Space Mountain takes you on a roller coaster journey in the dark in the emptiness of space. Today we will be sharing 10 facts about this galactic experience.
1. Slow
This is actually one of the slowest rides in Magic Kingdom. The fastest the ride gets is 28 MPH.
2. Alpha and Omega
There are two tracks in this attraction, known as the Alpha and Omega tracks. The Alpha track is 10 feet longer than the Omega track.
3. 5 Parks
Hong Kong, Paris, Tokyo, Disney World, and Disneyland all have different versions of this ride.
4. Ahead of its time
Walt Disney initially was a part of the development of this ride, but the technology to make it happen wouldn't exist until after his death.
5. Computers
This attraction was one of the first roller coasters in history to be controlled by computers.
6. Astronauts
Several astronauts were a part of the development and opening of this ride.
7. Opening
The Disney World version of this ride opened in 1975.
8. Drop
The tallest drop on this ride is 26 feet tall.
9. Matterhorn
The ride system for this coaster is incredibly similar to the dueling track layout of the Matterhorn in Disneyland.
10. Cost
The attraction initially cost $18 million dollars to build in the Magic Kingdom.
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