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Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride
The ride today bears little resemblance to actual spaceflight. But in the 50 years Space Mountain has been running, there have been and still are several nods to NASA.
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 to celebrate 50 years in Walt Disney World
Space Mountain in Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of operation. 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 resides.
Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
A cultural touchstone, the dark ride opened to the public on Jan. 15, 1975, three years and three months after the Magic Kingdom’s debut.
Disney's iconic Space Mountain attraction turns 50
Space Mountain at Walt Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 15, 2025, with special lighting and recognition of its historic significance and innovations.
Disney’s Space Mountain: A roller coaster of a timeline
• Jan. 15, 1975: Space Mountain opened at a cost of $15 million, the Sentinel reported, “an amount more than the whole cost of Disneyland, built in 1955.” Astronauts Scott Carpenter, James Irwin and Gordon Cooper posed with Mickey Mouse, who is decked out in a spacesuit.
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.
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.
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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Space Mountain Lit Up in Gold for 50th Anniversary
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