Disneyland Park · Operating · 1998
Astro Orbitor
Tower spinner · Tomorrowland
Rocket ships riders raise and lower at Tomorrowland's entrance — Disneyland's hub spinner greeting guests at the land gates.
At a glance
Key facts for Astro Orbitor.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Tower spinner
Opened
1998
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Astro Orbitor.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Tower spinner
- family
- flat
- spinner
Experience
Tower spinner
Specs source: disneyland.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Astro Orbitor.
Timeline
1998
Astro Orbitor opens
Background
Astro Orbitor has greeted Tomorrowland guests near the hub since 1998 (relocated from a prior land spot). Controllable rockets circle a mechanical sculpture.
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