Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE opened August 15, 2003, so anyone whose last trip predates that has never seen it.

Quick answer

Mission: SPACE opened August 15, 2003, so anyone whose last trip predates that has never seen it. Today: Earth orbit flyover for the mild side

Then / Now / Next

How it changed

Then

Horizons pavilion site

Now

Earth orbit flyover for the mild side

Nothing further announced for this one.

Timeline

Why it matters

A spinning spaceflight simulator rose where Horizons stood.

Records

2017
Mission: SPACE Green mission rethemed
The less-intense side became a gentle tour around Earth.
2017
Mission: SPACE relaunched with new films
The ride gained updated films and a gentler Earth orbit option.
2006
Mission: SPACE added a tamer Green mission
A non-spinning version was added alongside the original.
2003
Mission: SPACE opened
A spinning spaceflight simulator rose where Horizons stood.

Context · 2017

Animal Kingdom
Pandora – The World of Avatar opened
A fully immersive Avatar land with floating mountains.
Animal Kingdom
Avatar Flight of Passage opened
A flying simulator that still draws some of the longest waits at Walt Disney World.
Hollywood Studios
The Great Movie Ride closed
The park's original centrepiece attraction was retired.
EPCOT
Universe of Energy / Ellen's Energy Adventure closed
The pavilion was cleared to build Cosmic Rewind.
Magic Kingdom
The Hall of Presidents added Donald Trump
The show reopened after a year of rework with a speaking Trump figure.
Animal Kingdom
Na'vi River Journey opened
A gentle boat ride through a bioluminescent rainforest.

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