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.

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 ...

When it comes to magical experiences, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida is second to none. From enchanting castles to […] ...

Strapped into a retro rocket ship, you blast through space for 2 1/2 minutes with no idea when the next drop or sharp turn is coming. ... Kids ride on Space Mountain, which turns 50 this week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — 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 ...

Space Mountain in Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of operation. ... The ride itself was based on the Matterhorn Bobsled, a Swiss Alps-themed attraction in Disneyland, ...

As Space Mountain celebrates 50 years of spacefaring cheer, we should remember that this achievement is something that hasn’t happened by accident. People do love this ride, and I do have fond ...

The Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain ride ended up with two tracks instead of four, both of them indoors. The Florida version of the ride was essentially Disneyland’s Matterhorn track layout ...

The ride today bears little resemblance to actual spaceflight. But in the 50 years Space Mountain has been running, there have been and still are several nods to NASA.