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Space Mountain is an attraction located in [[Tomorrowland]].
{{Template:Infobox Disney ride |
| land=Tomorrowland
| image=SpaceoutsideSpaceoutside3.jpg| caption='''The exterior of Space Mountain. Photo: Disney'''| park= Magic Kingdom
| opened=December 15, 1974
| theme=Space travel
| attraction_height=183
| track_height=65
| fastpass=Yes
| sponsor=RCA (1975-1993)
Fed Ex (1994-2003)|custom_label_2= Disney Genie +|custom_value_2= No (Lightning Lane Exclusive)}}Space Mountain is an attraction located in [[Tomorrowland]].
==Attraction History==
The idea for Space Mountain came from Walt Disney himself. After the success of the Matterhorn attraction in Disneyland, Walt was convinced that "thrill-rides" had a place in his park. In 1964, with this in mind, Walt approached designer John Hench with an idea for a new Tomorrowland attraction. Walt called the idea the "Space Port", a roller coaster in the dark that would feature creative lighting and other special effects to give the illusion that guests were in space <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue695.htm </ref>.
The idea Concept art for the attraction was created by Hench, Clem Hall, George Mcginnis and Herb Ryman. Early on, the attraction's name was changed to "Space Venture", as ideas for it continued to be refined <ref name="mouseplanet_space"> http://www.mouseplanet.com/7135/WDWs_Space_Mountain</ref>. To help make the attraction a reality, WED partnered with the Arrow Development Company, who had helped to design the Matterhorn track. In June of 1966 WED employees voted, and decided to change the name once again, this time to Space Mountain came from . Plans for Space Mountain were put on hold indefinably however, in 1966, when Walt Disney himselfdied. After Walt’s passing, a new company wide focus was put on completing Walt Disney World. This, combined with the successes spatial and technological limitations of Disneyland, made the Matterhorn attraction construction of Space Mountain unfeasible for the time being. Although the Space Mountain idea was dead in Disneyland, Walt was convinced that "thrill-rides" had a place it soon found life in his the newly constructed Walt Disney World. The popularity of the new parksurpassed even Disney's expectations, and Disney World proved to be especially popular with teenagers and young adults. With this in mindAlmost as soon as the park opened, in 1964 Walt approached designer plans were made for a new thrill ride <ref name="mouseplanet_space" />. [[Image:SpaceMountainConcept.jpg|400px|thumb|Space Mountain concept art by John Hench with an idea |alt= Space Mountain concept art John Hench]]Disney’s first choice for a new Tomorrowland attractionthrill ride was to construct and east coast version of the Matterhorn. It soon became apparent however that Walt called Disney World’s Fantasyland was not big enough to house the idea iconic attraction. Instead, Disney decided to revisit the "tabled Space Port"Mountain idea, a roller coaster as Disney World’s Tomorrowland had more than enough space for expansion <ref> http://disneylandreport.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-history-of-space-mountain.html.</ref> With the new location in mind, Imagineers got back to work on the dark development of the coaster. One early decision that Disney made was to develop the track for Space Mountain “in house” as opposed to using the Arrow Development Company. WED Engineers further decided to make the coaster a "pure gravity" ride, meaning that Space Mountain would feature lighting and other special effectsno boosters or retarders <ref name="mouseplanet_space" />.
Concept art for One of the attraction was created by Henchnext decisions that Disney had to make involved sponsorship. Like many of the early Walt Disney World attractions, Clem Hallsponsorship money was an intricate part of Space Mountain’s creation. Accepting Disney’s offer of sponsorship, George Mcginnis and Herb RymanRCA agreed to give 10 million dollars towards the construction of the coaster <ref> http://www. The attraction's name was changed mouseplanet.com/10533/Remembering_the_Magic_Space_Mountain </ref>. Due to "Space Voyage"this agreement, Space Mountain’s original queue and ideas for it continued post show were designed to be refinedfeature RCA products <ref name="mouseplanet_space" />. To help make Although the basic concept of the attraction a realitywas agreed upon, WED partnered with the Arrow Development Company, who had helped design final designs of the Matterhorninterior structure, queue and post show all changed various times before Space Mountain was finally built. In June The shape of 1966 WED employees votedSpace Mountain was also a topic of debate amongst Disney Imagineers. Some wanted Space Mountain to look like a dome, and decided to change the name while others wanted to use a "cone" shape. The cone shape idea eventually won out, and on January 15, 1975 Space Mountainofficially opened.
