Originally Posted By mousermerf I noticed the main page said they updated their refurb calendars today.. They're missing the Astro Orbitor Aug 12-25, and the Wildlife Express Train is closed the 26th of this month. Spread the word so no one is at WDW in August wondering why the rockets don't spin.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I wish they could miss (loose?) the Astro Orbiter for once and for all. Or else...Return it to it's former, less cluttered, more futuristic look. Please
Originally Posted By MPierce I know it's probably somebody's favorite, but the Astro Orbiter reminds me of a carnival ride. Having said that I'm always drawn to taking several pictures of it every trip. I think I must have some kind of illness, at least that's what my wife thinks. Do you know why the Wildlife Express Train will be down for a day Merf?
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Hopefully that train ride will also be closed and an animal trail will be built to connect the park with that Rafiki area. Wishful thinking I know.
Originally Posted By a1stav Astro orbiter as it stands now is far more interesting to look at than the old "star jets". I never ride the thing because I get queasy (mission space does not bug me much at all).
Originally Posted By ChiMike I actually like the Astro Orbiter in it's current incarnation. Well, when everything is functioning as intended like the spinning planets and no inoperable lights. I am grateful for it considering the mess with DL's sister-version.
Originally Posted By ChiMike P.S. I miss the retro-look of the Star Jets, but I see AO as a good upgrade in the grand scheme of TL's '94 makeover.
Originally Posted By partyhare Astro Orbitor is a bit underrated IMO. It's an easy skip ride, but whenever I do it, I realize it was so worth it. The view is great, and it is fantastic at night. And even though Dumbo and the Carpets of Aladdin are similar, I think Astro Orbitor is the best. It takes you to a different place while the other two are just grounded in their respective lands. That said, I don't go on it everytime, so I wouldn't miss it if it were down for refurb.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Astro Orbiter ... the only Disney attraction in ANY park that made me want to spiritly hurl. Only been on it once.
Originally Posted By A Foolish Mortal I've never done Astro Orbiter. To me it's more of a landmark than a ride.
Originally Posted By ChiMike ^ I agree. And as Spirit alluded to, a much more thrilling ride than Dumbo. If one must choose from the plethora of spinners available at WDW, AO is the way to GO.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<Astro Orbiter ... the only Disney attraction in ANY park that made me want to spiritly hurl. Only been on it once.>> Count me in that number as well, Spirit. I did it once during EMH (back when it was E-Ride Nights) and once was more than enough.
Originally Posted By twirlnhurl Astro Orbitor is a bit underrated IMO. "It's an easy skip ride, but whenever I do it, I realize it was so worth it. The view is great, and it is fantastic at night. And even though Dumbo and the Carpets of Aladdin are similar, I think Astro Orbitor is the best. It takes you to a different place while the other two are just grounded in their respective lands." I agree wholeheartedly. I would never wait more then one elevator load interval, but it is definitely the best Dumbo ride. I like it's current look quite a bit, in fact, I think the entire Rocket Tower is extremely well done. Sure, it could be plussed a bit, but it is near the bottom of the list of rides that need any real overhaul.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Count me in that number as well, Spirit. I did it once during EMH (back when it was E-Ride Nights) and once was more than enough.>> I have no idea why it affected me the way it did ... no other Disney attraction (from Space Mtn at DLP to Mission Space at Epcot to ToT at MGM etc ...) has ever made me feel truly ill. Maybe it's the combo of spinning in circles at such a height. I dunno. But that one time in 1995 was it.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I believe it is because it spins on such a flat plane....the centrifugal force is far more than one would expect because there is link 'bank' to the ride - compared to others that angle more -- just IMHO as I like to ride each time, but can feel the pull if you will, for what otherwise is a very tame ride
