It's One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Fun! - PRNewswire 7/15/05

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Press Release from PRNewswire available at biz.yahoo.com - 7/15/05
It's One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Fun!

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- We have ignition and lift-off as "Space Mountain," rated by Americans as their favorite Disney theme park attraction in a national survey released earlier this week, blasts-off into a new era of thrills! The popular Disneyland attraction reopened today in a ceremony attended by legendary U.S. Astronaut Commander Neil Armstrong, the first man to step foot on the lunar surface of the moon (July 20, 1969).

Just as he had nearly 36 years earlier on the moon, Armstrong left behind his footprints for a plaque that will be on display in the attraction commemorating his participation in the "re-launch."

With Mickey Mouse attired in his state-of-the-art space exploration suit, Armstrong was joined by Matt Ouimet, president of Disneyland Resort, in official "launch" ceremonies in front of the distinctive gleaming white spires and slopes of the attraction. "Our guests will be pleased to experience the enhancements that we have made to 'Space Mountain' and happy to know that we have maintained the thrills that have made it a favorite for many years," stated Ouimet.