When the ride opened on Jan. 15, 1975, an Apollo moonwalker was its first passenger, NASA's insignia was on display and Space ...

Space Mountain has gone from an idea by Walt Disney for California to becoming ... “It comes down this track with a real feeling of being in outer space with the stars and satellites.

stopped for a quick Chinese dinner before seeing Plan 9 From Outer Space, but circumstances at the restaurant made them miss the movie. In 1980, Ed Wood was posthumously “awarded” two Golden ...

The year is 1985, and Eric Fleming, Patrick Waltz and Dave Willock are US officers in charge of a space ship assigned to check on an American satellite space station. They are deflected from their ...

Note: This story first published in 2015, for the ride’s 40th anniversary. Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops. No 3D ...

Space Mountain at Walt Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 15, 2025, with special lighting and recognition of its historic significance and innovations.