A new Spirit Jersey inspired by the Disneyland Resort is now available in the Downtown Disney District. We first discovered the new piece of merchandise at World of Disney. Disneyland Resort Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This gray Spirit Jersey features the Disneyland “D” emblem on the front left chest in puffy blue ink surrounded by … Read more
The robot dog at Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom, a.k.a. Nipper the RCA dog, is moving again for the first time in several years. Nipper the RCA Dog Wags His Tail Again at Space Mountain Guests exiting Space Mountain will once again see the robot dog shaking slightly as it wags its tail, excited to … Read more
D23 has announced a special new event celebrating Space Mountain as a part of their Spotlight Series events, which will be taking place in Orlando for the first time. D23 Spotlight Series Space Mountain and Beyond A new post on the official D23 Fanclub website has announced the dates and information for their next D23 … Read more
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
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, … Read more
Walt Disney World marked 50 years of Space Mountain on January 15, 2025, with a private ceremony, fireworks launch, and celebrity memories. Space Mountain 50th Anniversary In the video shared below, Mickey and his pals joined Walt Disney World Ambassadors Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad outside the original Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom. They introduced … Read more
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World and two new limited edition pins are available to commemorate the milestone. We found these pins in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Mickey Space Mountain Pin – $22.99 This pin features Mickey seated in a Space Mountain rocket headed into the star … Read more
A new Magic Kingdom Spirit Jersey has debuted at Walt Disney World. We found it for sale in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The Magic Kingdom Spirit Jersey is a pale blue shade. The front has the Walt Disney World “D” icon printed in puffy white ink on the … Read more
The Disneyland Space Mountain queue has new themed lampposts along its second story. Space Mountain Lampposts The poles are gray with a hexagonal pattern of cutouts in the center, revealing a dark blue color beneath. Large circular lights stick out of the top at an angle, shining down on the queue. The lampposts all still … Read more
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
The Public is Invited in January 2025 to Learn From & Meet the Minds Behind Disney’s Most Iconic Thrill Ride and The Future That Never Was. “Promising Tomorrows” celebrates a legacy of reinventing Tomorrowland all around the Disney World, from a high-speed rocket-ride through the dark of space, to an encounter with a terrifying alien … Read more
Disney Parks composer George Wilkins passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 90. Tammy Tuckey, host of “The Tammy Tuckey Show” who interviewed and befriended Wilkins, shared the news on X. Wilkins started his music career in the 1950s as a backup vocalist and arranger for Patti Page. He co-founded The Doodletown … Read more
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
Happy FriYAY! I had a perfect Friday at Walt Disney World. I started my day in Magic Kingdom, went to the Polynesian for an update, and found new dishware in Animal Kingdom. Magic Kingdom Mornings Sunrises at Walt Disney World are one of the most magical parts of the morning. You can see the other … Read more
After more than a year, the Space Mountain tunnel at Disneyland has finally been repaired. The lighting effect that created the illusion of moving quickly had been broken, with most lights burnt out. Space Mountain Tunnel Repaired Previously, the tunnel was supposed to pulse with blue lights. When Space Mountain reopened after a refurbishment in … Read more
A reopening date for Space Mountain at Disneyland Park has been revealed by the Disneyland Resort calendar. Space Mountain Reopening The calendar lists Space Mountain as closed for refurbishment through September 5. The attraction is no longer on the refurbishments list as of September 6, indicating it will reopen on that day. Space Mountain has … Read more
