Having experienced Space Mountain at both Walt Disney World, which is home to the original version of the ride, and Disneyland, I have to say that Disneyland’s version is far superior.

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Aug. 14, 1972: The Sentinel reported Space Mountain will “substitute for the exhilarating Matterhorn ride at Disneyland.” • May 1, 1973: Space Mountain is scheduled to open in the summer of ...