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Montanha espacial
(4,6)
Zona: Adventure Isle
Status
40 minutos
Operando
03/06 18:20
Tipo
Montanha Russa
FastPass recomendado
Sim
Dificuldade fastpass
Difícil
Duração
3 minutos
Fator de umidade
Nenhum
Idade recomendada
5 anos
Ou mais velho
Tem fila virtual
Não
Tem fila única
Não
Troca de criança
Sim
Acessível para cadeirantes
Não
Criado
50 anos atrás
15 de Janeiro de 1975
Custo
R$17 Milhões
Popularidade
Pesada para muito pesada
Algumas curiosidades
Cost
$17 million (1975)
$17 million (1975)
Trains
30 trains with 2 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in 3 rows for a total of 6 riders per train.
30 trains with 2 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in 3 rows for a total of 6 riders per train.
General
Height: 65 ft (19.8 m)
Drop: 26 ft (7.9 m)
Length: 3,196 ft (974.1 m)
Speed: 35 mph (56.3 km/h)
Inversions: 0
Duration: 2:30
Row: 2
G-force: 3.7
Height: 65 ft (19.8 m)
Drop: 26 ft (7.9 m)
Length: 3,196 ft (974.1 m)
Speed: 35 mph (56.3 km/h)
Inversions: 0
Duration: 2:30
Row: 2
G-force: 3.7
After the ride was conceptualised, Disney had to wait 11 years for technology to catch up
Disney Legend John Hench designed the attraction in the early '60s, more than a decade before the technology needed to make it come to life was readily available. And the technology that was available was too slow. In fact, it would take hours just to model the data for just one curve. When the machinery finally caught up, work on the roller coaster resumed, and the first Space Mountain debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 1975.
Disney Legend John Hench designed the attraction in the early '60s, more than a decade before the technology needed to make it come to life was readily available. And the technology that was available was too slow. In fact, it would take hours just to model the data for just one curve. When the machinery finally caught up, work on the roller coaster resumed, and the first Space Mountain debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in 1975.
The Disney World and Disneyland rides are significantly different in height
Florida's mountain is more than 180 feet high and 300 feet in diameter. Because Disneyland is built on a much smaller scale than the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland’s Space Mountain would have towered over Main Street and ruined the illusion of scale had it been an exact replica. A precise copy also wouldn't have fit, as Magic Kingdom is a bigger space. As a result, the California Space Mountain is significantly smaller at 118 feet tall and 200 feet in diameter.
Florida's mountain is more than 180 feet high and 300 feet in diameter. Because Disneyland is built on a much smaller scale than the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland’s Space Mountain would have towered over Main Street and ruined the illusion of scale had it been an exact replica. A precise copy also wouldn't have fit, as Magic Kingdom is a bigger space. As a result, the California Space Mountain is significantly smaller at 118 feet tall and 200 feet in diameter.
The ride cost more to build that the entire Disneyland park
By the time Disneyland officially opened on July 17, 1955, the final price tag was $17 million. Twenty years later, the construction of the Space Mountain complex cost $18 million, including an arcade and a permanent amphitheater.
By the time Disneyland officially opened on July 17, 1955, the final price tag was $17 million. Twenty years later, the construction of the Space Mountain complex cost $18 million, including an arcade and a permanent amphitheater.
Space Mountain was the world's first computer-controlled coaster
Imagineers used computers to create the path of each track, making the ride feel as much like flight as possible. The innovation wasn't limited to just the design phase—it also became the first roller coaster in history to be controlled by computer.
Imagineers used computers to create the path of each track, making the ride feel as much like flight as possible. The innovation wasn't limited to just the design phase—it also became the first roller coaster in history to be controlled by computer.
Neil Armstrong stepped in to re-launch the ride in 2005
In 2003, Disneyland closed Space Mountain for two years in order to rebuild it in time for the park's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005. When it reopened, Neil Armstrong himself was on hand for the unveiling.
In 2003, Disneyland closed Space Mountain for two years in order to rebuild it in time for the park's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005. When it reopened, Neil Armstrong himself was on hand for the unveiling.
Structural beams are outside instead of inside
You will notice when you approach the massive building the contains Space Mountain that there are concrete structural beams on the outside of the building. This isn’t at all a usual practice in most construction plans because builders want to conceal the structural components within the inside of design so that the outside is more appealing. So this made the design very unique. One of the main reasons for doing this when constructing Space Mountain was so that stars and lighting could be displayed on the ceilings and walls as part of your space-like transportation. You need smooth surfaces to really pull off the effect, and the supports would have taken up space on the inside and prevented a smooth surface.
You will notice when you approach the massive building the contains Space Mountain that there are concrete structural beams on the outside of the building. This isn’t at all a usual practice in most construction plans because builders want to conceal the structural components within the inside of design so that the outside is more appealing. So this made the design very unique. One of the main reasons for doing this when constructing Space Mountain was so that stars and lighting could be displayed on the ceilings and walls as part of your space-like transportation. You need smooth surfaces to really pull off the effect, and the supports would have taken up space on the inside and prevented a smooth surface.
World’s first indoor roller coaster
This was the first roller coaster to be enclosed entirely indoors. That was an impressive feat for the time when this roller coaster was constructed. This created a new way to look at roller coasters, and now we see other indoor roller coasters around the world. Also, there are Space Mountain attractions at every Disney Park around the globe, too.
This was the first roller coaster to be enclosed entirely indoors. That was an impressive feat for the time when this roller coaster was constructed. This created a new way to look at roller coasters, and now we see other indoor roller coasters around the world. Also, there are Space Mountain attractions at every Disney Park around the globe, too.
