Description And Comments
Space Mountain is an indoor roller coaster with a theme of high-speed interstellar travel. Roller-coaster aficionados will tell you (correctly) that Space Mountain is a designer version of the Wild Mouse, a midway ride that’s been around for at least 50 years. There are no long drops or swooping hills as there are on a traditional roller coaster—only quick, unexpected turns and small drops. Disney’s contribution essentially was to add a space theme to the Wild Mouse and put it in the dark. And this does indeed make the Mouse seem wilder.
The most surprising thing about the Space Mountain is its aesthetic beauty. no, we’re not kidding. The vistas of the solar system and the stars, the distant galaxies, and passing comets are intoxicating and very realistic. Because you cannot see the ride’s infrastructure, Space Mountain is no longer simply a roller coaster in a dimly lighted building with some Buck Rogers planets and meteors projected on the ceiling. Because you can’t see the track or anticipate where your vehicle will go, your eyes are free to feast on the rich visuals.
In 2009, Disney transformed Space Mountain into Ghost Galaxy during September and October, effectively adding a Halloween overlay for this already super-headliner attraction. It was well received, and re-appeared in 2010.
Touring Tips
- This attraction distributes FASTPASS.
- Open for Magic Morning Hour
Space Mountain was the park's most popular attraction before it shut down for renovation. Now, answering the pent-up demand and high expectations of its many faithful, it is even more popular. Experience it immediately after the park opens or use FASTPASS.
Space Mountain Wait Times
This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Space Mountain when you visit on a day with a given Disneyland Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average "peak" wait time (that is, how long the line will at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Space Mountain Wait Times.
Special Comments
- We rate this attraction as Not To Be Missed.
- This attraction has a minimum-height requirement of 40 inches.
- This attraction offers rider swap.
Special Needs
Other Attractions in Tomorrowland
- Astro Orbitor
- Autopia
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Captain EO
- Disneyland Monorail
- Disneyland Railroad Tomorrowland Station
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
- Innoventions
- Jedi Training Academy
- Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
- Starcade
- Trash Can Trio
Touring Plans with Space Mountain
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| Our Rating |
 
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| Preschool |
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| Grade School |
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| Teens |
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| Young Adults |
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| Over 30 |
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| Seniors |
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| Loading speed | Moderate |
| Wait per 100 people ahead | 3.5 minutes |
| Assumes | Operating at full capacity |
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When to go
Right after the park opens or use FASTPASS
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| Location | Tomorrowland |
| Opening Date | May 4, 1977 |
| Duration | 5 minutes |
| Scope and scale | Super Headliner |
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