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Celebrating 50 Years of
Space Mountain around the World and 30 Years of Walt Disney World's New Tomorrowland
January 15th - 18th, 2025
Promising Tomorrows celebrates a legacy of reinventing Tomorrowland all around the Disney World, from a high-speed rocket-ride through the dark of space, to an encounter with a terrifying alien creature. The event is highlighted by a meet & greet/autograph signing with former Imagineers, as well as a full day of panels and presentations revealing never-before-seen art and untold stories from the creation of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the PeopleMover, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, The Timekeeper, Sonny Eclipse, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, and every Space Mountain around the world. The event also includes more, as seen in our tentative schedule:
Wednesday January 15: Tomorrowland Meetups to Commemorate the Anniversary
Thursday January 16: Special Edition of WDW News Tonight
Friday January 17: Meet & Greet and Signing Event with Special Guests
Saturday January 18: Panels and Presentations at WDWNT Celebration
50 YEARS OF SPACE
Celebrate 50 Years of Space Mountain Around the World
Ticket Options
All-Access Pass
$175
- The All-Access Pass
Includes Admission To - Thursday: WDW News Tonight
- Friday: Meet & Greet
and Autograph Signing
(including Lithograph) - Saturday: All Presentations
and Catered Lunch - Additional Special Gifts
Meet & Greet
$50
- Admission to Friday Meet & Greet
and Autograph Signing Event Only - Includes Special
Anniversary Lithograph - No admission to
Panels and Presentations
on Saturday
Online Streaming Access
$15.00 $10.00
- Online Livestream Access
(Full Day of Presentations) - Saturday January 18
- Plus access to replay the stream
until February 28, 2025 - Special Early Bird Pricing
Only $10 until December 15
Prepare for an Unforgettable Encounter
The Future that Never Was...
Is Finally Here!
Relive the magic of these incredible Disney attractions, or learn about them
for the first time from the Imagineers who made them a reality!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question that is not answered here, email jason@wdwnt.com.
What is Promising Tomorrows?
WDWNT is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Disney Parks, as well as 30 years since the reimagining of New Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
What does Promising Tomorrows entail?
The event includes a day in the park on January 15, a special episode of WDW News Tonight on January 16, a meet & greet and autograph signing event on January 17, and a full day of panels and presentations by our special guests on January 18th.
How do I attend the park meetup on January 15?
Join WDWNT staff on Wednesday, January 15 at the Magic Kingdom to commemorate 50 years of Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress. Group rides, meals, and fun activities await as we celebrate the day!
Event registration is not required to join us on January 15. Park admission and a park reservation is required and not included in the event registration.
Where does this event take place?
The January 15 park meetup takes place in Magic Kingdom (park admission is required and not included).
WDW News Tonight, Friday’s Meet & Greet and Autograph Signing Event, and the Saturday Panels and Presentations will take place at WDWNT Celebration, 1136 Celebration Blvd., Celebration, FL 34747.
Is there a WIGS Discount for this event?
Yes, WIGS Members get a discounted price for event registration. Please input your access code at the top of the ticketing page to unlock your WIGS-Exclusive discounted ticket packages. WIGS Access and Discount Codes can be found at https://my.wdwnt.com/wigs/.
Not a WIGS member? Sign up now to get a discount on this event and more! https://patreon.com/wdwnt.
What Does “Promising Tomorrows” Mean?
“We’ve Come So Far (Promising Tomorrows)” is a musical piece composed by George Wilkins to promote RCA, Space Mountain’s sponsor from 1975 to 1993. It was used in the Magic Kingdom version of Space Mountain since the 1985 refurbishment. The lyrical version of the song was heard in the exit of Space Mountain until the end of the RCA sponsorship in 1993. Since then, the instrumental versions have been used in various areas of Space Mountain.
What are the presentations about?
You’ll hear stories from all of our special guests about the creation Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the PeopleMover, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter, The Timekeeper, Sonny Eclipse, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, every Space Mountain around the world, and more from those who were behind it all!
Can I come for only part of the event?
Because capacity in our event space is limited, we expect to sell out of the All-Access Pass. The Friday Meet & Greet and Autograph Signing is in a larger space so there are a limited number of tickets available separately for that portion of the event. And of course, everyone is welcome to join us for the park celebration on January 15.
Are tickets refundable?
Ticket purchases are generally not refundable. In certain situations, if there is a waiting list for the event, we will work with you to transfer your tickets to a person on the waiting list.
If I buy the streaming ticket now and later decide to come to the event in person, can I get a refund for the streaming ticket?
We will credit the price you paid for the streaming ticket toward your All-Access Pass purchase. Please contact jason@wdwnt.com for assistance with processing your transaction. However if the All-Access Pass sells out we will be unable to assist you.
If I buy the meet & greet only ticket now and later decide to buy the All-Access Pass, can I get a refund for the meet & greet ticket?
We will credit the price you paid for the meet & greet ticket toward your All-Access Pass purchase. Please contact jason@wdwnt.com for assistance with processing your transaction. However if the All-Access Pass sells out we will be unable to assist you.
Are you affiliated with Disney?
WDWNT LLC is an independent Disney fan site and is not affiliated with The Walt Disney Company or Walt Disney World. Disney has invited WDWNT to be on their official media list for media previews, but WDWNT is a separate entity from The Walt Disney Company.
Is there a charity benefit aspect to this event?
As with many past WDWNT events, we have partnered with Give Kids the World and will donate proceeds from ticket sales to this wonderful organization. Learn more about them at https://gktw.org.
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