Rip Ride Rockit coaster question - The DIS Discussion Forums

CPA_ESQ. · 10-09-2012, 02:40 PM

Ok:

My GF wants me to post this question:

"I am hesitant to go on the rip ride rockit coaster. I don't like rides that go upside down - They give me a dizzy feeling. Will this coaster get me dizzy? I love going on the mummy, and men in black (I don't prefer the part where you spin around, but quickly get over it), I also ride Spider man and Doom Drop.

I'm not a huge fan of forbidden journey and frequently take the chicken exit"

I keep telling her that what looks like a loop is not a loop and the ride never goes upside down, but turns side to side and is not even an exciting part of the ride, but she wants to hear what others have to say. She was scared to go on to the mummy at one time, now I can't keep her off of that ride.

JessicaR · 10-09-2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPA_ESQ.

Ok:

My GF wants me to post this question:

"I am hesitant to go on the rip ride rockit coaster. I don't like rides that go upside down - They give me a dizzy feeling. Will this coaster get me dizzy? I love going on the mummy, and men in black (I don't prefer the part where you spin around, but quickly get over it), I also ride Spider man and Doom Drop.

I'm not a huge fan of forbidden journey and frequently take the chicken exit"

I keep telling her that what looks like a loop is not a loop and the ride never goes upside down, but turns side to side and is not even an exciting part of the ride, but she wants to hear what others have to say. She was scared to go on to the mummy at one time, now I can't keep her off of that ride.

No comparison with RRR and Mummy or Dr Doom, or Spiderman. Does she do Hulk or Dragons?

CPA_ESQ. · 10-09-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessicaR

No comparison with RRR and Mummy or Dr Doom, or Spiderman. Does she do Hulk or Dragons?

she had never gone on the hulk or gragons.

AshleighYu · 10-09-2012, 05:20 PM

I'm 26 and noticed I'm becoming more fragile on the big rides. I'm 6.2ft and my head keeps getting knocked making me feel dizzy and i sometimes head headaches. Hulk I will never do again. I found it really rough and I came off feeling really battered.

RRR was intense but came off wanting to go back on. It didn't make me dizzy and didn't batter me at all. I would recommend it.

Belle83 · 10-10-2012, 04:09 AM

I'm a huge ride chicken, but don't mind going upside down.

Has she ever been upside down on a roller coaster? You really don't feel like you are upside down at all...and it doesn't make you dizzy (at least not me). Also, the loop in RRR isn't like a normal loop on a roller coaster where you are upside down for the loop. You are sort of sideways upside down.

If you are worried about getting dizzy, just make sure to keep your head back against the seat and look straight instead of to the side (regardless of whether you are upside down or not). You might also suck on a piece of candy or something during the ride (though that might not be safe).

Anyway, the hardest part of the ride for me was just the anticipation going up at the beginning. The coaster itself is pretty mild.

CPA_ESQ. · 10-10-2012, 10:04 AM

yeah she has been on rides that go upside down in the past at Great Adventure.

She likes roller coasters - mummy, rolling thunder (great adventure), crazy mouse type coasters, etc.. but won't go on Hulk type rides.

I tell her that the rip rockit is a tween type ride - it looks big and bad, but it is a fun long ride through the park. I hope she goes on it this trip. I remember when she was scared of the mummy but now I can't keep her off of that ride

Thanks for the tips and input

damo · 10-10-2012, 10:32 AM

The only part of RRR that people find scary is the initial vertical climb.

stocker1042 · 10-11-2012, 06:29 PM

For years I was a coaster sissy. Now, I'm working my way up. This past Saturday was my first ride on RRR. I have been on every other WDW coaster, but that's about it.

I will say RRR is the most intense ride I've been on. I found it pretty smooth with the exception of when you get to the top of a hill...ya kinda fly out of your seat. You really don't feel like you are ever upside down, and it seems like after a few inital fast runs, it slows down a bit and you can find your bearings.

I loved it. I was a bit wobbly afterwards and needed to take a seat, but man...it was a fun ride, great music, and a good time.

Tell her to try it. You won't get hurt.

the Dark Marauder · 10-11-2012, 10:24 PM

Rockit does NOT go upside down.

CPA_ESQ. · 10-23-2012, 12:40 PM

Update:

She went on the coaster - I had to give her a "Doom Pass" so for the rest of the trip she didn't have to go on Doom fear fall.

She said the most anxious part was the first hill, after that she was able to enjoy the rest of the ride. She said she didn't feel like it went upside down (even though it doesn't). She didn't know how the twist and turn on the 'loop' would effect her. She didn't get dizzy or rattled around.. but I think she has to remember to breathe next time and not be so nervous

next time for that first hill.

