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==Attraction History==
The Astro Orbiter opened it Walt Disney World on November 28, 1974 under the name of Star Jets. Star Jets was itself, a replica of the Disneyland attraction Rocket Jets. In fact the only differences between the two attractions (besides the name) , was that the Walt Disney World vehicles were larger, and had a flatter back end with a larger tail. The attraction is a wheel and spoke attraction type ride that allows guests to board rocket ships, and fly above Tomorrowland. Orginally, The rockets would fly around a replica of the Saturn V space ship. When they were built, and the Star Jets was considered the focal point of Tomorrowland. The Star Jets and they were located above the Rockettower Plaza which houses housed the [[WEDway People Mover]].
In 1994, in conjunction with the "New Tommorrowland", Star Jets was given a complete makeover. A stylized iron tower and various "planets", replaced the Saturn V Rocket as the attractions 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.
The replica of the Saturn V rocket that once was the focal point of the Astro Orbiter, was painted camoflouge green and used in the television series "Thunder in Paradise". The series was produced at the [[Disney-MGM Studios]], and after . After the series ended, the rocket was placed in the Boneyard scene of the [[Backstage Tour]].
==Ride Summery==
The Astro Orbiter takes allows guests to board 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 ride must go up an a small elevator which brings them to the loading area.
Once aboard their rockets, guests 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 through the air. The rockets make approximately eleven rotations per minute, and the ride lasts for 90 seconds. The jest jets themselves are attached to the axis by a twenty foot arm, adding 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 also be able to get a great view of Tomorrowland. After 90 seconds the jets are lowered back to the loading area.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==
