Popular Disney World Ride Remains Closed For HOURS After Park Opens

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For those Guests visiting Magic Kingdom today, December 4, wishing to blast off into space, it looks like those plans need to remain on hold as Space Mountain has yet to open at the Park today for reasons unknown.

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Magic Kingdom opened to Guests at 9 a.m. this morning, but without one of its fan-favorite rides — Space Mountain. We are unsure as to why the ride is non-operable, but it seems that the issues are quite serious considering it has been closed for nearly five hours.

WDW Stats on Twitter shared that Space Mountain was non-operable even before the Park officially opened:

Space Mountain has been temporarily interrupted. On average, an interruption takes 38 minutes. http://wdwst.at/detail/80010190 #SpaceMountain #MagicKingdom #WDW #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyWorld

Related: Video Reveals Shocking Secret of Disney’s Space Mountain

Space Mountain currently remains closed with no reopening in sight. Inside the Magic will keep you updated on Space Mountain’s closure.

In the meantime, Guests can visit nearby attractions in Tomorrowland including Carousel of Progress, Astro Orbiter, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, and Monster’s, Inc. Laugh Floor.

Space Mountain at Disney World

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Space Mountain is one of the most popular rides in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Located in Tomorrowland, this indoor roller coaster takes Guests on a journey into space as they zoom past stars, planets, and more.

Walt Disney World describes this Tomorrowland attraction as:

Blast off on a rip-roaring rocket into the furthest reaches of outer space on this roller-coaster ride in the dark.

Dip and careen into the inky blackness as a futuristic soundtrack echoes all around you. Fly past shooting stars and celestial satellites. Roar past streaking orbs of light, wayward comets and migrant meteors. Feel the pull of gravity as you’re drawn into a swirling wormhole!

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Are you in Magic Kingdom today? Is Space Mountain’s closure affecting your plans? Let us know in the comments below.

Kelly Coffey

This out-of-state Annual Passholder visits the parks as often as she can. While at the Most Magical Place on Earth, she can typically be found people watching on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, relaxing at Baseline Tap House, snacking on Mickey-shaped foods, or hanging out with her foolish mortals at the Haunted Mansion.

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