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Podcast: The Jim Hill Media Podcast Network
Episode: Mission: Space – Disney’s Most Ambitious Ride That Guests Don’t Want to Ride Twice
Description: Len Testa and Jim Hill break down the surprisingly intense history of Epcot’s Mission: Space—from launch-day astronauts and jetpack stunts to the guest experience that made this ride one of Disney’s most regretted one-and-dones.
The Grand Opening – Jetpacks, Walter Cronkite, Buzz Aldrin, and a fireworks display that nearly gave journalists flashbacks.
What Went Wrong – Mission: Space didn’t just thrill—it made people sick, killed plants, and gave Epcot’s custodial team nightmares.
The Shrubbery Crisis – Yes, protein spills killed the landscaping.
Fixing the Fail – How Disney added trash cans, benches...