Space Mountain is an indoor roller coaster with an outer space theme, built in 1977 and re-Imagineered in 2005. It retains the same track, entry line configuration and theme, but with new special effects, rocket vehicles and sound track. To quote a young man I met: "Space Mountain rocks."
This ride is almost completely dark except for small lights that simulate stars. It's like flying through outer space.
Rating: 5 smiles
Recommended for: Families with teens
Space Mountain Facts
- Type: Dark, steel-railed roller coaster ride
- Location: Tomorrowland
- Height restrictions: 40 inches (102 cm)
- Duration: 2 minutes, 45 seconds
- Learn how to use a Fastpass to shorten your time in line
- Watch for Hidden Mickeys in the video clip outside.
- Space Mountain is fast, dark and goes around curves with lots of force. It's not for anyone a neck or back trouble, heart problems or for expectant mothers.
- Prone to motion sickness? Take precautions.
- Put away your glasses and hat, or you may lose them.
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Fun Facts About Space Mountain
The original Space Mountain opened in Walt Disney World in 1975, after a decade of planning. It opened here in 1977, with six U S. Mercury astronauts and the widow of Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom in attendance.
Space Mountain begins in Station 77, where riders board their "rocket." Space Mountain is 118 feet tall and 200 feet wide, and its foundation is buried two stories below ground to keep it in scale with the other Tomorrowland attractions.
Accessibility
Wheelchair users enter through the gate just inside the Space Mountain EXIT and go down the ramp to the boarding area. You will have to negotiate steps when boarding and getting out of the Space Mountain ride vehicle.
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