Big things are on the horizon for Disneyland Paris Resort's Discoveryland, and the transformation is already beginning. Disney has removed a themed element from the iconic cannon structure on the outside of the Space Mountain building — a sign that the ride's major reimagining is inching closer to reality.

A Classic Returns: Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune

At D23 Expo 2026, Walt Disney Imagineering announced plans to revive the original Space Mountain theming at Disneyland Park (Paris): Space Mountain – De la Terre à la Lune. For the past ten years, the Discoveryland roller coaster has operated as the Star Wars-themed Hyperspace Mountain. That era is coming to an end.

Hyperspace Mountain is set to close at the end of 2027, giving Walt Disney Imagineers the opportunity to "bring back the Moon" in Discoveryland. The overhaul will include extensive technical work and much-needed maintenance upgrades, along with indoor sets and props, an enhanced queue, and new special effects — all in service of a modern take on the attraction's beloved original storyline. Guests will once again be able to watch the roller coaster trains from the queue and hear the iconic original score by Steve Bramson.

One element that will carry over: the exterior dome lighting installed on the attraction building in 2025 will remain in place when the reimagined ride reopens.

Theming Already Disappearing From the Cannon Structure

Even with the closure still more than a year away, changes are already visible at Disneyland Paris. On Monday, X (formerly Twitter) user @PixiedustDLP shared photos revealing that a large themed element had been removed from the cannon structure on the outside of the Space Mountain building.

"A themed element has been removed from the Space Mountain cannon in Discoveryland. 🚀 #DisneylandParis" — @PixiedustDLP, September 27, 2026

Disneyland Paris Resort has not confirmed whether this removal is directly connected to Hyperspace Mountain's upcoming closure or is related to something else entirely. As for when Space Mountain will reopen after its major overhaul, that remains unknown — though a project of this scale could take anywhere from several months to several years.

Whether you're a longtime fan of the original De la Terre à la Lune theming or a devoted Hyperspace Mountain rider, there's plenty to watch as Discoveryland's most iconic attraction begins its next chapter. What do you think about the decision to bring back the original Space Mountain experience at Disneyland Paris? Let us know in the comments!