Guests tend to remember a theme park trip by its favorite rides, and when one of them goes dark, even for a day, it's worth knowing in advance. Disneyland's refurbishment calendar now carries a short entry that could matter to anyone with a Tomorrowland plan.
Space Mountain has been added to that calendar for a single day, and Disney hasn't said why. Elsewhere, other Disney parks are making much bigger decisions about their own versions of the ride. We've attributed every detail to its source, labeled our own reading as ours, and noted what isn't known. Here's the listing and a tour of the wider picture.
At a Glance
- Disneyland Space Mountain: listed as closed Tuesday, November 10, for that single day only
- Reason given: None
- Dates: Subject to change
- Tokyo Disneyland: Space Mountain Earthrise scheduled to open in 2027
- Disneyland Paris: Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain to close at the end of 2027, with a restoration expected to reopen around 2029
- Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park: No comparable replacement announced, per the coverage
November 10 in Anaheim
Space Mountain has been added to the Disneyland refurbishment calendar for one day: Tuesday, November 10. The Tomorrowland attraction is listed as closed for that single day only.
Disney hasn't shared a reason, and dates are subject to change.
Reading Between No Lines
A calendar entry can be short, and this one is. It tells us the attraction is listed as closed on November 10. It doesn't tell us what work, if any, is planned, and it doesn't suggest the closure runs beyond a day.
We're not inventing a reason, and the information we have doesn't connect this listing to the changes at other parks, so we won't suggest a link.
A Quick Word on “Listed,” “Scheduled,” and “Expected”
Three words carry a lot of weight in this story. “Listed” means the calendar shows a date, not that work has been announced. “Scheduled” describes Tokyo's 2027 opening, and “expected” describes Paris's reopening around 2029. Each is a plan and can change, so we're using the words exactly as the sources do.
The Wider Story, According to the Coverage
The coverage we're drawing on calls Space Mountain one of Disney's most recognizable attractions for decades, and says the ride is taking different paths at different resorts. That's its framing. The details below are attributed to it.
Stop One: Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland officially closed its original Space Mountain on July 31, 2024, ending more than four decades of operation, the coverage says. The indoor roller coaster had been part of the park since it opened in 1983.
Disney chose to replace it with an entirely new experience, Space Mountain Earthrise, scheduled to open in 2027. The project rebuilds the attraction from the ground up, with a new ride system, storyline, and special effects.
What's Planned Inside Earthrise
The ride will feature an Earth launch sequence, cosmic visual effects, and an onboard audio system, per the coverage, the first time Tokyo Disneyland's Space Mountain will offer audio directly through its ride vehicles.
Disney has also revealed the new logo: a circular design with bright bursts of blue, pink, purple, and touches of yellow, which the coverage says create an almost tie-dye look. The Space Mountain building sits at the top, with the new name beneath it in capital letters in a futuristic font. The logo doesn't show what's inside the ride, the coverage notes.
Tokyo's Tomorrowland Gets Bigger
Earthrise isn't the only project there. The coverage says Disney is also developing a new Tomorrowland Plaza area, and adding Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, an interactive dark ride inspired by Wreck-It Ralph (2012).
It replaces Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, which also permanently closed in 2024. Guests will join Ralph and Vanellope in the video game world of Sugar Rush to stop King Candy's Sugar Bugs, who threaten its candy-filled environment. The coverage says the ride will seemingly use laser-style blasters aboard continuously moving vehicles, like Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, with guests turning Sugar Bugs back into cupcakes, gummies, and other sweets.
Stop Two: Florida and California
At Walt Disney World, Space Mountain remains one of Magic Kingdom's most recognizable attractions, per the coverage. The Florida version opened in 1975 and has been updated over the years, but Disney hasn't announced a comparable replacement or major transformation.
The coverage says the same applies to Disneyland Park, where Space Mountain continues to operate without an announced project like Tokyo's complete rebuild.
Stop Three: Paris
Disneyland Paris is heading somewhere different. The resort has announced it will close Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at the end of 2027 and restore the attraction to its original theme, according to the coverage.
That would bring back Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune, the Jules Verne-inspired experience that debuted in 1995, with a reopening expected around 2029. Unlike Tokyo's project, the coverage notes, Paris is returning an existing attraction to its earlier identity and not introducing a new concept.
If You're Heading to Tomorrowland
On November 10, Space Mountain is listed as closed at Disneyland. Because dates can change, check the park's official calendar or app before you go, and plan a backup if the ride is a priority.
For other dates, the information we have doesn't show a Space Mountain closure at Disneyland. That's general guidance, not a statement about any procedure, which we don't have information about.
Which Space Mountain Is Yours?
Do you have a favorite version of Space Mountain, or a trip planned around one? Tell us in the comments which one you'd ride first, and whether you're more curious about Tokyo's Earthrise or Paris's return to De la Terre à la Lune. We'll keep an eye on the calendar.
