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Space Mountain Mission 2 at Disneyland Paris has welcomed 2.7 million passengers since April

Since blasting off on April 9, 2005, Disneyland Paris’ revamped Space Mountain attraction (titled Space Mountain: Mission 2) has already welcomed more than 2.7 million space voyagers in the six months it has been open.

The popular roller coaster at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort Paris underwent a major refurbishment this past winter to install new special effects, scenery, and soundtrack to create a new twist on a Discoveryland favorite. (link: Disneyland Paris' Space Mountain Mission 2 opens to public April 9)

Space Mountain, one of the most popular attractions in the entire resort, was inspired by Jules Verne’s book From the Earth to the Moon.

With the Space Mountain: Mission 2 refurbishment, riders are now launched from the base of the Columbiad Cannon, creating a moment of weightlessness and a more thrilling “lift-off” launch through the forces of acceleration.

Riders are launched into space, and while Space Mountain previously only went to the moon, Space Mountain: Mission 2 takes explorers to the outer edges of space to encounter asteroids, comets, and other space phenomena.

The new Disneyland Paris Space Mountain soundtrack composed by Michael Giacchino enhances the high speed attraction through space. Michael Giacchino has also composed the new soundtrack to the revamped Space Mountain roller coaster at Disneyland in California - part of the park’s 50th anniversary celebration - as well as the score for Disney/Pixar’s hit computer animated film The Incredibles.

Space Mountain: Mission 2 premiered in April at Disneyland Paris with a 3-hour party after park hours featuring electronica artist DJ Tiesto and fireworks. (Link: DJ Tiesto concert to help open Space Mountain Mission 2 at Disneyland Resort Paris)

Guest research surveys now indicate a 87% satisfaction rate for Space Mountain: Mission 2 riders, a higher satisfaction rate than the original Space Mountain attraction received.

Disneyland Resort Paris Information:

Europe’s top tourist destination, Disneyland Resort Paris features two theme parks and a variety of other entertainment options. Disneyland Park allows guests to experience the magical world of Disney come to life and meet their favorite Disney characters. Walt Disney Studios gives guests a behind the scenes look at the world of movie, TV, and animation production.

Source: Disneyland Resort Paris Press Release

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