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Half sheet
Space Mountain attraction poster was designed to commemorate the ride's grand opening at Disneyland on May 27, 1977.
Art & Design
Artists: The artwork was designed by a team of Disney Imagineers including Jim Michaelson, Ernie Prinzhorn, and Ruby Lord.
Visual Style: The poster features the futuristic "Space Port" ride cars traveling through a colorful galaxy above the iconic white silhouette of the Space Mountain building.
Typography: The bold "Space Mountain" heading and the "Disneyland" text are set in the Karolys Italique typeface, a logo style created specifically for the 1977 Disneyland debut.
Historical Context
Opening Details: At a construction cost of $20 million (more than the original cost of the entire park), the attraction's opening was a major event attended by six of the seven original NASA Mercury astronauts.
Original Distribution: This specific print was originally sold in the Tomorrowland Character Shop during the ride's debut year. |
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