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Space Mountain

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/* Postshow Changes and Federal Express (1985-2004) */
Further on in the queue, the windows that guests could previously look out to see various scenes from space were removed, and were left empty for a number of years. The flying saucer which held the RCA dog and a phonograph machine was also taken out (for obvious reasons). Although Space Mountain went through a series of changes during its refurbishment in 1994, the attraction itself was not changed in any significant ways.
Finally, although Fed Ex did not change many of the post show's props (although "space packages" were added) it did change the story they told. Instead of focusing on a space colony and the technology that could be used there, the new post show focused on the future of package delivery, and 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 the attraction now dumps guests into the Tomorrowland Arcade Power and Light Company<ref name="omniluxe" />.
In 2003 Federal Express chose not to renew their sponsorship, leaving Space Mountain sponsorless <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/space-mountain/news/23jan2003-space-mountain-lose-fedex-sponsorship.htm </ref>.