As I mentioned in my initial post, I haven't been to Disneyland since 2000, which also translate to the last time I rode Space Mountain (for the millionth time). But never have gone through the ride with the 'Lights On'. This is just weird. Although it's kinda cool to see what it looks like with the lights on.....once. The ride absolutely belongs in the dark. It loses that charm of total darkness and not knowing where the curves and bends are coming. Well, with the amount of times I've been on the ride since it's original launch, I had it all memorize down to every inch of the track so I would still know when they are coming regardless. I hope this lights on thing was a one-shot deal and not the norm now.