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Mission: Space reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Mission: Space, a centrifuge in Future World - Mission: Space at Epcot. (The minimum height to ride is 44 inches.)

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Posted: April 15, 2006

Blast 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.

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104 votes, so far

5/10 - I didn't feel it hit the excitement nerve. - James Wimbury

I got to preview this ride at it's soft opening. Loved it then, and I love it now. Just got back from it and was shocked to actually walk on it mid-day at EPCOT. A first of its kinds simulator, packs a good punch of G-forces for those thrill seekers. Definitely a recommended experience if you want a simulation of lift-off (remember to go Orange Team). And Gary Sinise is your trainer (Lt. Dan!). - Kevin Connor

The theme of this ride is great, but I found that it made me uncomfortable. I don't normally have a problem with small spaces or motion sickness, but I felt very cramped and became disoriented looking at the screen. It made me feel nervous and a little sick. I just took deep breaths through it, but it was very intense and overall unpleasant. The G's are incredibly strong. I can see why people like it, but it's definitely not for me. I can ride almost anything without a problem, but I was not happy on Mission: Space. - Renee Michelle

Green Team: OK, good option for those who want to get a sense of the real ride. 5/10 Orange Team: Pretty good ride, wished the buttons actually did something. Still think the KSC Space Shuttle ride is better. 7/10 - Christopher Sturniolo

This ride is world class! In all my life have I never been on a space launch simulation such as this! It feels like you are really expirencing this! VOTE MISSION SPACE! - Adam O'Malley

fun best at disney apart from rockin roller coaster gota love the g,s PS A CHEAP THRILL NO no this ride cost disney millions they had a good reason too the ride is the best ride in epcot PS TAKE PRACAUTIONS THIS RID IS NOT FOR WUSSYS PSS GOD BLESS THAT POOR LITTLE KID THAT DIED ON THIS RIDE MAY GOD BLESS THAT LITTLE BOY and please dont let this stop you from riding he had some heath issues - Manny Rodriguez

Green side judgement (have not done the orange one). Good simulation, allthough the Space Shuttle simulator at KSC is better (maybe comparible to orange, I dont know?) - A. P.

I always go on the orange team.. good for those teenagers seeking a cheap thril - Arianna Griffel

Easily the best attraction at EPCOT. The only people that don't like it are the ones who can't handle the G forces and pluck for the safe Green side, which is timid. Orange side is what people should be riding as that is what the ride was made for! Amazing feeling and thankfully I have a strong stomach! - James McGee

If only they ran the launch for the full 8.5 minutes! - Man-Eating Sharks

We love it, did it 4 times cause my kid wanted to try every seating in the cabin(pilot, comm officer, etc.) - steven boudreault

The initial take off is excellent and the overall experience gives you the feeling that you are in a space craft (not that I've been in many)!! We have only been on the Orange Side - it does make my wife feel sick. - Ben Price

Great ride but the control buttons in front of you serve no purpose! I've been on the Green and the Orange. The Green one is great if you just love simulators. The orange is particularly intense! Don't ride if you dislike small spaces. It's extremely squashed too. 8/10 - D H

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