Tokyo Disneyland Fans Say Goodbye to Space Mountain
After over 40 years of operation, Tokyo Disneyland’s Space Mountain closed yesterday to make way for a new version of the fan-favorite attraction.
Thousands of fans descended upon Tomorrowland yesterday to bid farewell to the opening day Tokyo Disneyland attraction.
To commemorate the occasion, Tokyo Disney released a short video documenting Space Mountain’s final day.
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Guests who rode the attraction yesterday were given a commemorative sticker and a unique space-themed photo opportunity.
A New Space Mountain Is on the Way
According to the resort, Space Mountain has traveled 22.6 kilometers since the roller coaster opened in 1983. That is the equivalent of 29 round trips between Earth and the Moon.
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While fans will have to wait until 2027 to ride Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland again, the Oriental Land Company is promising that it will be worth it.
In the new Tomorrowland, a company spokesman told Kyodo News, “Space travel will be more thrilling than ever before.”
Tokyo Disneyland is spending $373 million on the new Space Mountain, which is expected to have immersive special effects, new lighting, and a new soundtrack.
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“I’m thrilled to introduce this attraction to guests. It’s not only a whole new ride experience, but the story also has so much emotion. Through the queue and then on the ride, we see our connection to our planet and gain a new perspective for how special it is in all the universe. It’s a roller coaster with both thrill and heart.” Walt Disney Imagineering Producer Kathleen Davis said last year.
A New Tomorrowland Is Coming
The attraction will be the crown jewel of the park’s refreshed Tomorrowland, which will represent a future where humans live in harmony with nature.
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For now, however, fans will have to wait a few years before blasting off to space at Tokyo Disneyland again.
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