Bathroom #41: This Space Mountain Bathroom Almost Launched Into Greatness
Don’t be kept in the dark about this bathroom.
See what I did there?
Space Mountain.
Dark.
Okay, moving on.
The bathroom by Space Mountain is one of those Magic Kingdom bathrooms that is hiding in plain sight.
It is huge.
It is useful.
And somehow everyone walks right past it.
The bathroom is tucked behind the Joffrey’s coffee cart in Tomorrowland, and even though Tomorrowland is one of the busiest, most chaotic areas of Magic Kingdom, this little corner feels like a secret space station escape.
A quiet little planet away from the crowds.
Now don’t misunderstand me.
The bathroom itself is busy.
Very busy.
Space Mountain almost always has a long wait, and there is no bathroom in the queue.
And before people launch themselves into the darkness, they like to make sure everything is prepared.
Because nobody wants any surprises during the drops and turns.
Nobody.
This is actually a very good bathroom.
But my favorite part?
The outside.
Disney created a little breathing area here.
And breathing areas in Magic Kingdom are basically hidden treasures.
On one side, there is a little corner with old pay phones.
Yes.
Pay phones.
No, this is not secret stroller parking.
Right in front of the bathroom are benches surrounded by shrubs.
Tomorrowland has a lot of metal.
A lot of silver.
A lot of futuristic space energy.
So seeing actual greenery feels wonderful.
There are even more benches across from the bathroom and along the side with more plants.
And the best part?
They are usually empty.
You can sit there, relax, and watch people float by on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.
It is honestly one of my favorite little spots.
Just sitting.
Watching.
Enjoying Magic Kingdom without running to the next ride.
Sometimes you need a tiny pause before blasting off again.
The Bathroom
The bathroom itself is above average.
But it could have been amazing.
There is a clearly marked companion bathroom, which is always appreciated.
The women’s bathroom has two different sides.
And trust me on this.
Go right.
Always go right.
Both sides have stalls and sinks, but the right side has more stalls and handles the crowds better.
The colors are perfect for Tomorrowland.
Dark blue.
Gray.
White tiles.
It feels futuristic.
And I absolutely love the tile work.
The blue lines across the walls remind me of Space Mountain.
You feel like you are still part of the story.
You are not just in a random bathroom.
You are in a bathroom in a futuristic world.
Even the wet floor sign is different.
Yes.
I notice wet floor signs now.
This is my life.
The baby changing sign even has a different baby design.
The details are there.
The Tomorrowland energy is there.
Almost.
Because then things start falling out of orbit.
The Problems
First.
The temperature.
Good grief.
This bathroom is hotter than the sun.
Which feels slightly wrong since we are supposed to be in space.
Disney designed this bathroom with open entrances, and honestly, I understand why.
This bathroom gets a lot of traffic.
Open entrances make sense.
But Disney.
Please.
Turn up the air conditioning.
Just a little.
I know it costs money.
I know Florida is basically trying to melt us.
But sweating while using your very thin toilet paper is not the magical experience we are looking for.
It really takes away from an otherwise great bathroom.
The other strange thing?
The signs.
They don’t match.
On the left side, you get a normal, boring restroom woman.
On the right side?
Robot woman.
And of course the robot woman is on the better side.
Coincidence?
I think not.
Poor men don’t get anything fun.
Just regular bathroom signs.
No robots.
No futuristic details.
Nothing.
It feels unfinished.
Tomorrowland is supposed to transport us into the future.
Don’t stop the story at the bathroom door.
And then we have the handicap stalls.
Why are they all the way in the back?
Why?
This bathroom gets crowded.
Trying to move a wheelchair through all those people is difficult.
The accessible stalls should be easier to access.
Not hidden at the end of the space mission.
The Official Ruling
Situation: Hidden Tomorrowland oasis
Cold Air: Absolutely not. Space should not feel like the surface of the sun.
Stalls: Plenty, especially if you choose the right side
Paper: Still Disney paper. Enough said.
Flush: Gets the job done
Noise: Busy inside, peaceful outside
Smell: No major issues
Handwashing: Good amount of sinks
Decor: So close to greatness. Love the Space Mountain vibes.
Companion Bathroom: Yes and clearly marked
Accessibility: Needs improvement. The handicap stalls are too difficult to reach.
Final Verdict
This bathroom is a hidden Tomorrowland gem.
The outside area?
Amazing.
Peaceful.
A perfect little escape.
The inside?
Great bones.
Great colors.
Great Space Mountain feeling.
But the heat and unfinished details keep it from launching into bathroom greatness.
A hidden oasis outside.
A futuristic adventure inside.
But Disney, please.
Even astronauts need air conditioning.
