Space Mountain: Mission 2
Disneyland Park Paris · Discoveryland
Overview
Space Mountain: Mission 2 was the second major theme for Disneyland Paris's signature indoor launch coaster, replacing the Jules Verne-themed original with a sleeker, more contemporary deep-space exploration story. Riders were launched via the same cannon system into a darkened mountain filled with lighting effects, star fields, and a driving orchestral score composed by Michael Giacchino, experiencing the same three-inversion layout as its predecessor but wrapped in an updated sci-fi visual identity.
ParksLog Verdict
A solid, well-produced update that modernized Space Mountain's visuals and sound without changing the ride's core mechanics. It's fondly remembered by a generation of guests who grew up riding it in the 2000s and 2010s, even if it doesn't carry quite the same die-hard nostalgia as the original Jules Verne version among longtime coaster enthusiasts.
About this experience
A launched indoor coaster sending riders on a deep-space exploration mission through three inversions, with a Michael Giacchino score, enhanced lighting effects, and a sleek sci-fi visual environment.
Best For
- Guests who rode Space Mountain between 2005 and 2017
- Coaster fans tracing the ride's multiple theme changes
- Fans of composer Michael Giacchino's theme park work
Tips
- The ride's physical track and cannon-launch system are still in operation today under later theming — the core coaster experience has continued even as the story around it changed
- Michael Giacchino, who scored this version, has composed music for numerous other theme park attractions worth exploring
- Compare this version's sci-fi visuals with the original Jules Verne theming to see how differently Disneyland Paris told the same ride's story
Details
History
Mission 2 opened in 2005, replacing the original De la Terre à la Lune version, and ran until 2017, when it was retired to make way for a Star Wars-themed overlay.
Fun Facts
- The show score was composed by Michael Giacchino, known for his extensive film and theme park work
- It reused the same track layout and cannon-launch mechanism as the original 1995 version
- It was retired in 2017 to make way for a Star Wars-themed overlay
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does Space Mountain: Mission 2 take?
- The experience runs about 3 minutes. Budget extra time for the queue, any pre-show, and boarding — on busy days the full process can take considerably longer.
- Is Space Mountain: Mission 2 good for young children?
- Space Mountain: Mission 2 is not marked as kid-friendly on ParksLog. Check the height requirement and thrill level before visiting with young children.
- How intense is Space Mountain: Mission 2?
- ParksLog rates this as high intensity — significant speed, drops, or motion effects. Not recommended for guests with motion sensitivity or relevant health conditions. Use your own judgement based on personal comfort and any health advisories posted at the entrance.
- When did Space Mountain: Mission 2 open?
- Space Mountain: Mission 2 opened at Disneyland Park Paris in 2005.
- Is Space Mountain: Mission 2 still operating?
- ParksLog marks this attraction as retired or no longer operating. Check Disneyland Park Paris's official site for the current lineup.