Space Mountain, Indoor roller coaster in Magic Kingdom, United States
Space Mountain is an enclosed roller coaster housed inside a white domed building at Magic Kingdom in Orange County. The track runs through complete darkness punctuated by artificial starfields, sudden curves and descents.
The ride opened in January 1975 and counted among the first completely enclosed roller coasters anywhere. It marked a turning point in theme park design by introducing the concept of a themed journey through darkness.
The name recalls postwar enthusiasm for outer space and has shaped how generations picture a journey beyond Earth. Families ride together through darkness lit by stars and futuristic projections.
Riders must be at least 44 inches (112 centimeters) tall to board and can use FastPass+ to shorten wait times on busy days. The ride takes place in total darkness, so anyone uncomfortable with tight spaces or sudden motion should consider this beforehand.
The two tracks, Alpha on the left and Omega on the right, are identical mirror images: each is 971 m long, reaches 27 m in height and hits 44 km/h. Trains have two cars seating three riders per row. The cone is hollow and 300 ft in diameter, so PeopleMover riders can see the effects inside.
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