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 ...

(Walt Disney World) Blasting off from Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, Space Mountain goes gold for the 50th anniversary of this rip-roaring roller-coaster ride in the dark. Mickey Mouse and ...

Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain on January 15, 2025, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories. In the video shared below, Mickey and his pals joined ...

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 ...

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 ... which hits 149.1 mph, according to the Roller ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the ...

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 ...

Initially opening on January 15, 1975, Space Mountain, an indoor steel rollercoaster ... to be coming to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disneyland would later open the ride in 1977.

(WFLA) — One of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday. Towering over Tomorrowland, Space Mountain has been blasting guests on thrilling ...