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Space Mountain:
the return of From the Earth to the Moon
Disneyland Paris is preparing a new chapter for one of its most iconic attractions. Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is set to close at the end of 2027 for a multi-month refurbishment, before the return of a reinterpreted version of the Space Mountain – From the Earth to the Moon universe for today’s guests.
Official announcement
Hyperspace Mountain to close at the end of 2027
Disneyland Paris announces a multi-month closure to carry out a major technical and creative refurbishment.
The current Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain version is scheduled to temporarily stop welcoming guests at the end of 2027. The project aims to modernize the attraction while reconnecting with the imagination that has made Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris so unique since its opening in 1995.
Schedule to keep in mind: no exact closing or reopening dates have been announced yet. At this stage, Disneyland Paris refers to a closure at the end of 2027 and a refurbishment lasting several months.
What is changing
A technical and scenographic refurbishment
Maintenance work and technical upgrades are planned to support the new version of the attraction.
The interior sets and props will be reworked, with the return of certain historical elements and the arrival of new details.
New effects are set to enrich the experience, particularly around the famous launch sequence.
Disneyland Paris is not presenting this project as a simple restoration of the 1995 version. The future Space Mountain will draw from its heritage while offering a new interpretation adapted to today's Discoveryland.
Back to basics
The Moon and the Jules Verne spirit at the heart of the journey
An evolving story
The new version will transport guests into an idealized vision of the era of the first lunar voyages, within the retro-futuristic and steampunk aesthetic unique to Discoveryland.
Not a 1995 replica
The project picks up the roots of From the Earth to the Moon without seeking to exactly reproduce the original attraction. The goal is to preserve its DNA while enhancing the stagecraft.
Historical elements returning
Disneyland Paris confirms that certain original props and elements will return to their places, accompanied by new scenographic details.
An even more spectacular launch
Additional special effects are intended to enhance the cannon sequence, one of the most iconic moments of Space Mountain.
Music
The Steve Bramson theme returns remastered
One of the strongest announcements for fans of the original attraction concerns its soundtrack. Disneyland Paris confirms the return of the iconic music composed by Steve Bramson, in a fully remastered version.
This music was an integral part of the identity of Space Mountain – From the Earth to the Moon. Its return should help recreate the adventurous and grandiose atmosphere associated with Discoveryland, while benefiting from modernized sound quality.
Queue
Trains visible again before boarding
A reimagined queue
The queue line is to be improved, returning to a feature appreciated in the historical version: allowing guests to observe the trains in motion before their own departure.
More storytelling
The queue experience will contribute more to the story of the voyage to the Moon, thanks to decor elements and props integrated into the Discoveryland universe.
Already modernized: Disneyland Paris reminds us that Space Mountain has undergone many technical changes over its more than thirty years of existence, including new exterior lighting for the dome installed in 2025.
New Magic
A reinvented Disneyland Paris classic
The project is part of the Disneyland Paris New Magic initiative, aimed at evolving certain historical experiences at the destination while retaining what constitutes their identity. In the case of Space Mountain, this approach combines heritage, maintenance, new technology, and narrative enrichment.
Opened in 1995, Space Mountain – From the Earth to the Moon made history at Disneyland Paris through its monumental architecture, its launch from the Columbiad, and its very European interpretation of the Jules Verne imagination.
What remains to be confirmed
Details still unknown
Exact closing date
Only the late 2027 window is officially announced. Disneyland Paris has not yet communicated a specific day.
Reopening date
The refurbishment is scheduled to last several months, but no reopening date or season is confirmed to date.
Full details of new scenes
Disney has presented the general direction of the project, but not yet all the effects, sets, and sequences that will make up the final experience.
Trains and layout
No specific track redesign or detailed announcement regarding the trains is indicated in the official communication reviewed. It would therefore be premature to infer any changes.
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FAQ
Frequent questions about the future Space Mountain
When will Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain close?
Disneyland Paris announces a closure at the end of 2027, with no exact date yet.
How long will the closure last?
The refurbishment is announced for several months. The exact duration has not yet been communicated.
Is Space Mountain – From the Earth to the Moon returning exactly as in 1995?
No. Disneyland Paris is talking about a new interpretation inspired by the original attraction, not an identical reproduction.
Will the original music return?
Yes. The iconic Steve Bramson music is set to return in a fully remastered version.
Will the queue line change?
Yes. Disney announces an enhanced queue that will allow guests to once again see the trains running, just like in the historical experience.
When will the new Space Mountain reopen?
No official reopening date has been announced yet. We will have to wait for further communications from Disneyland Paris.
Discoveryland prepares
to return to the Moon
The return of From the Earth to the Moon promises to combine heritage, technology, and new stagecraft. Once Upon Magic will follow official announcements as the project becomes clearer.
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