Does the orange side of Mission Space feel similar to "Gravitron" type rides?

[hannahmr91]

I just wonder, because I've ridden the "G-force Accelerator" ride at the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama, which I believe is an off-the-shelf gravitron (where you're strapped against the wall and it just spins around and around really fast). That ride has never bothered me a bit - it sure is a weird sensation, but it didn't make me feel sick or bother my stomach at all. Since I can do that, I wonder if I can handle MS orange. I just rode the green version on my most recent WDW trip, because I was riding with my dad, who is somewhat prone to motion sickness. So we figured orange would be too much for him and I didn't want to ride orange by myself. But I wonder if I should try it next time if I have anyone with me who is willing to go on too! It's just that I've heard so many people say they got really sick on it. Is it like the gravitron or is it even more extreme?

 

[tndisneyfan]

If you can ride a Gravitron type ride, then you should be able to ride orange side without a problem. The only ride I've ever been close to being sick on is a Gravitron ride. I am not prone to motion sickness on rides, and I rode orange side without a problem. I don't think you feel the spinning on Mission Space like you do on the gravitron ride. I always read the key is to look straight ahead into the screen, don't divert your eyes to the left or right.

I would also like to say, in my defense, when I almost got sick on the Gravitron ride we had ate a seafood buffet beforehand, and while on the ride I think the ride operator went and took a smoke break and forgot about us. We were on there a looooooong time.

 

[larryz]

In my opinion, no, it's not like the gravitron.

Yes, it's a centrifuge, and you spin.

But you aren't flat on your back against a curved wall -- you're harnessed in a seat in a capsule that tilts to and fro to transfer the g forces to simulate a space mission. The motors are so carefully controlled that unless there's a glitch (or you disregard their advice and turn your head from side to side) you won't even know you're spinning.

That may not keep you from getting sick if you're prone to motion sickness, but I've heard lots of people relate that they ARE prone to motion sickness and didn't get sick from the ride.

Unfortunately, I've also heard from people who claim they are NOT prone to motion sickness, and they did get sick.

 

[MattRyan]

That may not keep you from getting sick if you're prone to motion sickness, but I've heard lots of people relate that they ARE prone to motion sickness and didn't get sick from the ride.

This. My mother can't handle rides like Space Mountain or Star Tours, but Misson Space Orange is her favorite ride in all of WDW.

 

[dismsn]

Mission Space is one of my favorite rides. I'm not prone to motion sickness but I made sure I kept my eyes straight ahead and didn't move my head. My husband is prone to motion sickness and he and one of our daughters both got sick after the ride while my other daughter and I rode it again. I didn't even realize we were spinning but it did feel like we were weightless for part of it.

My husband and I are going back in September and can't wait to ride it again. My husband doesn't even want to try the green ride this time. We went so long ago that they didn't have two levels then.

Good luck and I hope you feel fine during and after the ride.

 

[Sweets McGee]

Just thinking about this ride makes me nauseous. I've never had any issues with motion sickness in my life...until I rode the orange side of Mission Space. DH talked me into it. I mean there were kids in line, how bad could it be? BAD. So bad that it ruined my entire day with a migraine. Definitely not my cup of tea.

DH LOVED it!

 

[surferdave]

In my opinion, no, it's not like the gravitron.

Yes, it's a centrifuge, and you spin.

But you aren't flat on your back against a curved wall -- you're harnessed in a seat in a capsule that tilts to and fro to transfer the g forces to simulate a space mission. The motors are so carefully controlled that unless there's a glitch (or you disregard their advice and turn your head from side to side) you won't even know you're spinning.

That may not keep you from getting sick if you're prone to motion sickness, but I've heard lots of people relate that they ARE prone to motion sickness and didn't get sick from the ride.

Unfortunately, I've also heard from people who claim they are NOT prone to motion sickness, and they did get sick.

Another difference is that the Mission Space vehicle that is spinning is also moving and pivoting around in other directions to simulate the motion of a spacecraft, so you're not just pinned looking straight at the center of the rotation the whole time. That together with any head motion probably interferes with the illusion of the g-force being strictly from lateral acceleration and can cause some people to get ill.

