Space Mountain

Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom

Main Details
Park Magic Kingdom
Land Tomorrowland
Ride Type Roller Coaster
Restraint Individual Lap Bar
Thrill Level High
Ride Duration 2mins 30secs
Pre-Show
Post-Show
Operates Reduced Hours
Gift Shop

Extra Magic Hours
Morning EMH
Evening EMH

Queue Details
Disney Genie+
Lightning Lane Purchase
FastPass+
FastPass+ Demand High
Standby Line
Standby Wait High
Single Rider Line
Interactive
Indoor Queue
Outdoor Queue
Comfort Level Medium

Important Dates
Grand Opening Jan 15 1975

Ride System
Type Roller Coaster
Track Length Alpha 3186ft side, Omega side 3196ft
Max Speed 28mph
Seating Layout 6 guest per train, inline seating.

Restrictions
Height Req. 44"
Age Children under age 7 must be accompanied by person age 14+
Frightening Kids
Accessibility Must transfer to standard wheelchair, and then to a ride vehicle

Photography
On Ride Photo

Space Mountain sparkle flooring - April 2023

1 year ago4 photos

Space Mountain exterior refurbishment - March 21 2023

1 year ago7 photos

Space Mountain exterior refurbishment - February 23 2023

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Space Mountain exterior refurbishment - February 16 2023

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Space Mountain exterior refurbishment - February 2023

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Space Mountain exterior refurbishment - January 12 2023

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Sparkling Space Mountain revealed as crews wrap up the repaint of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World
1 year ago

Space Mountain's new beige color scheme wraps around more of the iconic rollercoaster exterior
1 year ago

Spires of Space Mountain behind scaffolding as exterior refurbishment continues at Walt Disney World
1 year ago

Space Mountain's exterior refurbishment continues in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom
1 year ago

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"A Must" 11 years ago by Gotta Ride This

As an icon of the Magic Kingdom, this ride packs twice the punch. You get two tracks that are the same, but mirrored (Alpha, right turns are left turns, Omega, left turns are right turns.). The bad thing is the wait. During peak times, wait times are over an hour, and Fast Passes are almost sold out. If you go first thing, wait times aren't that bad, only 15-25 minutes. After refurbishment (2009) made ride experiences better because you don't have to get squeezed, and getting squeezed stinks. This is a must.

"Space Mountain Is My Type of Ride" 12 years ago by WDWMadMan

I absolutely love Space Mountain. You don't find these types of great roller coasters in almost any amusement park. I love the pace, the dark, and the queue line. They all make up what an awesome ride this really is.

"Super Cool" 12 years ago by Espinwalker

This is a MUST RIDE, It´s super cool and awesome. I like it very much, a classic Disney Roller Coaster.

"all-time favorite!!" 12 years ago by javy2004

when i walked throught the entrance i had no idea what i was in for. the queue (which is all inside unlike in DL) had so much to look at. i only rode it after the refurb and the audio was put into the ride, but i thought all of it was awesome. the mini games on the queue before you get into the loading room was pretty cool. the 'window' above you in the loading room looking into space and a space station looks soo good. the ride itself... wow! the way they do the audio on the ride (many speakers throughout the ride track) i think works better for a spacey effect than that in DL (in ride audio) feels much faster than the 30 some mph the ride actually goes. i loved the ride, my parents loved it, my 6 year old nephew loved it. this ride is the reason i won't ever stop going to MK

Space Mountain closed for refurbishment Apr 20, 2015 to Apr 23, 2015

Space Mountain closed for refurbishment Sep 23, 2013 to Sep 26, 2013

Space Mountain closed for refurbishment Sep 10, 2013 to Sep 12, 2013

Space Mountain closed for refurbishment Sep 03, 2013 to Sep 05, 2013

Space Mountain closed for refurbishment Apr 19, 2009 to Nov 21, 2009

Turning out the lights at Space Mountain

3 years ago2 mins

Space Mountain Very Merry Christmas Party

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Deep Space Mountain Halloween Party ride-through

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Space Mountain lights on view from the PeopleMover

12 years ago2 mins

Description

Space Mountain is a dual track, enclosed roller coaster ride, located in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. It underwent a major refurbishment in 2009, click here for details.

Details

FASTPASS: Yes
Height/Age Requirement: At least 44" tall

Capacity: 900-1200 per hour; 2057-2500 if both sides open; 6 guests per rocket
Ride Time: 2.5 minutes
Speed: 28.7mph (depending on weight load)
Ride System: Roller Coaster

Description: Experience a winding, soaring race through space in this roller-coaster-type ride. Secure loose items. NOTE: Guests may bypass the roller coaster and visit RYCA 1 Dream of a New World

Restrictions: Must be at least 44 inches tall to ride.

Since its opening in 1975, Space Mountain has thrilled millions of Magic Kingdom guests on a twisting and plunging "space journey." The popular Walt Disney World Attraction, presented by Federal Express, provides guests with high excitement and delights them with imaginative scenery from the world of space.

PRE-LAUNCH: Entering Space Mountain, windows appear to look out into the universe, providing a sensation of walking through space and the anticipation of a spine-tingling adventure -- a dark ride through space.

BLASTOFF: Guests board six-passenger trains that rocket through tunnels of flickering neon lights, then begin a rapid descent along an intricate and dark track. The spatial-effects lighting, sprinkling the inner-heavens with galaxies of stars, darting meteors and glowing space vehicles, sets the stage for an adventure as close to a cosmic voyage as most people will ever experience.

HISTORY: Space Mountain originated in the early 1960's when Walt Disney conceived the idea of a high-speed thrill attraction based on the imaginative thrust and excitement of the Space Age.

BY THE NUMBERS: Rising to a sloping, cone-shaped peak 183 feet above ground level, Space Mountain contains 4,508,500 cubic feet -- capable of holding a small skyscraper in its interior. The adventure has a base diameter of 300 feet and took two years to build. In basic structure, the mountain is composed of great ribbed slopes -- 72 massive pre-stressed concrete beams forming a gigantic sealed cone. Each of the 74-ton concrete beams was cast near the Space Mountain site and then hoisted into place by mammoth cranes to complete the cone. Each beam is 117 feet long and is 13 feet wide at the bottom and 4 feet wide at the top. Guests are amazed that the maximum speed is 28 mph, because the attraction delivers high-speed thrills.