Magic Kingdom Park · Operating · 1974
Astro Orbiter
Tower spinner · Tomorrowland
Rocket ships that riders raise and lower around a Tomorrowland spire — a classic elevated spinner above the hub of the land.
At a glance
Key facts for Astro Orbiter.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Tower spinner
Opened
1974
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Astro Orbiter.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Tower spinner
- family
- flat
- spinner
Experience
Tower spinner
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Astro Orbiter.
Timeline
1974
Astro Orbiter opens
Background
Astro Orbiter (originally Star Jets) has been Tomorrowland's elevated rocket spinner since the mid-1970s. Guests control altitude while circling the land's central tower.
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Sources & official links
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- Astro Orbiter — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Magic Kingdom Park — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
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