Astro Orbiter Ride System Removed as Crane Leaves Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

Feb 04, 2025 in "Astro Orbiter"

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

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Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Posted: Tuesday February 4, 2025 10:45am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Astro Orbiter refurbishment at Magic Kingdom has reached a major phase, with the entire ride system now fully removed from its elevated platform in Tomorrowland.

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

All that remains are the steel supports that once held the attraction's spinning rockets and planetary theming.

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

The large crane, which had been positioned in Tomorrowland for the initial phases of the refurbishment, has now been removed. However, it is expected to return later to reinstall the ride system and themed planets as the project nears completion.

Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025
Astro Orbiter refurbishment - February 4, 2025

Astro Orbiter is scheduled to remain closed through summer 2025, and Disney has not yet provided specific details on what changes—if any—will be made to the ride's appearance or experience.

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ToTBellHopAug 03, 2025

Rode today. The ride mechanism used to elevate about 10 feet at the start before you’d start controlling the height of your rocket. Today, it’s not doing that. Was that function removed? The rockets are noticeably lower as a result.

gorillaballJul 17, 2025

Wait, Mononthingie never exaggerates/overtates.

Fido ChuckwagonJul 16, 2025

Listen, this is cutting edge technology here. A ride with vehicles that spins along a central spine? That’s extremely complex engineering. I think we all need to cut WDW some slack. This isn’t a meet & greet!

solidyneJul 16, 2025

Are we sure?

monothingieJul 16, 2025

So basically walk on. Gone are the days where you'd be waiting 30+ minutes for this.

DCBakerJul 16, 2025

It appears Astro Orbiter has reopened after the extended downtime over the past 3 days:

wdwfan22Jul 15, 2025

That's not how it works. They don't keep attractions closed because of the threat of inclement weather.

Smiley/OCDJul 15, 2025

First the dumpster fire known as Tiana now this…after a 6+ month refurb, it lasts LESS than a month…I’d shake my head yet again, but I don’t want to go into concussion protocol for Disney…

wdwmagicJul 15, 2025

They dont really work like that. Nothing else is weather closed at WDW right now.

JohnDJul 15, 2025

You literally just posted that WDW is under a flood watch until 8pm tonight. Because of the previous issues, maybe they decided not worth the effort to open today with the incoming weather.

wdwmagicJul 15, 2025

Astro Orbiter Experiencing Extended Downtime at Magic Kingdom https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/astro-orbitor/news/15jul2025-astro-orbiter-experiencing-extended-downtime-at-magic-kingdom.htm

ToTBellHopJul 10, 2025

It may not be perfect, but Tomorrowland at night is still an awesome vibe with all of its kinetics. Disneyland’s is terrible in comparison.

RagerunnerJul 10, 2025

Astro Orbiter is back after its major rebuild. Glad this classic got this much love.

Centauri Space StationJun 28, 2025

But no views
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