As the minutes between January 14th rolled over to January 15th, the Walt Disney World Resort counted down the seconds until the Space Mountain 50th Anniversary celebration. In Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Ambassadors Shannon Conrad-Smith and Serena Arvizu joined some of our favorite Disney pals to welcome the milestone anniversary. Space Mountain has officially been delighting guests for 50 years after its opening on January 15th, 1975. Walt Disney’s innovative indoor rollercoaster has since become a landmark attraction in Tomorrowland, with many able to recall their first time enjoying the out-of-this-world dark ride. Watch on as stars and Disney cast members share their memories in the clip below from Disney Parks.
Join Walt Disney World Ambassadors Shannon Conrad-Smith and Serena Arvizu, Astronaut Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto, and some surprise stars for a special celebration of Space Mountain honoring 50 years exploring galaxies and all the thrills along the way!
The grand opening at Magic Kingdom Park took place on January 15, 1975, and the iconic attraction sparked a galactic trend, inspiring versions at Disney Parks around the world—each with its own unique twist. While no two Space Mountains are the same, they all share that timeless mix of wonder, adventure, and out-of-this-world thrills that started it all at Walt Disney World.
