Mission Space for non english-speaking persons

[Thierry444]

My son would love to ride MS but I've read he will have to follow instructions during the ride. The problem is he can't catch any words in english... could he enjoy the ride the same way than english speaking persons ?

 

[kaytieeldr]

He'll be fine (as long as you and he understand and heed the numerous warnings prior to boarding the ride). The instructions passengers are supposed to follow are supposed to 'control' the ride to Mars. In fact, when the attraction first opened, if someone in the capsule didn't push the right buttons at the right time, the mission would fail (but just on the display screens). But so many guests weren't aware that it was interactive that Disney eventually changed this. If your son does want to 'actively participate', just tell him when the button in front of him flashes to push it.

 

[wdwguide]

In fact, when the attraction first opened, if someone in the capsule didn't push the right buttons at the right time, the mission would fail (but just on the display screens).

I was there during the first week of previews, and there was no mission failure option. If there ever was, it must have been removed well before the ride ever opened to paying guests.

 

[Skroops]

Absolutely! The special effects are awesome, and you can tell him about the instructions he may have missed as you get seated.
I've visited Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland with only a translation book, and although I missed some of the messages, it is fairly easy to know what is being said.
Totally still fun!
Enjoy!

 

[Skroops]

Just to add, that I sat in the ride and didn't move an inch for fear of "ralphing", and did not push any buttons. The ride continued as usual on the screen . I'm sure I'm not the only one!
I felt sick to my tummy for hours later, and then I wanted to do it again.

 

[wdwguide]

If you are concerned about motion sickness, make Mission: SPACE your last ride of the day - that way you'll get to recover in your comfortable hotel bed instead of on other rides.

 

[disnut8]

You don't have to push the buttons to get the entire ride. We've had people in our capsule do a bailout right before boarding so we only had three people in there. We still had a full and complete mission. You can always translate to your son that when the buttons in front of him (they are large and there's one on each side of the screen directly in front - you can't miss them) light up, he should press them. Then he can participate.

 

[Charlotte&Carolina]

Not just for M:S but for all the parks/rides? We saw several families with them when we were there in February. They would wear them around their necks walking around and when they got in a ride line would put them on. Just a thought to make it more enjoyable for him.

 

[wdwgoofeeee]

I was there during the first week of previews, and there was no mission failure option. If there ever was, it must have been removed well before the ride ever opened to paying guests.

I agree with this. My DS and I managed to ride Mission: Space every night during our week stay before the ride was officially opened. It was during the soft opening and never had a mission failure. It this was ever an option it was removed before the ride opened to the public.