Does Soarin' use Negative Ions?

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

Anybody know? I tried to poke around a bit to find any info but didn't find anything.

 

[skiingfast]

I'm sure you enjoy it because it is thrilling and you produce some extra adrenaline. This is far more likely that negative ions.

Remember the negative ions effect on your health is controversial. Also negative ions can kill you, no joke. That is the part usually left out when you buy a negative ion product.

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

Thanks for that.

Anyone else?

 

[gmi3804]

It seems all but certain that Disney wouldn't use a controversial method like negative ions to enhance a guest's experience. So a pretty educated guess from my corner would vote "no."

 

[Dizzy4DL]

I know why you are asking, when I get off Soarin' I feel fantastic. Perhaps a bit of unintentional aromatherapy on Disney's part, mixed in with the thrill of being off the ground? I know that the scent of citrus always perks me up as does the scent of the ocean. Both of which are "misted" during the ride.

 

[DizMe]

Thanks for the question. I was unaware of the negative ion mood enhancement theory until I googled it thanks to this post.

I really have no idea and didn't look into it thoroughly, just enough not to feel totally ignorant reading the responses.

I can say that the end of the Soarin' movie, where you zoom over the freeway in express time and end up going up into the sky over the castle, always messes with my brain. Not exactly in a bad way, but it's like I have trouble focusing my eyes and I feel kind of goofy for a while.

 

[gmi3804]

I can say that the end of the Soarin' movie, where you zoom over the freeway in express time and end up going up into the sky over the castle, always messes with my brain. Not exactly in a bad way, but it's like I have trouble focusing my eyes and I feel kind of goofy for a while.

I know what you mean about that scene. That has nothing to do with "negative ions," however, rather the camerawork is a bit shaky, augmented by the fact that it's a nighttime scene and the image is sped up. It's probably not any shakier than other parts of the film, but these factors make it a lot more noticeable.

 

[cyclenut]

Anybody know? I tried to poke around a bit to find any info but didn't find anything.

How would anyone know? I certainly don't think so. I've been on the ride quite a lot as it is one of my favs. I enjoy the ride but I can't say that I feel like anything weird or strange has happened.

 

[DizMe]

I know what you mean about that scene. That has nothing to do with "negative ions," however, rather the camerawork is a bit shaky, augmented by the fact that it's a nighttime scene and the image is sped up. It's probably not any shakier than other parts of the film, but these factors make it a lot more noticeable.

Oh, woops! I meant to say that rather than negative ions, I thought, as you said, it was just the way it was filmed that made my brain worse than usual.

 

[DizMe]

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[Kittyskyfish]

DH is a former program manager for a military aircraft flight simulator manufacturer and has eight international patents pertaining to simulator technology. His response to your question: Soarin' is a grand-scale flight simulator. No, they don't use negative ions. You are feeling the effects of vection on your vestibular system.

There ya go.

 

[ORDisneyfans]

Wow! Gotta love those smart hubbies!

 

[DizMe]

How DARE Disney slather vection on my vestibular section without my knowledge!! I'm suing!!

ETA: is this the same thing that makes you feel like you're rotating at the beginning of Space Mt?

 

[LisainCalifornia]

As far as I know, negative ions are said to be released in higher concentrations in places like the beach, under a waterfall, or in the forest. It gives you a euphoric type feeling to breathe them in.

This has nothing to do with "negative G forces" which may be harmful to health.

Negative ions are not harmful to health, but also the "generators" that you can buy online (like a hepafilter, only producing negative ions) are not harmful to health, but also have never been proven to enhance health.

As far as I know, Disney doesn't use negative ion technology to enhance the experience of Soarin'. But I will tell you that I tell everyone I know that Soarin' is sort of like a mini-spa experience. I LOVE it. It makes me feel so relaxed yet exhilarated at the same time. I am the original nervous Nellie--so I don't do scary rides. But this ride is the opposite of a scary ride to me, it is so relaxing and thrilling in a good way. I also think the beautiful music score enhances the whole experience. So in a way, I don't think it really needs the artificial negative ions! It does the job all on it's own.

 

[skiingfast]

Negative ions are not harmful to health, but also the "generators" that you can buy online (like a hepafilter, only producing negative ions) are not harmful to health,

Sorry this is incorrect.



When lightning hits you, can it hurt you? Hopefully everyone has enough scientific knowlege to answer that.

 

[disneychrista]

I always feel a bit nausous when I get off Soarin' but I keep going on it.

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I know why you are asking, when I get off Soarin' I feel fantastic. Perhaps a bit of unintentional aromatherapy on Disney's part, mixed in with the thrill of being off the ground? I know that the scent of citrus always perks me up as does the scent of the ocean. Both of which are "misted" during the ride.

The ocean one, especially, is sorta why my mind went there

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

DH is a former program manager for a military aircraft flight simulator manufacturer and has eight international patents pertaining to simulator technology. His response to your question: Soarin' is a grand-scale flight simulator. No, they don't use negative ions. You are feeling the effects of vection on your vestibular system.

There ya go.

HAHA! Thank you smart husband!!

 

[LisainCalifornia]

Sorry this is incorrect.



When lightning hits you, can it hurt you? Hopefully everyone has enough scientific knowlege to answer that.

Sorry, Matt--but I think you are the one that is mistaken. A negative ion machine is a relatively new invention--and while the benefits may be questionable, I don't think it is harmful.

This is from a recent WebMD article about negative ion generators "...Columbia University studies of people with winter and chronic depression show that negative ion generators relieve depression as much as antidepressants. "The best part is that there are relatively no side effects, but we still need to figure out appropriate doses and which people it works best on".



Here is some more information about negative ions for those that are interested:
http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/negative-ions-create-positive-vibes



http://victoria-anisman-reiner.suite101.com/negative-ions-enhance-health-a107340

This has nothing whatsoever to do with lightening striking a person.

 

[Kittyskyfish]

Sorry this is incorrect.



When lightning hits you, can it hurt you? Hopefully everyone has enough scientific knowlege to answer that.

Lighting is an extreme example of massive amounts of negative ions in action and not relevant when discussing the good or bad health effects of relatively normal levels of negative ions naturally or artificially generated in the environment. Health issues revolving around daily exposure to negative ions are quite different than lightning strikes.

A similar analogy is along the lines of discussing the pros and cons of consuming various amounts of water. Too much is bad; too little is bad. It's assumed that everyone has enough scientific knowlege to understand that sticking my head in a tub of water until I expire is called drowning, not "immediate and extreme hyperhydration". It is quite permanently bad for me in a way completely unrelated to, "how many glasses per day should I drink"? See? Apples. Oranges.