Credit: u/deldredge2008It’s no secret that everyone has their favorite Disney attraction, which clearly manifests in the fanbase regularly. Many rides even get their own merchandise line and soundtracks. That being said, for every beloved fixture at Walt Disney World, there’s always one or two that Guests absolutely can’t stand.
Regarding Disney Park attractions that are absolutely, positively, and undeniably despised, the two most infamous offenders are the Tomorrowland Speedway and EPCOT’s Mission: SPACE. The latter attraction is essentially a Disney-driven G-force simulator that has been making Guests puke for decades, but is hatred truly the common consensus for the attraction? One Cast Member confirms and explains the situation.
Sick of Mission: SPACE? So are the Cast Members
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@dappermanatee is a former Disney World Cast Member on TikTok, and his recent post confirms that even Disney’s own staff have an issue with the ride. However, he also goes into detail on why it’s still lingered despite it’s reputation.
For those who haven’t been on Mission: SPACE, specifically the “Orange mission” variation, it’s essentially a giant centrifuge that simulates intense G-force. While fitting for a NASA-inspired attraction, it has a history of causing motion sickness, vomiting, and even death, unlike the significantly tamer “Green Mission.” So why has Disney kept it open?
All About the Money
As pointed out by @dappermanatee, “You know Disney, they don’t keep anything around they’re not gonna make money off of.” While the ride’s audience is very niche and likely a small percentage of the typical Disney Park Guest, it’s still getting more than a little attention from Disney. After all, not every attraction has it’s own adjacent restaurant.
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Although many (including Cast Members of the Walt Disney World Resort) have called for the ride to be replaced by an updated Horizons attraction, It’s clear that Mission: SPACE still has enough clout to keep it in business. Blame it on notoriety, blame it on longevity, or blame it on its infamy, it seems like the G-force is still strong with this one.
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