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

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, ...

"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 ...

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 ...

From @ScottGustin on X (formerly known as Twitter): Walt Disney World shared video of a golden fireworks celebration moment for the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain. The ride opened on Jan.

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.

It wouldn’t be a famous thrill ride if it were. And yet, it might now help you do exactly that. Disney paid tribute to its iconic amusement’s Golden Anniversary with a Space Mountain Soundscape.