Heads up, Tomorrowland fans: Space Mountain just showed up on the Disneyland refurbishment calendar. It’s listed as closed for one day only, Tuesday, November 10, and Disney hasn’t said why.
Meanwhile, other Disney parks are doing much bigger things with their own versions of the ride. Everything below is tied to its source, our own readings are labeled as ours, and where the information stops, we’ll say so. Let’s blast off.
The Cheat Sheet
- 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
The Listing
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 for the closure, and dates are subject to change.
What the Listing Doesn’t Say
It says closed on November 10. It doesn’t say what work, if any, is planned, and it doesn’t suggest the closure lasts beyond a day. We’re not guessing at a reason.
We also don’t see a connection between this one-day listing and the changes at other parks below, so we’re not suggesting one.
The Big Picture, Per the Coverage
The coverage we’re drawing on calls Space Mountain one of Disney’s most recognizable attractions for decades, and says it’s taking different paths at different resorts. That’s its framing. Everything below is attributed to it.
Tokyo Disneyland: Out With the Old
Tokyo Disneyland officially closed its original Space Mountain on July 31, 2024, ending more than four decades of operation, per the coverage. The indoor roller coaster had been part of the park since it opened in 1983.
Disney decided to replace it rather than keep updating it. The replacement, Space Mountain Earthrise, is scheduled to open in 2027, and the coverage says it’s being rebuilt from the ground up with a new ride system, storyline, and special effects.
Tokyo Disneyland: In With the New
The ride will feature an Earth launch sequence, cosmic visual effects, and an onboard audio system, the coverage says, the first time Tokyo Disneyland’s Space Mountain will offer audio directly through its ride vehicles.
Then there’s the logo. It’s 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 coverage notes the logo doesn’t reveal what guests will experience inside.
More Tomorrowland Changes in Tokyo
Earthrise isn’t alone. The coverage says Disney is developing a new Tomorrowland Plaza area, plus 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 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, according to the coverage.
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Park
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 same goes for Disneyland Park in California, where the ride continues to operate without an announced project like Tokyo’s complete rebuild, the coverage says.
Disneyland Paris: Back to the Beginning
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.
Timeline of the Dates
Here are the dates from the coverage, in order:
- 1975: The Florida version of Space Mountain opens.
- 1983: Tokyo Disneyland’s original Space Mountain opens.
- 1995: Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune debuts in Paris.
- July 31, 2024: Tokyo Disneyland closes its original Space Mountain.
- Tuesday, November 10: Disneyland’s Space Mountain is listed as closed for one day.
- 2027: Space Mountain Earthrise is scheduled to open in Tokyo.
- End of 2027: Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is set to close in Paris.
- Around 2029: The restored Paris attraction is expected to reopen.
Reading the Words
“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.
Planning Tips
If you’re visiting Disneyland on Tuesday, November 10, Space Mountain is listed as closed. Dates can change, so 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.
Your Turn
Which Space Mountain is your favorite, and is one on your trip list? 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.
