Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris' Space Mountain is by far the most different version of this classic attraction. From the beginning, it was destined to be different. Walt Disney Imagineering not only designed but also built the other three versions. This one, however, was built by a company called Vekoma. It is the only Space Mountain to feature inversions and a launching system and is much more similar to thrill rides of today. Space Mountain in Paris opened in 1995 featuring state-of-the-art ride mechanisms and a new look. It is themed to fit the rest of Discoveryland (Disneyland Paris' version of Tomorrowland), which is all based on ideas of Jules Verne. Space Mountain here is the only one featuring a subtitle: "de la Terre à la Lune," which translates to "from the earth to the moon," the title of a famous Verne story. Inside, the themeing continues throughout the ride, including props along the queue as well as during the ride. DL Paris Concept Art © Walt Disney Co. This version of Space Mountain was the first to feature scored music, composed by Steve Bramson. It also features several inversions: a 360 degree sidewinder loop, a corkscrew, and a 180 degree "tongue/horseshoe" inversion. It reaches speeds much higher than the other 3 Space Mountains, maxing at approximately 43.5 miles per hour. The ride length is around 2 minutes and 27 seconds long covering 3280 feet of track. The beginning and end of the ride also differ greatly from the other 3 Space Mountains. As in the Jules Verne story, riders are shot out of a giant cannon on the exterior of the building, feeling up to 1.3 times the force of gravity as they accelerate. They fly into space and soar on their way to the moon. At the end of the ride, guests come to a screeching halt as they reach their final destination back on Earth. Passengers must be 55 inches tall to ride this intense attraction. 24 guests can fit in each train with 5 trains operating at once. Each seat contains 6 speakers, including one subwoofer, playing back the digital music recording. The building containing this monster of a roller coaster is 141 feet tall with another 16 feet under ground. Its diameter is 200 feet. Join in the Discussion at our: Disneyland Paris Forum