


You get a pretty good view of some of the. You sit in the rocket and as it goes around in a circle you can adjust the height with the lever by moving it. Back in the day they used to be up on the top platform where you got on board the Peoplemover. If you’re interested in the official spiel, here’s how Disney’s site describes the attraction: The Astro Orbitor are the first thing that you come to when you are walking into Tomorrowland. The following rides either have no height requirement (marked by ) or are suitable for kids 39 inches tall and under. The concept for the Astro Orbiter is that you should feel like you are weaving in and out of planets as you go up and down. Astro Orbitor Attraction located in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park Pilot your very own rocket ship high in the sky amid a gleaming constellation of orbiting planets. Guests are transport to and from the rockets via elevator.

Riders have control of the ride vehicles moving up and down while the ride is spinning. Astro Orbiter loads 80 feet off the ground atop both The Lunching Pad restaurant and the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover track. This classic spinning ride is similar to any other spinning ride and is just about identical to the versions at every other Disney park. Warnings: The elevator is small, so if you are at all claustrophic, don’t try to board this ride. Unlike the Astro Orbiter at Disneyland, the Magic Kingdom version sits atop a 3 story platform and gives an great view of the park. Accessibility: Astro Orbiter is wheelchair/ECV accessible, but you must be able to transfer out and get into the ride vehicle. Fun Fact: There’s a version of the Astro Orbiter at every other Disney Resort except for Tokyo Disneyland.
