I never realized that the original Rocket Jets was actually the observitron, that means there are literally 2 abandoned rides sitting on top of each other in Tomorrowland.
Designing a ride without checking that its support base is strong enough is a colossal blunder. Considering the concrete cracks caused by Rocket Rods, it sounds as if Disney really rushed the plans for 90s Tomorrowland. It's in a bad spot, but I bet more ride it now since it's not so high up.
Disney really doesnt like Disneyland's Tomorrowland, between them closing rides and relocating rids to bad locations, next they're probably going to close the entire land
I never really understood what the observatron was, always thought it was just a random cluster of satellites... I had no idea it was the Rocket Jets ride but just reskinned basically, I will now look at it with a new light now knowing that the observatron is just the abandoned Rocket Jets structure
Disneyland needs to suck it up and replace both the PeopleMover and AstroJets. Rebuild the podium and track, forget the excuses, just do it. The PeopleMover can be re- imagined so that it is safe. It also had high capacity, which is needed. Once this is done, the entryway to Tomorrowland can be cleaned up.
I agree about the astro orbitor not being on top of the peoplemover loading area, losing its charm, but hell, it looks cool at night, at least like the rest of tomorrowland
Didn't know that hunk of Satellite dishes used to spin. They should just tear it down and put in a spiral ramp and an even more fantastical Orbitron put in... reinforced for the heavy load. They have built a few newer parks since this was installed... so go build a newer one elsewhere.
Tomorrowland desperately needs another renovation. Might I suggest going full on retro futurism and renaming the land Discoveryland? I’m not the first person to mention this, but the problem with Tomorrowland is that it has to be updated far too often to keep it relevant. Also, I love your content and how you just go straight to the point with your subject matter. It takes you 5 minutes to tell the whole story of a ride or attraction, while certain other RUclips channels would focus too much on extending that time
My first time at Disneyland was in 1999 and I rode the Rocket Rods. It was an awful, BORING ride! I actually really like the design of the AstroOrbitor much better than the extremely dated AstroJets look. I do wish they would reinforce the building enough to put the AstroOrbitor back up there. I don’t think the PeopleMover will ever return to Disneyland, sadly. I wish it would!
Astro Orbitor was originally gonna be placed on the PeopleMover loading platform where the Rocket Jets are, but it was too heavy so it was instead moved to the entrance of Tomorrowland
It's sad that most of this human errors disney is not the same I mean look at avengers campus it's the BIGGEST WASTE OF $$$ a bugs land had so much to do more attraction Now is just one and plenty of alcohol and terrible shows
I’m still waiting for the avengers e ticket they have been promising us for 5+ years. It’s like they are working on everything else but that for some reason
I actually kinda like the Astro Orbitor in the front. I would like to see it repainted to white and red. Same with the Observotron. I think it would be cool to get the arms moving and have it be red and white. That's just me
It saw the removal of many Iconic Tomorrowland features including but not limited to the Space Mountain Speed ramps, Rocket Rods which ended up being abandoned just a few years later, the Rocket Jets being removed, and new unpopular paint jobs.
They built a new ride in a new location, it’s not the same ride. The one on top of the Peoplemover was stripped down to its mechanical structure, they placed satellite dishes in place of the rockets. Today the structure is no longer operational and has been largely neglected. :)
I never realized that the original Rocket Jets was actually the observitron, that means there are literally 2 abandoned rides sitting on top of each other in Tomorrowland.
Yup, it’s kinda sad.
Designing a ride without checking that its support base is strong enough is a colossal blunder. Considering the concrete cracks caused by Rocket Rods, it sounds as if Disney really rushed the plans for 90s Tomorrowland. It's in a bad spot, but I bet more ride it now since it's not so high up.
Disney really doesnt like Disneyland's Tomorrowland, between them closing rides and relocating rids to bad locations, next they're probably going to close the entire land
It wouldn’t surprise me, Space Mountain is the only thing keeping that land alive.
