The entire center structure of the Astro Orbiter has been removed as refurbishment work continues on the attraction at Magic Kingdom. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment In our last update, we reported that additional pieces of the attraction had been removed, including the center spire on the ride’s structure. The center structure that typically holds the large … Read more
In our last report, we noted that the majority of planets and the rocket ship vehicles had been removed from Astro Orbiter amid its months-long refurbishment. Additional pieces of the ride’s structure have now been removed. The top portion of the ride’s structure is now missing. This includes the antenna-like spire and centered yellow planet … Read more
As refurbishment continues on the Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom, the planets and rocket ship vehicles have all been removed. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment The planets and rocket ship vehicles typically attached to the structure of the Astro Orbiter have been removed as refurbishment continues. During the ride, the rocket vehicles would “blast off” into the … Read more
A large crane has arrived behind construction walls in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom for the Astro Orbiter’s refurbishment. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment In December we reported that the Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom closed for refurbishment on January 13, 2025, and is scheduled to reopen in the summer of 2025. A large yellow crane has arrived … Read more
The Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom will close for a months-long refurbishment in the first half of 2025. Astro Orbiter Refurbishment The Tomorrowland ride will be closed beginning on January 13, 2025. Disney plans for Astro Orbiter to reopen in the summer of 2025. January 13 is also the day half of DinoLand U.S.A. will … Read more
A new Tomorrowland ornament with a moving Astro Orbiter is now available at Walt Disney World. We found this item at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Ornament With Pull String – $29.99 This Astro Orbiter-inspired Tomorrowland ornament features a black spire similar to the grey one that sits high above Tomorrowland in … Read more
A new Bicoastal Adventures pin inspired by Astro Orbitor (or Astro Orbiter) is now available at Disneyland Resort. These pins celebrate attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. We found it at 20th Century Music Company on Main Street, U.S.A. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Astro Orbitor Pin – $19.99 Like all Bicoastal Adventures … Read more
A new limited edition Disney Bicoastal Adventures pin celebrates Astro Orbiter (or Astro Orbitor). This pin series features attractions that exist at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. We found the new pin at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Astro Orbiter Pin – $19.99 The pin has a … Read more
After Astro Orbitor at Disneyland closed for a refurbishment set to last until at least the new year, plaques about the attraction’s history at different Disney Parks were added to the construction walls. Unfortunately, the plaque about the Magic Kingdom version of Astro Orbiter had completely incorrect information. (At Magic Kingdom, the ride is Astro … Read more
A plaque on the construction wall surrounding Astro Orbitor containing incorrect dates and information about the Magic Kingdom version of the attraction has been removed. Incorrect Plaque on Astro Orbitor Construction Wall Removed We noticed a series of plaques on the construction walls surrounding the Astro Orbitor containing history and information about the attractions at … Read more
An opening day land at Disneyland Park in 1955, Tomorrowland was conceptualized as an area that could capture the potential of ‘tomorrow,’ a place Walt Disney described as “a step into the future, with predictions of constructive things to come.” One ‘constructive thing’ that has been created since the land’s opening is the internet, which … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Astro Orbitor at Disneyland is closed for refurbishment until 2024, with construction walls up around the Tomorrowland attraction. Astro Orbitor Closed Blue construction walls encircle Astro Orbitor, which is at the entrance to Tomorrowland in Disneyland. A sign on the walls reads: Departing flights will resume in winter 2024 Please enjoy our other Tomorrowland … Read more
Greetings from beyond the stars! The retro tourism posters near the Purple Wall in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom have been replaced. The designs of these posters remain the same, but they were reprinted after significant sun bleaching, so they look fresher and more colorful than before. These posters originally hung outside the long-defunct Timekeeper attraction … Read more
It’s the start of a new month, and the means new Limited Edition food! Salt & Straw, Everglazed, and The Ganachery have debuted new menu items. Pack your napkins, tums, and hunger because we are trying it all. Salt & Straw is our first stop of the day. On the first Friday of the month, … Read more
Jim Shore releases his newest figurine at the Art of Disney in Disney Springs. The figurine is that of Mickey Mouse riding the Astro Orbiter, a ride in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. This piece comes ahead of the 50th Anniversary figurine of Goofy and the Haunted Mansion statue. Jim Shore Mickey Mouse Astro Orbiter Figurine … Read more