Groundbreaking For Tokyo Disneyland Tomorrowland Update Takes Place
The Oriental Land Co. announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for Tokyo Disneyland’s new Space Mountain attraction and the surrounding area in Tomorrowland was held today, officially launching the renovation.
The Tomorrowland update will reportedly cost $56 billion JPY ($410,919,600 dollars) and completely transform Space Mountain and its surrounding area.
The reimagined Tomorrowland is expected to open to the public in 2027.
Groundbreaking Ceremony
On hand for the festivities today were the President and COO of Oriental Land Co., Ltd., Kenji Yoshida, and the Chairman and CEO of Oriental Land Co., Ltd., Toshio Kagami.
The groundbreaking ceremony served as the official launch of the renovation that is expected to impact the land for the next four years.
A New Space Mountain
The updated Space Mountain will keep its original concept, but have enhanced performance and immersive special effects. The ride will also give guests even more thrills.
Additionally, the new Tomorrowland plaza will express the connection between Earth and the universe. It will represent a future where humans are in harmony with nature.
After dark, the updated land will come alive, turning into a spectacular world of light and soundscapes.
To facilitate the update, the current version of Space Mountain is expected to close in 2024.
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