Another round of updates is arriving at Disneyland Resort, and this time it’s Tomorrowland’s signature indoor coaster taking a short break.
Space Mountain at Disneyland Park is scheduled to close beginning February 23, with a reopening planned for February 27. While the downtime is brief, the attraction will be temporarily unavailable as crews complete routine refurbishment work designed to keep the nearly five-decade-old ride running at full capacity.
Guests visiting this weekend will have one last chance to take a high-speed journey through the stars before the attraction powers down. If blasting off into the darkness is high on your Disneyland to-do list, now is the time to secure a ride before the short closure begins.
According to official refurbishment documents, the work will focus on several structural and interior updates. Crews are set to replace suspended ceiling light fixtures, refresh door frames, and remove older steel anchor points embedded in the flooring. These upgrades are largely behind the scenes and are not expected to change the ride experience itself.
While the enhancements may not be visible to guests racing through the galaxy, they play an important role in maintaining the infrastructure of a coaster that first opened in 1977. Regular upkeep like this ensures that Space Mountain continues delivering smooth launches and sharp turns year after year.
The temporary closure is just one piece of a broader refresh happening across the Disneyland Resort. Over at Disney California Adventure Park, Golden Zephyr is slated for refurbishment from March 9 through March 18. Similar to the Tomorrowland coaster, that project appears to center on routine maintenance rather than any major redesign.
Disneyland’s approach highlights its long-standing strategy: preserve classic attractions through incremental improvements rather than sweeping overhauls. Space Mountain, as the very first version of the attraction anywhere in the world, carries a unique legacy. Its track layout, white spired exterior, and prominent placement at the heart of Tomorrowland have made it one of the most recognizable structures in the park.
Though other Disney parks feature their own takes on Space Mountain–each with varying layouts and enhancements–the Anaheim original remains a favorite among longtime fans. Keeping it operational requires occasional downtime, even if most guests only notice the glowing stars and thrilling drops inside.
The situation looks very different across the Pacific. At Tokyo Disneyland, Space Mountain permanently closed on July 31, 2024. The attraction had operated since the park opened in 1983, but unlike Disneyland’s short refurbishment, this closure marked the end of the line.
The ride has already been fully demolished as part of a sweeping redevelopment of Tomorrowland. The Oriental Land Company, which operates Tokyo Disney Resort, is investing in an entirely new version of Space Mountain expected to debut in 2027. Plans include a brand-new coaster system, a redesigned show building, and an updated plaza area surrounding the attraction.
With the original structure gone, Tokyo’s Tomorrowland is undergoing a transformation that will dramatically reshape that corner of the park.
The contrast between the two resorts is striking. In Anaheim, Disney is focusing on preservation through steady maintenance. In Japan, the park is rebuilding the experience from the ground up.
Either way, the message is clear: Space Mountain remains one of the most important attractions in Disney Parks history. Whether it’s receiving routine care in California or being reimagined entirely overseas, the space-faring coaster continues to anchor Tomorrowland on both sides of the globe.
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