So is Spiderman similar to The Simpsons ride? - The DIS Discussion Forums

fanoforlando · 10-16-2009, 07:50 AM

So last week we went to IoA & US, our 1st time getting on Spiderman and my g/f starts trying to freak me out saying the signs that say " if you have heart problems or are pregnant do not ride " are posted at Spiderman as they are at The Simpsons, well, tbh, the Simpsons ride was pretty intense for me, maybe in my younger years i would have been able to tolerate a ride like that, but not anymore.

So we chickened out and went past the entrance after waiting in que and all the while she was trying to freak me out, and went straight for the exit.

Gah!! Next time i hope to try and ride Spiderman again .

keishashadow · 10-16-2009, 07:56 AM

the spiderman platform moves thru the attraction

im sure u can find a ride thru posted on youtube

it's easier on my back

, no more dizzying than MIB & gentler than the mummy imo

psac · 10-16-2009, 08:43 AM

I think if the Simpsons was too intense for you, Spiderman may be as well. It has a very different feel to it, but ultimately I think it's very similar technology. I think the car actually moves more in Spiderman, so you see different real backgrounds, but the characters (Spiderman and villians) are all screen based, and the car goes through similar feelings of rising, dropping, etc.

Coach81 · 10-16-2009, 08:50 AM

Spidey is not nearly as intense as the Simpsons.. go ahead.. take the plunge!!!!

syenisch · 10-16-2009, 08:51 AM

If you are prone to motion sickness then request to sit in the middle of the middle row. You will feel far less. It's basic physics. My dad couldn't handle the spinning in MIB when he was in the end. He had the idea to try he middle for Spiderman, which he had had trouble with before when sitting on the end, and this time it didn't bother him at all and he had a great time on the ride.

fanoforlando · 10-16-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by psac

I think if the Simpsons was too intense for you, Spiderman may be as well. It has a very different feel to it, but ultimately I think it's very similar technology. I think the car actually moves more in Spiderman, so you see different real backgrounds, but the characters (Spiderman and villians) are all screen based, and the car goes through similar feelings of rising, dropping, etc.

arrgh! man i really wanted to try Spiderman, you just scared me more

damo · 10-16-2009, 09:10 AM

The major difference is that in Simpsons, your vehicle stays in its compartment where in Spiderman, your vehicle travels along a track similar to the dark rides at Disney such as Haunted Mansion. However, your vehicle also has the ability to move up and down and tilt. You are wearing 3D glasses in Spiderman.

jheigl · 10-17-2009, 06:09 AM

Like the others have said, in Spiderman, your ride car will move through the attraction. All the while, you have on 3D glasses and are looking at the various scenes while the car is moving according to what is happening in the scene. I am VERY prone to motion sickness and there are really only two short parts that are questionable for me (I won't spoil the parts). But they are very short and you can always close your eyes...at least that helps with my motion sickness. I had my eyes closed the whole time on the Simpsons because of the motion sickness....so if you did the Simpsons ride as could handle it...you should have no problem with Spiderman.

fanoforlando · 10-19-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jheigl

Like the others have said, in Spiderman, your ride car will move through the attraction. All the while, you have on 3D glasses and are looking at the various scenes while the car is moving according to what is happening in the scene. I am VERY prone to motion sickness and there are really only two short parts that are questionable for me (I won't spoil the parts). But they are very short and you can always close your eyes...at least that helps with my motion sickness. I had my eyes closed the whole time on the Simpsons because of the motion sickness....so if you did the Simpsons ride as could handle it...you should have no problem with Spiderman.

yeah 90% of the simpsons, this is what i was doing

psac · 10-19-2009, 03:16 PM

I think I was the one who may have scared off the OP. Just a side note, my wife doesn't like intense coasters or rides, and she did like Spidey. I'd say give it one try, it won't do any "damage", and worse case you just don't like it and skip it next time!!

DOOM1001 · 10-19-2009, 04:34 PM

I think Simpson's is more intense than Spider Man.I think since you're just experiencing what's on the screen versus the whole room environment in Spider Man it feels more intense.Spider Man is more fun and has other special effects like fire,water and is somewhat intense.Overall spidey feels more realistic but since the scenes are in the rooms the action isn't as fast as the Simpsons in the theme park,thus making a more fun,less intense ride.

Purseval · 10-19-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fanoforlando

So last week we went to IoA & US, our 1st time getting on Spiderman and my g/f starts trying to freak me out saying the signs that say " if you have heart problems or are pregnant do not ride " are posted at Spiderman as they are at The Simpsons

Those signs are there to keep the lawyers and insurance agents happy. In reality, out of the millions who have ridden both rides there has probably never been a heart attack or pregnancy complication caused by either ride. If there was it was more coincidence than anything to do with the ride.

Don't let an overcautious lawyer keep you from having a good time. Instead think of the millions who made it safely through and play the odds.

donaldduck352 · 10-19-2009, 09:42 PM

My SIL over reacted on both rides.She siked herself out before even trying them.Dont do the same cause they are both great rides.Intense for some but like the OP stated just close youre eyes!
Like Purseval stated,the warnings are for there protection against lawyers...

AmandaYoung · 10-19-2009, 09:55 PM

Spiderman is my favorite ride out of both parks. I think it's less intense than the Simpsons, which may be why I like it more. It's just such an awesome ride

jheigl · 10-20-2009, 05:08 AM

If I'm not mistaken, doesn't a carousel have those same warnings!! LOL!

