Few Disney Park attractions are as iconic as Space Mountain. Since debuting in the 1970s, the indoor roller coaster has become a staple of futuristic theme park lands around the world. But now, two versions of the beloved ride are undergoing significant changes—one in Paris and one in Tokyo—marking a new era for the legendary attraction.
The first Space Mountain opened at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Park in 1975, followed by Disneyland Resort in 1977. Disneyland Park (Paris), Tokyo Disneyland, and Hong Kong Disneyland later debuted their own versions. Over time, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris Resort transformed their coasters into the Star Wars-inspired Hyperspace Mountain.
The latest Space Mountain updates are happening at Disneyland Paris Resort. On August 28, X (formerly Twitter) user @DLPReport shared images of crews working on the exterior of Space Mountain in Discoveryland at Disneyland Park.
“🔧 Refurbishment of the Space Mountain show building is going well:” they posted, alongside photos showing much of the colorful structure covered in beige, gray, and white primer. Whether this will end in a complete color scheme overhaul or a simple paint refresh is unclear.
According to PixieDustdlp, the refurbishment also includes the installation of new exterior lighting on Space Mountain. Once completed, the building will feature upgraded illumination that highlights the iconic Discoveryland structure at night.
Fortunately, Disneyland Paris Resort visitors don’t have to sacrifice the ride experience during construction. The interior roller coaster remains open and is operating normally throughout the exterior refurbishment.
Meanwhile, halfway across the world, Tokyo Disneyland is in the middle of an even larger Space Mountain project. In July 2024, the park permanently closed its original version of the indoor roller coaster. Crews are now working on an entirely new iteration of the Tomorrowland attraction, which is expected to reopen in 2027.
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