Astro Orbiter: height requirement, waits and Lightning Lane

Astro Orbiter is a mild-thrill ride in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. There is no height requirement. Typical wait about 30 minutes.

ParkMagic KingdomTomorrowland

HeightAny height

ThrillMild2 of 5

Length2 min

Typical wait30 min15 quiet, 45 peak

Rockets on a high arm; feels higher than Dumbo.

Lightning Lane

Astro Orbiter is not on Lightning Lane. See Lightning Lane prices at Magic Kingdom.

Planning waits by crowd level Planning tier

Quiet day	Typical day	Peak day
15 min	30 min	45 min

Planning tiers compiled by The Happiest Planner from published norms, not independently verified and not predictions. The planner shows live posted waits on the day.

Questions people ask

What is the height requirement for Astro Orbiter?

There is no height requirement for Astro Orbiter; any age can ride.

How long is the wait for Astro Orbiter?

Planning waits: about 15 minutes on quiet days, 30 on typical days and 45 on peak days. Live posted waits run inside the planner on the day.

Is Astro Orbiter on Lightning Lane?

Astro Orbiter is not on Lightning Lane.

How long does Astro Orbiter last?

About 2 minutes.

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