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avsfan

11-16-2003, 12:48 AM

Just wondering everyones opinion on which is a more intense ride. Most of our family found dueling dragons at Universal too intense of a ride. Felt a little funny afterward.

Is Mission Space more or less intense?

Thanks::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

dgaston

11-16-2003, 01:46 AM

These are entirely different kinds of attractions. I love Dueling Dragons, feel like I'm flying a dragon on Ice especially, so take my view with that in mind.
There are no inversions on Mission Space. I do feel pressure on my chest and face during "lift-off" and at one point later in the ride. I have not felt bad after any of the 4 times I've ridden it. And I'm someone who can no longer do tea-cups or tilt-a-whirls.
Follow the instructions to face forward, and I think you'll be fine.
HTH

cleo

11-16-2003, 03:48 AM

I agree that you can't really compare the two. They're totally different rides. The closest I can come to a comparison is when you're falling off the building in the Spiderman ride, but then add the actual FEEL of it.

M:S is intense, but it's a fantastic attraction. Take some low drowsy Dramamine and keep your eyes on the screen if you're not sure how you'll do. It's well worth trying!

eeyore0062

11-16-2003, 11:16 AM

Like comparing apples to oranges. To me, Mission Space incorporates a thrill ride with education. Dueling Dragons is a rollercoaster. Both are great, but don't try to figure out if you would like one, if you liked the other... won't work. Visit both!!!

TigrLvsPooh

11-16-2003, 11:34 AM

DH and I didn't think Mission Space was intense at all. We found it to be very mild and not at all like a roller coaster or thrill ride. It's more in the category of simulator... like Spiderman, Body Wars, Back to the Future, and Star Tours.

Tigger Woods

11-16-2003, 05:51 PM

I agree that's it's apples and oranges. DD is a great thrill ride. M:S is a blast, too. If anyone in your group is claustrophobic, they may have a slight problem with M:S. Tell them to go for it. They'll be glad they did.

markºoº

11-16-2003, 06:08 PM

I would not consider MS "intense" although it is a wild ride. The difference is that you don't really sense the real motion with MS. DD is a wild roller coaster.

MS probably is more likely to make people feel funny due to motion sickness.

I rode the Hulk at IOA and my motion sickness was much worse than MS.