"We astronauts are here today to salute all those who made our trip into space possible. They have permitted us to see the Earth as a precious blue jewel in the blackness of space. Now all of us may ...

Last month Walt Disney World celebrated the original Space Mountain‘s 50th anniversary. That’s a whole lot of years and a whole lot of people flying through the dark. But in five decades its doubtful ...

Initially opening on January 15, 1975, Space Mountain, an indoor steel rollercoaster themed to space travel, has been a staple of Tomorrowland, the area of the Magic Kingdom park where the ride ...

The out-of-this-world ride at the "Most Magical Place on Earth" just turned 50, and my family got a front row seat to the park's festivities and affordable options When I got the plum assignment to ...

A historical image of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World, seen here in 1974 ahead of its official opening. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Disney Space Mountain, the classic Walt Disney World attraction, ...

Everyone calls it legendary. I call it overrated. Here’s why I think Space Mountain is one Disney World ride that doesn’t deserve its hype. I know I’m about to commit Disney heresy, but it has to be ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Space Mountain, the roller coaster that launched Walt Disney World into a new era, turns 50 years old this month. The ride, a key part of Magic Kingdom’s first major expansion, opened ...

Jonathan Eirich is no stranger to adapting iconic Disney properties into something bold, emotional, and unexpected. Having already produced Aladdin and now Lilo & Stitch, alongside director Dean ...

It is simple compared today’s mega coasters. But it has the thrill of the unknown in pitch-black darkness. Former Times Staff The Tampa Bay Times e-Newspaper is a digital replica of the printed paper ...