Mission SPACE

Walt Disney World plans an E-Ticket attraction taking guests an out of this world adventure.

Mission Space Death Leads To Disney Lawsuit - (6/14/2006)
The Bamuwamye family has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Disney one year after their 4-year-old son Daudi died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: SPACE.
Just a gut feeling -- Disney toned down ride by '05 - Orlando Sentinel (6/5/2006)
Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Thomas speculates Disney has toned down the "orange" side of Mission:SPACE.
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Disney Debuts Tamer 'Mission: Space' Thrill Ride - Mission:SPACE (5/19/2006)
Epcot debuted a new, tamer version of Mission:SPACE.
Ride's milder version may boost popularity - Orlando Sentinel (5/10/2006)
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney parks chief Jay Rasulo prediction non-thrill seekers will soon find Mission:SPACE appealing.
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Disney Changing Mission:SPACE ride - WKMG (5/2/2006)
WKMG reports reports Disney will make Mission:SPACE available in two versions this summer -- the current operating version and a milder version where the centrifuge will not operate.
Stroke killed Disney visitor - Orlando Sentinel (4/17/2006)
The Orlando Sentinel reports the German tourist who died following a ride on Mission:SPACE had severe high blood pressure. According to the preliminary autopsy she died from a stroke.
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Woman Who Died After Riding Disney's 'Mission: Space' Identified - WKMG (4/14/2006)
WKMG will update this page with continuing coverage. WKMG sent reporters to the attraction for a news report and tested the g-forces it caused during their visit. Their report showed a force of 2.1 G which is less than Islands of Adventure coaster Hulk which pulls 4 G. However the 2.1 G impact lasts for up to 15 seconds during the experience in comparison to the momentary G-forces from typical coaster rides.
Woman who died after Disney ride had brain bleed - Reuters (4/14/2006)
Reuters reports the autopsy on the guest who died following a ride on Disney's Mission:SPACE had bleeding in the brain. Further examination is needed to determine the official cause of death and could take up to six weeks.
At Disney, Mission: Space Spurs Most Complaints - (4/14/2006)
Epcot's Mission:SPACE receives more than twice as many reported illnesses and injuries as any other Disney attraction.
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Listen to the Disney worker's 911 call - Orlando Sentinel (4/14/2006)
The Orlando Sentinel has posted the 911 call made after German guest Hiltrud BlÃ¼mel got off the Mission: Space ride.
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Autopsy shows boy died at Disney from heart condition - Orlando Sentinel (11/16/2005)
The Orlando Sentinel reports the results of the medical examiner's investigation into the death of 4-year-old Daudi Bamuwamye following his ride on Epcot's Mission: Space.
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2 Deaths at Disney Explained - Los Angeles Times (11/16/2005)
The Los Angeles Times reports the results of the medical examiner's office in two summer incidents at Walt Disney World: the death of a young boy after riding Mission:Space and a teenage girl at Typhoon Lagoon.
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Heart Ailment Blamed For Disney Ride Death - WESH (11/15/2005)
WESH reports the medical examiner's report will show that Daudi Baumuwamye, the 4-year-old boy who died after riding Mission Space had a rare heart ailment.
Parents Want Disney Ride Requirement Changed - (9/22/2005)
The parents of the 4 year old who died after riding Mission Space want to see the height requirement increased for the attraction.
Disney rejects parents' request for new height limits - (9/22/2005)
Disney's response to the request to raise the height requirement on Mission:Space.
Judge Dismisses Part of Mission:Space Lawsuit - WESH (6/20/2005)
WESH reports a judge has thrown out part of a lawsuit filed by the company that designed and built Mission:SPACE.
Bucks family home after boy dies on Disney trip - Orlando Sentinel (6/16/2005)
The Orlando Sentinel talks with neighbors of the Bamuwamye family about the 4-year-old who died after riding Disney's Mission: SPACE.
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Disney employees attempted CPR in boy's death - Orlando Sentinel (6/15/2005)
The Orlando Sentinel reports Disney cast members attempted to revive Daudi Bamuwamye, the 4-year old who died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: Space.
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Higher and faster - Orange County Register (6/15/2005)
The Orange County Register explores the safety of theme-park attractions following the death of a 4-year-old after riding Epcot's MISSION:Space.
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Epcot ride death a mystery - Orlando Sentinel (6/15/2005)
The Orlando Sentinel reports no signs of trauma to the 4-year-old who died following a ride on Epcot's Mission: Space.
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Child Dies After Riding Epcot Attraction - WESH (6/14/2005)
WESH news reports a 4-year-old boy has died after riding Epcot's Mission: Space. WESH will update their news article as more information is available. Results of the autopsy are anticipated this afternoon.
