Is Disney getting rid of Space Mountain?

Disneyland's Space Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment next month. The closure begins September 18, 2023, and will last through mid-Fall 2023. Disney has yet to announce the scope of the work, and if it will involve any changes to the ride experience.



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

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Ahead of the Splash Mountain retheme — the Song of the South (1946) animatronics and sets will be replaced with scenes and characters from The Princess and the Frog (2009) — Disneyland Resort is now reportedly retheming another iconic “mountain,” Space Mountain.

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Space Mountain Closing Next Week for Refurbishment at Disneyland. According to Disneyland, Space Mountain will be closed starting this week for a multi-week refurbishment. Here are the announced details: Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment, beginning September 18, 2023, and will reopen October 26, 2023.

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Disneyland's Space Mountain will be closed for a lengthy refurbishment next month. The closure begins September 18, 2023, and will last through mid-Fall 2023.

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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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On August 12, 1980, a 10-year-old girl from Caracas, Venezuela, became ill while riding Space Mountain. She later died of a pre-existing heart condition from a lack of oxygen. In 1998, a 37-year-old man was hit on the head by a falling object.

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The project took three years to complete and had an amazing launch. However, the momentum for the land is decreasing. Because of that, Disney announced they will be closing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge permanently. Galaxy's Edge is a themed land located in both California and Florida.

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It is a thrill ride, but it's probably only scary for those who are sensitive to the dark. Keep in mind, though, the ride can be jerky, meaning that you could feel like your bones are shaking within your skin at certain times.

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With top speeds of just under 60 miles per hour, TRON Lightcycle/Run is one of the fastest rides in Walt Disney World and certainly the fastest roller coaster you will find in Magic Kingdom. For comparison, its neighbor Space Mountain reaches half that maximum speed at 27 miles per hour.

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The track length on each of its two tracks is nearly identical to the track length on TRON, but TRON launches at over twice the top speed of Space Mountain, making the newcomer a shorter ride, time-wise.

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The ride speeds up to 59 miles per hour at the start, making it, along with its sister ride, TRON Lightcycle Power Run in Shanghai, the fastest at any Disney park in the world.

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Splash Mountain Closing at Disneyland & Disney World Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain closed in January 2023, but Disneyland Park will soon open a new ride, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, inspired by Tiana from The Princess and the Frog.

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It was followed by another article, also satire, that claimed the lights will now stay on permanently on Space Mountain as a precaution. But not to worry, Disneyland fans. It's all made up, and Space Mountain will continue in all its dark glory. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc.

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Your child is welcome to ride the attraction accompanied by a 14-year-old (or older) as long as he meets the 44in (112cm) or taller requirement set for Space Mountain at Walt Disney World. Each row holds one passenger; three passengers per rocket car, so your child would be accompanied by other people.

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