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Disneyland Resort > Disneyland Park > Tomorrowland

Space Mountain

Part of Disneyland's mountain range, this roller coaster is completely indoors and mostly dark. While the ride never flips upside down, the confined space keeps the g-forces high without ever achieving high speeds (at least by modern roller coaster standards). Added in 1998 was a Dick Dale soundtrack, and in 2003 the ride closed for two years to be completely rebuilt. Open again in July 2005 the track was unchanged but new effects were added, including the option of having a different soundtrack and effects at night.

At the kick off announcement of the October 2006 to October 2007 "Year of a Million Dreams" promotion, the new musical version of Space Mountain was officially announced for Spring 2007 using the name "Rockin' Space Mountain." Details of when and how this version of the Space Mountain attraction will be offered are not yet available.

General Information - Hide Section
  • Location: At the back-right of Tomorrowland (when entering from Main Street).
  • Date Opened: May 4, 1977.
  • # of Ride Units: .
  • Ride Capacity: 12 passengers per rocket.
  • Restraint Method: Lapbar.
  • Ticket Rating: E-Ticket
  • Ride Photo: Yes
  • Sponsor: None.
Time Commitment Information - Hide Section
  • Open/Close: Opens and closes with the park.
  • Wait Times: Fastpass is strongly recommended for this attraction as standby wait times will almost always be 40 minutes or longer and will approach 90 on the busiest days. Open during Magic Mornings.
  • Length of Ride: 3 minutes.
  • FastPass: Yes.
  • Single Rider: No.
  • Queue Description: After the remodel of Space Mountain from 2003-2005 there is not as much to see in the queue as in the past. Monitors show short clips and as you come around to the loading station you can observe a large spaceship suspended from the ceiling.
Access Information - Hide Section
  • Health Restriction: Guests should be in good health and free of heart, neck, or back problems that could be aggravated by sudden changes in motion and speed. Most of the ride takes place in near total darkness and ends with a strobe light effect that many find disorienting. Pregnant women should not ride.
  • Ride Access: Wheelchair and ECV access is through the attraction exit.
  • Wheelchair Transfer: It is necessary to transfer from wheelchairs and ECVs to ride Space Mountain. With the 2003-2005 reconstruction, a diversion was created that allows one ride to be shifted off the track to allow unhurried loading and existing.
  • Service Animals: Service animals are not allowed.
  • Audio: Music plays out of headheats on the ride unit.
  • Weight and Size Issues: While the rockets should be able to accommodate all guests, many will find them uncomfortably tight. There is not much extra legroom, expecially if you have any bags with you.
Parenting Information - Hide Section
  • Height Restriction: 40" (102 cm.)
  • Child Swap: Approach the cast member at the entrance to the queue and request a rider switch pass. When the rest of your party exits the ride, two people can return with the rider switch pass through the Fast Pass entrance.
  • Other Issues: The roller coaster is in the dark and shorter people may experience head jostling because they may not be tall enough to fit comfortably in the head rests. The ride ends very quickly and with a strobe affect that can cause disorientation. Closing your eyes during this part of the ride can reduce this effect.
Links of Interest - Hide Section
MousePlanet Links
  • Design and Development — Former Imagineers George McGinnis and Bill Watkins share their story of desiging Disneyland's Space Mountain. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

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