Mission:Space update (confirmed)

[Princess Leia]

I've never heard of her. Then I Googled her and at least I know why. The fault is mine. I have never seen a single episode of any of the shows listed.

Lieutenant Dan, I knew.

Gina Torres (born April 25, 1969)[1] is an American television and movie actress. She has appeared in many television series, including Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (as Nebula), Xena: Warrior Princess (as Cleopatra), the short-lived Cleopatra 2525, Alias (as Anna Espinosa), Firefly (as Zoe Washburne), Angel (as Jasmine), 24 (as Julia Miliken), Suits (as Jessica Pearson), The Shield (as Sadie Kavanaugh), and Westworld (as Lauren).

I completely forgot that she showed up in Westworld. She was tragically wonderful in Hannibal (in which she costarred with her husband)

 

[worldfanatic]

Can't complain about the choice of Gina Torres. I like Gary Sinise but you could tell he was just going thru the motions and reading his lines, and it never seemed like a convincing reading, either.

I'll disagree there.
I thought Sinise did a great job prepping us for the coming mission. I didn't see him "going through the motions" at all.
He used a casual, confident demeanor that probably eased many rider's worries before experiencing an attraction with a reputation for being extremely intense.
That said, I agree Gina Torres is a perfect choice and I can't wait for her to "brief" me next month.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Actress Gina Torres is the new face of the relaunched Mission SPACE
Gary Sinese...Your thoughts?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

YES GINA TORRES

Now if only Disney had a working relationship with Alan Tudyk... oh wait.

You also forgot Nathan Fillion......

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Behold footage of the Farewell party for Gary Sinese at Mission: Space...

 

[hokielutz]

Saddened by this change. Gary had some great roles in space related movies that made him the ideal choice to be the Mission Control rep in the pre-flight when this pavilion opened. (Apollo 13 and Mission to Mars) But 25 days from now I will look forward to taking flight cues from Gina in Mission Control

 

[Launchpad McQuack]

I was ready to be upset about the change until I saw who it was. I am 100% on board for this.

 

[Timothy_Q]

Regarding the signs, who cares? They are signs. No need to overthink them.

Yeah who needs graphic design. So useless

...

 

[Kamikaze]

I'm going to miss the huge bags under Gary Sinese's eyes.

 

[Launchpad McQuack]

Already seeing people on twitter whining about how "everything has to be PC now" and such nonsense. These are the same crybabies that call other people snowflakes.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Also props on Paminder Nagra..When she speaks the saftey warning with the british accent it's pretty mezmerizing...

 

[rd805]

RIP Lieutenant Dan

 

[BEARSHOUSE4]

I guess Gina is our FNG

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

RIP Lieutenant Dan

 

[LieutLaww]

I shall have to do both when I am there in Oct

 

[becca_]

Already seeing people on twitter whining about how "everything has to be PC now" and such nonsense. These are the same crybabies that call other people snowflakes.

What is "PC" now about M:S like what do they possibly have to complain about lol

 

[Launchpad McQuack]

What is "PC" now about M:S like what do they possibly have to complain about lol

A non-white woman replacing a white man in the attraction = PC/SJW/"Disney's liberal agenda"/whichever phrase is being used today. It couldn't be that Gina Torres is awesome and is most commonly associated with a cult favorite sci-fi series that features space travel.

 

[becca_]

A non-white woman replacing a white man in the attraction = PC/SJW/"Disney's liberal agenda"/whichever phrase is being used today. It couldn't be that Gina Torres is awesome and is most commonly associated with a cult favorite sci-fi series that features space travel.

Oh give me a break, lmao. That's unbelievable. They updated the ride & updated the pre-show with someone who, like you said, is associated with space themed sci-fi film/tv/etc.

I'm all for switching it up, inclusion, etc. but that is absolutely not the reason why Disney decided to change from Gary to Gina. People really need a hobby

 

[Andrew C]

You can find people on Twitter doing and saying a lot of silly things. All the time. It is Twitter.

 

[becca_]

You can find people on Twitter doing and saying a lot of silly things. All the time. It is Twitter.

Just click on one of the president's tweets and scroll down.... I do that when I need a good laugh (from both sides of the spectrum)