Astro Orbiter
Ride

Astro Orbiter

Tomorrowland · Magic Kingdom

Type
Spinner
Thrill
Medium
Duration
1min 30secs
Latest refurb
Completed Jun 26, 2025

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Astro Orbiter Experiencing Extended Downtime at Magic Kingdom
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Astro Orbiter Reopens at Magic Kingdom After Months-Long Refurbishment
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Astro Orbiter Rebuild Complete at Magic Kingdom, Testing Now Underway

Photo galleries

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Astro Orbiter refurbishment - June 18, 2025 +7 11 photos 1 year ago

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - June 18, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - May 30, 2025 +7 11 photos 1 year ago

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - May 30, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025 +1 5 photos 1 year ago

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

Refurbishments

Full history
Astro Orbiter closed for refurbishment
Jan 13, 2025 to Jun 26, 2025
Completed
Astro Orbiter closed for refurbishment
Jul 17, 2019 to Sep 19, 2019
Completed
Astro Orbiter closed for refurbishment
Jun 02, 2014 to Sep 27, 2014
Completed

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More about Astro Orbiter

Full details Main Details, Queue Details, Ride System, Restrictions

Main Details

  • Park Magic Kingdom
  • Land Tomorrowland
  • Ride Type Spinner
  • Restraint Lap Belt
  • Thrill Level Medium
  • Ride Duration 1min 30secs
  • Pre-Show
  • Post-Show
  • Gift Shop

Queue Details

  • Standby Line
  • Standby Wait Medium
  • Interactive
  • Indoor Queue
  • Outdoor Queue
  • Comfort Level Low

Ride System

  • Type Spinner
  • Seating Layout 1 row, 2 adults per row seating in lap of rear passenger. 

Restrictions

  • Age Under age 7 must be accompanied by person age 14+
  • Accessibility Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV
About Astro Orbiter Text last updated 2010
Description

The Astro Orbiter is a spinner-type attraction, located high above Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. It opened on 30 April 1994 and replaced the original Star Jets attraction which closed on 10 January 1994.

Details

FASTPASS: No
Height/Age Requirement: No

Facts and Trivia

Ride duration: 1 min 30 seconds.
Opening date: 30 April 1994.