Hyperspace Mountain Returning to Disneyland for Star Wars Month!
May is Star Wars Month and Disney is celebrating with a fan-favorite ride transformation. Hyperspace Mountain will make an exciting return to Disneyland!
Space Mountain
Space Mountain has undergone various overlays over the years, changing its theming to provide a unique experience. For example, in 2009, it became Ghost Galaxy in celebration of Disneyland’s Halloween Time.
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New audio, ghost projections, and special effects added a spooky element to the attraction, becoming a yearly tradition until 2018.
Hyperspace Mountain
Hyperspace Mountain debuted at Disneyland Park in 2015. Incorporating a Star Wars theme, it donned a new soundtrack and visuals.
Since then, it has come and gone over the years, with its most recent occurrence in 2022, from April through July. We are excited to share that this beloved version of Space Mountain is making its way back to fans in celebration of Star Wars Month!
We first spotted the announcement on Disneyland’s official website/app. It says, “Space Mountain will be temporarily transformed into Hyperspace Mountain—a limited-time experience beginning May 1, 2023. Space Mountain is expected to reopen June 5, 2023.”
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Disney also announced it on Instagram. Disneyland invites Guests to, “hurtle through hyperspace with the return of Hyperspace Mountain, plus touch down in a faraway galaxy filled with epic encounters, exciting flavors and more during Star Wars Month, returning to Disneyland Resort May 1 to June 4, 2023! Stay tuned for more details!”
A POV video sweeps Guests through the enhanced attraction to the beat of a galactic soundtrack. Space Mountain debuted at Disneyland on May 27, 1977, and its opening day was quite a momentous occasion!
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Did you know that six of the original Mercury Seven astronauts were in attendance for the ride’s premiere?! John Glenn, the first astronaut to orbit the Earth, was there to celebrate alongside Disney fans!
Space Mountain is one of Disneyland’s most popular rides. If you’re a fan of Hyperspace Mountain, make sure to get your thrills in while it lasts!