Plans for ===Building Structure and Track Details===When Space Mountain were put on hold indefinably in 1966. After Walt Disney's deathwas constructed, it was seen by many as a new company wide focus technological marvel. The attraction was put on completing the first indoor roller coaster, the first roller coaster to take place completely in the dark, and the first coaster to be operated by computers. Space Mountain also has the distinction of being the second highest building in Walt Disney World. ThisAt 183 feet tall, combined with Space Mountain is just 6 feet shorter than Cinderella Castle. The supports for Space Mountain are also unique, in that they are located on the spacial and technological limitations outside of Disneyland made the construction building instead of Space Mountain unfeasiblethe inside. This was done so that the inside roof would be flat, and projections of space would be able to be shown on it.
Although To create the Space Mountain idea was dead in Disneylandillusion of stars above the riders, 20 mirrored balls are hit with a spotlight. When the light which reflects off the balls hits the roof, it soon found life in gives the newly constructed Walt Disney World. The popularity illusion of stars. Other projections include the new park surpassed even Disney's expectations"shooting stars" which are created by a moving spotlight, and the new park proved to be extremely popular with teenagers asteroids and young adultsgalaxies which are emitted from dimmed down projectors. Almost as soon as In total the park opened plans were made for construction of Space Mountain required 4,000 pieces of steel, and 12,000 feet of electrical wire. Since every piece of steel had to be accessible by stairs, the inside of Space Mountain resembles a new thrill ridemetallic maze.
Although Disney's first choice was a version of the Matterhorn, Walt Disney World's Fantasyland was not big enough to house the attraction. It was decided however, that Disney World's Tomorrowland would be big enough to house the tabled Space Mountain idea. With this in mind, Imagineers back to work on the development of the coaster. It was decided that instead of using the Arrow Development Company and their track ideas, Disney Imagineers would design the track themselves. The idea they came up with was to make the coaster a "pure gravity" ride. This meant that Space Mountain features no boosters or retarders.  One of the major contributing factors to the creation of Space Mountain was sponsorship. Disney gave RCA the opportunity to sponsor the attraction, which the chose to do. RCA payed 10 million dollars to help built Space Mountain. Because of this sponsorship the queue and post show were designed to feature RCA products. The final design of the Space Mountain changed many times before the attraction was eventually built. The Designs the interior structure, queue and post show all changed various times before Space Mountain was built, The shape of Space Mountain was also a topic of debate amongst Disney Engineers. Some of the engineers wanted Space Mountain to look like a dome, while others wanted to use a "cone" shape. The cone shape idea eventually won out, and on January 15, 1975 Space Mountain officially opened.==Building Structure and Track Details== When Space Mountain was built it was a technological marvel. The attraction was the first indoor roller coaster and also the first roller coaster to take place completely in the dark.  Space Mountain also has the distinction of being one of the largest buildings in Walt Disney World. At 183 feet tall, Space Mountain is just 6 feet shorter than Cinderella's Castle. The supports for Space Mountain are also unique, in that they are located on the outside of the building instead of the inside. This was done so that the inside roof would be flat, and projections would be able to be shown on it.  To create the illusion of stars above the riders, 20 mirrored balls are hit with a spotlight. When the light that reflects off the balls hits the roof, and gives the allusion of stars. Other projections include The "shooting stars" which are created by a moving spotlight, and the asteroids and galaxies which are created by dimmed down projectors.  Space Mountain has a total area of nearly In total the construction of Space Mountain required 4,000 pieces of steel, and 12,000 feet of electrical wire. Since every piece of steel had to be accessible by stairs, the inside of Space Mountain resembles a metallic maze. == Original Attraction Plot Attraction Plot== Space Mountain is a roller coaster that allows guests to travel through space.
