For those who have not visited Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Disneyland Paris, Space Mountain is basically an indoor roller coaster attraction – indoor and outdoor in Paris – located at the six Magic Kingdom-style Disney Parks. The Space Mountain concept was a descendant of the first Disney “mountain” attraction, the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland, which opened in 1959. The Matterhorn’s success had convinced Walt Disney that thrilling rides did have a place in his park. WED partnered with Arrow Development Company, the same company that had helped design the Matterhorn’s roller coaster systems years before. This is what the attraction looks like with the lights on. Continue reading for more fascinating images from around the web.
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