funny thing is that I'm a roller coaster fanatic...I'll ride anything...as long as it doesn't spin. - Laura Daspit The first time I tried to ride it, I chickened out at the last minute. This was before there was an orang team and a green team. I just can't handle the spinners anymore. This second time, I still couldn't do it. I kept thinking about the spinning and even though the green team does not spin, I just couldn't force myself to get on. If I haven't done it by now, I doubt I ever will. The funny thing is that I'm a roller coaster fanatic...I'll ride anything...as long as it doesn't spin. - Laura Daspit Surprisingly using a rather simple ride concept, this ride is very intense. Everytime I ride, I always do the more intense training mission and rightfully so. Those who want the full experience of simulated space flight will want to do the more intense mission, but I DO NOT recommend it to those who's stomachs do not like the high g-forces exerted from the more intense mission, so if you're hungry, wait until after riding to eat. Your stomach will thank you for it. - Justin Kermgard The sensation is wild and real, while the room itself is claustrophobic. Never even try to do this one after eating (even you're a tough person) because you'll experience a prolonged G-force sensation, which doesn't happen on roller coaster. - Adriel Tjokrosaputro Almost perfect. The feel of the spin combined with the visuals makes the experience incredible. The only thing keeping it from getting the perfect score is the use of miles and feet. NASA has converted tot he metric system a while back, and all future planetary missions will be done using kilometers and meters. This is supposed to be a futuristic ride, yet it sticks to medieval measurements. Sad. But the rest of it is superb. - Remek Kocz Don't miss this. Since i hate spinning rides i did this green version and even in this the thrills are awesome. Beware that you are confined to some very tight spaces though. - P V I hate to say it, but I was a bit disappointed with Mission Space. It is a good ride, but I expected more of a thrill. I even rode in the "orange" area. I guess I expected to see more of outerspace instead of looking at a little screen. It is still a ride that people should try, but I would not wait in a line longer than 15 minutes for. - Amanda Jenkins This was a very cool ride. You do get a feel for how astrnauts really work in space. And, it a lot of fun too. - Ben James Mission: Space is a simulation that is truly amazing. You have two choices, the original "Orange" team and the easier "Green" team. Orange involves spinning and multiple g-forces while Green is simply the simulator of the space mission. For what it's worth, Cast Members who work the Orange Team shift call it the "Vomit Comet," although I couldn't comment on that since I've only ridden on the Green Team. The simulation itself is absolutely AMAZING. It is fun and realistic. But here's the tip: Take the Cast Members at their word ... if you are claustrophobic or prone to panic attacks, avoid this at all costs. It is NOT an open simulator like Star Tours where you are sitting in a shuttle. You sit in a sculpted "pilot's" seat and a harness comes down and locks you in. Then the control panel is brought down towards you and is probably 16-18 inches from your face. Unfortunately, if you DO start panicking, there is NO panic button or way of stopping the ride. Therefore, do NOT risk getting on this if you are the LEAST bit claustrophobic. - Mickey Fan I was 'afraid' of this ride, having read many articles dealing with the people that died and the ones that got sick... but I don't regret riding it !!! This is indeed a refreshing different experience that the 'usual' attractions. The feeling of gravity is outstanding : when you have to press the buttons, I really had difficulties raising my hand ! Really great ! - Stéphane Gamondes What will Disney think of next!? Certainly one of the most original rides at any theme park, Mission: Space is a thrill seekers treasure trove. From the detailed queuing area, to the excellent intro movie, to the awesome experience itself, this is simply one of the best thrill rides at any park. The lift off is just amazing, and the sensation of travel is maybe the best ever. Additionally, there are three excellent diversions near the exit. There is a futuristic play area for the young ones (a souped up and highly themed tunnel area), a FREE video game area where you play the part of an astronaut who jet packs around accomplishing missions, and a team based video game that allows several dozen players, divided into two teams, to race their spaceships back from Mars to base. Very cool stuff all around this attraction. A very impressive and immersive Disney masterpiece. - James Rao OMG!!!! YOU WILL #%!@ YOUR PANTS!!! This ride is amazing!!! It feels SO real!!!! This ride is SO fun! This is the future of thrill rides now! I am not surprised that this can be found at Disney! - Austin Jacobs Easily this is one of the 3 best thrill rides at all of Disney World. But it was not "all of that". I hate spinning rides because they can so easily make me sick...and this one did not even do that. - Tony Garcia Behold the most thrilling ride Disney Parks ever created...this is a marvel and does justice at least to the fact that it lies in the same space as the greatest ride Epcot ever had, in "Horizons". While this is not as magical, it is everybit as educational, and really sends a nice message in the sense that as a collaborative unit, we can progress with promise into the future...we just have to work together to accomplish this. Orange is the way to go on this, with green being a poor substitute for an otherwise terrific trip. Seeing Gary Sinise as the "Capcom" was also a pleasant surprise. Look for the "Horizons" logo on the line queue's gravity wheel. - Wilfredo Alvelo amazing ride. if you ride, you must do the orange team, otherwise there is no point also, make sure you dont look to the side when your riding =] - jack roberts amazing ride. if you ride, you must do the orange team, otherwise there is no point also, make sure you dont look to the side when your riding =] - jack roberts |
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