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Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride
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.
Disneyland almost got Space Mountain before the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney wanted to build Space Mountain at Disneyland a decade before the indoor roller coaster forever altered the skyline of the Magic Kingdom a few years after the debut of the Florida theme park. Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Space Mountain turns 50: How Walt Disney’s ‘revolutionary idea’ keeps evolving
Space Mountain is one of the most recognizable theme park attractions around the world, but here’s what you may not know about the beloved ride.
Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
A cultural touchstone, the dark ride opened to the public on Jan. 15, 1975, three years and three months after the Magic Kingdom’s debut.
Disney’s Space Mountain: A roller coaster of a timeline
• Jan. 15, 1975: Space Mountain opened at a cost of $15 million, the Sentinel reported, “an amount more than the whole cost of Disneyland, built in 1955.” Astronauts Scott Carpenter, James Irwin and Gordon Cooper posed with Mickey Mouse, who is decked out in a spacesuit.
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort turns 50
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday.
NEW Space Mountain 50th Anniversary Pins Available at Walt Disney World
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World and some brand new pins are available.
Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of Space Mountain
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 adventures through the cosmos since its grand opening on Jan.
Disney's 'Space Mountain' turns 50
Disney's 'Space Mountain' turns 50
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Space Mountain to celebrate 50 years in Walt Disney World
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