How old is Space Mountain?

Space Mountain was first opened to the public at Magic Kingdom Park on January 15, 1975. The idea of the space roller coaster evolved from Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds!



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Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain is the oldest active roller coaster in the state of Florida, which is fascinating when you think about how many there are and how well-maintained the Space Mountain experience is.

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What is the oldest ride at Disney World? The oldest ride at Disney World Orlando is the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, in the Magic Kingdom. It was originally created in 1917 for Belle Island Park in Detroit and was moved to Walt Disney World for opening day in 1971.

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Many rides have stood the test of time such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, but other rides such as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and The Great Movie Ride have been retired.

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We expect that this refurbishment is for general maintenance and care of the iconic Tomorrowland attraction.

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Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment, beginning September 18, 2023, and will reopen October 27, 2023.

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Petrified Tree: Weighing in at over five tons, the Petrified Tree in Frontierland is believed to be nearly 70 million years old.

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Space Mountain is an enclosed roller coaster ride in the dark – the darkness of outer space. So, thrills come from the fact that, as opposed to other coasters, you never know what's coming! And unlike in space, everyone can hear you scream.

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By far the oldest Disneyland opening day attraction you can still ride is the King Arthur Carrousel. This ride was built in 1922, long before Walt Disney was considering creating a theme park. The carrousel originally operated at Sunnyside Beach Park in Toronto, Ontario for many years.

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In 2022, the Tokyo Disney Resort announced that it would be completely overhauling its Tomorrowland area. This massive, multi-million dollar project will take several years and means the permanent closure of Space Mountain as we know it. That's right, Space Mountain will soon be closing forever at Tokyo Disneyland.

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While the near darkness, out of this world theming and a few unforeseen drops may have you feeling as though you're traveling at the speed of light, Space Mountain is one of the slowest coasters in the Magic Kingdom.

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With a top speed of 36 mph, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is 9 mph faster than Space Mountain. Without the indoor coaster's canopy of darkness, however, Thunder Mountain somehow feels slower.

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In April 2022, Tokyo Disneyland's owner – the Oriental Land Company (OLC) – announced that Space Mountain would close in 2024 to pave the way for a reimagined experience. Alongside the ride, a newly developed plaza will be constructed, creating a fresh vision for Tomorrowland.

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Disneyland Park Ride closures:
  • Fantasmic! ...
  • Splash Mountain is closed and is being re-themed.
  • Tarzan's Treehouse is closed until further notice.
  • Wonderous Journeys ends on August 31, 2023.
  • The French Market restaurant and the Mint Julep bar are closed and will reopen on September 7, 2023 as Tiana's Place.


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Where is the TRON Roller Coaster? The ride is inside Magic Kingdom, the most popular theme park at Walt Disney World and the world. TRON is located next to Space Mountain, behind Tomorrowland Speedway.

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According to Walt Disney World, Spaceship Earth will close on July 19, 2023 and will reopen… one day later, on July 20, 2023.

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Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain is a seasonal version of Space Mountain at Disneyland. The Star Wars themed overlay of the ride first made its debut in Disneyland on November 16, 2015 at the Season of the Force event held at the parks to celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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River Country is one of only two Disney parks to permanently close, along with Discovery Island, which is situated parallel to the water park.

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1: Tiana's Bayou Adventure Work is progressing quickly on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is set to open sometime late next year.

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River Country is one of only two Disney parks to permanently close, along with Discovery Island, which is situated parallel to the water park.

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