BREAKING: Original Space Mountain to Permanently Close, Entirely New Version Opening 2027 at Tokyo Disneyland

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The Oriental Land Company has announced that the classic Space Mountain attraction at Tokyo Disneyland is to be replaced with an entirely new version of the attraction, set to open in 2027. With this, Space Mountain as we know it will close permanently at some point in 2024, following the park’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. The … Read more

Space Mountain & Pirates of the Caribbean ‘Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction’ Loungefly Mini Backpacks Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Although we were supposed to see these collections in January and February, the first two Loungefly mini-backpacks for this year’s Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction line have finally arrived at the Disneyland Resort. The first two themes, as you may recall, are Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. Space Mountain “Mickey Mouse: The Main … Read more

New PeopleMover ‘Mr. Tom Morrow’ Tee Available at Walt Disney World

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One of the most famous quotes from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom is “Paging Mr. Morrow, Mr. Tom Morrow,” referencing a character who has actually been mentioned or appeared at multiple Disney attractions over the years. Fans of Mr. Morrow can now pick up a T-shirt featuring the PeopleMover quote at Walt … Read more

Space Mountain at Disneyland to Temporarily Become Hyperspace Mountain Ahead of May the 4th

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According to the Disneyland Resort website and app, Space Mountain will be closed on April 28, 2022, and reopen as Hyperspace Mountain on April 29 for a limited time. Here is the description of Hyperspace Mountain from the Disneyland website: “Hurtle through hyperspace while dodging furious dogfights during this high-speed Star Wars adventure—opens April 29!” … Read more

Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain Ears, Plush, and Pin Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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The ear headband, plush, and pin from the Space Mountain series of the Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction collection have arrived at Disneyland Resort. The ears and pin, as well as the Loungefly backpack and collectible key, are also available at Walt Disney World. We found the ears and plush in the Emporium and the … Read more

Disneyland Paris Discontinues Vaccine Pass Requirement, Universe of Energy Easter Eggs Coming to Cosmic Rewind, and More: Daily Recap (3/13/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, March 13, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, PeopleMover, and More Attractions Down at Magic Kingdom Possibly Due to Power Issue

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Multiple Magic Kingdom attractions did not open with the rest of the park this morning. Some have returned to operation and even gone back down again. The Haunted Mansion opened late, though continued to have technical difficulties and went down multiple times. It is currently open according to My Disney Experience. The Liberty Belle riverboat … Read more

Disney Shareholders Plan to Vote Against Bob Chapek’s Re-Election to Board of Directors, Space Mountain Suffers Downtime Due to Smoking Fridge, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Entertainment Update, and More: Daily Recap (2/7/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, February 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

UPDATE: Evacuation of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World Caused by Smoking Break Room Refrigerator According to Firefighters

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Reedy Creek firefighters have revealed to Orlando Sentinel reporters that the alarm which shut down Space Mountain and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover this afternoon was caused by a smoking refrigerator in a Cast Member break room. Reedy Creek spokeswoman Eryka Washington confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel this afternoon that firefighters were dispatched after smoke … Read more

BREAKING: Space Mountain and Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom Closed Due to Possible Fire

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Update: The alarms were caused by a smoking break room refrigerator according to Reedy Creek firefighters, there was no actual fire. The original article remains below. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom are both currently closed. Guests reported hearing a fire alarm and Cast Members evacuating them from the Space … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrate Magic Key Holder Month With a Complimentary Poster Featuring the Mountains of Disneyland Resort

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It’s officially Magic Key Holder Celebration Month here at Disneyland Resort, and as part of the festivities, Key Holders can pick up a complimentary poster featuring the iconic mountains. Guests can stop by the Magic Key area on the promenade between Cars Land and Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, across from Blue Sky Cellar. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Sculpture by Jim Shore Offers Nostalgic Surprises at Walt Disney World

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The latest addition to the many, many pieces of merchandise celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has arrived, and it’s got plenty of nostalgic surprises! Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Sculpture by Jim Shore – $175 This statue by Jim Shore features Cinderella Castle in the pink and blue color scheme that was painted for Walt … Read more

BREAKING: Select Walt Disney World Attractions Moving From Individual Lightning Lane to Genie+ for Limited Time

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From December 19 through January 3, four Walt Disney World attractions that currently have individual Lightning Lane access will instead be available through Genie+. These attractions are Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom, Frozen Ever After at EPCOT, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Instead of … Read more

Space Mountain Has Yet to Open Today at the Magic Kingdom

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Space Mountain, one of the most popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom, has yet to open today, December 4, 2021. When the park opened at 8:30 a.m., the attraction did not open along with it. As of 1 p.m., Space Mountain is still closed. Cast Members are stationed in front of the ride’s entrance to … Read more

SHOP: Disney Parks Little Golden Book Set Now Available for Pre-Order

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A series of Disney Parks Little Golden Books are being released, but you can also collect all five in a new set coming May 2022. The set is available for pre-order now. Disney Parks Little Golden Book Library – $29.95 The collection includes “The Haunted Mansion,” “it’s a small world,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Space Mountain,” and … Read more

When Lightning Doesn’t Strike: Three Lightning Lane Purchases You Should Never Make at Walt Disney World

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Genie+ and Lightning Lane have recently launched at Walt Disney World and we have tried them all. After skipping the wait at multiple rides and watching the standby wait versus the Lightning Lane for several days now, we have come to the conclusion that while some of the paid Fastpass options might be worth the … Read more