Earth Sculpture Finally Spinning Again Outside Mission: SPACE

A futuristic building featuring a large globe with "Mission: SPACE" written on it and a rocket spinning around, situated outside on a paved area.

The Earth sculpture in Planetary Plaza outside Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is finally spinning again. Mission: SPACE Earth Spinning The Earth sculpture was removed in August 2023 as part of a long ongoing refurbishment of the attraction’s façade. Earth returned in March 2024. However, we haven’t seen the planet spinning since around late 2021/early 2022. … Read more

More Paneling Removed From Mars Sculpture at Mission: SPACE

People stand in line outside Mission: SPACE, a space-themed attraction with a large spherical building, located at Epcot in Walt Disney World. The sky is clear and blue.

Crews have removed more paneling from the Mars sculpture outside Mission: Space in EPCOT as they continue to refurbish the faded exterior. Mission: SPACE Exterior Refurbishment The Mars sculpture is the final element of the Mission: SPACE facade to get a major refurbishment in the past year. Earth was missing for a while as it … Read more

Mission: SPACE Mars Sculpture Refurbishment Continues a Year After it Began

Mission: SPACE building featuring a large, Mars structure with a multicolor pattern and a smaller sphere in front of it, resembling planets in a space-themed design. People are visible at the bottom left.

The Mars sculpture outside of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is still undergoing a refurbishment to combat discoloration. The Mars structure, which houses the entrance area for the Green and Orange teams for Mission: SPACE currently has a row of nine black panels that will either be replaced or restored back to their red-orange color. At … Read more

Refurbishment Underway on Mission SPACE Mars Sculpture

Black and red paneling on top of Mars, Mission: SPACE

The exterior of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT has been under refurbishment for nearly a year but, with work underway on the giant Mars sculpture, work seems near completion. Mars Refurbishment at Mission SPACE The panels on the top of Mars are a distinctly different color, either because they’ve been restored or replaced. The panels on … Read more

PHOTOS: Refurbished Mission: SPACE Sign Returns to EPCOT

Mission: SPACE sign and facade

Almost two months after the Mission: SPACE attraction sign was removed from its planter, it has returned from refurbishment. Mission: SPACE Sign Returns The sign was removed amid ongoing refurbishment work on the exterior of Mission: SPACE. It sits in this round planter in front of the attraction’s façade. While the sign was missing, some … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Comes Down from Around Jupiter at Mission: SPACE, Revealing Vibrant Repaint

Refurbishment on the exterior of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT continues, as scrim has come down from around the planet Jupiter just in front of the ride’s entrance. Scrim Removed from Jupiter For now, the large attraction sign for Mission: SPACE is still missing from the planter just outside Planetary Plaza. It was first removed in … Read more

PHOTOS: Mission: SPACE Attraction Sign Removed at EPCOT as Exterior Refurbishment Continues

mission: SPACE sign removed from the front of the attraction

The attraction sign for Mission: SPACE has been removed from EPCOT, as the ride continues undergoing exterior refurbishments. Mission: SPACE Sign Removed The Mission: SPACE sign usually sits in the round planter found outside of the ride. The sign is the latest item to be removed from the attraction’s exterior as refurbishments continue. The large … Read more

Trailer Released for Season 2 of Disney Parks ‘Behind the Attraction’ Series, New Kids Play & Dine Offer for 50% Off Coming to Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (10/4/23)

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

PHOTOS: A Closer Look at the Perseverance Rover Tracks and ‘Surface of Mars’ Now on Display at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

The Perseverance Rover tracks made their debut at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT today, and we took a quick trip to the park to check them out. Perseverance Rover Tracks The new installation is located at the entrance to Mission: SPACE in World Discovery. This new installation is the result of a collaboration between Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Shrubs Return, Planet Seats Removed as Mission: SPACE Exterior Renovations Continue

Shrubs have returned outside the entryway of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT as renovations to the area surrounding the attraction progress. The planet-shaped seats that previously sat immediately outside of the Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay (the ride’s gift shop) have also been removed as part of the recent changes. Mission: SPACE Exterior Changes We first noted … Read more

Earth Removed for Refurbishment From Mission: SPACE Entrance at EPCOT

Earth has been removed from the entrance area of Mission: SPACE at EPCOT for refurbishment. The pavement of the Mission: SPACE courtyard was recently updated, with Mars rover tracks removed and replaced with planet mosaics. Earth Removed from Mission: SPACE In May we noted that the giant Mars orb front and center at the attraction … Read more

PHOTOS: Lighting Installed on CommuniCore Hall Spires, Pavement Updates Finishing Up Across EPCOT

Construction work continues across EPCOT, from the parking lot to the World Showcase lagoon. Now that we’re halfway through August, a lot of construction has made major progress throughout the park. Ride Share Area in EPCOT Parking Lot A new ride-share loop is under construction in the EPCOT parking lot. Crews have started laying pavement … Read more

PHOTOS: Damaged Mars Sculpture Blocked Off as Repair Work Begins at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

After we reported on extensive damage to the exterior Martian display in front of Mission: SPACE a few days ago, a row of planters is now blocking the area. This indicates a renovation of some sort is now in the works. Red Planet Rescued at Mission: SPACE Mission: SPACE is a centrifugal motion simulator in … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover

The EPCOT popcorn stand near MISSION: Space has been refurbished to match World Discovery. World Discovery EPCOT Popcorn Stand The popcorn stand in World Discovery is still completely surrounded by construction walls and privacy planters. The stand is located in directly across from the MISSION: Space attraction. The walls have been up for about two … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signs Arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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We saw new Lightning Lane signs at some Magic Kingdom attractions this morning. Lightning Lane signs have replaced even more FastPass+ signs at EPCOT as well. At The Seas with Nemo & Friends, a dark blue Lightning Lane sign is next to the lighter blue stand-by entrance sign. “Lightning” is printed in white, while “Lane” … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon Clothing Line by Her Universe Crash Lands at Walt Disney World

In a galaxy not so far away, an all-new Her Universe “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon line of clothing has dropped at EPCOT and Disney Springs. The clothing line features galaxy-print attire including a t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank top, and shorts. We found the following merchandise at Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay. “Star Wars” Galaxy Print Tee – … Read more