The Astro Orbitor sits at the entrance to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland (2004 photo). Unlike the Rocket Jets, the Astro-Jets loaded at ground level, similar to Dumbo. The Rocket Jets replaced an earlier ride, the The Rocket Jets attraction wasn’t the first or the last rocket-themed spinner ride in Disneyland. When the ride begins, use the lever to raise or lower your rocket.īecause the rockets fly so high above Tomorrowland, the ride is surprisinglyĪt Disneyland, the Rocket Jets circled above Tomorrowland from July 1967 until January 1997-almost 30 years.

The Rocket Jets ride is even more thrilling at night. The space is rather tight, and the seating is quite cozy. Squeeze into an open rocket with a friend, date, family member, or spouse. You’re now high above the PeopleMover loading area. Just like an astronaut preparing for an Apollo launch. Take a gantry elevator from ground level up to the loading area, Guests sit close together in the Rocket Jets. You can tell just by looking at the Rocket Jets, which radiate out fromĪ rocket that would look at home on a NASA launchpad. The Rocket Jets draw you into Tomorrowland. Walk under the PeopleMover track, as PeopleMover trains continually glide overhead.Įnjoy the huge tile murals by Mary Blair as you walk between them. It reopened April 30, 1994, as Astro Orbiter.The Rocket Jets fly through the blue sky of Tomorrowland.Īs the focal point of Tomorrowland, they’re centrally located. It was closed, refreshed and repainted during the Tomorrowland change-over in the mid-1990s. This attraction first opened November 28, 1974, as StarJets. This is an exceptionally breathtaking view at night!Īt the base of Astro Orbiter is the Lunching Pad which serves snacks and beverages, such as pretzels, slushes, and hot dogs. There isn’t much to this ride except the wonderful view of Tomorrowland once you are in the air. Some guests might be more comfortable riding solo. Riders sit one behind the other in a two person car. Ride Restrictions:Some readers report an issue with “bendability” – if you have trouble bending your knees or lifting yourself from a seated position, you might not want to try this ride. There is a loose safety strap to pull across your waist. Those with height or motion sickness problems may not enjoy this attraction. Warnings: The elevator is small, so if you are at all claustrophic, don’t try to board this ride.

Typical waits range from 25 to 70 minutes.Īccessibility: Astro Orbiter is wheelchair/ECV accessible, but you must be able to transfer out and get into the ride vehicle. There are no Lightning Lanes for this attraction. Two people can fit in one ship, one behind the other. Use your joystick to raise and lower your rocket as it goes round and round. Then, step into the rocket for a one-and-a-half minute spin way above the sights and sounds of the Magic Kingdom. To reach the ride you must first enter a small elevator that takes you up to the loading area of the rocket ships. The entrance is located near the Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover, on the other side of the Lunching Pad. The centerpiece of Tomorrowland is the tall structure of orbs and planets that Astro Orbiter circles! Pilot your own spacecraft on an aerial adventure in Tomorrowland’s skies. Introduction | Attraction | Ride Logistics | Dining | Interesting Facts Climb in a rocket and fly high above Tomorrowland.Favorite Viewing Locations for the Fireworks.Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party.A Pirate's Adventure: Treasure of the Seven Seas.Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.Under the Sea - Journey of the Little Mermaid.Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater.Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater.

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