Space Mountain “Struggling” Ahead of Reported 2027 Shutdown

Space Mountain “Struggling” Ahead of Reported 2027 Shutdown

Something unusual is happening at Magic Kingdom, and it involves one of the most recognizable rides in Walt Disney World history. Space Mountain has been sending wait times soaring lately. In fact, the Tomorrowland coaster just experienced a massive jump that pushed its average wait beyond an hour. On the surface, that sounds like great news for an attraction approaching its 52nd anniversary. Credit: Lee, Flickr However, those numbers arrive as …

After 51 Years, Space Mountain Faces Reported 2027 Shutdown as Wait Times Explode

Space Mountain may be more than 50 years old, but Magic Kingdom guests certainly aren’t treating it like yesterday’s attraction. Wait times for the Tomorrowland coaster just took a massive jump, putting Space Mountain among the busiest rides in Magic Kingdom. That’s especially interesting considering the growing questions surrounding the attraction’s condition and its future. Credit: Erica Lauren, Disney Dining Reports have pointed toward a poss…