It’s too bad that Disneyland can’t have the best of both worlds-the visual exuberance of the Astro Orbitor, located high on the old elevated platform of Rocket Jets. Guests board the ride at ground level, so it lacks the “high in the sky” thrill of Rocket Jets. It makes the entrance to Tomorrowland overwhelming, compared to the entrances to Frontierland and Adventureland-especially at night, when it’s all lit up.įrom some angles, it even detracts from Sleeping Beauty Castle.

The location changed from the top of the PeopleMover platform to the entrance to Tomorrowland.Īstro Orbitor looks great, but the ride’s location close to the Hub of Disneyland isn’t so great.

The moving planets add to the fun of the ride. This version is reminiscent of brass astronomical models from centuries ago. In 1998, Disneyland opened the third incarnation of this type ofĪttraction, the visually stunning Astro Orbitor. Unlike the Rocket Jets, the Astro-Jet loaded at ground level, similar to Dumbo. Rocket Jets replaced an earlier ride, Astro-Jet, which opened in March 1956. It wasn’t the first or the last rocket-themed spinner at Disneyland. Rocket Jets circled above Disneyland’s Tomorrowland from July 1967 until January 1997-almost 30 years. When the ride begins, use the lever to raise and lower your rocket.īecause the rockets fly so high above Tomorrowland, the ride is surprisingly The space is rather tight, and the seating is quite cozy. Squeeze into an open rocket with a friend, date, family member, or spouse. You’re now high above the PeopleMover loading area. Taking the elevator is like being a NASA astronaut preparing for an Apollo launch. Take a gantry elevator from ground level up to the loading area. Walk under the PeopleMover track, as PeopleMover trains continually glide overhead.Įnjoy the huge tile murals by Mary Blair as you walk between them. Rocket Jets, aligned with the flagpole, PeopleMover track, and Carousel of ProgressĪs the focal point of Tomorrowland, the attraction is centrally located. The centerpiece of Rocket Jets is a rocket that would look at home on a NASA launchpad, complete with three prominent letters-USA.įrom the central rocket, twelve arms holding open-air rocket vehicles radiate in all directions. Rocket Jets Take a spin through the skies high above Tomorrowland

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