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timandlesley
The tag fairy may not but the Tag Genie does!!!
Registered: April 2004
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 5490Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great view of the park Cons: Teenie rockets, motion sickness issues
I went on this for the first time with my kids last summer. The three of us all had to fit into one rocket and it was a tight fit. The views up there are amazing. The rockets whip around pretty fast though and typically I don't have motion sickness but felt it bigtime on this ride. I would do it again though to get that awesome view of the castle. Great ride. We hit it early in the day so there wasn't a long line, but it did take a while to load the rockets, go up on the platform, etc. so I am sure the waits are really long later in the day - so if you plan to ride do so early! 
SamIAm21
Mickey's New Fan
Always happy to try a new brew!
Next time, it's going to be corn for me
Registered: August 2005
Location: South of the Sears Tower
Posts: 3528Review Date: Mon April 27, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great Views, Height Provides Bigger Thrill Cons: Often Very Very Long Lines.
I like the Astro Orbiter and like the Jungle Cruise there's a difference between riding during the day and at night. During the day, you get a good view of the bustling crowds below in Tomorrowland. At night, the lights and the castle really provide a wonderful ride experience. If you time it right (and others are trying it too), it's a great place from which to watch Wishes!
However, the lines for this attraction are usually very long and although brief, the elevator ride up can be a bit claustrophobic.
Carolinagal 
Mouseketeer
Registered: July 2002
Posts: 390Review Date: Tue April 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great view of Tomorrowland Cons: The uncomfortable seating, the long lines
This ride is another spinning ride similar to Dumbo, but on top of Tomorrowland. The queue can be quite long, and riding up in the elevator seems inefficient and time-consuming. Wedging yourself into the uncomfortable rockets seems incongruous with other rides.
On the other hand, my daughter loves it, and insists we ride each trip!
scrappinmom
Still Tagless.......
Registered: June 2005
Location: Crystal Lake, Il....too far from WDW
Posts: 3585Review Date: Tue April 28, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great views Cons: long lines, small cars
The views from the top are great, especially at night. Although we tend to ride this first thing in the morning, so the line is semi-bearable. The ride up in the elevator seems so long. My kids loved this when they were younger...now at 9 & 14 they actually opted to skip it on our last trip.
Wish2BinWDW
Mouseketeer
Registered: June 2007
Location: Somerset, Kentucky
Posts: 177Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great Views Cons: Small seats, Motion Sickness, Long Lines
We like this ride, but don't very often go on it because of the way it loads. The elevator makes loading very long and causes the lines to become long very early. There are great views of the Magic Kingdom which make it worth riding.
NWOhioAngela
DIS Veteran
Registered: January 2005
Posts: 1107Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great views Cons: higher and faster than it looks!
I got a little scared on this one! It's higher and faster than it looks from the ground. Not horrible, but more than I expected. Great views of the park, especially at night. Kind of tough to get in and out of the rocket, especially for people of size. Lots of fun.
AnninIowa
DIS Veteran
Registered: June 2005
Location: Iowa
Posts: 2020Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great view of Tomorrowland Cons: Cars are tight fit for adults, long loading process
I give this a 7, as it's great for children and gives everyone a wonderful view of Tomorrowland. However, the loading time can be very long. Also, the cars are very tight for adults needing leg room.
crazytp93
Let’s Go Mets
Empire State of Mind
Registered: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 4263Review Date: Wed April 29, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great view Cons: Long ride, dizzy.
We had the pleasure of going into the ride while the fireworks were going. It was an amazing experience. Unfortunately, we were holding on for dear life after an employee told us it was OK to fit two in the orbiter while only one was wearing a seatbelt.
dpuck1998
I'm innocent I tell you...innocent! I've been framed!
Worlds second largest Miami Dolphin fan
Registered: April 2003
Location: Vicksburg, MI
Posts: 10334Review Date: Thu April 30, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Classic Cons: Long Lines
My least favorite dumbo style ride. The views are excellent but the queue and loading are slow creating long lines no matter how busy the park is that day.
DeVineMom
Love That Disney Magic
Registered: March 2009
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 82Review Date: Fri May 1, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great Views Cons: Very Long Lines, Slow Loading
Wonderful views of the park. Goes around much faster than Dumbo and Aladdin, so more of a thrill.
flyingcat2003
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 2006
Posts: 603Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): good view of park Cons: dont go if you are scared of heights, long lines to ride
This ride gives you a good view of the park.
BeamsofLight
One of the 'They' in 'They say it's going to rain'
I do have very comical memories of me flushing
Registered: April 2004
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1220Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Nice view of the park and surrounding area Cons: Can be a long wait
This is a fun ride if you can get on it with a short wait. It has limited capacity and tends to be a slow loader only small groups at a time can go up the elevator to the load area.
Pretty at night when you can see the MK and the surrounding resort area lit up. Not for those who get dizzy easily or are afraid of heights.
concept5123
one day that dvc will be mine!!!!!
Registered: February 2008
Posts: 232Review Date: Sat May 2, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great views if you dont get motion sickenss Cons: seats are cramped
surprisingly throws a few g's on you but a great ride at the least. i love the views and i love the feeling like a little kid that you get when you ride these types of rides.
shmedly123
DIS Veteran
Registered: August 2007
Posts: 567Review Date: Tue May 5, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): view of the park Cons: queue, wait time
like Dumbo only higher. Unfortunately they somehow managed to take the long slow queue of Dumbo and make it worse. Whatever the posted wait time is expect to wait double the time.
That being said if the wait time isn't more than 10-15 mins this ride is worth it for the view alone.
