What is the best time to ride Astro Orbitor?

At Disneyland, Astro Orbitor typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Astro Orbitor?

The standby wait for Astro Orbitor runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 60 minutes at its busiest.

Does Astro Orbitor break down a lot?

Astro Orbitor is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Astro Orbitor?

No. Astro Orbitor has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.

Does Astro Orbitor have Lightning Lane?

No. Astro Orbitor does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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Disneyland · Tomorrowland Astro Orbitor Gentle · Any height

Disneyland · Tomorrowland

Astro Orbitor Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Disneyland Resort's Disneyland, Astro Orbitor is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 25, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now 10 min

Typical wait 17 min

Peak seen 60 min

Quietest hour 8 AM

Quick facts

Land: Tomorrowland
Height: Any height
Lightning Lane: No
Opened: 1998
Ride length: About 1.5 minutes
Thrill: Gentle

Best Time to Ride Astro Orbitor

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (8 AM); the wait usually peaks around 11 AM.

6 8AM

16 9AM

27 10AM

29 11AM

25 12PM

21 1PM

17 2PM

17 3PM

14 4PM

14 5PM

14 6PM

16 7PM

18 8PM

12 9PM

15 10PM

8 11PM

Pro tip: ride Astro Orbitor in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before Disneyland closes. If you would rather not wait at all, aim for those low-wait windows.

Is Astro Orbitor Reliable?

Rock solid Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Astro Orbitor?

The shortest waits for Astro Orbitor are right at rope drop and in the final hour before Disneyland closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Astro Orbitor FAQ

What is the best time to ride Astro Orbitor?: At Disneyland, Astro Orbitor typically has its shortest waits around 8 AM and its longest around 11 AM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Astro Orbitor?: The standby wait for Astro Orbitor runs about 17 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 60 minutes at its busiest.
Does Astro Orbitor break down a lot?: Astro Orbitor is currently graded Rock solid for reliability. Running about 100 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 22 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Astro Orbitor?: No. Astro Orbitor has no height requirement, so the whole family can ride.
Does Astro Orbitor have Lightning Lane?: No. Astro Orbitor does not offer Lightning Lane, so standby is the only line.

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