@@FM7Studios thats true, considering the Matterhorn is also in fantasyland and not too many people are interested in autotopia anymore
I never really understood what the observatron was, always thought it was just a random cluster of satellites... I had no idea it was the Rocket Jets ride but just reskinned basically, I will now look at it with a new light now knowing that the observatron is just the abandoned Rocket Jets structure
This channel is so underrated! I think getting rid of the people mover was even dumber!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Yes, getting rid of the Peoplemover was not the best decision! 🥲
Disneyland needs to suck it up and replace both the PeopleMover and AstroJets. Rebuild the podium and track, forget the excuses, just do it. The PeopleMover can be re- imagined so that it is safe. It also had high capacity, which is needed. Once this is done, the entryway to Tomorrowland can be cleaned up.
That would be a dream!
I agree about the astro orbitor not being on top of the peoplemover loading area, losing its charm, but hell, it looks cool at night, at least like the rest of tomorrowland
I do agree, it does look cool at night!
Didn't know that hunk of Satellite dishes used to spin. They should just tear it down and put in a spiral ramp and an even more fantastical Orbitron put in... reinforced for the heavy load. They have built a few newer parks since this was installed... so go build a newer one elsewhere.
Tomorrowland desperately needs another renovation. Might I suggest going full on retro futurism and renaming the land Discoveryland? I’m not the first person to mention this, but the problem with Tomorrowland is that it has to be updated far too often to keep it relevant.
Also, I love your content and how you just go straight to the point with your subject matter. It takes you 5 minutes to tell the whole story of a ride or attraction, while certain other RUclips channels would focus too much on extending that time
I would love to see a retro futurism influence to Tomorrowland! Also thanks so much for the kind words!
@@FM7Studios You're welcome!
My first time at Disneyland was in 1999 and I rode the Rocket Rods.
It was an awful, BORING ride!
I actually really like the design of the AstroOrbitor much better than the extremely dated AstroJets look. I do wish they would reinforce the building enough to put the AstroOrbitor back up there.
I don’t think the PeopleMover will ever return to Disneyland, sadly. I wish it would!
Paul Pressler should be arrested for the murder of Tomorrowland.
Astro Orbitor was originally gonna be placed on the PeopleMover loading platform where the Rocket Jets are, but it was too heavy so it was instead moved to the entrance of Tomorrowland
Correct!
It's sad that most of this human errors disney is not the same
I mean look at avengers campus it's the BIGGEST WASTE OF $$$
a bugs land had so much to do more attraction
Now is just one and plenty of alcohol and terrible shows
I’m still waiting for the avengers e ticket they have been promising us for 5+ years. It’s like they are working on everything else but that for some reason
I agree. the Webslingers was so disappointing. Ugh. The land looks like an annex at a state university. hence the name, I guess.
wish they'd just bring it back to the beautiful retro-futurism
utilizing today's tech would be great
That would be great!
I agree. This ride was iconic and I loved it.
Wish it would come back!
I actually kinda like the Astro Orbitor in the front. I would like to see it repainted to white and red. Same with the Observotron. I think it would be cool to get the arms moving and have it be red and white. That's just me
A repaint would be nice!
@@FM7Studios I think it should all be white and red.
Why was Disneyland’s new Tomorrowland of 1998 one ☝️ of Disney’s biggest failures?
It saw the removal of many Iconic Tomorrowland features including but not limited to the Space Mountain Speed ramps, Rocket Rods which ended up being abandoned just a few years later, the Rocket Jets being removed, and new unpopular paint jobs.
And a few more short lived failures such as honey i shrunk the audience and innoventions.
Well they’re not failures to me
@@eliassmeke3991 Well I’m glad you liked them :)
@@FM7Studios I liked Honey too
The artwork for tl98 pooked cool but in practice they just painted everything brown
I don’t want to be rude but it seems the background music is to loud in parts of video’s.
Constructive criticism is always helpful! (:
V2, to Saturn 5, to Big Gay Al's Big, Gay, Fabulous Space Ride. Weeeww! 🤪
you know you're stuff W
Thank you!
Oh please 🙄
They changed the location of the ride
They built a new ride in a new location, it’s not the same ride. The one on top of the Peoplemover was stripped down to its mechanical structure, they placed satellite dishes in place of the rockets. Today the structure is no longer operational and has been largely neglected. :)