Space Mountain news
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Space Mountain soft opening report and detailed overview   Nov 16, 2009
Space Mountain began it's first round of soft openings over the weekend, and some of our WDWMAGIC contributors have had a chance to ride and to share their views. We've compiled the observations toget...


Space Mountain soft opening ride-through video   Nov 15, 2009
Here is a complete walk-through and ride-through of the newly refurbished Space Mountain. The video was shot on Saturday 14th November 2009.



Space Mountain soft opening begins   Nov 13, 2009
Space Mountain today began it's first round of public soft openings. The ride opened around 4pm, and operated until around 6pm.

Some of the most notable changes are

- Cov...


  Space Mountain refurbishment - TTA walls down   Nov 11, 2009
The walls blocking the view into the mountain from onboard the TTA have now been removed. These cell phone pictures were taken earlier today. ...


Space Mountain refurbishment update - exterior power wash in progress   Nov 11, 2009
Looks like there could be good news for Space Mountain fans who want to see that exterior getting a clean. Crews of power washers have been spotted up on top of the mountain yesterday and today.


Official WDW blog releases photos of the newly enclosed Space Mountain queue area   Nov 10, 2009
The official WDW blog has released some images of the newly enclosed boarding area and one of the interactive elements in the queue area. The photos are at View full article


  Space Mountain aiming to begin limited soft openings this week (updated with photos 12:30pm)   Nov 09, 2009
The Space Mountain refurbishment is now rapidly coming to a close. The construction walls have been removed, and if things go well and as planned, limited guest previews may take place this week. Reme...


  Space Mountain refurbishment update - lights out and looking close to being show ready   Nov 07, 2009
Space Mountain appears to be rapidly heading towards a state of guest readiness. Inside the mountain the work lights are off, trains are cycling, and the show lights on the lift are all lit. Some new ...


  Space Mountain refurbishment photo update   Nov 05, 2009
Here is a current look at the Space Mountain refurbishment progress on the exterior. ...


Space Mountain refurbishment update video   Nov 01, 2009
Here is a ride through from today through Space Mountain and the exterior. We are rapidly approaching that Nov 22 reopening date!



Space Mountain exterior refurbishment video update   Oct 25, 2009
Here is a video ride by shot yesterday from the TTA of the Space Mountain area refurbishment. Lots of work on the pathway leading up to the entrance



  Space Mountain refurbishment photo update   Oct 21, 2009
Here is a new look at the Space Mountain refurbishment taken today. The painting work on the arcade exit building is almost complete, with the backside of the building now having the same stone color ...


  Space Mountain refurbishment photo update   Oct 10, 2009
Here are the latest photos taken today of the Space Mountain refurbishment. Trains continue to cycle inside the mountain on at least one of the tracks. Also of note is that the two astronauts on the l...


  Space Mountain exterior refurbishment update - new paint   Sep 26, 2009
As you can see from the photos, the arcade (which is the exit of Space Mountain) is being repainted (looks like white primer so far). Work is continuing on ground preparation in front of the mountain ...


  Space Mountain trains cycling photo update   Sep 26, 2009
Space Mountain is now cycling trains through at least one of the tracks. This photo was taken this morning, and you can just see the train at the top of the lift hill. The mountain is no longer silent...


  Space Mountain exterior signage removed   Sep 04, 2009
So far we haven't seen any changes to the exterior of Space Mountain, until today. The exterior signs have now been removed on both the main building and the FASTPASS kiosks (Thanks toTomorrowlandTyle...


  Space Mountain construction walls pushed further forward into Tomorrowland   Aug 11, 2009
The Space Mountain construction walls have now been pushed further forward into Tomorrowland, and run all the way from the arcade to the Carousel of Progress. Not much more to report on the refurbishm...


  Photos of the now closed Space Mountain area   Apr 21, 2009
Space Mountain closed at the end of Saturday (April 18 2009) for it's major 7 month refurbishment. No walls are yet in place around the mountain, but the building has it's main entry doors closed. Cas...


Reminder - Space Mountain closes today for major 7 month refurbishment   Apr 18, 2009
Just a reminder that Space Mountain will be closing at the end of today for it's major 7 month refurbishment. The current expected reopening date is November 22 2009. The refurbishment begins 19 April...


Space Mountain set to reopen on November 22 2009   Feb 03, 2009
We have a new tentative reopening date of November 22 2009 for Space Mountain. The refurbishment begins 19 April 2009.  As always, dates are subject to change. ...


Space Mountain closes for big refurbishment April 19 2009   Jan 05, 2009
Space Mountain is set to begin it's year long refurbishment on April 19, 2009. It is expected to open late 2009 with no specific date.  During the refurb, the TTA People Mover will also occasionally b...


Single rider line set to be made a permanent addition   Dec 22, 2003
The Space Mountain singles line looks to be a success and is now set to be made a permanent addition. ...


Singles line testing at Space Mountain   Nov 18, 2003
Space Mountain is trying out a new singles line once inside the building for the Christmas rush. The queue area in the dock area is already being changed right now on B side. ...


Space Mountain lose FedEx sponsorship   Jan 23, 2003
The long rumored removal of FedEx as the sponsor for Space Mountain appears to be underway. A report from a recent visitor (thanks spacemtnfanatic)...

"The TTC audio now cuts off after...