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.
Walt Disney World Celebrates Space Mountain 50th Anniversary with Private Ceremony & Fireworks Launch
Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain on January 15, 2025, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories.
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).
Space Mountain celebrates 50 years at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park celebrates its 50th anniversary Wednesday and the park is set to celebrate. Throughout the night of January 15, the exterior of Space Mountain will bathed in a golden glow visible throughout the Magic Kingdom.
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.
Magic of Milestones: Space Mountain Celebrates 50 Years
Space Mountain, at Walt Disney World! Celebrate the magic of milestones at Walt Disney World this year and reminisce about your own Disney childhood milestones.
Space Mountain Lit Up in Gold for 50th Anniversary
Space Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary today, and to celebrate the occasion, Disney bathed it in gold light. Guests claim the effect looks more golden in person than in photographs,
They’re going to Walt Disney World! 100 Teens Selected for 2025 Disney Dreamers Academy
High school students from across the country will travel to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida in March to pursue their ...
Single, Multi or Premier? How to choose the right Lightning Lane pass for Disney World
There are three different types of Lightning Lane passes for guests who would rather pay to spend less time in line.
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 ...
The Fans Who Turn Visiting Disney World Into An Extreme Sport
The story of the Disney Park obsessives who set out to ride every Disney World ride in a day and started a craze in the ...
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They’re just misunderstood: New Disney Villains show set to take the stage and more
Unfairly Ever After” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” at ...
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The 4 Walt Disney World Hotels You Should Skip in 2025
With a new year on the horizon, booking a new trip to Disney is probably also on the docket. Here are four Walt Disney World ...
Why January And February Are Honestly The Best Times To Visit Universal Orlando And Walt Disney World
Then comes January and we're all buckling down for the year. But if you can hold off on spending those monies, I really ...
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New Stanley-Style Minnie Mouse and Mickey Balloon Tumblers at Walt Disney World
Two new Stanley-style tumblers with a zip case are available at Walt Disney World. We first discovered the tumblers at ...