Originally Posted By 2001DLFan <And by the way, the Wiki article you linked to ALSO says "The Astro Orbitor was planned to be placed where the Rocket Jets were, but weighed too much for the current building. Instead, it was relocated to the entrance of Tomorrowland, and placed on ground level, thus making the ride the new focal point as guests step from the main plaza of Disneyland into Tomorrowland."> Right. First, I believe that that had refurbished the Rocket Jet tower bearings just three years earlier. Also, there was just NO way they were going to tear down the entire structure and rebuild it to support the Astro Orbiter. YES, the new Astro Orbiter system is a LOT HEAVIER (no matter how many jets it has) and has an entirely different support system than the original Rocket Jets. It was completely IMPOSSIBLE to install it on the existing structure.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros >>DUMBO ROCKETS! I want a Tomorrowland where we fly in rocket-powered elephants. This is our future!<< Looks like they're already on it: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://previews.123rf.com/images/lightwise/lightwise1302/lightwise130200048/17997209-courage-and-determination-as-a-potential-and-possibilities-concept-with-a-realistic-elephant-flying-.jpg">http://previews.123rf.com/imag...ing-.jpg</a>
