Space out in Orlando with these otherworldly attractions and activities.

From real rocket launches to out-of-this-world adventures, Orlando has a galaxy of experiences for space enthusiasts of all ages. Whether you’re training like an astronaut, dining 220 miles above Earth (virtually), or exploring the final frontier through immersive attractions, our space race encompasses theme park thrills and beyond — including the nation’s premier space flight facility.

With a unique mix of educational encounters, hands-on simulations and sci-fi fun, Orlando is the perfect launchpad for a space-themed getaway that’s equal parts inspiring and unforgettable. 3… 2… 1… liftoff!

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Educational STEAM Experiences

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Space adventures don’t get more authentic than this. Located on Florida’s east coast about an hour from Orlando, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers an inspiring, hands-on journey through the past, present and future of space exploration. Stand nose-to-nose with the real Space Shuttle Atlantis, experience a powerful rocket launch simulation, and walk beneath the massive Saturn V moon rocket, among other unforgettable experiences.

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Interactive exhibits bring NASA missions to life, starting with Heroes & Legends. This area includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, showcasing next-gen spacecraft and innovations. You can also explore Mars mission concepts and, depending on the date of your visit, meet real astronauts or even witness history in the making at active launch sites. That’s what we call close encounters of the unbelievably real kind!

Orlando Science Center

Part of Loch Haven Park in the Ivanhoe Village Main Street District near downtown, Orlando Science Center invites you to view Florida’s largest publicly accessible refractor telescope up close at the Crosby Observatory. Planets, stars and other celestial objects are visible from this domed viewing station when visiting at the right times.

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More space exploration awaits in the “Our Planet, Our Solar System” exhibit. This area’s displays include a Solar System Exploration Timeline Wall, a Lunar Lander simulator, a Rocket Builder, a Stellar Playground, and Blast From the Past: The Early Days of Space Travel.

Out-of-This-World Attractions

Take your Orlando space adventures further with action-packed attractions and lots of sci-fi fun.

Space-Themed Attractions at Walt Disney World® Resort

EPCOT®

EPCOT® offers more ways to explore the final frontier than any other Walt Disney World® Resort theme park. The newest is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — an intergalactic, family-friendly chase through time and space. Expect lots of twists, turns and surprises as you soar at whirlwind speeds through the galaxy, plus lots of characters from the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy films.

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Nearby, Mission: SPACE offers a more realistic space-launch simulator. You’ll get a choice of two training missions — one intense and one more family-friendly — making this attraction accessible for a wide range of thrill-seekers. Step into a state-of-the-art space simulator that replicates the sensations of a shuttle launch, space travel and even a Mars landing, making it a must-do for aspiring astronauts and science lovers alike.

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Pair these otherworldly experiences with reservations at Space 220, an immersive dining experience that will take you 220 miles above Earth — without ever leaving the ground. Upon arrival at the entrance outside Spaceship Earth, you’ll board a “space elevator” that simulates a journey to a space station orbiting the planet. Once inside, enjoy modern American cuisine while taking in panoramic views of Earth from above.

Space Mountain® at Magic Kingdom® Park

Just as no visit to Walt Disney World is complete without Magic Kingdom® Park, it can be argued that you haven’t really done Magic Kingdom Park till you’ve conquered Space Mountain®. Thrilling visitors since 1975, this iconic, indoor dark ride will send you flying past shooting stars, satellites and more — not to mention drops you never see coming.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®

At Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will transport you to Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu. In addition to a deep immersion factor, this land features two signature attractions: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, which will put you in the cockpit of the ride’s famous namesake starship, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, where an escape from the First Order turns into an all-out battle. Starting May 22, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will receive a new mission update featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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Pair Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with Star Tours® — The Adventures Continue, a motion-simulated flight with high-tech 3D technology that will transport you all over the famous galaxy far, far away. Star hustlers will also want to make reservations at the park’s Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, a ‘50s-style “drive-in” that serves American cuisine and vintage science fiction movie clips.

Space Discovery Zone at WonderWorks Orlando

Visit the depths of outer space at WonderWorks courtesy of the Space Discovery Zone. From a life-size replica of the EVA space suit to an astronaut-training challenge that will spin you, mimicking the force of space on the human body, WonderWorks offers activities for space-enthusiasts of all ages. It’s part of the entertainment and dining lineup at Pointe Orlando in the International Drive Entertainment District.

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Invaders From Planet Putt at Hollywood Drive-In Golf

Little green men, UFOs and other space elements add to the fun of Invaders From Planet Putt, one of two 18-hole mini golf courses at Hollywood Drive-In Golf, part of Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. You can also make it a double feature with the classic horror-themed course, The Haunting of Ghostly Greens. And remember, it’s not about who wins: It’s about how much extraterrestrial fun you have along the way.

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Mission: Mars at The Escape Game Orlando

Go face-to-face with the challenges of space exploration at The Escape Game Orlando on International Drive. The highly immersive Mission: Mars escape room sets you in an intense situation. When your severely damaged spacecraft lands on the red planet, you must race the clock to fix your craft and escape before you’re hit by fatal dose of cosmic radiation. Good luck!

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