===Preshow===
From 1973 until 1994 Space Mountain was sponsored by RCA. Guests entered Space Mountain through an entrance building located in Tomorrowland. The Building had which featured three large RCA logos , as well as a an original "four seat" ride vehicle , encased in a clear case. Inside the vehicle sat a familyconsisting of a father, mother and two children. Before guests entered the "entrance portal", they would pass a large quote on the wall which read: {{Quotation|"ONE GIANT STEP... Dedicated to the men and women whose skills, sacrifice, courage and teamwork opened the door to the exploration of man's exciting new frontier...outer space. Because they dared to reach for the stars and the planets, man's knowledge of his universe, earth and himself has been greatly enriched. Presented by missile, space and range pioneers. January 15, 1975."}} Just after entering the building, guests boarded a descending moving ramp. On the right side of the ramp, guests could see RCA's logo, Nipper the Fox Terrier inside a flying saucer. At this point in the attraction RCA's Space Mountain theme song- "Here's To The Future And You" began to play. Further down the ramp guests could look out convex windows and see the Star Corridors, a series different space themed displays. One display for example, showed an astronaut riding his moon buggy in space.  On the left hand side of the decention ramp, a series of RCA products were displayed. The reason for the descending ramp, was to take guests underneath the Walt Disney Railroad to the lot where Space Mountain is actually located.
{{Quotation|"ONE GIANT STEP... Dedicated to the men and women whose skills, sacrifice, courage and teamwork opened the door to the exploration of man's exciting new frontier...outer space. Because they dared to reach for the stars and the planets, man's knowledge of his universe, earth and himself has been greatly enriched. Presented by missile, space and range pioneers. January 15, 1975."<ref name="omniluxe"> http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/sm.htm </ref>}}[[Image:Blue.jpg|400px|thumb|The blue "launch" tunnel|alt= Space Mountain launch tunnel]]Just after entering the building, guests boarded a descending, moving ramp. On the right side of the ramp, guests could see RCA's mascot, Nipper the Fox Terrier and a phonograph machine inside a flying saucer. At this point in the attraction, RCA's Space Mountain theme song- "Here's To the Future and You" would begin to play. Further down the ramp guests could look out convex windows and see the Star Corridors, a series of different space themed displays. One display for example, showed an astronaut riding his moon buggy in space. On the left hand side of the descending ramp, a series of RCA products were displayed. The reason that guests had to be lowered, was because the queue ran underneath the [[Walt Disney World Railroad]] to the lot where Space Mountain is actually located. After guests finished descending, they reached the "zig -zag corridor". Here windows allowed guests to see out into space. Things that could be seen out the these windows included:
*Astronauts fixing a satellite
*Shooting Stars
*And finally, a family riding the Space Mountain ride vehicle in space.<ref name="omniluxe" />
After passing through the Zig Zag Corridorzig-zag corridor, guests finally reached the loading area. Here they watched a safety video featuring Astronauts Astronaut Gordon Cooper and then boarded , before boarding their ride vehicles on either the Alpha or Omega track. Both of these (the two tracks were identical except for the fact that Alpha track is was ten feet longer).
===Ride===
Space Mountain began with guests boarding their "rocket" and taking off past the Space Port queue and Mission Control booth. The jets then went up a lift hill and down a small slope, which lead to circular tunnel lined with blue lights. Here “energy” could be heard building up, and eventually propelling guests to the other end of the dome. The rockets then did a 180 degree turn and went up another lift hill, where a mirror positioned at the end of the track, gave riders the illusion that they were about to collide with another rocket. At this point, if the riders looked up they were able to see the Earth, stars, comets, meteors, and asteroids above them- adding to the illusion that they were flying through space.
Space Mountain begins with guests boarding their "rockets". The rockets then take off passing the Space Port queue and the Mission Control booth. The jets the go up a lift hill and down a small slope. This leads to a circular tunnel lined with blue lights. Here energy can be building up, and eventually propelling guests to the other end of the dome. Here, the rockets do a 180 degree turn and go up another lift hill. A mirror positioned at the end of the track, gives riders the allusion that they are about to collide with another rocket. If riders look up, they are able to see projections of Earth, stars, comets, meteors, and asteroids above them. This adds to the feeling that the rockets are indeed flying through space. As the rockets continue continued on, they would go down a quick dip and then a series of twists and turns. At this point in the attraction, the ride is taking place in almost complete darkness. In the dark, guests then fall fell down a 38 degree drop, (the steepest in the attraction. Space Mountain ends with guests ) before passing through a red, swirling , wormhole before and finally reaching the unloading area.[[Image:Blue.jpg|thumb|The blue "launch" tunnel.]]
