Will Space Mountain be rethemed?

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.



As of early 2026, there are no plans to "permanently" retheme the original Space Mountain at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Park in California; it remains a cornerstone of Tomorrowland's mid-century "future" aesthetic. However, Hong Kong Disneyland is currently undergoing "operational adjustments" as of February 2026 that may see its long-standing Star Wars "Hyperspace Mountain" overlay removed in favor of a return to the classic space theme. Furthermore, the Tokyo Disneyland version of Space Mountain is currently in the middle of a massive, multi-year total reconstruction project. The original 1983 structure was closed in 2024 and is being replaced by an entirely new, state-of-the-art attraction and plaza scheduled to open in 2027. While it will still be called "Space Mountain," it will feature a completely new track, high-tech effects, and a more "organic" architectural design. So, while the brand of Space Mountain is staying, the physical experience is being radically updated in Japan, while the US parks continue to rely on seasonal overlays (like the Star Wars or Ghost Galaxy themes) rather than a permanent retheme.

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Space Mountain Refurbishment Space Mountain will close for what we expect to be general maintenance and refurbishment starting September 18, and is scheduled to reopen on October 26, 2023.

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Space Mountain will be completely rebuilt, along with the entirety of the Tomorrowland section of the Park. Space Mountain will be closing in 2024 permanently, with the new version of both the ride and land expected to reopen in 2027. The massive project will cost an estimated 56 billion Yen ($438 million USD).

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

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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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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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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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Reboots do happen more frequently on rides with brake zones like Space Mountain, Thunder mountain..etc. This happens when ride vehicles are improperly operated, or when guests do something stupid causing an emergency stop. There are cameras everywhere being watched by the operators.

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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. If you're looking at Space Mountain from the front, TRON is down a short path to the left.

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Space Mountain – Disneyland (California) This is the definitive version of Space Mountain – the best ride layout, the best ride vehicles, the best queue, the best on-board audio – and the original outer-space theme to go along with all of it.

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This was the tallest and the fastest version of any Space Mountain attraction and the only one to include inversions and to feature a portion of track outside the mountain itself (that being the station and the launch Cannon).

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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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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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Splash Mountain has permanently closed at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. While the structure and ride path will remain the same, the story will be changed to and rethemed to The Princess and the Frog Disney Animated movie based on New Orleans. There are a few reasons for this change.

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Disneyland fans said goodbye this week to the iconic attraction Splash Mountain, which was officially closed on Wednesday, May 31, the company confirmed to ABC News. The company said in April that the ride's last day of operation would be May 30, 2023.

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