Astro Orbitor works more or less the same way as Dumbo the Flying Elephant. The ride rotates, but the riders control their vertical motion. Because it loads all 16 rockets before "taking off," the line moves, then stops.
Astro Orbitor is one of the prettiest rides in Disneyland at night. To get a picture like this one, find a trash can or something else to brace your camera on, then press the button carefully to keep from jiggling it.
Rating: 2 smiles
Recommended for: Smaller children
Astro Orbitor Facts
- Type: Rotates around a fixed hub
- Location: Tomorrowland
- Height restrictions: None
- Duration: 90 seconds
- The lever in front controls your rocket's up-and-down motion.
- The rocket ships are a tight fit for two adults. If you're riding with the kids, split them up, one per parent.
- This ride may be closed during bad weather.
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Fun Facts About Astro Orbitor
Astro Orbitor is designed to look like planetary models that were popular from the 15th through 19th centuries.
Accessibility
If you're in a wheelchair or ECV, you will have to transfer into the ride by yourself or with the help of your traveling companions. Manual wheelchairs can get in the regular line, but ECV-riders should contact a Cast Member to find out how to get in.
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