Has Epcot's wild ride tamed down? - (1/5/2005)
Fewer guests have needed transportation to area hospitals following visits to Mission:SPACE
PAX TV to Air 'A Night of Joy' at Walt Disney World - (12/16/2004)
Celebrating Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort, PAX TV will premiere "Night of Joy: A Holiday Celebration of Faith and Family," an exclusive one-hour special event hosted by Kirk Cameron ("Growing Pains" and "Left Behind"), on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The special chronicles the creation and execution of the Night of Joy event at Magic Kingdom, an annual tradition at Walt Disney World Resort since 1983 and offers Cameron's personal home video of favorite Walt Disney World attractions, including "Mickey's PhilharMagic" at Magic Kingdom, Mission: SPACE at Epcot, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney-MGM Studios and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney attraction simulates blastoff - Washington Times (6/4/2004)
The June 2nd Washington Times takes a look at Disney's Mission: SPACE.
SPACE Race Online - (5/25/2004)
Disney's Mission: SPACE race online allows guests to play live with other guests at Epcot and with other gamers around the world.
Disney thrill ride sends six to hospital - USA Today (5/7/2004)
The May 5th USA Today reports six Mission:SPACE riders have been sent to the hospital over the past 8 months making it, the atrraction with most hospital visits for a single ride since the 2001 agreement to announce serious injuries to the state.
WDW Salutes Success of Mars Exploration Rovers in Ceremonies at Mission: SPACE - (4/7/2004)
NASA Adminstrator Sean O'Keefe's famous quote "We're back ... and we're on Mars" following the first Mars rover's touchdown and a cement imprint of the rover's tread will be permanently enshrined outside Mission: SPACE in the attraction's Planetary Plaza as a tribute to the spirit of discovery embodied by NASA and celebrated daily at Epcot.
NASA leader visits Epcot - Orlando Sentinel (4/7/2004)
The April 6th Orlando Sentinel offers brief highlights from yesterday's events at Mission:SPACE.
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NASA's Mars success honored at Disney Day of Discovery - Orlando Business Journal (4/7/2004)
The Orlando Business Journal offers highlights from yesterday's addition to Epcot's Mission:SPACE's ongoing exhibit to space exploration.
Epcot to mark recent Mars missions - (4/5/2004)
Epcot will host a special ceremony at Mission:SPACE tomorrow at 11:30a. The event will add We're back . . . And we're on Mars." the famous quote by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe during the recent Mars expeditions.
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Spring 2004 Disney Magazine Hits Stands and Mailboxes - Disney Magazine (2/27/2004)
The Spring 2004 Disney Magazine features Mission: SPACE, an interview with Alice Davis, a look at Home on the Range and more.
Mission:Space gets airsick bags - Orlando Sentinel (12/16/2003)
The December 16th Orlando Sentinel reports Disney is putting motion-sickness bags in some of Mission:SPACE's capsules as a test. Disney hasn't decided if the bags will be a permanent feature of the attraction.
Disney looks to new ideas to boost parks, cruise line - October 10th (10/10/2003)
The October 10th Orlando Sentinel reports that after launching Mission: Space, Disney is looking at more ways to improve their parks and cruise lines.
Celebrity Chatter: Stars Dish On Disney Red Carpet - (10/9/2003)
Reports on the red carpet for the opening of Mission:Space and PhilharMagic including comments from many of the celebs in attendance.
Mission: SAVINGS at Disney - Frommers (9/11/2003)
The September 11th Frommers announces winter season savings. Stay in the house that Walt built and ride the new Mission: SPACE for under $100 a day, lodging and Disney World tix included.
Disney slams Misson:Space ride maker - Orlando Business Journal (9/8/2003)
The September 8th Orlando Business Journal reports Mission:SPACE's ride builder is suing Disney over a contract dispute and is seeking to have the information gathering processes sped up.
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"Mission: SPACE - Choose to go!" - collectSPACE (8/26/2003)
collectSPACE offers a look at Epcot's Mission:SPACE.
What type of impact do you feel Mission:Space will have on Epcot? - (8/22/2003)
During the past week LaughingPlace.com asked readers, "What type of impact to you feel Mission:Space will have on Epcot overall?" The top responses are: Very Positive (50%), Somewhat positive (44%) and other (4%). This poll will close Friday at midnight Pacific.
Disney Magazine Fall 2003 Issue Hitting Newsstands and Mailboxes Now - Disney Magazine (8/20/2003)
The Fall 2003 edition of Disney Magazine features various tributes to Mickey Mouse, a report on Epcot's Mission:SPACE, a look at the career of Mary Blair, a tribute to David Mumford by Michelle Smith a.k.a. The Fabulous Disney Babe and more.
