20 Amazing Disneyland Facts You Didn't Know

17. Space Mountain Cost More Than Disneyland

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It was estimated that Space Mountain cost around $20 million when it was built in 1977. This is compared to the $17 million that the whole of the park cost back in 1955.

It also was the first time a roller coaster had been created using computer technology.

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