
20 years ago this summer, Walt Disney World opened a thrill ride that, to this day, has an infamous reputation. After much fanfare and promotion, Mission: Space debuted with a promise to take guests on an intense training simulation for a Mars landing. What followed after that August 2003 opening day was a legacy that pegged the ride as an experience so intense, it became one of the many changes Epcot has undergone to cater to certain guests. After finally getting my first taste of space travel with the ISTC, I have to say, I don’t know why people think this experience is so intense.
