The out-of-this-world ride at the "Most Magical Place on Earth" just turned 50, and my family got a front row seat to the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A historical image of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World, seen here in 1974 ahead of its official opening. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Disney Space Mountain, the classic Walt Disney World ...

Initially opening on January 15, 1975, Space Mountain, an indoor steel rollercoaster ... to be coming to the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Disneyland would later open the ride in 1977.

Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops. No 3D effects synchronized to the movement of the cars. It doesn’t even ...

Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain on January 15, 2025, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories. In the video shared below, Mickey and his pals joined ...

(Walt Disney World) Blasting off from Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park, Space Mountain goes gold for the 50th anniversary of this rip-roaring roller-coaster ride in the dark. Mickey Mouse and ...

(WFLA) — 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 ...

When I got the plum assignment to head down to Orlando for a few days to celebrate Disney World’s Space Mountain attraction turning 50, I naturally hesitated before telling my kids. Every parent ...