Space Mountain at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary today, and to celebrate the occasion, Disney bathed it in gold light. Guests claim the effect looks more golden in person than in photographs, but the photos are stunning.
Space Mountain
Earlier this morning, Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories. They saved a special look for the evening hours, with this golden touch. On most nights, Space Mountain is shades of blue or purple. Occasionally you will see different colors for an event or special occasion.
Space Mountain made its debut in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom on January 15, 1975. Built by Arrow Dynamics, this groundbreaking indoor roller coaster includes two tracks named Alpha and Omega. Its distinctive white cone-shaped structure has become a symbol of Disney Parks.
Following the success of the original in Florida, Space Mountain was added to nearly every other Disney castle park: Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. The sole exception is Shanghai Disneyland, which chose to feature TRON Lightcycle Power Run instead. While each iteration of Space Mountain varies slightly, all share the thrilling experience of propelling guests through the dark expanse of space.
WDWNT is celebrating 50 years of Space Mountain and 30 years of “New” Tomorrowland with our “Promising Tomorrows” event. Current and former Disney Imagineers, including some who worked on Space Mountain, will be speaking and signing at the event this weekend. Find the full list of participants, schedule, and ticketing information at SpaceMountain50.com.
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