Tag: Space Mountain

Aging Space Mountain Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Recently, I came across one of my favorite photos of Space Mountain taken way back in December of 2006. One of the reasons for my fondness is the hint of autumn colors in the trees. Something not often seen in Florida. Space Mountain from the monorail.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV +0.7, 50mm focal … Continue reading "Aging Space Mountain Magic Kingdom"
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Superstar Couple!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
“Twilight” star Ashley Greene (left) poses Dec. 29, 2010 with actor/singer Joe Jonas of the pop-rock trio “Jonas Brothers,” in front of Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Magic Kingdom is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
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Disney Pic of the Week: Queues

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Imagine my surprise when I headed up the Fastpass queue for Space Mountain last December to find it totally empty. Space Mountain was still experiencing unexpected downtime after a year long refit and I was the first to enter after one of them. The new video games where only showing patterns as they don’t become … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Queues"
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New Space Mountain Sound System

Posted on by Jack Spence
Any of you who read my blogs on a regular basis know that I’m generally pretty positive when it comes to Disney. I have my occasional complaint, but overall, I’m generous with my praise. But today I cannot give Disney glowing accolades for the new sound system they installed on Space Mountain at the Magic … Continue reading "New Space Mountain Sound System"
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Space Mountain Reopens

Posted on by Jack Spence
On Sunday, November 22, Space Mountain reopened after a seven-month rehab — just in time for the holidays. One of the first things you might notice is the old, adjacent Tomorrowland Skyway Terminal has been razed, save the restrooms. In its place, the Imagineers added a nice plaza. This is a welcome change and adds … Continue reading "Space Mountain Reopens"
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Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
I said I would talk more about the new Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, so here goes. First a bit of general background, and then some spoilers – I will put in a warning before the spoilers! Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy was initially done for Hong Kong Disneyland two years ago, and fortunately for us they … Continue reading "Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy"
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In Camera Cropping

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Many times I have taken a photo which looked good in the viewfinder but, when reviewing it in the camera’s LCD display, not so much. It happens when I am not careful and forget to look around the edges before pressing the shutter release. In the photo below I was intent on Space Mountain before … Continue reading "In Camera Cropping"
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Magic Kingdom Skyway

Posted on by Jack Spence
After I published my blog about the demolition of the Tomorrowland Skyway Station, one of my readers wrote and asked me to write a blog about this defunct attraction. I don’t usually take requests for articles, but I felt that this was timely subject matter and decided to go for it. The first Disney Skyway … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Skyway"
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A Day in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Mike Bachand
What a great day to be living in Florida! The weather was perfect and my wife and I were headed over to the happiest place on earth – The Magic Kingdom. We pulled into the parking lot around 9:30 and were somewhat surprised to see that it wasn’t all that full. Anyway, we choose to … Continue reading "A Day in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus

Posted on by Jack Spence
Space Mountain: Mission 2 Once again, I have to say that Disneyland Paris takes first prize when comparing one of its attractions to its overseas cousins. Space Mountain is easily the most beautiful of the five futuristic peaks and it definitely offers the most thrilling ride. This attraction was inspired by Jules Verne’s book “From … Continue reading "Disneyland Paris – Discoveryland — Part 3 — Space Mountain: Mission 2 and Les Mystéres du Nautilus"
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