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, ...

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. "We astronauts are ...

Initially opening on January 15, 1975, Space Mountain, an indoor steel ... the exterior of the ride will be shown with golden lights. The ride itself was based on the Matterhorn Bobsled, a Swiss ...

Note: This story first published in 2015, for the ride’s 40th anniversary. Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops.

But honestly, I was just as excited. I cover stars for a living, but usually not the kind Space Mountain is known for. I’ve been a fan of the ride ever since my first trip to Disney at 8 years ...

ALSO SEE: Disney Imagineers who built Disneyland lost their homes in Altadena fire The Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain ride ended up with two tracks instead of four, both of them indoors.

As Space Mountain celebrates 50 years of spacefaring cheer, we should remember that this achievement is something that hasn’t happened by accident. People do love this ride, and I do have fond ...

Club 33 Members were treated to a rare experience at a private event held in Magic Kingdom on January 18 where they were ...

"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 ...

Note: This story first published in 2015, for the ride’s 40th anniversary. Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops. No 3D ...