Ride Vehicles Removed from Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom as Refurbishment is Underway

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The Astro Orbiter Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom is progressing full steam ahead

Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment that has seen the removal of its iconic planets and rocket ship vehicles. The Tomorrowland attraction, which normally sends guests “blasting off” in rocket ships to orbit a colorful galaxy of planets, closed on January 13, 2025, for the updates.

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Recent photos from the refurbishment reveal the extent of the work being done. The various planets that typically adorn the attraction’s framework have all been removed, along with the rocket ship vehicles that carry passengers, leaving behind the skeletal metal structures that once supported them.

While Disney has not shared specific details about the refurbishment, the removal of all the planets and vehicles suggests this is more than a routine touch-up. It’s possible that the Astro Orbiter is receiving upgraded effects, refreshed paint schemes, or even new ride vehicles as part of this extended downtime.

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The Astro Orbiter is scheduled to reopen in summer 2025, giving eager space travelers a few more months to wait before they can once again explore the attraction’s revamped intergalactic landscape. Until then, we’ll be keeping an eye out for any additional details or sneak peeks of the exciting changes that await this classic Tomorrowland ride.


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