Mission to Mars | Disney World

Last Updated on: March 29th, 2024

Mission to Mars | Extinct Disney World Attractions

Mission to Mars was a now-defunct attraction at Disney World in Florida. The attraction was a simulated space flight experience that allowed visitors to experience what it might be like to travel to Mars.

During the experience, visitors would board a spacecraft and watch a series of simulated launches and spaceflight maneuvers on a large screen. The attraction was designed to be both educational and entertaining, with a focus on providing an immersive and realistic space travel experience.

Mission to Mars was originally introduced at Disneyland in California in 1975, and was later brought to Disney World in Florida in 1976. The attraction was a popular part of the Tomorrowland area of the park for many years, but was eventually replaced by other attractions as Disney World continued to evolve and expand.

Today, Mission to Mars is remembered as a classic Disney attraction that provided visitors with a unique and exciting glimpse into the world of space travel. Although the attraction is no longer in operation, it remains a beloved part of Disney World’s history and is remembered fondly by many visitors who had the chance to experience it firsthand.

Mission to Mars | Extinct Disney World Attractions

Fun Facts

  • Mission to Mars was a dark ride attraction that simulated a trip to Mars.
  • The attraction featured a number of special effects, such as animatronics, and a high-energy musical score.
  • The attraction’s queue featured a number of interactive elements, such as a large spaceship model, and a number of Tomorrowland-themed posters and signs.
  • The ride featured a number of different scenes, including a rocket launch, a journey through space, and a landing on the surface of Mars.
  • Mission to Mars was one of the most technologically advanced attractions at the time of its opening, it was designed to simulate the experience of a space flight and it was a popular ride among guests.

Mission to Mars | Extinct Disney World Attractions


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I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other sites include DMR and VideoGamesStats.com.