Rumor MK Space Mountain REVISED in 2026? (One track? side-by-side seating?)

[marni1971]

The supports have been spray painted since I worked there in 2007, when they were originally supposed to gut it and rebuild it in 2008.

Yep.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Unfortunately, if they do rebuild Space Mountain, I think they’re going to change the ride path. There is nowhere near enough clearance for modern coaster safety standards.

 

[Castle Cake Apologist]

Until Phil Holmes decided to cut it.

To be fair, it was an otherwise fantastic refurbishment but it only went so far without the most important piece.

 

[celluloid]

To be fair, it was an otherwise fantastic refurbishment but it only went so far without the most important piece.

Filling in the ceiling and taking away the stripes completely from ride vehicles hurt both the experience of The Peoplemover and Space Mountain.

 

[HMF]

To be fair, it was an otherwise fantastic refurbishment but it only went so far without the most important piece.

Compared to what Disneyland received in 2003-5, It was a massive disappointment.

 

[fgmnt]

Unfortunately, if they do rebuild Space Mountain, I think they’re going to change the ride path. There is nowhere near enough clearance for modern coaster safety standards.

I can’t speak authoritatively on the clearance and safety standards, but unlike BTM it’s not a track built onto a structure but a structure built over a track. It’s not an engineering challenge to replace the track and the general public I think are more attached to the idea of riding a roller coaster in that building than riding the specific tracks that happen to be in SM. I think if the company ever wanted to do an overhaul of Space Mountain the only way they could sell it to suits is by telling them it can be marketed as a whole new experience. Launches, projection mapping, etc.

 

[Bocabear]

I can’t speak authoritatively on the clearance and safety standards, but unlike BTM it’s not a track built onto a structure but a structure built over a track. It’s not an engineering challenge to replace the track and the general public I think are more attached to the idea of riding a roller coaster in that building than riding the specific tracks that happen to be in SM. I think if the company ever wanted to do an overhaul of Space Mountain the only way they could sell it to suits is by telling them it can be marketed as a whole new experience. Launches, projection mapping, etc.

I don't think they need to "sell it to the suits"...at this point it is aging out and needs refurbishment and replacement... It is also one of the most popular, iconic attractions at the WDW resort.... For those reasons alone there should be no problem getting permission to do it.... Without worrying abbout marketing... Having it refreshed with show scenes, integrated sound, and it's speedramp exit restored would be enough...

 

[lazyboy97o]

I can’t speak authoritatively on the clearance and safety standards, but unlike BTM it’s not a track built onto a structure but a structure built over a track. It’s not an engineering challenge to replace the track and the general public I think are more attached to the idea of riding a roller coaster in that building than riding the specific tracks that happen to be in SM. I think if the company ever wanted to do an overhaul of Space Mountain the only way they could sell it to suits is by telling them it can be marketed as a whole new experience. Launches, projection mapping, etc.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad also has structure built around the track and there are photos of them adjusting for additional clearance. Space Mountain at Disneyland is also not exactly the same as it was, as a few modifications were made to provide additional clearances.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

.. It is also one of the most popular, iconic attractions at the WDW resort...

So was splash.