Astro Orbiter Archives

PHOTOS: Plaque on Astro Orbitor Construction Walls at Disneyland Park Contains Incorrect Dates, Information About Magic Kingdom Version of the Attraction

November 29, 2023

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

Santa Claus Meet and Greet in Magic Kingdom, New 2024 Merchandise at Walt Disney World, & More: Daily Recap (11/27/23)

November 27, 2023

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

Astro Orbitor at Disneyland Closed for Refurbishment Until 2024

March 13, 2024November 27, 2023

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

PHOTOS: Out of This World Retro Tomorrowland Posters Refreshed After Fading in Magic Kingdom

November 19, 2023

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

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs & EPCOT 7/1/22 (New Limited Edition Flavors at Salt & Straw, Mighty Thor Hammer at The Ganachery, & More)

July 5, 2022

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

New Jim Shore Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Astro Orbiter Mickey Mouse Statue

July 4, 2022

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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/1/21 (Multiple Tribal Dancers Removed from Jungle Cruise, New Limited Release Pins, Physical Distancing Updates, and More)

June 3, 2021

Good morning from a wonderful, sunny day at Magic Kingdom. We’d definitely say that “Plenty of sunshine is headin’ our way” as we enter June here at Walt Disney World. But the heat isn’t keeping us away, as we’ve found some interesting discoveries today while in the park. So lets hop right in! We started … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/23/21): Construction Fence Removed at EPCOT, Capacity Increases on Batuu, WEB Power Bands Possibly Reusing Failed Toy Tech, First Look at Spider-Bots Battle Arena, and More

May 23, 2021

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 Sunday, May 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Astro Orbiter Takes Off Again with Distancing Measures at Disneyland

May 23, 2021

Astro Orbiter has reopened at Disneyland with new physical distancing measures, as is standard throughout Disneyland Resort. The queue for Astro Orbiter is full of distancing markers six feet apart. If it gets too long, the queue does extend into the pathways of Tomorrowland. Thankfully, the ride experience hasn’t changed much. Astro Orbiter is already … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/23/21): Astro Orbiter Relinquishes PeopleMover Queue, Water Main Breaks at Polynesian Village, Disneyland Sends AP Survey, New Chinese Theater Logo for Hollywood Studios, and More

January 23, 2021

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 Saturday, January 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: A Look at Astro Orbiter as the Magic Kingdom Reopens with New Social Distancing Queue and Elevator Procedures

July 12, 2020

Ready your spacecraft and prepare to lift off with Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland! We have been giving everyone in-depth looks at all the new health and safety procedures throughout Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom this week, from the Tomorrowland Speedway to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Now, let’s take a look at how Astro Orbiter’s … Read more

See Walt Disney Productions in the Early 70’s With the 1973 Annual Report – Part One

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the first part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring a celebration of the company’s … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/25/19 (Halloween Decor, Ugly Stepsisters, Love Bugs, and More!)

September 25, 2019

Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! We caught this beautiful sunrise between the express and resort monorail beams, just as we were getting off the monorail. Here we are at the entrance to Main Street, U.S.A. One of the trains is stationed for guests to see as they enter the park, they can also go … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Sleek New Tomorrowland Sign, Even More Entertainment Cuts and Automated PhotoPass Boxes, and the First-Ever Oogie Boogie Bash

September 22, 2019

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from September 16-22! Walt Disney World In a video released earlier this week, Disney revealed … Read more

PHOTOS: Astro Orbiter Finally Reopens After Lengthy Unplanned Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

September 21, 2019

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Everyone’s favorite cosmic themed spinner attraction is back in operation. Astro Orbiter resumes normal operation after being closed for months for unknown reasons. Astro Orbiter at the Magic Kingdom is still closed for refurbishment. At this time, it is still unknown when they will reopen again, but seeing Cast Members around the attraction is hopefully … Read more

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom Still Closed for Unplanned Refurbishment Despite Reopening Set for Today

September 20, 2019

Astro Orbiter located in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort was scheduled to reopen today after a lengthy unplanned refurbishment. Originally closed in mid-July, Astro Orbiter has been down for unknown reasons that seem to still plague the attraction. Operating calendars show Asrto Orbiter with hours today, indicating the closure was not planned … Read more