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 ...

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 ...

Earlier this month, a Disneyland Resort guest shared their experience getting stuck on Space Mountain after the Tomorrowland roller coaster abruptly ceased operations. After turning the overhead lights on (something every theme park fan wants to see!), Disney cast members pushed rockets full of guests down the track to evacuate them from the broken-down attraction. Space Mountain is one of ...

As we all probably remember, in June 2020, the theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, Disney decided to make an announcement that no one saw coming. The company announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction at both resorts would be closing and reopening with a Princess ...

Space Mountain, Disneyland Resort’s iconic indoor roller coaster, recently came to a sudden halt after one of the ride vehicles veered off track into a maintenance area. Disney cast members rushed to the scene to evacuate the guests aboard the vehicle, including children. Space Mountain first opened in Disneyland Park in 1977. Over the years, it has become one of ...

Space Mountain came to an abrupt halt and temporarily shut down at Disneyland Resort last week following an alleged derailment. Dozens of riders were escorted off the attraction, and one Disney Park guest caught the evacuation on video. Space Mountain has been a mainstay at Disneyland Resort since its grand opening in May 1977, following the debut of the original ...