I rode Flights of Passage for the first time in April. I knew as soon as we got into the "flight room" that this ride was not for me, but after waiting for 3 1/2 hours I was GOING to ride. So, about 1 second into the ride, I closed my eyes. I periodically took a quick peek at the screen only to immediately reclose them. I am afraid of heights and do not like Soarin' at all, but with my eyes closed, FoP was fine. The ride does move, and there is mist blowing on you, and you feel "dragon breath" but I didn't feel this was an issue. I knew the platform didn't rise off the floor. As long as that fact was in my head, I was good to go. The ability to close your eyes and not mind the ride, might depend on how old your son is.