===RCA's Home of Future Living===
From 1973 until about 1985 Space's Mountains post show was known as the RCA Home of Future Living. After unloading from their ride vehicles, guests would board another moving ramp which took them up. On the right side of the ramp guests would begin to see scenes of how future homes would look. The first scene depicted a father wearing a blue jumpsuit and lounging in his chair. In front of him was a TV the size of a briefcase which showed a female business associate. The scene showed that the man was able to conduct his business meeting, while in the comfort of his own home. Continuing on, guests saw a model of the house which was shaped like a hexagon, with each room connected by stairways. <ref name="omniluxe" />
[[Image:Daughter.jpg|400px|thumb|The daughter in the Home of the RCA Home of Future Living. Seen here talking on her phone.| alt= Space Mountain RCA Home of Future living]]
From 1973 until about 1985 Space's Mountains post show was known as The next room that guests saw in the RCA Home of Future Living. After unloading from their ride vehicles. guests board another moving ramp which took them up. On was the right side of the ramp nursery. Here, while a baby stood in her crib, a clown with a camera was guests began broadcasting her to see scenes the rest of how future homes would lookthe house. The first scene depicted a father wearing a blue jumpsuit and lounging This allowed her family to keep an eye on her even though they were not in his hairthe same room. In front of him was a TV Continuing on, guests passed the size of a briefcase which showed family room, where an unidentified female could be seen taking a female business associate of hispottery lesson over her TV. The man She was able to conduct his business meeting while in talk and communicate with her professor who was being displayed on the comfort of his own homeTV. Continuing on The next scene guests saw showed a model boy named Billy who was wearing an orange jumpsuit. He was standing outside of the his housewith a frog and a dog. All of Billy would talk into a camera mounted next the houses were shaped door saying "Don't you like hexagons, frogs Mrs. Brown?” and each room was connected by stairwayshis mother would then tell Billy that he would have to stay outside with his pets.
The next room that Going back inside the house, guests saw could see the recreation room, which was located above the nurseryfamily room. Here, while a baby stood teenage boy could be seen taking a ski lesson from the SelctaVision. His younger brother, who was also in her cribthe room, a clown with a camera was broadcasting her shown building a model rocket using instructions from the television. Next to the rest recreation room was the kitchen where the mother of the houseand a neighbor (possibly Mrs. This allowed the parents to keep an eye on their baby even though they were not Brown) sat in front of a large TV, shopping. In the same roomcorner of her screen, Billy could be seen, still pleading to bring his pets inside. Continuing Moving on, guests passed would come across the family teenage daughter's room. Here a unidentified female could be seen taking teenager was watching a pottery lesson over her TVclassic SelctaVision disc (usually featuring Elvis, Kurt Russell, or Blondie). She While she was able to talk and communicate watching, she was on the phone with her professor who was being displayed. The next sceneJudy, showed a boy named Billy who was wearing an orange jumpsuitshe would tell to come over. He was standing outside The final room of his the house with was the entertainment room, which housed the biggest TV in the post show, which was being watched by a frog young girl and a dogboy. Billy would talk into a camera on the outside of the house saying <ref name="Don't you like frogs Mrs. Brown?youtube"> https://www. The mother would then tell Billy that he would have to stay outsideyoutube. com/watch?v=femFW0HfahM </ref>
Going back inside After viewing the house, guests could see the recreation room. This room was located above the family room. Here a boy could be seen talking a ski lesson from the SelctaVision, while his younger brother built a model rocket using instructions from the TV. Next tot the recreation room was the kitchen. Where the mother home of the house, and a neighbor sat in front of a large TV. In this room, the mother was shopping for dishes directly on the TV. In the corner of her TV screen, Billy could be seen, still pleading to come in. Moving onfuture, guests would come across see various RCA products as the teenage daughterattraction's roomtheme song again played. Here a teenager was watching a classic SelctaVision disc. While she was doing this she was on Before finally exiting the phone with Judyattraction however, who she they would always tell to come over. The also get one final room of the houseencounter with Billy, who was the entertainment roomnow holding a video camera (pointing it at them). This room housed the biggest A monitor above would allow guests to see themselves on TV in the post show, which (this was being watched by a young girl and boy. [[Image:Daughter.jpg|thumb|The daughter in considered one of the Home highlights of the RCA Home of Future Livingattraction). Seen here talking on her phoneFinally, guests would arrive back in Tomorrowland having completed their journey into space.]]<ref name="youtube" />
