Astro Obiter question

[lolcow]

Is Astro Orbiter much faster that similar(ish)!rides like Dumbo and Magic Carpets? I've heard people say it makes them feel queasy. I don't mind heights, it's the fast spinning that gets me every time.

Thanks in advance.

 

[hakepb]

Yes, it's noticeably faster

 

[princessjadesmom]

I can ride Dumbo and the Magic Carpets with no problem, but Astro Orbiter definitely makes me queasy.

 

[lugnut33]

It's also a tight squeeze if you're on the big side.

 

[princessjadesmom]

It's also a tight squeeze if you're on the big side.

Yes, and hard to get up out of if you have bad knees.

 

[loril13]

I love Dumbo & Magic Carpets. I am terrified to even try Astro Orbiter.

 

[CAS239]

It feels twice as fast as Dumbo and Aladdin. It also leans slightly inside. If the spinning gets you, I'd definitely skip.

 

[Catvondita]

Its a tight squeeze for sure. I haven't noticed it being faster except for some reason when it brings you back down. For some reason that seemed the fastest which is awesome!

 

[ksueboo]

Seems faster to me! It also feels like I am going to fly right out of the ride and go sailing across Tomorrowland. It's not my favorite ride!

 

[ssreward]

Never noticed the speed but that angle is the worst - I'm always terrified of falling out even though I know it's not gonna happen!

 

[Linleedo]

You can try to "spot" something ( a building or something in the distance) as you go around. ( like dancers that choose something to look at when spinning in circles). I get motion sickness, but didn't experience it on this ride while spotting. It is very low to climb into and get out of! It was a challenge when my husband and I easily climbed in and couldn't get out. We were laughing our butts off. It seemed a little faster than the Dumbo ride. Enjoy! We can't wait to try it at night.

 

[WEDWDW]

Never noticed the speed but that angle is the worst - I'm always terrified of falling out even though I know it's not gonna happen!

That's the biggest difference in Orbiter and ALL the other "spoke and wheel" rides at WDW.

 

[Ryansdad0727]

It is faster. Makes me queasy and it is difficult to get out of. The ride at night is fantastic. Especially if you can time it with Wishes. It is a great experience.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Angle, seat, and speed was bad, Did it once and that was enough. Goes too fast to really see the park.