Big warning for those considering Mission Space

[WebmasterPete]

People are getting WAY sick on this ride!!! I heard from a Cast Member that they had so many issues with this during the cast preview that they were going to tone it down for guests. It's now in AP previews, and folks are coming off this ride getting very sick. So, if you are planning on doing Mission Space, I would strongly suggest that you a) have a strong stomach and b) don't eat before you do this. I'm really hoping they get these issues worked out as Disney is putting a great deal into this new attraction. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Pete

 

[Horizons16]

thanks for the heads up... i have been hearing this but only a few cases of it.

 

[primax]

Visual this ride is awesome, as a thrill ride it lacks. We just did this a week ago and I don't understand why there are reports "THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE" are getting sick. A number of people get sick on any ride. Mission space is not fast and it sure enough does not create the same effect as a Gravitron or Hell Hole ride. Those rides real pull you back thus the floor drops on these rides.

 

[jordanyosh]

I think the reason a percentage of people are getting sick is that there is no history to the ride. Not enough folks have riden it to say "hey maybe you shouldn't ride this ride because it does spin."
or "i know you and you would definitely not like this ride.". What makes a Disney attraction like this successful in preventing numerous folks from getting sick is a combination of word of mouth and the warnings from signage and CMs at the attraction. Right now they don't have strong word of mouth. Just give it time and it will be just be like Star Tours or Body Wars--most people who know they will get sick just don't ride the attraction.

Posting a warning like this, while informative, just riles the masses before they have first hand experience for themselves. After a year of the attraction being open, then I think Disney will have a good idea of where they stand.

Just my .02

 

[seashoreCM]

It could be the video scenery contributing to dizzyness.

I get sick playing some video games, particulary with large screens, even though I am sitting still.

There are different video formats (computer video, TV video, HDTV) and different people may react differently. Some folks are not affected.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

A few years ago there were some heavy action TV shows in Japan that made some children unconscious. This was because those children were sensitive to the rate at which certain high contrast subject matter flashed.

 

[nataliesdaddy]

yeah hopefully disney did not just spend a ton of money that will wind up remaining emtpy

 

[AnnaS]

We were on the ride a few weeks ago. My two teen-age sons rode it twice and loved it. I was with my 10 yr. old dd and my dh. They were fine and were making fun of me because I had to leave and go back to the resort. I was pretty close to getting sick. I did have my eyes closed half the time. I might try it again, just to make sure tha I did not turn my head sideways (they tell you not to do this). I know it was the spinnng though. I feel the same way with the Tea cup ride.

 

[barbeml]

Another poster recommended Bonine to combat ill effects. I think she said that spinning and motion simulator rides have made her queasy, but not since she started taking Bonine.

I have not experienced motion sickness before, but just to be sure I can ride Mission Space, I have already gotten an 8-day supply of Bonine for DH and me.

I am the world's biggest ride chicken, but nothing is going to keep me from trying Mission Space! (well, except for the kind of breakdowns that have kept me from trying Test Track all these years!)

 

[princess angel]

i rode mission space last week, and it made me feel very sick! i was so queazy, and sweating for 30 minutes after the ride! the worst part was that i found the ride boring, not thrilling, so feeling sick wasnt even worth it....
it is one thing if you feel sick after a huge thrill...

oh well, disappointment comes once in a while, i guess everyone is different, some folks love the ride, I'm glad, it would be shame if no one liked it!

Laura

 

[4407mark]

DW and I rode it on July 5 and had no ill effects - we thoought it was great! In fact, we're taking DSs (9 and 8) on it later this month and they can't wait. From what I gathered talking to CMs and reading other posts on these boards, the people getting sick are the one who do not pay attention to the posted and announced warnings. Two BIG rules to follow: 1) Keep your eyes OPEN throughout the ride and 2) Look straight ahead at the video screen directly in front of you - do not turn your head or try to look to the side. We followed those two rules and did fine. I guess there is a third rule - Don't ride MS right after eating!

Overall I found the ride to be thrilling and enjoyable. I'm not a big roller coaster fan and ToT is OK but I enjoyed Mission: Space more than any of the other "thrill rides".

 

[tnkrbell]

Pete I for one Thank you for the warning!!! We go the end of this month and for only a couple nights so I do not want to be sick one of those nights!!!! The last time I rode Star tours I was a little whosey. I really was hopping it was gonna be a ride like tower of terror except it went up fast then you were weightless for a moment before comming down again! Ohwell they didnt consult me AGAIN!!! lol lol

 

[dejr_8]

How do the g-forces on Mission Space compare to the start of RnR?

Higher g's?
Longer duration?
or Both?

I don't get sick on motion simulators or spinning rides but the g's at the start of RnR seem to be near my limit.

Should I ride Mission Space?

