Can someone explain Mission Space seats for me?

[3littlecuties]

I looked at videos of the ride on YouTube but couldn't get a good idea of the actual seats. If my kids are right next to me, can we see each other or are you sort of separated? I'm trying to decide if my DS who will just have turned 6 and my DD who is 8 and has Down syndrome will like this ride (the green version). If I can help them out and hold their hand, if necessary, I think they'll both be fine. But if we're sort of separated by the seats, I think they may freak out. Any thoughts?

 

[BrianL]

You are sort of separated, but you can see each other. You would be able to hold their hand for sure. The seats are set into little dividers, but they don't completely block you. Note that the capsule is pretty tight once the front closes, if there is any concern about claustrophobia.

If you are on Green Team then there is nothing to worry about, but should you ride Orange Team, looking to the side during the spinning portions can make people very motion sick. Keeping your eyes straight ahead is best.

 

[Parker Clan]

Agree with the PP about everything. Rode it once and I wish I had my Mom to hold my hand lol It was terribly claustrophobic

 

[carolynwi]

Holding hands is not very do able on this ride. I've tried. It's so compact and tight that you can't really see anyone in there with you, you can only hear them. It's also not recommended to try to look anywhere other than straight ahead because of the g-force it could make you very sick if you tried.

 

[sgtdisney]

It can be a little claustrophobic as the panel in front of you comes forward toward you and is close to your face, etc. If someone is really afraid of, or can't handle tight spaces, I would thing again. Also, I agree with Brian L as well, do NOT look to the side if you are on the Orange team. Many years ago my dad did that because he wanted to see how my daughter was doing and he got very motion sick and had a headache that affected him for the rest of the day. He does Green now...

 

[Klayfish]

As other said, it's a pretty tight space in there, but I'm not claustrophobic and I'm not a big guy, so I don't really think it's all THAT tight. There are fans blowing right on you, which is nice. You absolutely can hold hands with your kids. If you want to be able to hold both of their hands, just sit in between them. I have grabbed my kids hands many times...not for comfort but to tease them or have fun (I've pushed their buttons too...literally...LOL). Ride the green team, and you'll have no issues being able to look at your kids either, though the best view is looking straight into your monitor.

 

[Dr.Mickey]

I have ridden it with two seven year old boys (9 now, so they survived the trip to Mars). I was able to reach and pat their legs just fine. But they were so intensely focused on their mission jobs (Navigator, fire the rockets now) that they couldn't care less that I was there. The worst part was all the pre-ride discussion about backing out if you don't want to ride.

Now, about that ride vehicle: Have you seen a George Foreman grill press????

 

[sgtdisney]

Now, about that ride vehicle: Have you seen a George Foreman grill press????

Haha! Yes good analogy!

 

[MeganMango]

You would probably be able to hold their hand on the green team. Just keep in mind the seat restraints are like the kind on a roller coaster that goes upside down. They pull down over your head. So that limits the way you can reach. But I think you could.

Green team will be fine for them unless they're claustrophobic. It's a pretty tight space. The machine closes into you and leaves you with very little room except for a screen and buttons. Just something to keep in mind. And they will not stop the ride mid way through should they not like it when the machine closes in.

 

[BrianL]

To hold hands I would have both people reach toward the console, then you could grasp each other. I know I can work the controls of the person next to me as "needed" because I did it once when nobody was sitting next to me. Thinking about it, it might be a reach for a little kid, but I'd think the adult could reach them.

Also, do not be scared off by the warnings. They do the same spiel for Green Team and Orange Team, but mostly they are talking about Orange Team (they eliminate the part about g-forces for Green Team, but still offer every chance to back out). It's nothing to worry about.

 

[disney world dreamer]

if you sit between them you'll be able to keep a hand on both of their legs or hold their hand.
it is an over the shouldr restraint though so its not every easy to see each other especiall when they are short.

 

[asbyrneva]

Depending on their height they may not be able to see you. The restraints limited my sons ability to see us - right at his eye level.

 

[Shanti]

I looked at videos of the ride on YouTube but couldn't get a good idea of the actual seats. If my kids are right next to me, can we see each other or are you sort of separated? I'm trying to decide if my DS who will just have turned 6 and my DD who is 8 and has Down syndrome will like this ride (the green version). If I can help them out and hold their hand, if necessary, I think they'll both be fine. But if we're sort of separated by the seats, I think they may freak out. Any thoughts?

As others have mentioned, you'll be strapped into a tiny, enclosed space with no windows or exit capability until after the ride is over. I don't recommend it for a 6 year-old and a child with Down's Syndrome. This is one ride you'd absolutely hate for your kids to be stuck on for an extra 10 - 20 minutes if it were to break down while you were on it.

 

[bumbershoot]

Holding hands is not very do able on this ride. I've tried. It's so compact and tight that you can't really see anyone in there with you, you can only hear them. It's also not recommended to try to look anywhere other than straight ahead because of the g-force it could make you very sick if you tried.

Green side is the non-spinning side. No g-forces like on Orange side. Go ahead and look where you want on Green side.

 

[SplashMo]

I would pass on this ride...

 

[AngiTN]

You are very close to each other. Even if they can't manage to see you they will have no problem knowing you are right there next to them. If they have no problems with closed in spaces they will be fine. If the do, or if you are not sure, skip it or bail once you see it if the have any doubt. Don't feel bad about bailing if needed.

 

[wishicouldgomoreofte]

3littlecuties, I recommend passing this trip. You will know in a couple/3 years, when they are more ready.
Hope this is what your are looking for. As you can see, you can't really see each other. Also, those are older, bigger kids.
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