Space Mountain Fears - Smarter Every Day 12

At Disney World during magic hours with minimal crowds, allowing the group to ride everything.

Long-standing worry that putting arms up on Space Mountain will result in them being chopped off.

The group uses a trick called "little arms" to keep their arms safe during the ride.

This is presented as the main reason to visit Disney World.

PA announcement instructs riders to remain seated and keep hands, arms, feet and legs inside the rocket.

Group receives clearance for launch and expresses excitement.

Riders scream and react enthusiastically throughout the ride experience.

Everyone successfully completes the ride without incident.

• Maximum speed is 27 miles per hour on both sides of the track • Attraction is completely symmetric with identical A and B sides

• Rockets are numbered one through twelve, then sixteen through thirty-one (no Rocket #13) • Only Space Mountain attraction with no hidden Mickeys

Hands will not get chopped off when raised in the air, but must stay down while inside the tunnel to avoid touching walls.

• Built in 1975 and maintains the same track since original construction • Completely designed by Walt Disney and took 10 years to build

The widespread fear about arms being chopped off on Space Mountain is a myth with no basis in reality.

Destin expresses relief after learning from staff that the fear he held all week was unfounded.

Despite the facts, many people at the park are still scared of raising their arms on the ride.

Video concludes with the Smarter Every Day tagline, emphasizing learning something new.