 

[DavidNYC]

I would compare it to the child of Gravitron and Star Tours. Yes, the forces on your body are pretty similar to what you get on those rides but you now add in the additional visual element of simulated movement that you get on Star Tours. It's also not a constant force but is far stronger than gravitron at points but mild at others to mimic the different stages of the blast off.

 

[3CW]

This. My mother can't handle rides like Space Mountain or Star Tours, but Misson Space Orange is her favorite ride in all of WDW.

Ditto. Space Mountain's fine by me, but I can't handle the teacups or Star Tours. They both had me green and sitting motionless on the benches nearby for an hour afterward to keep from getting sick.

And yet I love love love M:S Orange!

 

[FLchick415]

I found it to be worse that the Gravitron, personally. I can do that ride no problem, but M:S Orange wrecked me BAD. I had to sit for about 20 minutes after just get my head back on straight and my stomach to settle. I NEVER have/had a problem w/ motion sickness until I rode M:S.

 

[jco_direwolf]

I'm one that walks off M:S orange singing/humming "destiny". No issues live it

Love the exit music/song.

 

[BrianL]

One other thing to note is that "Mission: SPACE - Orange Team More Intense Training" does not spin constantly, but only at key scenes for about 15 to 20 seconds. The feeling is a little different than the Gravitron, but it gives you time to breathe. The spinning only happens 3 times, so it's not that bad. It is the only theme park ride I can think of that has actual airsick bags in it though, so obviously it gets to some people.

 

[JeffDavis75]

With a "Gravitron" type of attraction, most of the time your constantly spinning at an accelerated rate until the end. But the thing I like about MS is that there are moments during the attraction that you aren't spinning at those high speeds the entire time, which falls in with the story of the attraction. Now when you feel that spinning happening, you REALLY feel that spinning. I'd say at least try it one time, that way you'll always know and not always wonder.

 

[NYDisGuy]

I can do Star Tours no problem. I get really bad motion sickness and migraines on MS Orange. I also can't do Space Mountain without getting nauseous. I think it's the dark, isolated atmosphere that gets me.

 

[mcconnellfam96]

Mission Space Orange is the only ride I have ever gotten motion sick from.....ick. I have never been back on it since and never plan to be. LOL

 

[RealBlast3]

I wish it did feel like gravitron! I love that ride. Unfortunately Mission Space makes me sick as a dog. I honestly don't get it at all. Where's the thrill? Where's the fun? It just applies tremendous pressure to you and induces nausea and disorientation. I can drink for that and it's alot more pleasurable!

I definitely go "Green" for this ride. It is a beautiful and cool looking place, so it's worth it just to marvel at all the space gadgetry.

 

[dawnhaze]

I think the physical sensation during the gravity parts does feel similar (but not identical) to a Gravitron ride, but as PPs said, it does stop and start to match the simulation rather than being constant the whole time.

If you can ride Gravitron-type rides, and you can ride simulator-type rides, and you aren't claustrophobic, there's a fair chance MS:Orange won't bother you too much. Nobody can guarantee that though. I took a Dramamine before I rode it the first time just in case, but it turns out that nothing about it makes me sick.

 

[Rheinhold]

I'd go on Space Mountain ten times in a row before I get back on Mission Space! I've done Gravitron, not my cup of tea, but when I got off the ride, I was dizzy for about a minute. With Mission Space the day was over for me. I couldn't get on another ride. So, as I wouldn't compare it to Gravitron it's hard to say how one will be affected until you experience it.

 

[johde]

Like one other person had said, It's a bit of Gravatron meets Star Tours. I've ridden it a few times. The first time was the worst though. I'll admit I was like the poster that said "never again". I felt off for hours afterwards. But, had eventually decided that I had worked myself up so much in line after reading reports of people getting sick, I had about made myself sick before the ride even started. So, late one evening a couple of days later I decided to ride it again. I figured if I felt bad afterwards it was late enough I just skip Illuminations and head back to the resort early. The second time, ended up being no worse than Star Tours. The early spinning didn't bother me at all. Only the final scene crash landing into the planet affected me a little. But almost all of the motion simulators do.