5 nods to NASA from Walt Disney World ride

Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of Space Mountain
One of the most popular rides at Walt Disney World celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday. Towering over Tomorrowland, Space Mountain has been blasting guests on thrilling adventures through the cosmos since its grand opening on Jan.
Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride
When the ride opened on Jan. 15, 1975, an Apollo moonwalker was its first passenger, NASA's insignia was on display and Space Mountain was dedicated to opening the new frontier.
Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
As modern coasters go, Space Mountain isn’t speedy. It gets up to about 28 mph. The current record holder is Formula Rossa at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, which hits 149.1 mph, according to the Roller Coaster Database. Orlando’s speediest is SeaWorld’s Mako, which travels 73 mph.
Disney’s Space Mountain turns 50 this month: Why the ride scares our pants off
Opened on Jan. 15, 1975, Space Mountain was launched in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland with a network musical variety special that you can still see on YouTube hosted by Lucie Arnaz and Broadway legend Tommy Tune. (Because this was the ’70s and we loved musical variety shows and groovy fashions).
NEW Space Mountain 50th Anniversary Pins Available at Walt Disney World
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World and some brand new pins are available.
Space Mountain celebrates 50 years at Disney World
This week, 50 years ago, marked the launch date for Disney’s adventure into the final frontier of space with their Space Mountain attraction.
Magic of Milestones: Space Mountain Celebrates 50 Years
Space Mountain, at Walt Disney World! Celebrate the magic of milestones at Walt Disney World this year and reminisce about your own Disney childhood milestones.
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Space Mountain Lit Up in Gold for 50th Anniversary
Space Mountain at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom celebrated it's 50th Anniversary, and to celebrate the occasion, Disney ...
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Space Mountain to celebrate 50 years in Walt Disney World
Space Mountain in Walt Disney World celebrates 50 years of operation. Initially opening on January 15, 1975, Space Mountain, ...