The early success of the Matterhorn Bobsleds вЂ“ opened in 1959 вЂ“ convinced Walt Disney that thrill rides did have a place in Disneyland. Main article: Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom) The 2005 Space Mountain was brought back to Disneyland on January 8, 2020. Hyperspace Mountain returned yet again on in time for the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. However, Hyperspace Mountain returned on May 4, 2018, before reopening as Space Mountain once again on June 4, 2018. Following a two-day closure, the original Space Mountain was restored and reopened on June 1, 2017. The attraction takes the name of Hyperspace Mountain during Tomorrowland's Season of the Force. On November 16, 2015, Space Mountain was given a new overlay and theme in anticipation for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Every September and October during Halloween Time at Disneyland, starting in 2009, the dome is given projections for the Ghost Galaxy event. It has also been given a third roof up the mountain during late 2013 and early 2014.

Space Mountain has undergone a number of major upgrades and refurbishments over the years, including the addition of an onboard soundtrack in 1996, repainting of the exterior in 19, and a complete replacement of the original track and ride vehicles from 2003 to 2005. The design of Disneyland's Space Mountain was replicated at Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 and Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005 the Tokyo version was significantly changed in 2006 to become more similar to the refurbished 2009 Magic Kingdom version. Soon after, Disney began plans to build a smaller version of Space Mountain at Disneyland, and opened Disneyland's Space Mountain in 1977.

After the early success of the Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World, Disney revived the Space Mountain project and opened the first Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in 1975. However, a number of factors including lack of available space, Walt Disney's death, and the Disney company's focus on building what would become Walt Disney World led to the project's postponement in the late 1960s. Walt Disney originally conceived the idea of a space-themed roller coaster for Disneyland following the success of the Matterhorn Bobsleds, which opened in 1959. Its exterior faГ§ade is one of Disneyland's four 'mountain' structures that serve as park landmarks. Opened on May 27, 1977, it was the second roller coaster built at Disneyland, and was the second of the five versions of Space Mountain built by The Walt Disney Company. Space Mountain (sometimes themed as Hyperspace Mountain) is an indoor, space-themed roller coaster in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. 'Space Station 77' as depicted in the ride's queue

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