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| image=AstroorbiterAstroorbiter2.jpg| caption='''The view of the Astro Orbiter from the in Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover.'''

| opened= November 28, 1974(as Star Jets) | closed= January 10, 1994

|custom_label_1 = Previous NamePreviously Known As|custom_value_1 = Star Jets(1974-1994)|custom_label_2= Reopened |custom_value_2= April 30, 1994 (as Astro Orbiter)

==Attraction History== The Astro Orbiter opened it Walt Disney World on November 28, 1974 under On January 10 1994 the name of Star Jets. Star Jets was itself, a replica of the Disneyland attraction Rocket Jetsclosed. In fact conjunction with the only differences between the two attractions (besides the name)"New Tomorrowland", was that the Walt Disney World vehicles were larger, and had a flatter back end with a larger tail. The attraction is was given a wheel and spoke type ride that allows guests to board rocket ships, and fly above Tomorrowlandcomplete makeover. Orginally, The rockets would fly around a replica color scheme of the Saturn V space ship. When they were builtattraction was changed, with the Star Jets was considered the focal point of Tomorrowland ride now being primarily grey and they were located above Rockettower Plaza which housed the [[WEDway People Mover]]metallic looking.  In 1994At this time, in conjunction with the "New Tommorrowland", Star Jets was given a complete makeover. A stylized iron tower and various "planets", also replaced the Saturn V Rocket as the attractions ride’s focal point. The new structure allowed guests to feel as if they were flying through the planets, instead of just around a stationary object. When the attraction reopened in 1995, it was renamed the Astro Orbiter. The new ride also featured 3 more rockets which helped to increase guest capacity. When the attraction reopened on April 30, 1994 it was renamed the Astro Orbiter.

The replica of In 2014 the Saturn V rocket that once Astro Orbiter closed for an extensive refurbishment. During this time, the attraction was stripped and given a new ride system. Furthermore, during the refurbishment the focal point exterior of the Astro Orbiter, ride structure was given a new paint scheme (including the attraction's elevator shaft being painted camoflouge green orange) and used in the television series "Thunder in Paradise"rockets themselves were given a new look. The series During the refurbishment it was produced at speculated that the [[Disney-MGM Studios]]rotating planets (which had been stationary for a number of years) would be repaired. After When the series endedattraction reopened however, the rocket was placed in the Boneyard scene of the [[Backstage Tour]]planets remained stationary <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/astro-orbitor/news/02oct2014-photos---astro-orbiter-reopens-with-new-color-scheme.htm </ref>.

The Astro Orbiter takes allows Once guests to board their rocket ships and fly above Tomorrowland. Differentiating it from other "hub and spoke attractions" in Walt Disney World (Such as Dumbo and the Magic Carpets of Aladdin), is the fact that the rockets actually fly on top of Rockettower Plaza, 80 feet in the air. In order to get to the rockets, guests must go up a small elevator which brings them to the loading area. Once aboard their rockets, guests they have the ability to choose how high or low they will fly. A joystick in the middle of the rocket will move guests up or down, as they are flying fly through the air. The rockets make approximately eleven rotations per minute, and the ride lasts for 90 seconds. The jets themselves are attached to the axis by a twenty foot arm, adding which helps add to the illusion that guests are "flying" through space. While in the air, riders will feel like they are flying through the planets, and will while also be able to get getting a great view of Tomorrowland. After 90 seconds the jets rockets are lowered back to the loading area.

*The attraction vehicles themselves may have been based on the popular Buck Rogers series. <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/tom-astro.htm </ref>.

*Formally, On the [[Tomorrowland Transit AuthorityPeopleMover]], the Astro Orbiter is was referred to as the "League of Planets Astro Orbiter". This ties tied the attraction in with the backstory of Tomorrowland, which states stated that Tomorrowland is the land was the headquarters for the fictional League of Planets, which helps helped make Tomorrowland an intergalactic meeting place.

*A two day cast member Cast Member preview of the Star Jets took place on Nov 26th and 27th from November 26-27, 1974<ref> http://allears.net/tp/mk/starjets.htm </ref>. *When Walt Disney World still used ticket books the Star Jets required a "D" ticket to ride<ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/tom-astro.htm </ref>.