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The Astro Orbiter allows guests to board rocket ships and fly high above Tomorrowland. Differentiating it from other "hub and spoke" attractions in Walt Disney World (such as [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] and the [[Magic Carpets of Aladdin]]) , is the fact that the rockets actually sit atop Rockettower Plaza, 80 feet in the air. In order to board their rockets, guests must ascend up a small elevator which brings them to the loading area.

Once guests board their rocket, 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 fly through th 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, which helps add to the illusion that guests are "flying" through space. While in the air, riders feel like they are flying through the planets, while also getting a great view of Tomorrowland. After 90 seconds the jets rockets are lowered back to the loading area.