Blast off on your mission to Mars when you ride the NASA-inspired attraction, Mission Space! Fulfill your dream of being an astronaut and soaring your way into space. You can choose to visit Mars or enjoy a gentle ride as you orbit the Earth. Either way, your energy will be boosted when you ride Mission Space. Let’s head over to World Discovery at Epcot to learn more about this thrilling attraction!
Mission Space Rules
- You need to stand 40 inches or taller to ride this attraction.
- This attraction is ideal for kids, teens, and adults.
- This thrilling attraction is dark, spins, and features simulated style adventure.
Waiting with Anticipation
As you approach Mission Space, you will notice the amazing exterior decorations that immediately create a desire to explore the universe. As you wait in line to board your mission, you will be surrounded by space-inspired technology. As you observe the captivating décor, you will need to decide which mission is best suited for you.
Here are your Mission options:
- Orbit the Earth on the Green Mission – This family-friendly space exploration is a gentle mission that uses a motion simulator that only produces light movement without spinning. This mission is exciting and ideal for those prone to motion sickness.
- Journey to Mars on the Orange Mission – This thrilling mission gives you the full experience of hurtling through space. The simulator uses a spinning and tilting centrifuge and G-like forces to launch your mission. If you are in good health and love spinning and lots of movement when you ride an attraction, the orange mission is for you. If you have physical problems, a heart condition, or experience motion sickness, you should not ride this attraction.
Once you decide, you will be directed toward your mission and to wait in line. As you wait, you will receive astronaut training, safety instructions, and other details related to your mission. Pay close attention to the screens in the lobby to complete your training. You also can decide whether to continue forward to experience the ride or opt-out of the mission.
Tip: There is a uniformed crew member you can speak to if you want to opt-out or, choose a less intense training option or leave the attraction.
What it Feels Like to Ride Mission Space
It’s your turn to feel like an astronaut, and Mission Space delivers the experience to maximum levels. When it’s time to board the ride, you will be instructed on where to sit and how to secure yourself in your assigned seat. The ride contains four passengers at a time that have a job to do. You are going to be a navigator, pilot, commander, or engineer if you take the orange mission.
Tip: There are storage bins in front of your seat on the ride to store your belongings.
Once the doors of the ride shut, the ride is dark, and the screens are incredibly realistic. You feel like you are in a spacecraft and feel the ride’s movement as you blast into space. The simulator spins, making it an exciting ride.
Post Show
After your mission is complete, you walk down a long corridor with a space training vibe. You enter the Advanced Training Lab, where groups of guests can participate in a game called Mission Space Race. During this game, the players complete tasks to aid spacecraft racing to achieve their return to Earth. There are also single-player arcade games to enjoy in the same area.
Tip: Keep an eye out for the kiosk where you can create video postcards to send to your family and friends via e-mail.
You can also stop by the gift shop, a large area filled with Mission Space items such as t-shirts, mugs, plush Disney character toys dressed in space suits, and much more!
Food & Beverage
Continue the Mission Space part of your day by visiting Space 220 restaurant, also located in the World Discovery area at Epcot. It’s best to go to the attraction first and then eat at the restaurant afterward, especially if you are prone to motion sickness.
This unique space-themed dine-in restaurant offers a tasty menu for children and adults in a fantastic setting. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner items for flat rate prices. Inquire further to see the specific pricing during your vacation.
Here are some of the menu items:
Appetizers
- Blue Moon Cauliflower – Cauliflower fried with blue cheese dusted over the surface and hot sauce for dipping.
- Galaxy Grain Salad – This salad contains Golden beets, lentils, quinoa, hummus, mushrooms, and oranges.
- Starry Calamari – This tasty appetizer features delicious fried calamari with roasted pepper aioli.
Entrees
- Short Ribs – Braised ribs, bacon, and cheddar grits.
- Filet Mignon – 8 oz filet with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, with a red wine reduction sauce. This entrée offers the option to add half lobster or shrimp for an extra price.
- Terra Bolognese – Corn linguine with zucchini, mushrooms, and macadamia nut ricotta cheese.
Desserts
- Chocolate Cheese Cake – This scrumptious dessert had shipped chocolate ganache, cookie crumbs, dark chocolate shards, chocolate sauce, and white chocolate pearls.
- Short Cake – Mascarpone mousse, strawberries, and matcha air cake.
- Coconut Panna Cotta – Coconut cream, coconut meringue, toasted coconut, and raspberries.
Kids Menu
- Spaghetti
- Smashed Burger
- Steak and Space Fries
- Mission Macaroni and Cheese
- Cosmic Chicken Tenders
- Gelato and Sorbet Scoop
- Cosmic Cupcake
Beverages
- Coffee
- Juice
- Bottled Water
- Cocktails
- Worldly Wines
While these menu items are staples you can find regularly, there is a possibility the menu items can change in the future.
Tip: Dining reservations are required and recommended.
Now that you know how exciting Mission Space is and where you can find unique space-inspired food dishes after you experience your mission to Mars get started booking your Epcot vacation and making your reservation at the Space 220 restaurant today!
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Visit the official Disney website to learn even more about Mission Space.
