Disneyland almost got Space Mountain before Magic Kingdom

Space Mountain at 50: Five nods to NASA from the Walt Disney World ride
When the ride opened on Jan. 15, 1975, an Apollo moonwalker was its first passenger, NASA's insignia was on display and Space Mountain was dedicated to opening the new frontier.
Space Mountain celebrates 50 years at Disney World
This week, 50 years ago, marked the launch date for Disney’s adventure into the final frontier of space with their Space Mountain attraction.
Disneyland almost got Space Mountain before the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney wanted to build Space Mountain at Disneyland a decade before the indoor roller coaster forever altered the skyline of the Magic Kingdom a few years after the debut of the Florida theme park. Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Space Mountain turns 50: Dark Disney coaster lights the way
A cultural touchstone, the dark ride opened to the public on Jan. 15, 1975, three years and three months after the Magic Kingdom’s debut.
Disney’s Space Mountain: A roller coaster of a timeline
• Jan. 15, 1975: Space Mountain opened at a cost of $15 million, the Sentinel reported, “an amount more than the whole cost of Disneyland, built in 1955.” Astronauts Scott Carpenter, James Irwin and Gordon Cooper posed with Mickey Mouse, who is decked out in a spacesuit.
Space Mountain celebrates 50 years at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Space Mountain in Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park celebrates its 50th anniversary Wednesday and the park is set to celebrate. Throughout the night of January 15, the exterior of Space Mountain will bathed in a golden glow visible throughout the Magic Kingdom.
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort turns 50
Space Mountain at the Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating a milestone as the iconic attraction turns 50 on Wednesday.
NEW Space Mountain 50th Anniversary Pins Available at Walt Disney World
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World and some brand new pins are available.
While I Respect That Space Mountain Is Celebrating A Major Milestone Today, I Still Have A Bone To Pick With This Legendary Attraction
As celebrated in a recent video, Space Mountain has hit its 50th year of operation. The January 15, 1975 debut of the Magic ...
Man Who Went to Disney World Alone Not Prepared for What He Overhears Stranger Say
A man who went to Disney World alone was left stunned when a woman called him "creepy" and demanded to know why he was there ...