She was fine after the trip and didn't feel sick or disoriented like on FJ, or other motion simulator type rides. She equated it to Doom - first part is stressful after that it is fun.

She didn't go back on the ride, but I think I can get her on once per trip now.

10-09-2012, 02:40 PM	#1
CPA_ESQ. Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 127	Rip Ride Rockit coaster question Ok: My GF wants me to post this question: "I am hesitant to go on the rip ride rockit coaster. I don't like rides that go upside down - They give me a dizzy feeling. Will this coaster get me dizzy? I love going on the mummy, and men in black (I don't prefer the part where you spin around, but quickly get over it), I also ride Spider man and Doom Drop. I'm not a huge fan of forbidden journey and frequently take the chicken exit" I keep telling her that what looks like a loop is not a loop and the ride never goes upside down, but turns side to side and is not even an exciting part of the ride, but she wants to hear what others have to say. She was scared to go on to the mummy at one time, now I can't keep her off of that ride.

10-10-2012, 04:09 AM	#5
Belle83 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,071	I'm a huge ride chicken, but don't mind going upside down. Has she ever been upside down on a roller coaster? You really don't feel like you are upside down at all...and it doesn't make you dizzy (at least not me). Also, the loop in RRR isn't like a normal loop on a roller coaster where you are upside down for the loop. You are sort of sideways upside down. If you are worried about getting dizzy, just make sure to keep your head back against the seat and look straight instead of to the side (regardless of whether you are upside down or not). You might also suck on a piece of candy or something during the ride (though that might not be safe). Anyway, the hardest part of the ride for me was just the anticipation going up at the beginning. The coaster itself is pretty mild. __________________ \| 1991 Disneyland \| 1995 Disneyland \| 1998 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 1999 Disneyland \| 2000 WDW (Port Orleans French Quarter) \| 2000 Disney Cruise (Magic) \| 2003 Disneyland \| 2004 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 2011 WDW (Dolphin) \| 2012 WDW (Port Orleans Riverside) \| 2013 WDW (Coronado Springs) Dec. 2012 Trip Report: The One Where We Got Engaged

10-11-2012, 10:24 PM	#9
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10-09-2012, 05:20 PM	#4
AshleighYu Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 14	I'm 26 and noticed I'm becoming more fragile on the big rides. I'm 6.2ft and my head keeps getting knocked making me feel dizzy and i sometimes head headaches. Hulk I will never do again. I found it really rough and I came off feeling really battered. RRR was intense but came off wanting to go back on. It didn't make me dizzy and didn't batter me at all. I would recommend it.

10-10-2012, 10:04 AM	#6
CPA_ESQ. Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 127	yeah she has been on rides that go upside down in the past at Great Adventure. She likes roller coasters - mummy, rolling thunder (great adventure), crazy mouse type coasters, etc.. but won't go on Hulk type rides. I tell her that the rip rockit is a tween type ride - it looks big and bad, but it is a fun long ride through the park. I hope she goes on it this trip. I remember when she was scared of the mummy but now I can't keep her off of that ride Thanks for the tips and input

10-10-2012, 10:32 AM	#7
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Hagrid's hut Posts: 26,194	The only part of RRR that people find scary is the initial vertical climb.

10-11-2012, 06:29 PM	#8
stocker1042 Internet message boards have changed the world. Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 'Merica Posts: 69	For years I was a coaster sissy. Now, I'm working my way up. This past Saturday was my first ride on RRR. I have been on every other WDW coaster, but that's about it. I will say RRR is the most intense ride I've been on. I found it pretty smooth with the exception of when you get to the top of a hill...ya kinda fly out of your seat. You really don't feel like you are ever upside down, and it seems like after a few inital fast runs, it slows down a bit and you can find your bearings. I loved it. I was a bit wobbly afterwards and needed to take a seat, but man...it was a fun ride, great music, and a good time. Tell her to try it. You won't get hurt.

10-23-2012, 12:40 PM	#10
CPA_ESQ. Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 127	Update: She went on the coaster - I had to give her a "Doom Pass" so for the rest of the trip she didn't have to go on Doom fear fall. She said the most anxious part was the first hill, after that she was able to enjoy the rest of the ride. She said she didn't feel like it went upside down (even though it doesn't). She didn't know how the twist and turn on the 'loop' would effect her. She didn't get dizzy or rattled around.. but I think she has to remember to breathe next time and not be so nervous next time for that first hill. She was fine after the trip and didn't feel sick or disoriented like on FJ, or other motion simulator type rides. She equated it to Doom - first part is stressful after that it is fun. She didn't go back on the ride, but I think I can get her on once per trip now.