Early concept art of Space Mountain created by Disney Legend John Hench. (Courtesy of Disney) Initial plans for Space Mountain by Walt Disney and his Imagineers in the early 1960s conceived of a s ...

When the ride opened on Jan. 15, 1975, an Apollo moonwalker was its first passenger, NASA's insignia was on display and Space Mountain was dedicated to opening the new frontier. "We astronauts are ...

Much as we’ve seen with Tokyo Disneyland’s massive Tomorrowland overhaul plans, Space Mountain is undergoing a much needed transformation that fits the mission of this Disney Land’s concept.

Compared to today’s mega thrill rides, Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain is a simple spin. No upside-down loops. No 3D effects synchronized to the movement of the cars. It doesn’t even ...

Subscribe here. Initial plans for Space Mountain by Walt Disney and his Imagineers in the early 1960s conceived of a spaceport in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland with four separate roller coaster ...