Space Mountain at Disneyland opened on May 27, 1977, making it 48 years old and nearing its 49th birthday. This iconic ride has allowed generations of guests to board rocket-shaped vehicles and experience the sensation of speed in complete darkness. In theme park years, such longevity is rare and reflects Space Mountain’s unique ability to deliver an exhilarating experience that ...

A second iteration of part of the Space Mountain attraction has been installed at Magic Kingdom Park, unifying the futuristic theme across Tomorrowland. Space Mountain-Style Update in Tomorrowland In early March, Walt Disney World Resort installed another Space Mountain-style attraction sign in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. This time, though, the white spires are pointing to a different ride: Buzz ...

A Disneyland Resort guest has shared multiple videos claiming that she was “kicked off of” the Space Mountain roller coaster for being too tall. The woman, who is 6’10”, showed several clips of herself attempting to fit in the ride vehicles and speaking with Disney cast members about the safety guidelines on the Tomorrowland attraction. Woman “Kicked Off Of” Space ...

More changes are on the way at The Happiest Place on Earth, and this time, they’re impacting one of Tomorrowland’s most legendary thrills. Disneyland’s Space Mountain isn’t getting a major reimagining, but it is heading into a short refurbishment that will briefly take the beloved coaster offline. Beginning February 23, the attraction will close at Disneyland Park, with plans to ...

Oriental Land Company recently announced that the budget for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland, set to open in 2027, has risen to 70.5 billion yen, making it the most expensive attraction ever built by Walt Disney Imagineering. This increase from the original budget of 56 billion yen reflects Japan’s rising construction costs. Currently, this is about $460 million ...

More operational changes have hit The Happiest Place On Earth. Disneyland’s Space Mountain may not be undergoing a headline-grabbing overhaul, but a newly confirmed refurbishment schedule shows that even the resort’s most iconic attractions continue to receive careful behind-the-scenes attention. Beginning February 23, Space Mountain at Disneyland Park will temporarily close for a short refurbishment, with a reopening currently scheduled ...

Things are set to change for one of Disney World’s most famous rides. Related: Did Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*’ Just Get a Disney+ Release Date?! A new permit has been filed for Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The Notice of Commencement lists MLC Theming, Inc. for “general construction” for the entrance/exit building for Space Mountain. MLC Theming specializes ...

Bystanders recently alerted Disney cast members to an infant abandoned in a stroller at Disneyland Park. According to a video posted on social media, the baby’s mother was found waiting in line for the Space Mountain roller coaster with her travel party. Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort offer a Rider Switch service that allows parents of young children ...

A classic Disney theme park ride has been given a Marvel makeover. Related: Another Disney Classic Just Vanished—And No One Was Warned There are a ton of magical experiences to enjoy during a Disneyland vacation, but for most guests, rides remain king. From classic dark rides with Alice in Wonderland and Winnie the Pooh to intense and immersive attractions like ...

Guests at Magic Kingdom were in for a surprise recently—not because of a broken ride vehicle or a lightning delay, but because of a squirrel. Yes, a real squirrel brought Space Mountain to a stop, and the whole bizarre moment was caught on camera. What started as a regular day at Disney quickly became one of those “you had to ...