The Peoplemover and the Rocket Rods

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 7:55 am

I does a whirl once in a while and plays music when it does it but thats about it. I will try to get video of it next week for you.

Cheshire Cat · Post by **Cheshire Cat** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 9:28 am

Thanks

I always wondered why they would replace the astro orbitor (a ride) with something that resembles a ride, but isn't. (Does that make sense?

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Post by **subsonic** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 11:06 am

I don't think it's even worth recording. I hate that stupid thing. I could have been cool but instead it's pathetic.

Post by **spaulo** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 11:18 am

a pile of space junk.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 12:16 pm

Well even if people want to see how bad it is I will record it for them.

Esmeralda · Post by **Esmeralda** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 12:41 pm

Dr. Ravenscroft wrote:I does a whirl once in a while and plays music when it does it but thats about it. I will try to get video of it next week for you.

Does it still work? The last couple of times I saw it, nothing happened. I'd be intrigued to know if it was still running or if Disney just gave up on the whole idea.

G2-4T · Post by **G2-4T** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 1:27 pm

Man - seems like they just walked away. After the first year it just stopped working from what I have ever seen. Making into a showpiece like the Fountain of Nations in Epcot would be cool but that takes money and effort. Dr - if you get video that would be interesting to see how much of it still works today...

disneylandmom · Post by **disneylandmom** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 3:24 pm

I saw it working when we were there a few weeks ago but only in the early part of the day.

danimal3114u · Post by **danimal3114u** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 4:23 pm

It always funny watching people's reactions to it when it goes. Everyone just sort of stares up quizzically and must say to themselves â€œwhat the hell?â€

Slimmer Kimmers · Post by **Slimmer Kimmers** » Jul Tue 31, 2007 10:36 pm

I liked it better when the "old version" of Astro Orbitor was where that Observa-whatever thing that you're all talking about is now. It was up high off the ground so you really felt like you were flying! Why on earth did they move Astro Orbitor to the entrance of Tomorrowland and down to the ground?? Dumb if you ask me. Oh, and also dumb is that Observa-whatever thing.

Post by **subsonic** » Aug Wed 01, 2007 10:36 am

That would be called the Rocket Jets, which looked sooo much better up high.

http://yesterland.com/rocketjets.html To me, that's a lot more futuristic than on the ground.

danimal3114u · Post by **danimal3114u** » Aug Wed 01, 2007 12:01 pm

The rockets were really cool. I still remember waiting in line around the top of the playform waiting to go on. That ride was a lot of fun, and the way it was colored and designed, was instantly recognizable.