The original ride concept was developed by Walt Disney in the 1960s but was delayed because the technology to simulate the ride experience did not exist at the time.
The ride is located in a 180-foot-tall white conical structure that contains approximately 300,000 square feet of space.
The interior is pitch-black to prevent riders from anticipating turns and drops, creating the illusion of moving faster than the actual top speed.
The attraction's design is heavily influenced by the 'Googie' architectural style, which reflects the space-age optimism of the mid-20th century.
The ride was the first attraction at Walt Disney World to use an onboard computer system to control the launch and block zones.
Space Mountain is an indoor, high-speed steel roller coaster located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. The ride utilizes a unique 'single-passenger' vehicle design where riders sit in a line rather than side-by-side. The track layout is entirely enclosed in a pitch-black geodesic dome, which uses lighting effects and projections to simulate deep space. Gravity-based drops and sharp turns characterize the ride experience. The attraction reaches a top speed of 27 miles per hour. It features two distinct, mirrored tracks often referred to as 'Alpha' and 'Omega.' The ride entrance is located under the central hub of the Tomorrowland area. It is one of the original opening-day attractions of the Magic Kingdom, having opened in 1975.
The illuminated entrance sign and the white exterior cone structure at night.
Utilize the Single Rider line if available to bypass standard queue wait times.
Secure all loose items in the provided storage compartment in your vehicle, as the ride includes sudden lateral movements.
Ride during fireworks displays or parade times to find the shortest wait times of the day.
Attempting to ride immediately after a large meal; the sudden, unexpected turns in the dark can be disorienting.
Secure all loose footwear and headwear; maintain a seated, upright position at all times.
