Astro Orbiter Wait Times
Over the last 29 days, Astro Orbiter averaged 10.9 minutes, peaking at 45. That is the 19th longest queue of 30 tracked rides in the park — well under the park average of 17.3 minutes. Tuesdays have been quietest at 7.6 minutes on average, Saturdays busiest at 15.
Ride facts
- Height requirement
- No height requirement
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Type
- Spinner
- Ride length
- 2 min
- Best for ages
- 3+
- Rider Switch
- Not available
- Accessibility
- Requires full mobility
- Gets you wet
- No
High-flying rockets with amazing views of the park from way up top.
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Wait times by day of the week
Average standby wait from 29 days of ParkPortal's own recorded data.
Astro Orbiter FAQs
How long is the wait for Astro Orbiter?
Astro Orbiter has averaged 10.9 minutes over the last 29 days, with the longest recorded wait reaching 45 minutes. Check the live figure at the top of this page for the queue right now.
What is the best day to ride Astro Orbiter?
Tuesday has been the quietest day, averaging 7.6 minutes, while Saturday has been the busiest at 15 minutes. Riding first thing after Magic Kingdom opens beats any weekday choice.
How tall do you have to be to ride Astro Orbiter?
Astro Orbiter has no minimum height requirement, so everyone in your group can ride.
How long is Astro Orbiter?
The ride itself lasts about 2 minutes. It is a spinner rated moderate for intensity.
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