Space Mountain
- Type Roller Coaster
- Best For Families
- Thrill Level Exhilarating
- Duration 3 Mins
- Restrictions At least 44”
Blast off on a thrilling journey through the cosmos aboard this iconic indoor roller coaster. Space Mountain, which opened at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in 1975, remains one of the park’s most beloved attractions. Guests board sleek rockets and race through a darkened galaxy filled with twists, turns, and sudden drops, all enhanced by atmospheric lighting and sound effects. While not the fastest coaster, the immersive setting and unexpected movements create the sensation of high-speed space travel. It’s a classic experience that continues to delight visitors of all ages.
- It's dark, has some drops and twists and it's really fun!
- A pretty awesome indoor roller coaster. It's not the fastest coaster around but it sure is a blast to ride.
- My favourite ride! It's pitch black, and looks and feels like you're in space!
Tips & Facts
- Reaches speeds of up to 28mph.
- If you don't want to ride this attraction but still want to catch a sneak peak, ride the Tomorrowland Transit Authority. It goes right through Space Mountain.
- The idea for this ride originated with Walt Disney in the 1960s, but the technology did not exist to bring his vision to life until 1970s.
- Space Mountain exists at 5 of Disney’s 6 Magic Kingdom style theme parks.
