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Disney Reported to Be Planning Major Rebuild of Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain

A reported interior rebuild would modernize the 1975 coaster, requiring multi-year closure and heavy operational planning.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Sets Early May Reopening at Magic Kingdom

Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster’s Muppets Retheme Makes Visible Gains at Hollywood Studios

Disney Files Steel Construction Permit for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster as Muppets Retheme Nears

Big Thunder Mountain Edges Toward Reopening as Geysers and Trains Undergo Tests

Big Thunder Mountain Begins On-Track Testing at Magic Kingdom as Spring Reopening Nears

Disney Sets Summer 2026 Opening for Muppets Retheme of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster

Disney Details Five Major Changes for Big Thunder Mountain at Magic Kingdom