Astro Orbiter Refurb or GONE??

[GOOFYFREEK]

I read it was under refurbishment. But it is completly gone. No center no rockets no nothing. They have re-done the ring on the outside and added planets. Which are huge and I would think impair your view.

So I am wondering if they are just secretly doing away with the ride all together.

 

[marypops!]

really!!
i can't think they will be taking it out
it's one of the only rides my dad hates and i remember the 1st time i went on my cap flew off when we went past jupiter

 

[rlyrehc]

I'm shocked too. I can do all of the rollercoasters (love RRC) but I hate this one too. I feel like I am going to fly off of the ride but that doesn't mean I want it gone!! I hope it comes back.

 

[DizBelle]

Maybe they're just getting new rockets...

 

[shafke]

it is in rehab... I read that sometime shortly before xmas, a bearing gave out and the ride went into rehab a 1 month ahead of schedule. If this is the case then the ride may need to have been dismantled to get access to the bearings.

 

[**Tinker*Bell*7**]

I just got back sunday from a 10 day trip. The planets have been there for several years now. They are not new & do not impair your view as a previous poster thought. Anyway right now there is scaffolding all around the ride and they are doing rehab on it. I think the disney website said it is scheduled to reopen in march.

 

[eeyore0062]

Maybe they're just getting new rockets...

From your mouth to Mickey's ears! Those rockets were very difficult to get in and out of!

I like riding it at night when the whole park is lit up, as well as the resorts.... absolutely beautiful view!