After viewing ==Postshow Changes and Federal Express (1985-2004)==In 1985 RCA replaced the home "Home of the future, Future Living” with a new post show that allowed guests would to see various RCA products as the attractions theme song played again. Before exiting guests what it would get one final encounter with be like to live on a space colony. One of the most notable changes was that Billy, and his dog (who was now holding once recorded guests and put them on TV) were replaced with a video camera robot boy and pointing it at the guestsa robot dog. A Furthermore, the TV would monitors that used to advertise RCA products were changed to show guests themselves (this was considered one of astronauts in space. Although the highlights story of the attraction). Finallypost-show changed, guests would arrive back in Tomorrowland having completed their journey into spaceits main purpose was still to show and advertise RCA televisions <ref name="omniluxe" />. [[Image:spacemountianride.jpg|thumb|400px| The Space Mountain ride vehicle.Photo Disney| alt= Space Mountain ride vehicle]]
==Pre and Post Show Changes 1985-2009==In 1985 RCA replaced the "Home Bigger changes came to Space Mountain in 1994, when Federal Express took over sponsorship of the Future" post showattraction. The new post show showed what it would be like During this time, Space Mountain (as well as almost all of Tomorrowland) was redesigned to live on a space colonyfit into the New Tomorrowland theme. Billy and his dog After the refurbishment, who once recorded gusts and put them on TVthe attraction’s entrance was noticeably shorter, were replaced with a robot boy and a robot dog. The TV monitors that once advertised RCA, storm shutters were changed added to show astronauts its doorway. Furthermore, the left hand entrance wall (which had previously been used for signage) was demolished. Now when entering the attraction, guests simply saw the words “Space Mountain” written on the right hand wall in spacea new orange font (the new font was used throughout the attraction). Although Finally, the story spiral outside of the post show changed, its main purpose entrance which had one read “RCA” was once again to show RCA televisionreplaced by a new spiral that held signs for both Space Mountain and Fed Ex.
In 1994 Fed Ex took over sponsorship of Space Mountain, and After entering the queue for the attraction went through many changes. In 1994 the entrance door received storm shutters, making following the entrance much smaller. The left hand entrance wallrefurbishment, which guests would notice more changes had previously been used for signage was demolishedtaken place. The right hand Inside the entrance wall had only the wordslobby, Space Mountain written on it. Space Mountain a large mural of the Milky Way was written in orange thin inkadded, representing and the "New Tomorrowland". On the outside general color scheme of the entrance, the spiral which had once read "RCA" area was removed. A new spiral which had signs for both Space Mountain changed to orange and brown (once again written in the orange font) and colors of Fed Ex ). In 1998, the original flooring in this room was removed, and a staircase was addedto the right hand side.
The entrance lobby was also given a makeover. It was given an orange and brown color schemeFurther on in the queue, the windows that guests could previously look out to see various scenes from space were removed and left empty for a large mural number of years. The flying saucer which held the Milky Way RCA dog and a phonograph machine was addedalso taken out (for obvious reasons). In 1998Although Space Mountain went through a series of changes during its refurbishment in 1994, the original flooring attraction itself was removed and a staircase was added to the right hand queuenot changed in any significant ways.
With the new sponsorshipFinally, parts although Fed Ex did not change many of the the preshow post show's props (although "space packages" were changed or taken out completelyadded) it did change the story they told. The windows Instead of focusing on a space colony and the technology that guests could previously look out be used there, the new post show focused on the future of package delivery, and see various scenes from space were gave guests the idea that one day packages could be sent over spatial distances. Following the 1994 refurbishment, Space Mountain’s exit building was removed , and were left empty for a number of years.The flying saucer which once held the RCA dog attraction now dumps guests into the Tomorrowland Power and a phonograph was also taken out (for obvious reasons)Light Company<ref name="omniluxe" />.
Although Fed Ex did In 2003 Federal Express chose not change much of the post show's propsto renew their sponsorship, it did change the story they toldleaving Space Mountain sponsorless <ref> http://www. Instead of focusing on a wdwmagic.com/attractions/space colony, and the technology that could be used there, Fed Ex focused on the future of package delivery-mountain/news/23jan2003-space-mountain-lose-fedex-sponsorship. The new post show showed how one day packages could be sent over spacial distances. "Space packages" were also added to the post show, to further promote Fed Exhtm </ref>.
