Handicapped Accessibility: Wheelchair guests must be able to transferįun Facts: Your Astro Orbiter rocket travels at 11 rotations per minute and averages 1. Between taking the elevator and not being able to accommodate a lot of guests per ride, this one requires patience. You'll often see a line for Astro Orbiter. The views are great but make no mistake, this is much, much higher than Dumbo. Not only can you move your rocket 'up', you have to take an elevator to get to the loading area. This is not for anyone with a fear of heights. This attraction takes you spinning high over the Magic Kingdom in Use the on-board lever to control the rocket’s altitude.Originally known as Star Jets, this ride became the Astro Orbiter in 1994.Though this attraction can be compared to a pair of other Magic Kingdom attractions, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin and “ Dumbo the Flying Elephant,” because the vehicles fly in circles, Astro Orbiter is more likely to induce motion sickness.Guests should prepare to travel in an elevator.Astro Orbiter is a great attraction to ride after dark because of Tomorrowland’s neon lighting.For shorter wait times, onsite resort guests can experience Astro Orbiter during Morning Extra Magic Hours.Tokyo Disneyland opened with a version of the Astro Orbiter, entitled “Star Jets.” However, this ride closed in 2017.Unlike the other versions, Hong Kong’s Orbitron utilizes flying saucers as ride vehicles instead of rockets. Overseas versions are located at the Disneyland parks in Paris and Hong Kong and both are entitled “Orbitron.” Both Orbitron attractions load at ground level. Disneyland’s version of this attraction has a different spelling, “Astro Orbitor,” and loads at ground level.Because of its height, riders on Astro Orbiter can see terrain outside the Magic Kingdom, most notably the Contemporary Resort.An elaborate diorama including planets and other celestial objects enhance the setting of Astro Orbiter.Astro Orbiter has 12 rocket ships that can hold up to two riders each.
Guests are transport to and from the rockets via elevator. Astro Orbiter loads 80 feet off the ground atop both The Lunching Pad restaurant and the “Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover” track.Originally called “Star Jets,” Astro Orbiter received a name change as well as a refurbishment as part of a comprehensive Tomorrowland enhancement in 1994.Smoking Location: Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas only. Restroom: Restrooms can be found nearby between Space Mountain and Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, and between Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe and Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies For those preferring a sit-down meal, The Plaza Restaurant is located nearby off Main Street USA and offers numerous sandwiches and ice cream treats. Also in Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Terrace has seasonal offerings Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café serves counter service meals of chicken, ribs, burgers, and sandwiches and Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies offers ice cream.
Disneyland first opened its first-ever rock-themed ride in 1956 called Astro Jets. However, its name Astro Orbiter was not original to the ride. In fact, this attraction was among the original attractions to open at Disneyland.
Shopping: Check out a wide assortment of souvenirs at the nearby “Mickey’s Star Traders.”ĭining/Refreshment: At the base of Astro Orbiter, The Lunching Pad serves specialty hot dogs and pretzels, and frozen beverages. The Astro Orbiter is a high flying one of a kind attraction located in each of the five Disney parks around the world.
This attraction is located in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. Guest Policies: Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older. If you tend to be claustrophobic you may want to skip this ride. You must board a small elevator to reach the loading platform. The attraction stood between the Submarine Voyage and Flight to the Moon. Safety, Accessibility, and Guest PoliciesĪccessibility: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV BACKSTORY (April 2, 1956Current): Manufactured by the Klaus Company Bavaria, the Astro Jets flew in a 50' circle reaching heights upwards of 36'. Flash Photography or Video Allowed: This ride is outdoors.
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