Walt Disney World opened its new $15 million Space Mountain attraction Jan. 15, 1975, and on hand for the ceremonies were (left to right) astronauts Gordon Cooper, James Irwin and Scott Carpenter ...

Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 15. Disneyland will celebrate the golden anniversary of its own version of Space ...

Space Mountain at Disneyland Park has a new Single Rider Pass design for the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration.

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.

Blasting off from Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort, Space Mountain has delighted guests with a thrilling adventure through the cosmos since its grand opening on Jan. 15, 1975.

The official Disneyland website reads: “Space Mountain will be closed for refurbishment beginning August 5, 2024, and is expected to reopen in early September. Please check back for updates.” ...