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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.

Disney’s Space Mountain turns 50 this month: Why the ride scares our pants off

Note: This story first published in 2015, for the ride’s 40th anniversary. 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.

Walt Disney World's Space Mountain turns 50 years old

Space Mountain opened in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Jan. 15, 1975. The ride was the first fully-enclosed, dark roller coaster and the first to be controlled by a computer. Following the success of the attraction at Magic Kingdom, Imagineers worked to bring Space Mountain to Disneyland Park in California.

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While I Respect That Space Mountain Is Celebrating A Major Milestone Today, I Still Have A Bone To Pick With This Legendary Attraction

Today is a special day to celebrate and contemplate this wave, as Space Mountain is celebrating a major milestone. Amid that, ...

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Walt Disney World Celebrates Space Mountain 50th Anniversary with Private Ceremony & Fireworks Launch

Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain on January 15, 2025, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and ...

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