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.
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).
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 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 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,
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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 ...
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 ...
Disney's Magic Kingdom honors 100-year-old WWII veteran during flag retreat ceremony
Walt Disney World honored a 100-year-old World War II veteran surrounded by loved ones in Magic Kingdom on Friday evening ...
This extremely popular Disney World ride shut down for renovations and won’t open again until 2026
The popular Disney World ride Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed recently and won’t reopen until 2026. The attraction, ...
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World War II veteran gets Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat honor for 100th birthday
Not only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William “Bill” Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his ...
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Rockwork Torn Away on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom
Crews are moving quickly on the intensive refurbishment of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom, which closed a ...
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Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
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, opened to the ...
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I’m a Rope Drop Expert, and These Are My Top Tips for Magic Kingdom
Want to rope drop Magic Kingdom? A Disney World expert is sharing their best tips on how to make the most of the exeprience.
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New Valentine’s Day & Class of 2025 Pandora Charms at Walt Disney World
Two new Pandora charms available at Walt Disney World mark Valentine's Day 2025 and this year's graduating class.