2009 Refurbishment
The Tomorrowland Transit Authority closed on Sunday, April 19, 2009, in line with the major refurbishment of Space Mountain, and reopened on September 12, 2009. The closure was necessary due to extensive construction work planned for the roller coaster, and the inherent safety risks such activity would pose to Transit Authority riders. Additionally, Space Mountain has access doors that open onto the TTA track that can not be safely used while the attraction is running.
During the refurbishment, the TTA beamway was enhanced with new LED lighting that moves in time with the music being played in Tomorrowland. Other enhancements included freshly re-painted trackway and infrastructure, as well as new speakers for the ride audio system.
From October 2, 2009 until November 21, 2009, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority's new narration had a temporary spiel inside Space Mountain that went, "Greetings, travelers! Please pardon our space dust as we work to improve our launch facilities. Remember, your Tomorrowland Transit Authority is committed to all your space travel needs, no matter how far or how fast you may go." The current narration goes, "We're now entering one of the real wonders of our world: Space Mountain. Blast off on a high speed rocket adventure and convene to the cosmos."
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