ORBITER RIDE FULL

We have a full guide on several other things that might scare little ones at WDW. But, keep in mind that it is much higher than Aladdin and Dumbo. There is also a fabric seat belt that goes over each guests’ lap for safety.

Larger riders will sit in the back and smaller guests will sit in the front, so adults should sit behind little ones. One guests sits in the front, with the other in the back. Two guests can fit into each ride vehicle that resembles a rocket. If you need it, we have a guide on motion sickness that’s filled with information and tips. Motion SicknessĮven though Astro Orbiter isn’t one of the big thrill rides at Disney World, it is high up and you spin around in a circle that may cause some people to feel ill or dizzy. Once you get to the front of the line, a Cast Member will direct you onto an elevator that takes you up to the actual attraction. The majority of the outside queue is on ground level. The queue for Astro Orbiter isn’t an interactive one, but it is unique in the sense that guests have to take an elevator to board the ride. The opening of Star Jets happened alongside Tomorrowland’s expansion to include Space Mountain and Carousel of Progress.Īnd when the Astro Orbiter opened in the early ’90s, not only did it add yet another updated attraction to Tomorrowland, but also a solar system to the skyline of the park.

The ride vehicles were even modeled after the Apollo-Saturn rockets and propelled guests up to 60 feet above the park. The Star Jets first opened in November 1974 and certainly contributed to the space vibe of the land in Magic Kingdom. Historyīefore becoming Astro Orbiter in 1994, guests were able to experience a “space flight” on the Star Jets in Tomorrowland, which you can see below. Rider Switch & Single RiderĪstro Orbiter doesn’t have Rider Switch or a Single Rider Line available. We have guides on other WDW thrill rides and height requirements for attractions at other theme parks and water parks. There isn’t a height requirement for Astro Orbiter. You can find Astro Orbiter in the heart of Tomorrowland.

Genie+, Individual Lightning Lane Selection, or Virtual Queue: Astro Orbiter is not available with Genie+ or as an Individual Lightning Lane SelectionĮverything You Need To Know About Astro Orbiter Location.

Tip(s): At night, you get a fantastic view.

When to Visit: Typically at opening/within the first hour.

Description: Although this ride looks similar to Dumbo, it’s much higher and faster.

Everything You Need To Know About Astro Orbiter.

There is a metal lap bar that comes down on the car for the restraint. Most Orbiters consist of six arms, and have three cars for each arm with up to two people sitting in each car. Some might tilt all the way, while others tilt little. The Orbiter's arms do not always tilt at the same height (90%). At the same time, each cluster of cars rotates around its arm's axis. Each arm supports a cluster of cars, which are lifted through 90° into the horizontal position once the ride is spinning. The Orbiter has a number of articulated arms radiating from a central rotating vertical axis. The Orbiter is made by Tivoli Manufacturing, a British company, and by their U.S representatives, Amtech.

The ride made its debut at Dreamland Amusement Park in Margate, Kent. Showman Henry Frederick Smith invested in the blueprints and consequently became the first owner, taking delivery in 1976 of the OB-1. The idea of the Orbiter was instigated by Richard Woolls and his Brother-in-law, Bob Nichols, as Woolls was experienced in Industrial Engineering.

Orbiter ride