Unconfirmed Rumor Points to Two-Year Space Mountain Shutdown at Disneyland Paris

Overview

• The claim originates from a viral X thread, including posts by @Themountainkin1, and remains unverified as Disneyland Paris and The Walt Disney Company have made no announcement, leaving observers to watch the official refurbishment calendar for confirmation.
• Posts suggest the attraction could close in late 2026 and reopen for the 35th Anniversary in 2027 or slip into early 2028, framing a roughly two-year downtime.
• Unnamed insiders describe a potential back-to-the-studs project that may replace the entire track, upgrade braking and trains, and swap the cable launch for modern magnetic propulsion, with a possible thematic reset away from the Star Wars overlay.
• Coverage notes the Paris installation’s unique Vekoma design with an uphill launch and three inversions, a configuration that could necessitate more extensive work than typical refurbishments.
• Fan response is split between concern over losing a headline coaster and hopes for a return to the original Jules Verne concept, as outlets also point to concurrent resort projects such as the Disney Adventure World refresh and a World of Frozen opening slated for 2026.