Disney Trivia (Expert Edition)

[Zawadi]

Good questions

1. True or false...Space Mountain is the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom?

FALSE - Space Mountain at 183ft is comes second to Cinderella's Castle at 189ft

[Joeybun]

Good questions


FALSE - Space Mountain at 183ft is comes second to Cinderella's Castle at 189ft

Space Mountain is in fact the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom, taller than Cinderella Castle, but it was "sunk" about 15 feet into the ground as to not take focus away from the landmark of the park: Cinderellas Castle...SO, it is techically NOT the tallest structure. Got that?

You are correct.

[Joannelet]

Space Mountain is in fact the tallest structure in the Magic Kingdom, taller than Cinderella Castle, but it was "sunk" about 15 feet into the ground as to not take focus away from the landmark of the park: Cinderellas Castle...SO, it is techically NOT the tallest structure. Got that?

You are correct.

K, I have an issue with this question LOL leave it to me!!!
But the Magic Kingdom Space Mountain in Florida is not 15 ft into the ground. The one in Disneyland California is
Space Mountain in Florida is 183 feet above the ground and 300 feet in diameter with a floor of 72,500 square feet, over 4.5 million cubic feet.
Space Mountain in California-the imagineers couldn't build a space mountain that can be viewed from every angle like the one in florida since the tighter space in Cali. So it had the same design only 200 feet diameter as opposed to 300 feet. and in order to prevent the attraction from dwarfing the castle (Sleeping Beauty's) the base of the structure was placed 17 feet underground giving the mountain a height of 117 feet from ground level to the top spire.
So the Space Mountain in Florida is much taller than the Space Mountain in Cali regardless of the amt of feet underground it is.
But yet the answer is still the same because the castle is still the highest in Magic Kingdom Florida.....

[Joannelet]

3. Who was the first official rider of Space Mountain?


5. Six of the seven original Mercury Astronauts attended the grand opening of Space Mountain. Which Mercury Astronaut did not attend?

3. I am assuming you are talking about Space Mountain in Florida and the first person to ride at opening was Colonel James Irwin, pilot of the lunar module on the Apollo XV mission to the moon. Another VIP rider of the early days before opening to public was Edna Disney-she was 84 years old

5. This is in Disneyland that six of the seven were at the opening and the one missing was Gus Grissom as he had passed. His wife was there in his place.

[Joeybun]

3. I am assuming you are talking about Space Mountain in Florida and the first person to ride at opening was Colonel James Irwin, pilot of the lunar module on the Apollo XV mission to the moon. Another VIP rider of the early days before opening to public was Edna Disney-she was 84 years old

5. This is in Disneyland that six of the seven were at the opening and the one missing was Gus Grissom as he had passed. His wife was there in his place.

Yes to both.

It is a mix of Space Mountain trivia from any park. Sorry, should have specified.

[Zawadi]

2. There are two sides to Space Mountain which are identical to each other, mirror images really, except for what?

One side is 10ft longer than the other due to it having to bridge over the other track. A rollercoaster X-ing could have been interesting

[Joeybun]

One side is 10ft longer than the other due to it having to bridge over the other track. A rollercoaster X-ing could have been interesting

Yes! and yes!

Now only question 4 is left...

4. What sweet treat was is said to have doubled as the asteroid projections on the roof of Space Mountain?

[Lakin]

Yes! and yes!

Now only question 4 is left...

4. What sweet treat was is said to have doubled as the asteroid projections on the roof of Space Mountain?

A chocolate chip cookie. I always thought it was one.

[Joeybun]

A chocolate chip cookie. I always thought it was one.

Yes you are correct!

It definitely looks like one and my DH says it's not just a rumor. (He worked at WDI for 25 years.)

Who's next...

[Zawadi]

Next set of questions relating to the Walt Disney World Rail Road

1. The WDWRR surrounds all but which attraction?
2. What is the guest capacity of each WDWRR train?
3. True or False - WDWRR was the first attraction to be completed at MK?
4. On Disney's Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour, guests are given a souvenir. What was it originally? What was it changed to? and why?
5. Which two Disney scheduled events suspend the WDWRR service?

[elorac]

1. The WDWRR surrounds all but which attraction?

Space Mountain?

[Zawadi]

Space Mountain?

Yes, that's right. There was not enough space to build it inside the loop of the railroad.

[Zawadi]

One question has been answered. Any takers for the others?

2. What is the guest capacity of each WDWRR train?
3. True or False - WDWRR was the first attraction to be completed at MK?
4. On Disney's Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour, guests are given a souvenir. What was it originally? What was it changed to? and why?
5. Which two Disney scheduled events suspend the WDWRR service?

[Joannelet]

One question has been answered. Any takers for the others?

2. What is the guest capacity of each WDWRR train?

Is it 73 people per car...there are 5 cars so approx 365 people? I believe there are also 2 wheelchair spots as well.....

[Joannelet]

35. Which two Disney scheduled events suspend the WDWRR service?

K, I'm guessing here but is it the fireworks and the parade?

[Joannelet]

:4. On Disney's Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour, guests are given a souvenir. What was it originally? What was it changed to? and why?

originally it was actually a spike from the railroad. It was changed to a pin because after 9/11 , airport security started to confiscate the spikes....

[Joannelet]

3. True or False - WDWRR was the first attraction to be completed at MK?

True

[Zawadi]

K, I'm guessing here but is it the fireworks and the parade?

Correct. After the fireworks, CMs have to walk the entire length of the track.

[Zawadi]

True

Correct. WDWRR was indeed the first attraction to be completed at MK

[Zawadi]

originally it was actually a spike from the railroad. It was changed to a pin because after 9/11 , airport security started to confiscate the spikes....

Today, guest are given a special pin.