TravelingMatt
Earning My Ears
Registered: April 2009
Posts: 38Review Date: Wed May 6, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Good view of the park. Cons: Weird angle for adults. Short.
Skip this. The vehicles are at a weird, uncomfortable angle and getting to the loading area in a cramped elevator is unpleasant. The view is good but I prefer the TTA.
miss missy
Is this the Dis Board Desperate Housewives Lane?
Will not be playing any reindeer games!
I was so freakin freaked out!
Registered: January 2005
Location: over hea' MISSING BAWB :(
Posts: 9549Review Date: Wed May 13, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great view Cons: long que, dizzy, heights
Not a big fan but I get too dizzy. I went on because I have to do it all once at least. It has a great view if you can stand looking while going around. Seats are small too. Good concept design.
Love2663
Mouseketeer
Registered: May 2009
Posts: 109Review Date: Sun May 17, 2009 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 4
Positive aspects of the product (pros): great views Cons: can be very long lines
The elevation provides a little more exciting ride than the other Dumbo-stle rides and allows for great views of the park and the Contemporary.
disney_fan1972
Mickey Nut
Registered: June 2007
Location: Too far from WDW in PA
Posts: 107Review Date: Wed May 20, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): The view Cons: you go in circles
Typical carnival type ride. You go in circles and control the up down. Not worth the wait
GraceLuvsWDW
DIS Veteran
Registered: March 2007
Location: Texas-halfway between The Land and The World
Posts: 2314Review Date: Sun May 24, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 3
Positive aspects of the product (pros): View from up there Cons: Dizziness, confinement in elevator
I went on this ride once and let's just say it'll be the last time. It made me very sick, eventhough it doesn't seem to go very fast. The horrible part was coming down in the elevator after the ride with a girl who insisted if she didn't get out of there right that instant she was goin to throw up! I think I'll pass on this ride, once was definitely enough!
MommaluvsDis
DIS Veteran
Registered: May 2001
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 3198Review Date: Tue December 15, 2009 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): You can see all of the Magic Kingdom Cons: You can see all of the Magic Kingdom! Very high!
Very high up and the cars are very small. My friend and I felt like a 10 pound sausage squeezed into a 5 pound casing!
csjordan
Yearning for the Ears
Registered: February 2005
Location: High Point NC
Posts: 399Review Date: Sun May 9, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Flying high.. a good view! Cons: forever wait!
Better than dumbo and aladdin! higher and faster and a better view! but there is always a terrible line!
dwheaton
Mouseketeer
Registered: December 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 184Review Date: Thu June 17, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Stunning views Cons: Slow loading
The Astro Orbiter offers an exciting, unique view of the Magic Kingdom during a brief ride above Tomorrowland. It's especially cool at night, when the park is lit up and festive.
The primary downsides are the small capacity and slow loading process, which involves sending a small group up in an elevator. The cars are also really small, especially if you want to ride with a partner.
Overall, however, Astro Orbiter is worth the ride, especially if the wait times aren't beyond 20-30 minutes.
MarchMadness24
Earning My Ears
Registered: June 2010
Posts: 50Review Date: Sun June 20, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 8
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Breath-Taking Views Cons: Incredibly Long Quene For A Short Ride
A nice attraction that provides a great view of the MK. I would highly not recommend this ride if you are afraid of heights or waiting in lines drives you up the wall. This ride is a one-time deal, but worth the one time.
disneygirlmass
Mouseketeer
Registered: December 2005
Posts: 252Review Date: Wed September 1, 2010 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
best time to ride this is at night, though it tends to always have a long line
bellebookworm9
Future Au.D.
Registered: May 2009
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 2874Review Date: Sun February 26, 2012 Would you recommend the product? No | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 2
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons: Least efficient ride ever
I decided to give this a spin as part of my quest to do all the attractions in Disney World. It was around midnight and the wait was not very long. I knew this ride involved taking an elevator to the top, but I never realized quite how inefficient this was. The amount of people that the elevators can hold is very small, and this leads to gigantic backlogs, plus the ride itself is not continuously loading.
Once I reached the top, I strapped myself in and we were up, up, and away. It does spin kind of fast and I pulled the lever towards me to raise it up higher, then found out that it is very difficult to push it all the way forward to lower yourself again-I spent far more time up in the air than I would have liked.
I don't recommend this ride at all.
disneysbiggestfan
Earning My Ears
Registered: May 2012
Posts: 2Review Date: Fri May 4, 2012 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Great view of the park Cons: Wait times always seem really long
This ride is lots of fun for the little ones. They will enjoy flying up and down in a rocket. However, the older kids and the adults will probably find it quite boring.
tehSAC
Mouseketeer
Registered: June 2011
Posts: 254Review Date: Fri January 4, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 7
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Up high which offers great views Cons: Lines are long
Great ride for views but that's about it. Since its above the load area for The People Mover you have to wait for an elevator to get up top.
Ride it at night its beautiful.
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UConnFan
Mouseketeer
Registered: March 2011
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 364Review Date: Sun January 13, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 6
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Cons:
This is a fun ride, but it's not a must-do. If lines are long (they likely are), skip this ride. If not, enjoy the view :-)
RedheadedAnastasia
Finding My Slipper
Registered: January 2013
Location: The United States
Posts: 4Review Date: Tue January 29, 2013 Would you recommend the product? Yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 5
Positive aspects of the product (pros): Beautiful View Cons: Cars really small, slow lines.
The beautiful view is one of the only things this ride has going for it. The rockets are extremely tiny, the wait is slow, and when I was there, three or four rockets were 'unavailable'. Otherwise, the view is a really good incentive to ride, especially during Wishes.
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