Another major change that came with the 1994 refurbishment was the removal of the entrance building. Now when guests exit Space Mountain, they come out in the Tomorrowland Arcade. In 2004 Fed Ex decided to end its sponsorship of Space Mountain, leaving the attraction sponsorless. ==Current Attraction(2009-Present)==
In 2009 Space Mountain underwent a major refurbishment. Changes were made to the preshow, ride and postshow.
===Preshow===
[[Image:port.jpg|400px|thumb|A mural showing the name Starport Seven-Five.|alt= Starport 75 Space Mountain]]
When Space Mountain reopened 2009 following a lengthy refurbishment, the queue and preshow had been changed in fairly drastic ways. As part of the “next generation” of Disney World queues, 43 video games were added to Space Mountain’s stand-by queue, in an attempt to make the ride wait more manageable. Furthermore, the original color scheme of the attraction was returned (replacing the brown and orange scheme that was added during Federal Express’ tenure). Another noticeable change to the queue was the fact that the windows which had once showed scenes from space, now allowed guests to look out directly into space itself. Finally, a large mural which reads, "Starport 75: Your Gateway to the Galaxy" was added (the 75 being and obvious reference to the year that Space Mountain opened). In general, the entire queue hints at the fact that Space Mountain is now actually a starport <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/11/space_mountain_reopens_1.html </ref>.
When Space Mountain reopened in 2009, various video games were added to After making their way through the preshow. The games were added to the stand-by line in order to make the waits more manageable. In total, 43 videos games were added. Space Mountain queue included new warnings signs, a new warning spiel, and a return to classic color scheme of the attraction. The windows that had once shown space scenes, now allowed guests to look out are divided up into space itself.  Guests may also notice a large mural consisting of different panels. The Mural reads, "Starport 75", a reference to lines for either the year the Magic Kingdom openedAlpha or Omega track. It seems that in Currently the new backstory, at least the preshow, if all of Space Mountain is actually a Starport.  [[Image:port.jpg|thumb|The new mural with the name Starport 75 on it.]] The Alpha track is now primarily used primarily for stand-by standby guests, while the Omega Track is used for Fastpass FastPass + guests. If (although if the line is short (less then 20 minutes), it is possible to for stand-by standby guests to ride the Omega track). After dividing up, guests enter the loading area. The ceiling to the loading area is open, allowing guests to where they can look out into space before getting into their ride vehicles.
===Ride===
Although the ride is similar to the its original versionincarnation, their there have been some changes. The ride still begins with the rockets leaving the loading area, instantly making a 180 degree turn. After taking the turn , the rockets come to a stop in a purple tunnel, right before which is located just in front of the a lift hill. After climbing up the hill , the vehicles fall down a slope into the blue strobe tunnelwhere the rockets build up “energy”. The tunnel itself is similar to its previous incarnationthe original attraction, however the lights now flash with increasing speed, as the energy builds up. Also of note, an on -ride photo camera has been added to the tunnel, allowing guests to purchase their on ride photos photo after the they exit. The vehicles continue on towards a blue orb at the end of the tunnel. For a moment, the blue lights shut off allowing guests to see the stars all around themattraction.
Continuing on, the vehicles head towards a blue orb at the end of the tunnel and for a moment, the blue lights shut off, allowing guests to see the stars all around them. After exiting the tunnel, the rockets go up another large lift hill. While going up it is possible from which they are able to see other rockets, as well as riders on the [[Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover]]. After reaching the top of the hill, riders go down a steep drop followed by a series of twists and turns. Like before, it is possible during which they are able to see various space objects projected above the track. The vehicles then go down the attraction's biggest drop (still at 38 degrees). They then and enter the red wormhole and hit , before hitting the final brake run, before and reaching the unloading area.
===Postshow===
[[Image:commandcenter.jpg|400px|thumb|MK-1 Command Center. Photo Disney|alt= Space Mountain MK-1 Command Center queue]]
The new postshow begins on guest's left hand side where a robot is shown manning a station known as the “MK-1 Command Center” (he is apparently in charge of what guests will see in the rest of the postshow). Moving onto the escalator belt, guests come across three scenes from space. The first two (which are known as the Mercury Peak and the Crater Caverns scenes) are similar, albeit redesigned versions, of the previous postshow, with any references to Fed Ex having been removed. The third scene in the new postshow is known as "20,000 Lightyears Under the Sea” (a reference to the now defunct Magic Kingdom attraction: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea). This scene closely resembles the underwater scene in the former [[Epcot]] attraction [[Horizons]].