FastPass+ and PhotoPass attraction
This attraction offers FastPass+, so you can reserve a time to come and jump ahead of the line for this attraction. This is one of the attractions that is highly recommended to use the FastPass+ system if possible since the ride is extremely popular. The lines are almost always long, so if you can save a little time, it is an excellent use of a FastPass+ selection for the day. The ride is also a PhotoPass attraction, which means that photos are taken while on the ride. This is great for folks with Memory Maker since they get all ride photos added to their account with unlimited downloads at no extra charge. If you don’t have Memory Maker, you can still purchase the individual ride photos. Ride photos (and photos in general) are one of the best souvenirs that you can have, so it is terrific when you can capture a moment of Disney magic in time.
This attraction offers FastPass+, so you can reserve a time to come and jump ahead of the line for this attraction. This is one of the attractions that is highly recommended to use the FastPass+ system if possible since the ride is extremely popular. The lines are almost always long, so if you can save a little time, it is an excellent use of a FastPass+ selection for the day. The ride is also a PhotoPass attraction, which means that photos are taken while on the ride. This is great for folks with Memory Maker since they get all ride photos added to their account with unlimited downloads at no extra charge. If you don’t have Memory Maker, you can still purchase the individual ride photos. Ride photos (and photos in general) are one of the best souvenirs that you can have, so it is terrific when you can capture a moment of Disney magic in time.
Intentional height of Space Mountain
The height from the top peak of the building is 183 feet tall. It was built to this height so that it didn’t rival the height and level of impressiveness for Cinderella’s Castle since that was meant to be the most impressive focal point for the park. The building that contains the attraction is also 300 feet around, which is a huge and impressive building to contain this beloved attraction.
The height from the top peak of the building is 183 feet tall. It was built to this height so that it didn’t rival the height and level of impressiveness for Cinderella’s Castle since that was meant to be the most impressive focal point for the park. The building that contains the attraction is also 300 feet around, which is a huge and impressive building to contain this beloved attraction.
The steepest slope of the drops within the attraction is 39 degrees
I was shocked to learn this fact. When you are speeding through the dark into “space,” the drops definitely feel much steeper. I think this goes to show how much of an impact all of your senses play into enjoying an experience and the perception of the experience. It is so much more than just the drops and ride path alone.
I was shocked to learn this fact. When you are speeding through the dark into “space,” the drops definitely feel much steeper. I think this goes to show how much of an impact all of your senses play into enjoying an experience and the perception of the experience. It is so much more than just the drops and ride path alone.
Parents tried to carry a baby on the ride in a duffel bag
This is still one of the most appalling and sad stories that I have ever heard in regards to the crazy things that parents have been caught doing at a Disney park. There was a couple that were in line for Space Mountain with a duffel bag. They were questioned about the bag, and cast member noticed the bag moving. They were asked to open the bag and come to find out their young baby was inside the bag. The couple intended to get around the ride height requirements so they could both ride by smuggling the baby on in a duffel bag. They definitely won’t be winning any parent of the year awards and let us hope that this child is safe and sound today. It goes to show that there are reasons for every rule and reasons why cast members pay such close attention to guest actions, and thankfully they do.
This is still one of the most appalling and sad stories that I have ever heard in regards to the crazy things that parents have been caught doing at a Disney park. There was a couple that were in line for Space Mountain with a duffel bag. They were questioned about the bag, and cast member noticed the bag moving. They were asked to open the bag and come to find out their young baby was inside the bag. The couple intended to get around the ride height requirements so they could both ride by smuggling the baby on in a duffel bag. They definitely won’t be winning any parent of the year awards and let us hope that this child is safe and sound today. It goes to show that there are reasons for every rule and reasons why cast members pay such close attention to guest actions, and thankfully they do.
First roller coaster to be controlled by computers
The technology that was put into place for Space Mountain was new and completely cutting edge for its time. The computer systems put into place allowed the system to determine the weight within the vehicles and control the speed at which the ride vehicles moved through drops and different points within the ride. This is a common practice in place for almost every roller coaster that is constructed today, but that was unheard of during the time Space Mountain was built, making the attraction a real trendsetter and piece of roller-coaster history.
The technology that was put into place for Space Mountain was new and completely cutting edge for its time. The computer systems put into place allowed the system to determine the weight within the vehicles and control the speed at which the ride vehicles moved through drops and different points within the ride. This is a common practice in place for almost every roller coaster that is constructed today, but that was unheard of during the time Space Mountain was built, making the attraction a real trendsetter and piece of roller-coaster history.
Imagineers consulted astronauts when creating Space Mountain
We know that Disney is known for the level of detail that the Imagineers go through to conduct research and create perfect experiences for guests with every detail considered. This is one of the reasons why the attractions are so immersive and beloved for years and years. When it came to building and constructing the Space Mountain experience, Gordon Cooper was consulted. He is a real astronaut that has gone out in space and provided a consultative role to help make the best experience possible. We can see that paid off with how popular the attraction continues to be after all of these years.
We know that Disney is known for the level of detail that the Imagineers go through to conduct research and create perfect experiences for guests with every detail considered. This is one of the reasons why the attractions are so immersive and beloved for years and years. When it came to building and constructing the Space Mountain experience, Gordon Cooper was consulted. He is a real astronaut that has gone out in space and provided a consultative role to help make the best experience possible. We can see that paid off with how popular the attraction continues to be after all of these years.