Hopes ride on Mission: Space - Orlando Sentinel (8/15/2003)
The August 15th Orlando Sentinel reports Epcot's Mission:SPACE officially opens today.
Great Space Coaster - Orlando Sentinel (8/15/2003)
Review of Epcot's Mission: SPACE
All Systems go for new Epcot ride - Floriday Today (8/15/2003)
A brief look at the buzz circulating around Epcot's Mission:SPACE
Exhibit takes riders out of this world - Florida Today (8/15/2003)
Firsthand account of Mission: SPACE experience
A Look Inside Mission: Space - IOA Central (8/14/2003)
IOACentral offers a brief review and various images from Epcot's Mission:SPACE.
ETC sues Disney for breach of ride contract - MSNBC (8/4/2003)
ETC is suing Disney over various issues relating to the soon to open Mission: SPACE attraction.
The final frontier, Disney style - Los Angeles Times (8/4/2003)
A look at Walt Disney World's latest E-ticket attraction, Mission:SPACE.
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Walt Disney World Resort News - WDWMagic (8/1/2003)
WDWMagic offers news about developing character meet and greets in Epcot, special guest at Mission: SPACE and Buzz construction updates.
Buzz Aldrin visits Mission: SPACE - LP Wire (7/30/2003)
A picture of famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the new Mission: SPACE at Epcot.
Disney ads orbit around new ride - Orlando Sentinel (7/23/2003)
The Orlando Sentinel describes Disney's latest ad campaign which features the new Mission: SPACE attraction.
MissionSpace Reviews, JHM Q&A - Jim Hill Media (7/15/2003)
Jim Hill Media offers reviews of Mission:SPACE in their July 14th update, and various letters are answered in the July 11th and 13th updates. July 15th features animation book reviews and a Walt Disney World quiz.
$100 million buys more than thrills - Orlando Sentinel (7/2/2003)
The July 2nd Orlando Sentinel looks at the cost of Mission:SPACE.
Epcot prepares ride for launch - Orlando Sentinel (7/2/2003)
The July 2nd Orlando Sentinel takes a look at Epcot's Mission: SPACE.
Disney's Epcot pins tourism hopes on new thrill ride - Herald Tribune (7/2/2003)
The July 2nd Herald Tribune talks with Amusement Business senior editor about the impact Mission: SPACE could have on the park's attendance.
Nearly two decades later, Epcot gets core concept - Orlando Business Journal (6/30/2003)
The Orlando Business Journal has an article about Mission: Space which includes comments from Marty Sklar and Tom Fitzgerald from Walt Disney Imagineering.
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Mission SPACE Videos - WDWMagic (6/13/2003)
News videos posted of Mission SPACE
Screamscape Rides Mission:SPACE - Screamscape (6/13/2003)
The Screamscape webmaster shares his experience on Disney's Mission: SPACE.
MissionSPACE Photos - WDWMagic (6/12/2003)
WDW Magic offers photos from Mission:SPACE
Home Video Shows New Disney Space Ride - Florida Local 6 (6/12/2003)
Florida Local 6 offers home video of Disney's Mission:SPACE attraction.
Mission Space Video - WDWMagic (6/11/2003)
WDWMagic offers video from inside Mission SPACE, preview schedule and more.
Mission Space Guest Previews - WDWMagic (6/10/2003)
WDWMagic announces limited guest previews for Mission: Space.
Early shop closings at MK, AP previews of MissionSpace, PhilharMagic - WDWMagic (6/9/2003)
WDWMagic.com announces plans for early shop closing at the Magic Kingdom, the preview dates for Mickey's PhilharMagic and Mission: Space.
Mission Space Photos and Reviews - WDWMagic (6/6/2003)
WDWMagic.com offers interior images of Mission: Space and reviews from Cast Members who attended the recent previews.
Mission Space News, Nemo at MK - WDWMagic (6/3/2003)
WDW Magic offers pictures with the walls down around Mission: Space, overhead photos of the Pop Century Resort and news of Nemo's arrival.
Mission Space Rumored Opening Date - WDWMagic (5/27/2003)
WDWMagic offers exciting rumors about the possible early opening date for Mission: Space.
Disney projects go forward -- and up - Orlando Sentinel (4/24/2003)
The April 24th Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World's upcoming additions including Mission: SPACE, Expedition: EVEREST and more.
Disney projects go forward -- and up - Orlando Sentinel (4/24/2003)
The April 24th Orlando Sentinel reports Walt Disney World's upcoming additions including Mission: SPACE, Expedition: EVEREST and more.
Mission SPACE Launches Aug 15 - LP Wire (4/22/2003)
Guests who accept the mission will engage in a one-of-a-kind astronaut experience that launches them into a simulated space adventure -- from pulse-racing liftoff to the sensations of traveling though outer space on a mission to Mars.