The new postshow begins with on guests left hand side. Here a robot is show manning a station known as the MK-1 Command Center. He is apparently in charge of what guests see in the post show. Moving onto the escalator belt, guests come across three scenes from space. The first two, are known as the Mercury Peak and the Crater Caverns. These scenes are similar, albeit redesigned versions, of the previous post show. Anything related to Fed Ex has been removed. The third scene is a new scene known as "20,000 Lightyears Under the Sea". The name is a reference to the defunct Magic Kingdom attraction 20,000 Leagues Under the See. This scene closely resembles the underwater scene on the former [[Epcot]] attraction [[Horizons]].  After passing by the three scenesworlds, guests come upon a futuristic kitchen. The kitchen features a circular round booth and a robot who is serving drinks. The next scene shows Continuing on, guests see the outside of a futuristic town, with only blue light emitting from it. Both of these scenes seem to show "the The future that never was", which is the general concept of [[Tomorrowland]].
==Fun Facts and Trivia ==
*Early in Space Mountain was 's development, George McGinnis proposed a loop that would be seen from the first completely indoors roller coaster in attraction's interior queue and highlighted by a strobe light every two seconds. Disney eventually rejected the United Statesidea as "too violent for a family attraction" <ref name= "realityland"> Koenig, David. Realityland: True-life Adventures at Walt Disney World. Irvine, CA: Bonaventure, 2007. Print.</ref>
*It was also the first roller coaster to take place completely The robot in the dark, and current postshow resembles the first roller coaster to be computer operatedrobot that formally resided in Horizons <ref> http://www.lostepcot.com/horizons.html </ref>. [[Image:SpaceMountain.jpg|300px|thumb|Space Mountain's Grand Opening| alt= Space Mountain Grand Opening]]
*The robot Due to the lubricant used on the ride vehicles, Space Mountain is actually faster at night then it is in the current post show resembles morning (the robot that formally resided lubricant solidifies when cooled and is more jelled in Horizonsthe morning) <ref> http://www.hiddenmickeys.org/Disneyland/Secrets/Tomorrow/SpaceMountain.html </ref>.
*Due to the lubricant used on the ride vehicles, Space Mountain is actually faster at night that in the morning. The lubricant solidifies when cooled and is more jelled in the morning.  *Space Mountain cost 24 million dollars to initially construct, and 12 million dollars to update.
*If you want to see the RCA Fox Terrier mascot in the old Space Mountain preshow check out: http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/smnipper.jpg
* Space Mountain is the oldest operating roller coaster in the state of Florida <ref name==References=="orlandosentinel"> http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-82542866/ </ref>.
http:* Astronauts Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper and Jim Irwin took the first ride on Space Mountain <ref name="orlandosentinel"//www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/space-mountain>.htm
http* The list of "Active Earth Stations" in Space Mountain's queue contains references to the Space Mountain attractions found in Disney Parks around the world <ref name= "Yee"> Yee, Keven. Walt Disney World Hidden History Second Edition. N.p.://disneyworldn.disneyp.go, 2014.com/parks/magic-kingdom/attractions/space-mountainPrint. </ref>
http* Space Mountain's exit tunnel features "Space Tug Dispatch". Abbreviations on this screen reference both newly opened and closed Magic Kingdom attractions. Those under the "Open Sector" include references to://allears[[Magic Carpets of Aladdin]], [[Mickey's PhilharMagic]], [[Splash Mountain]], [[The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh]], [[Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin]] and [[Monsters, Inc.net/tp/mkLaugh Floor]] <ref name= "Yee"/mk_space>.htm
http* Attractions referenced in the "Closed Sectors" list include:Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Skyway to Fantasyland, the Swan Boats, the Mickey Mouse Revue, Mission to Mars, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea <ref name= "Yee"//www>.omniluxe.net/wyw * At Space Mountain's Grand Opening, following RCA Chairman Robert Sarnoff's introduction of the attraction, 50,000 balloons were released into the air <ref name= "realityland"/sm>.htm ==References==