The Uncertain Future of Disney’s MOST HATED Ride: Mission: Space

Since Mission: Space opened at Epcot in 2003, it has stunned, entertained and nauseated millions of guests. Regarded as Walt Disney World’s roughest ride at present - and one of its roughest in history - Mission: Space is a frequent miss for many park goers. Mission: Space was built on the ruins of the beloved Horizons attraction, which closed in 1999, and many die-hard fans have held issue with Mission: Space since, asking how such a beloved ride could be replaced by a simulator. As such, the ride has faced a lot of criticism since opening and quickly gained status as one of Disney’s most hated existing rides. Considering the above, how is a ride this badly-regarded still operating and - in terms of theme park maintenance - thriving, having received a major overhaul less than a decade ago, despite losing a sponsor? In this video, we explore the wider history of both Epcot and the almost-forgotten Space Pavilion, how Mission: Space came to be, and the future of the ride, looking at why its still present when so many other rides have been lost to time. If you’re interested in Disney ride history, theme park lore and hottakes, the origins of Epcot, and the history of abandoned visitor attractions, be sure to check out my other videos and subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any! Speaking of, here's the link to the Wonders of Life Full History video, if you'd like to learn more about what happened when they lost their sponsor: https://studio.youtube.com/video/v0Dd... FOLLOW MY SOCIALS Insta: @skipper.joanne VIDEO CREDITS: https://pastebin.com/HFRcGSPh MUSIC CREDITS BenSound YouTube Audio Library Uppbeat (Stardust by Danijel Zambo) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00: Mission: Space Promo Advert 0:30: Introduction and Opening Questions 1:26: History of the Attraction (Master Plan 5, Subsequent Progression and The Emergence and Closure of Horizons) 4:39: Announcement of Horizons' Replacement and Construction 5:33: The New Ride, False Promises and Opening Ceremony 7:03: Mission: Space Ride Experience plus mentions to Horizons 9:00: How the E-Ticket Ride was Received, Reviews, Spec Comparisons and Complaints 11:36: The Year Mission: Space SHOULD Have Closed and How Sponsors Save Attractions 13:06: Why Has Mission: Space Survived when so Many Others have Fallen? 14:24: Space 220 Restaurant Experience SPOILERS 15:17: How Space 220 Saved Mission: Space 16:03: What Comes Next? #epcothistory #epcot #waltdisneyworld #waltdisneyworldhistory #horizons #missionspace #space220