Space Mountain Completely Demolished at Tokyo Disneyland

Construction site with a large dome structure being built using cranes. People with umbrellas walk by under overcast skies.

The old version of Space Mountain is officially gone as a new Space Mountain rises at Tokyo Disneyland. Space Mountain Construction Guests entering Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland now have a direct view of the new Space Mountain structure beyond construction walls at the edge of the land. Work began on the new Space Mountain before … Read more

Space Mountain Construction Now Visible Inside Tokyo Disneyland

A large construction site with cranes is silhouetted against a sunset sky, surrounded by palm trees and a crowd of people walking.

As the demolition of the old Space Mountain and construction of the new one continue, work is now visible from inside Tokyo Disneyland. Space Mountain Demolition and Construction Tokyo Disneyland’s original Space Mountain — which opened with the park in 1983 — closed permanently in July of last year. Work had already begun on its replacement … Read more

Old Space Mountain Mostly Demolished at Tokyo Disneyland

A large building under construction, covered with scaffolding and partially visible roof structures. A crane is positioned to the right, with a foreground view of a traditional-style building.

The old Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland has been mostly dismantled as a new version of the attraction is constructed. Space Mountain Demolition & Construction When we last reported on construction, the tallest spires of the old Space Mountain had been removed. Now most of the exterior is gone, giving a clear look inside what … Read more

Spires Erased As Demolition Begins on Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland

People walk past a construction site with a large, dome-shaped structure and cranes in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

During a recent trip around Tokyo Disneyland, we checked on the construction progress of the park’s new Space Mountain. Space Mountain Construction The old Space Mountain closed permanently in July. Behind blue construction walls is scaffolding covered in white tarps. That’s not enough to hide the top of the iconic building, though, where more scaffolding … Read more

Circular Space Mountain Building Takes Shape

Construction site with steel framework structures, cranes, and machinery. Surrounding the site is a fenced perimeter. The ground shows sections of pavement and open space. The sky is clear with light clouds.

Five months ago, foundation work had begun on the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. Now, the skeleton of a large circular building is taking shape. New Space Mountain Construction Behind the current ride, a patch of land has been set aside for the new attraction. Three cranes tower over the new structure. One side … Read more

The Countdown to Space Mountain Closing Forever Has Begun

To honor their original version of Space Mountain permanently closing this summer, Tokyo Disneyland is hosting Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition! Celebrating Space Mountain: The Final Ignition! Sticker Tomorrowland Cast Members are giving guests a special Celebrating Space Mountain sticker. The sticker is a blue hexagon with “celebrating” on the orange tail of a … Read more