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Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
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 to the public on Jan.
Disney’s Space Mountain turns 50 this month: Why the ride scares our pants off
Opened on Jan. 15, 1975, Space Mountain was launched in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland with a network musical variety special that you can still see on YouTube hosted by Lucie Arnaz and Broadway legend Tommy Tune. (Because this was the ’70s and we loved musical variety shows and groovy fashions).
Walt Disney World's Space Mountain turns 50 years old
Fifty years ago this week, Space Mountain opened in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The original Space Mountain, which opened at Walt Disney World in 1975, was the first fully-enclosed, dark roller coaster and the first to be controlled by a computer.
Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride
When the ride opened on Jan. 15, 1975, an Apollo moonwalker was its first passenger, NASA's insignia was on display and Space Mountain was dedicated to opening the new frontier.
Space Mountain celebrates 50 years at Disney World
This week, 50 years ago, marked the launch date for Disney’s adventure into the final frontier of space with their Space Mountain attraction.
Space Mountain turns 50: How Walt Disney’s ‘revolutionary idea’ keeps evolving
Space Mountain is one of the most recognizable theme park attractions around the world, but here’s what you may not know about the beloved ride.
Disneyland almost got Space Mountain before the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney wanted to build Space Mountain at Disneyland a decade before the indoor roller coaster forever altered the skyline of the Magic Kingdom a few years after the debut of the Florida theme park. Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort turns 50
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday.
Space Mountain Lit Up in Gold for 50th Anniversary
Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom celebrated it's 50th Anniversary, and to celebrate the occasion, Disney bathed it in gold
Space Mountain to celebrate 50 years in Walt Disney World
Space Mountain in Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of operation. Initially opening on 1975, Space Mountain, an indoor steel rollercoaster themed to space travel, has been a staple of Tomorrowland,
While I Respect That Space Mountain Is Celebrating A Major Milestone Today, I Still Have A Bone To Pick With This Legendary Attraction
Today is a special day to celebrate and contemplate this wave, as Space Mountain is celebrating a major milestone. Amid that, ...
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Disney’s Space Mountain: A roller coaster of a timeline
Space Mountain has gone from an idea by Walt Disney for California to becoming the oldest coaster in Florida. Here are ...
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VIDEO: Take a Ride on Space Mountain with the LIGHTS ON for the Ride’s 50th Anniversary
Space Mountain celebrated its 50th on January 15, 2025, and Disney added golden lights to celebrate. Disney also celebrated with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories.
There's A Hard-To-Snag Piece Of Disney World Merch I Just Got My Hands On, And I Can't Believe It's Not Sold In The Parks
While most people think of Disney as a company that makes movies or builds theme parks, it can’t be overlooked that there’s a ...