10-16-2009, 07:50 AM	#1
fanoforlando Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 126	So is Spiderman similar to The Simpsons ride? So last week we went to IoA & US, our 1st time getting on Spiderman and my g/f starts trying to freak me out saying the signs that say " if you have heart problems or are pregnant do not ride " are posted at Spiderman as they are at The Simpsons, well, tbh, the Simpsons ride was pretty intense for me, maybe in my younger years i would have been able to tolerate a ride like that, but not anymore. So we chickened out and went past the entrance after waiting in que and all the while she was trying to freak me out, and went straight for the exit. Gah!! Next time i hope to try and ride Spiderman again .

10-16-2009, 07:56 AM	#2
keishashadow Proud Redhead When you gotta go, you gotta go ... it's a girl thing Hmmm, will she go "Goofy?" I TOLD YOU SO! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 14,482	the spiderman platform moves thru the attraction im sure u can find a ride thru posted on youtube it's easier on my back, no more dizzying than MIB & gentler than the mummy imo __________________ Will trade 'nanners taken in trade by the Tag Fairy for your tag for tags! *Got Nanner's?*

10-16-2009, 08:43 AM	#3
psac Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 167	I think if the Simpsons was too intense for you, Spiderman may be as well. It has a very different feel to it, but ultimately I think it's very similar technology. I think the car actually moves more in Spiderman, so you see different real backgrounds, but the characters (Spiderman and villians) are all screen based, and the car goes through similar feelings of rising, dropping, etc. __________________ Wherever you go, there you are!

10-16-2009, 08:50 AM	#4
Coach81 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,162	Spidey is not nearly as intense as the Simpsons.. go ahead.. take the plunge!!!! __________________ Dec '09 BCV/May '09 BWV/Feb '09 SSR May '08 AKV / Feb '08 OKW Joined DVC Spring '07 Feb '07 All Star Movies Feb '05 Pop Century March '03 Swan March '01 All Star Movies

10-16-2009, 09:10 AM	#7
damo Proud Redhead amok amok amok The curly haired dude said he wouldn't be joining me this vacation! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Around here somewhere Posts: 16,292	The major difference is that in Simpsons, your vehicle stays in its compartment where in Spiderman, your vehicle travels along a track similar to the dark rides at Disney such as Haunted Mansion. However, your vehicle also has the ability to move up and down and tilt. You are wearing 3D glasses in Spiderman. __________________

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10-16-2009, 08:51 AM	#5
syenisch Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 6	If you are prone to motion sickness then request to sit in the middle of the middle row. You will feel far less. It's basic physics. My dad couldn't handle the spinning in MIB when he was in the end. He had the idea to try he middle for Spiderman, which he had had trouble with before when sitting on the end, and this time it didn't bother him at all and he had a great time on the ride.

10-17-2009, 06:09 AM	#8
jheigl Spaceship Earth Junky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 708	Like the others have said, in Spiderman, your ride car will move through the attraction. All the while, you have on 3D glasses and are looking at the various scenes while the car is moving according to what is happening in the scene. I am VERY prone to motion sickness and there are really only two short parts that are questionable for me (I won't spoil the parts). But they are very short and you can always close your eyes...at least that helps with my motion sickness. I had my eyes closed the whole time on the Simpsons because of the motion sickness....so if you did the Simpsons ride as could handle it...you should have no problem with Spiderman. __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time, and for a brief moment, we have been among its' many passengers. From the very beginning, we have always sought to reach out to one another...to bridge the gaps between us...to communicate." -Jeremy Irons, Spaceship Earth, 1994-2007 "The secret of tomorrow, is to live your dreams today;REMEMBER THE MAGIC" "Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffett

10-19-2009, 03:16 PM	#10
psac Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 167	I think I was the one who may have scared off the OP. Just a side note, my wife doesn't like intense coasters or rides, and she did like Spidey. I'd say give it one try, it won't do any "damage", and worse case you just don't like it and skip it next time!! __________________ Wherever you go, there you are!

10-19-2009, 04:34 PM	#11
DOOM1001 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: 233 miles away Posts: 2,380	I think Simpson's is more intense than Spider Man.I think since you're just experiencing what's on the screen versus the whole room environment in Spider Man it feels more intense.Spider Man is more fun and has other special effects like fire,water and is somewhat intense.Overall spidey feels more realistic but since the scenes are in the rooms the action isn't as fast as the Simpsons in the theme park,thus making a more fun,less intense ride. __________________

10-19-2009, 09:42 PM	#13
donaldduck352 Proud Redhead What ever ya do try it, you wont be disappointed Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central FLA Posts: 6,142	My SIL over reacted on both rides.She siked herself out before even trying them.Dont do the same cause they are both great rides.Intense for some but like the OP stated just close youre eyes! Like Purseval stated,the warnings are for there protection against lawyers... __________________ If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments for all my friends on the darkside of the boards My next trip to Universal is when I get in my car-I don't need A countdown

10-19-2009, 09:55 PM	#14
AmandaYoung Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7	Spiderman is my favorite ride out of both parks. I think it's less intense than the Simpsons, which may be why I like it more. It's just such an awesome ride

10-20-2009, 05:08 AM	#15
jheigl Spaceship Earth Junky Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 708	If I'm not mistaken, doesn't a carousel have those same warnings!! LOL! __________________ "Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time, and for a brief moment, we have been among its' many passengers. From the very beginning, we have always sought to reach out to one another...to bridge the gaps between us...to communicate." -Jeremy Irons, Spaceship Earth, 1994-2007 "The secret of tomorrow, is to live your dreams today;REMEMBER THE MAGIC" "Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been." - Jimmy Buffett

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