Space Mountain is one of the most recognizable theme park attractions around the world, but here’s what you may not know ...

A cultural touchstone, the dark ride opened to the public on Jan. 15, 1975, three years and three months after the Magic ...

Dec. 31, 1971: The Sentinel reported that Disney World is discussing whether the next big attraction will be Thunder Mesa, home of the Western Rivers Expedition, or Space Mountain. • May 1972 ...

They are restricted to one car at a time. If the ride must ... indoor-outdoor route in a mountainous environment. Space Mountain was Disney World’s first coaster and is now the oldest roller ...

The instant success of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World prompted Imagineering to fast-track a version of the ride for Disneyland that debuted in 1977. The Anaheim mountain would be 200 feet in ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (WFLA) — One of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday. Towering over Tomorrowland, Space Mountain has been blasting guests on ...

Space Mountain debuted at Walt Disney World on Jan. 15, 1975. “Like many great ideas ... Disneyland uses one track instead of two, but its track is about 10% longer than Disney World’s track. Also, ...