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Walt Disney World Resort’s Space Mountain roller coaster was shut down most of the day on Tuesday, June 24. Though Disney rarely issues statements about ride closures, the extended downtime of the coaster led the resort to notify and apologize to guests via the My Disney Experience app. While the closure was disappointing for many, it also allowed a few lucky Magic Kingdom Park guests to witness the rarely seen inner workings of the indoor roller coaster with the lights on.
Space Mountain has been one of Disney’s most beloved attractions for over 50 years, debuting in 1975 at Magic Kingdom Park. Its iconic, towering spires are now recognizable features at Disney parks worldwide, including Disneyland Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris operate Star Wars-themed versions called Hyperspace Mountain. Meanwhile, Tokyo Disney Resort’s version of the coaster is currently being rebuilt, with a reopening expected in 2027.
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During the temporary shutdown on Tuesday, Magic Kingdom Park guests turned to the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover to catch a glimpse of Space Mountain with the lights on. Redditor u/fullmoon119 shared several photos showcasing the empty ride, a rare sight that Walt Disney World Resort fans couldn’t help but marvel at.
Space mountain with lights on
Space mountain with lights on
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“This will never not be cool,” u/Ghost_Turd wrote. “I have always dug the behind-the-scenes stuff.”
“It’s always interesting to me how little space the actual track takes up compared to how large the building itself is,” u/GalaxyC7 replied. “If they wanted to they could make the track way longer.”
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Space Mountain was closed for several hours, and Walt Disney World Resort issued an apology for the inconvenience. However, the exact cause of the breakdown was not disclosed. Fortunately, the Tomorrowland roller coaster was back up and running by the time of this article’s publication on Tuesday evening.
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