CHARACTER MAGIC :
The Incredibles
BY TRISHA DAAB
SNACK ATTACK
Have you ever wanted to experience what it ' s like to be an astronaut ? At Mission : SPACE in EPCOT , you can ride in a space shuttle simulator and orbit the Earth or fly to Mars . After you complete your mission , you can stop at Mission : SPACE Cargo Bay and get a snack fit for an astronaut : astronaut ice cream ! While freeze-dried ice cream has never made it to space , on the back of the packaging of the astronaut ice cream , it states why astronauts eat dehydrated and freeze-dried foods . Even if you don ’ t want to make the trek into space on the simulator , you can still get the space experience by eating some dehydrated astronaut ice cream .
PHOTO BY JUDD HELMS
WHERE TO SEE THE INCREDIBLES : During regular operations , Mr . and Mrs . Incredible , Frozone , and Edna Mode hang out at Pixar Place in Hollywood Studios .
Edna has an official meet-and-greet . The other three wander around , dance , and strike a few poses .
NOT SURE WHAT TO SAY ? Just dance . Mr . and Mrs . Incredible and Frozone are known for having some pretty sweet dance moves . You can also ask if they ’ ve seen Jack-Jack . They may just show you some traces of Jack-Jack in the area .
In either case , you ’ ll be in for some of the most stunning visual effects Disney has to offer and an overall simulation that will truly leave you feeling like you ’ re on top of the world — or out of it entirely .
A SAFE MISSION FOR ALL While Mission : SPACE does offer guests the opportunity to customize the attraction to their needs and preferences thanks to the separation of the Green and Orange Missions , it ’ s important to understand that even the tamest version of this ride is still a full-body experience — and one that ’ s not right for every guest .
Additionally , the rider vehicles at Mission : SPACE require a minimum rider height , 40 ” for the Green Mission and 44 ” for the Orange Mission . Riders do require transfer out of wheelchairs . The ride vehicle ’ s shoulder restraints and general dimensions may not accommodate all body types , so be sure to check out the example vehicle outside of the ride queue to ensure it ’ s a good fit .
BACK TO EARTH Once you arrive back on your home planet , you can enjoy all the rest of the fun Planetary Plaza has to offer , including playing interactive space-themed games and chowing down on astronaut ice cream from the gift shop . This is also a great place for those who opt out of the experience to wait for their parties .
But most of all , you ’ ll walk away with an incredible perspective of what Carl Sagan famously called the “ pale blue dot ”— this unique , surprising , and utterly breathtaking planet on which everything we ’ ve ever known has happened .
At least … so far .
MAKE SURE TO : Wear something fabulous , dahhhling , when meeting Edna .
BEYOND THE AUTOGRAPH BOOK : Feeling brave ? Ask Edna to sign a cape ! A face mask is a fun display-worthy souvenir . Bring an Incredibles-style face mask in black and offer a silver or gold Sharpie to sign with . The bigger the marker , the better . It makes it easier for the characters to grasp .
FUN FACT : See your favorite superheroes in a whole new way by visiting the MyDisney Experience app and choosing “ Your Guide to Updated Experiences .” Select “ Tips for an Incredible Visit ,” and you ’ ll find the whole Incredible family and some super friends in fun artwork giving tips on staying safe while at WDW .