TIA

 

[princess angel]

dejr_8 - RnR coaster and mission space cannot be compared, 2 completely different rides.
RnR coaster is thrilling to me, you are actually taking off at 60miles an hour,
mission space is a simulator, the beginning where you are skyrocketing into the air lasts about 1 - 2 seconds.... each different movement last only a second or two, making it less thant thrilling for me, you dont have time to even know whats happenong and i felt sick..... I am sorry i am sounding so harsh about the ride, i just really didnt enjoy it.

and...i dont get sick on the RnR at all! real movement is fine for me, its those simulators....

 

[eeyore0062]

I have ridden Mission Space twice and DH and DD have ridden it 3 times with no complaints of nausea or dizziness.

IF you heed the warnings that are repeated over and over and over, you won't get sick. Please keep your head back, don't look to the sides and don't shut your eyes. IF you think that even by doing that you may still have problems (claustrophobia, vertigo, etc) then let the attendent know and you can duck out right before you board the ride.

Don't think that just because of the views on this board that this is a ride that you should avoid... yes, it may not be for everyone, but I think it is really getting some unfair press around here!

 

[PammyK]

Pete,
I'm usually on the same page as you but in this case, I think you're being a bit extreme. Yes, there are definitely people for whom the attraction is not suited so they should no ride. If they do, yes, they might have ill effects. HOWEVER, the same can be said for Rock & Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Body Wars, etc. etc. Many people can experience this attraction with no ill effects at all.

And having been on this attraction numerous times, I can say with assurance that there are several warnings before the ride iteself, beginning with signs at the start of the queue and statements with pictures during the preshow that allow people to decide if this is something that they should avoid. Furthermore, I've spoken with cast members who have stated that in exit surveys most respondants who reported feeling or getting sick admitted that they were either already prone to motion sickness or had disregarded the clear warnings not to look around or lean forward during the experience.

AnnaS - did you get sick before or after closing your eyes? Because if you keep your head straight and focused on your monitor, it should "trick" your brain regarding the spinning and not feel it. Obviously this doesn't work for everyone but that is the theory. If you close your eyes while riding, however, your eyes are no longer tricking your brain and will make you sick or exacerbate any feelings of queasiness that may have already begun.

For the person who asked about the G-forces, they occur in spots during the ride and are of a longer duration than the start of RnRC.. I daresay they are more intense as well but it may just feel that way because of the duration. I can't tell you whether you should ride it - I will say, however, that it is only 4 minutes.

I guess what I'm saying is that yes, this ride can make some people feel ill. However, I really don't believe this is any worse of a problem than for other thrill rides.

 

[robinb]

I get sick on Star Tours and I have never tried Body Wars for that same reason. With great trepidation (and an empty stomach ) I tried Mission Space in early July. There were many, many signs and verbal warnings about possible nausea in the queue and they even mentioned the Chicken Exit at the very last "briefing". I really wanted to ride, so I pushed on, even through I was very afraid that I was going to get very sick. I followed the warnings both here at in the queue ... I kept my head back and I looked straight ahead. I had a blast! I walked off a little shaky, but I think that was mostly due to adrenaline.

So, even if you have problems with other motion simulators, you may not have a problem with Mission Space. I'll be looking forward to going again in December!

 

[cindala]

DH rode MS several times during our visit the beginning of July. He was absolutely fine with the ride and didn't notice other people feeling or getting ill around him. My DD came off of it feeling dizzy because she had closed her eyes. Other than that she was okay.

Have they intensified this ride since the beginning of July to be getting all these reports of people feeling ill?

 

[AnnaS]

I am still too chicken to ride R&R C. I would love to someday. I just hope it's not like the batman, etc. that my kids ride at Six Flags. I did TofT once, I don't think I would do this again simply because I do not like leaving my stomach up in the air while my body is rushing to the ground. A little too intense for me. But I had a blast and laugh trying.

Tammyk - you know how we read all the warning signs on all the rides, your back, etc.? Well, I was nervous, the aniticipation can be too much too. I was determined to try it. When I see much "older" people and many and "much" younger people on line, I think "if they can handle it, so can I". I think I closed my eyes immediately - I know I should not have. I am really not sure if I looked sideways (to see everyone's expression). This is why I am willing to give it another try. I am not afraid - but if I follow these rules and feel the same, then I know it's just not for "me". Again, I feel the same after tea cups or spinning so I would definitely not put the ride down. It does get a thumbs up from me.

 

[dejr_8]

AnnaS

The ONLY roller coasters I have ever been on are Space Mountain and RnR. I love both of them. I can't handle big drops like splash mountain. I do it but I don't enjoy it. I will NEVER try Tower of Terror I know I will get sick. Now with that background...

You have to try RnR. There are no big drops and I had no problem with it. You will love it. It is all loops and cork screws. You never get that stomach dropping feeling.

 

[Allan]

I rode mission space in early July and had no problem at all. However, as I was leaving paramedics were attending to a woman at the Mission Space exit that appeared to have had a very rough time.