Mission Space - WDWMagic (4/16/2003)
The April 16th WDWMagic offers a panoramic photo of the Mission:Space entrance.
EPCOT closures - Screamscape (4/10/2003)
Screamscape reports Epcot's plans to close Future World hours before the rest of the park and offers more information about Mission:Space.
Mission Space FastPass - WDWMagic (4/7/2003)
WDWMagic offers pictures of FastPass machines at Mission:Space.
Mission Space Construction and Mickey's Philarmagic Photos - Westcoaster (6/6/2002)
Westcoaster.net offers a photo update on the construction of Mission: Space and Mickey's Philarmagic at Walt Disney World.
Mission Space Pictures - WDWMagic (5/16/2002)
WDWMagic offers pictures of the construction that continues on Epcot's Mission Space
Mission: Space on schedule? - Orlando Sentinel (4/29/2002)
The April 29th Orlando Sentinel discuses whether or not Epcot's next blockbuster attraction, Mission: Space, is on schedule for its 2003 opening.
News from WDW - WDWMagic (3/29/2002)
WDWMagic's in their March 28th update offers information on the reopening of Timekeeper and Carousel of Progress, River Country's 2002 Closure, Mission Space photos and more
Official Mission Space Website - Disney.com (2/1/2002)
Visit the official website for Walt Disney World's coming attraction Mission: Space.
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World update - Westcoaster (12/10/2001)
Westcoaster provides images from around the Disneyland Resort including pictures of the new measuring system being tested and some shots from Walt Disney World including a couple of photos of Mission Space construction.
Disney Online and Compaq Unveil the All-New 'Mission: SPACE Launch Center' Exhibit At INNOVENTIONS - LP Wire (5/15/2001)
Disney Online, a business unit of Walt Disney Internet Group, and Compaq Computer Corporation today unveiled an all-new high-tech exhibit at Disney's Internet Zone at INNOVENTIONS at Walt Disney World's Epcot ®. Disney's Internet Zone will feature the Mission: SPACE Launch Center exhibit, presented by Compaq. The experience is a precursor to the Mission: SPACE attraction, which will also be sponsored by Compaq and is scheduled to open in 2003.
WDW Rumors - Screamscape (6/12/2000)
Screamscape offers information on an upcoming Big Thunder rehab at Walt Disney World, the possible future of the Magic Kingdom's Treehouse, and more information on Mission Space and the Disney Cruise Lines.
Video of recent Space attraction announcement - WDW Magic (4/25/2000)
Walt Disney World Magic offers links to two sites that have video of the recent press event announcing EPCOT's Space attraction.
WDW announces Mission: SPACE - LP Wire (4/21/2000)
Press release and concept art for Epcot's next major attraction, Mission: SPACE
FAB update - Fabulous Disney Babe (3/20/2000)
The Fabulous Disney Babe in her March 13th update dishes up juicy tidbits on Disney's California Adventure, company plans for Walt's upcoming 100th birthday, and EPCOT's Space Pavilion.
Disney teams with NASA - Orlando Sentinel (3/6/2000)
The March 6th Orlando Sentinel reports NASA will team with Disney in production of EPCOT's Space Pavilion hoping to increase visitors interest in the space program.
Epcot gears up for space flight - Orlando Sentinel (3/2/2000)
The March 2nd Orlando Sentinel reports on the various activities that guests will experience at EPCOT's Space Pavilion expected to open in 2002 or 2003.
Screamscape adds lots of new rumors - Screamscape (2/28/2000)
Screamscape features a followup on the mysterious subs, Rock N Roller Coaster rumors, Countdown to Extinction news, WDW monorail news, and rumors surrounding EPCOT's developing Space Pavilion.
Weekend Update, lots of info - WDWMagic (2/22/2000)
Disney World Magic as part of their February 19th update include a premilinary design for the SPACE Pavilion set to replace Horizons, February 21st update includes construction photos and Fire Mountain rumors.
Screamscape updated with rumors - Screamscape (2/7/2000)
Screamscape in their February 6th update features information on the rumored Space Pavilion at EPCOT, changes at the Animal Kingdom and more.
Space Pavilion almost a go at Epcot - Orlando Sentinel (1/31/2000)
According to a short segment from an Orlando Sentinel article, Mission Space at Epcot is almost a go for a 2003 opening replacing the Horizons pavilion. You'll need to scroll down some to find that section in the linked article.
DL and WDW rumors - Screamscape (1/20/2000)
The January 20th update on Screamscape offers information on Disneyland's Autopia, Walt Disney World's transportation, Living Seas pavilion, Space Pavilion, new resort, and more.

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