Mission: SPACE

Experience a real life space mission (and try not to vomit!). 2 variants of this ride. Green the easier going one and orange the intense. Make no mistake that orange is intense - claustrophobic, spinning, motion sickness. Multiple roles to perform on the ride which is really just buttons to be pressed at the right time. When the screens lower down it really is a very small space as they get ready to spin you round the centrifugal chamber. I survived it and felt wobbly and sick for the next half hour. Glad I did it. Not doing it again!

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be launched into space, Mission: SPACE (Orange Side) is as close as most of us will ever get — and it’s intense in the best way possible. This is not your average theme park ride. It’s part simulator, part space training, and 100% adrenaline-pumping. Theming & Pre-Ride Experience: The moment you step inside, it feels like you’re entering NASA training headquarters. The theming is immersive, sleek, and full of cool nods to real-world space travel. Video briefings, control panels, and mission screens set the tone — you’re not just riding a ride, you’re about to become an astronaut. Gary Sinise used to be your mission commander (now it’s a new host), but the vibe is still serious yet thrilling. You’re assigned a role — Commander, Pilot, Navigator, or Engineer — each with a button to press at critical points during the mission, making you feel like part of the crew. The Ride – Orange Side (Intense): Let’s be clear — this version is not for the faint of heart. Orange Side uses a centrifuge to simulate real G-force, and yes, you will feel it. As your capsule tilts and spins, you’re pinned back in your seat as if you’re actually blasting off from Cape Canaveral. It’s one of the most intense ride sensations at Walt Disney World — and that’s exactly what makes it so awesome. You blast off, slingshot around the moon, go into hypersleep, and eventually land on Mars. The visuals are impressive, but it’s the physical sensation of G-forces pressing on your chest that takes this ride to another level. It’s like being inside a space thriller movie — minus the zero-gravity nausea (hopefully). Tips for Enjoying the Ride: • Keep your head flat against the seat and your eyes on the screen the entire time — this helps prevent motion sickness. • Don’t ride on a full stomach or if you’re sensitive to spinning. • If you’re not sure how you’ll handle it, consider trying the Green Side (no spinning, gentler experience) first. Post-Ride Area: After landing on Mars, you exit into a space-themed interactive zone with games and exhibits — fun for all ages and a great way to decompress after your mission. Plus, the space music loop is incredibly calming and cool. Final Thoughts: Mission: SPACE (Orange Side) is a thrill ride unlike anything else at Disney. It’s not about speed or height — it’s about realism, immersion, and simulating something truly extraordinary. If you’ve ever dreamed of being an astronaut or love intense, story-driven rides, this one is a must. It’s not for everyone — but for those who can handle the pressure (literally), it’s one of the most memorable, jaw-dropping experiences in all of EPCOT. Buckle up, Space Cadet. Mars is waiting.

So we went on the orange side and there was no wait. It does give you the g force experience but definitely an older ride. Don’t look away from the screen as it does make you nauseous. Not the best ride for a space experience also not the worst. Good news is it’s a short line and the air conditioning on the ride is ice cold.

Went for my first time today at Epcot. I absolutely love simulators but this one i figured how claustrophobic could it be? There was an Orange(more intense) and Green (easier) version of the ride. I chose the green. My woman and I, and my daughter sat down in it, but when they closed the doors i felt trapped. In a very very confined space and i had a panic/claustrophobia attack that I've never experienced before. I yelled "i need out" thinking they might have audio or video inside these rides. They couldn't hear me. So the 3 of us started yelling as loud as we could for someone to open the ride up and they couldn't hear us.😭 The ride started and i just closed my eyes and tried to get my breathing under control. I was hyperventilating. I pulled my phone out and looked down and started scrolling through it to take my mind off of panicking and the ride. It was over in 2 minutes. My daughter and friends rode the more intense version and loved it. They just need some kind of communication or microphone inside these things.

Mission Space is a unique and memorable ride. It’s definitely not your typical roller coaster. It’s more about the sensation than speed. When the g-force kicks in, try challenging your friends to lift your hands, legs, head. It adds to the fun. Personally, I didn’t find it as intense or scary as many had described. I imagine real astronauts go through far more extreme conditions. A ride worth trying!

Been on both versions of this ride in my life, the green and the orange. The green level I did as a kid and it takes you to the moon. You get some gentle g-forces but nothing crazy. It was cool. More recently as an adult, I tried the orange level. That was an entirely different beast. That one takes you to Mars. Those G's were intense. I thought it was fun, but my stomach didn't as we got to the end. I ended up being fine, but I did feel a slight nausea for a while and was otherwise just "off" for the rest of the day. Which fortunately didn't stop me from having a blast on Guardians later and enjoying food at the international showcase. Mind you, I am not really known for motion sickness or anything. They have barf bags on the ride if you ever need it, and there are also little air nozzles like what you see on an airplane to help provide fresh air. Above all else, I recommend not eating a large pastry and drinking a large coffee right before going on this ride.

I admit it. I’m a wimp. That’s why I go on the less intense version of Mission to Space. But it’s fun all the same. It doesn’t have the intensity of zero gravity on the other side. But I like it and so does Husband.

I am a Disney regular and have ridden both the orange and green version. I highly recommend not riding this if you are claustrophobic. The orange version is more intense. Do not eat then go on this ride if you will most likely get sick. I really do not like this ride I feel disoriented a few hours after riding this. It is intense so if you are not looking for that experience I would avoid. This ride I’ve only ridden a few times and have no intention of doing it again. However I do not want to dissuade those who are looking for an intense experience as you will get it with the orange. The green can even be much for some.