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Updated Mission: Space reopens at Walt Disney World, bringing all-new intergalactic adventures to Epcot

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Guests stroll past the iconic Mission: SPACE entrance at Epcot, with massive planet sculptures and a bold, space-themed sign setting the adventurous atmosphere.

Epcot’s Mission: SPACE is set to officially reopen on August 13, 2017, but today the park debuted its new adventures a couple days early.

The classic attraction had been down for refurbishment as the ride gained new experiences. The galactic refresh includes now actress Gina Torres in place of Gary Sinise.

You may be most familiar with Torres from “The Matrix” series, the voice of Ketsu Onyo on Disney XD’s“Star Wars: Rebels,” and from the cult classic show “Firefly.” Now, Torres is your guide on this interstellar mission that takes guests of Epcot to space. Torres is featured in both the pre-show and as your guide throughout the ride.

WATCH – EPCOT’S MISSION: SPACE NEW PRE-SHOW WITH GINA TORRES

A crew member in a blue blazer stands inside a high-tech mission control room, surrounded by screens displaying Earth and space missions, just like the immersive experience at Mission: Space in Epcot, Walt Disney World.

A smiling guest poses with her group in front of a Mission: Space-inspired backdrop at Epcot, capturing the excitement and immersive atmosphere of Walt Disney World’s space adventure attraction.

The “Green” (non-spinning) side now has an all-new mission as well that sends guests soarin’ over Earth.

This new mission takes guests on an orbit around Earth, including sights of the Hawaiian islands, the “boot” of Italy, and the Northern Lights.

WATCH – EPCOT’S MISSION: SPACE GREEN MISSION – FULL POV:

Guests gather at the entrance to Epcot’s Mission: Space – Green Mission, ready to choose between the standby and FastPass+ lines for this popular Walt Disney World attraction.

Sweeping aerial view of a glowing cityscape or countryside at night, illuminated beneath a starry sky—capturing the thrilling perspective and dazzling lights that echo the unforgettable spaceflight visuals you experience aboard Mission: Space at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

Green aurora lights shimmer above Earth in a breathtaking celestial display, captured from space with twinkling stars in the vast darkness—evoking the awe-inspiring atmosphere and iconic visuals of Mission: Space at Epcot in Walt Disney World.

Earth’s glowing blue curve and wispy clouds are seen from space, with twinkling stars above in the endless black sky—capturing the spectacular, out-of-this-world view that guests experience during Mission: Space at Epcot, Walt Disney World.

The Mission ends by landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Inside Mission: Space at Epcot, a massive screen immerses guests in a dramatic scene of a road stretching beneath striking clouds, with sunbeams piercing through—all viewed from the attraction’s darkened interior.

The Green Mission is more kid-friendly because of the addition of new X-2 booster seats, allowing kids 40-44″ to ride.

Guests gather at the entrance to Epcot’s Mission: Space – Green Mission, ready to choose between the standby and FastPass+ lines for this popular Walt Disney World attraction.

The Orange Mission also received an update, enhancing the classic experience with new HD video. In the Orange Mission guests get to feel the force of an actual space launch and slingshot around the moon, dodge meteoroids, and make a tricky landing on Mars.

Theme park fans gather at the entrance to Mission: Space Orange in Epcot, Walt Disney World, checking electronic signs that display the latest Fastpass and Standby wait times before boarding this out-of-this-world attraction.

WATCH – UPDATED QUEUE AT EPCOT’S MISSION: SPACE:

The ride is set to officially blast off (again) this Sunday on August 13, 2017.

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