10 Things You Didn't Know About Space Mountain

By Jen Gallie /

3. There's A Space Mountain At Every Resort

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When Space Mountain opened in Orlando in 1975 it was the first attraction to make its debut there rather than at Disneyland.

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It wasn't until 1977 that the ride finally opened on the West Coast.

Proving just how much of a classic ride Space Mountain is there has since been a one opened at every Magic Kingdom style park.

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Disneyland Paris' attraction was designed with a Victorian steampunk theme and its opening day celebrations were reminiscent of Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon.