Space Mountain (Anaheim, California)

USA / California / Garden Grove / Anaheim, California
 roller coaster, 1977_construction
Disneyland's roller coaster is Disney's second Space Mountain attraction. A replica of Disneyland's version was built in Hong Kong DIsneyland in 2005. The ride is notable for being one of the first coasters to have an on-board soundtrack. Dick Dale wrote the music for the ride between 1996-2005. Film composer Michael Giacchino wrote the music from 2005-present. The coaster has had temporary themed overlays, including a Ghost Galaxy theme during Halloween, and a version called Hyperspace Mountain, themed to Star Wars.

Type: Steel
Height: 76 feet
Speed: 32 mph
Length:3,459 feet
Inversions: 0
Designer: WED Enterprises, Dynamic Structures
Built: 1977, reopened 2005
 Add place (company, shop, etc.) to this building
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Mountain_(Disneyland)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   33°48'39"N   117°55'3"W

Comments

  • I wish they still had Rockin Space Mountain Ive heard it but never rode it but i did ride the regular space mountain
  • Does anyone have any music for both Rockin Space Mountain and Rockin California Screamin
  • Space Mountain originaly opened in 1977; however the present version relaunched in May 2005.
  • No it opened in july becuase the 50th anniversary was on july 14
  • I think this picture was taken while they where removing the brown and green paint
  • Sweat they just updated the picture and the brown paint is gone.
  • How fast does this ride go any way???
  • I miss the chocolate chip cookie in the sky.
  • Bruised my shins on that ride. The cars are not made for 6 foot tall people.
  • One of the best rides in Disneyland!
  • Show all comments
This article was last modified 4 years ago