Family scared to ride Mission Space!

[TastefullyChris]

Just curious...for those of you who have ridden it and felt sick (queasy), did you take dramamine or bonine before riding? I get motion sick very easily and plan on taking medication each day I am in the parks, as well as before the plane ride. I would like to think that it would help.

 

[Jabber_Jaws]

I think Disney would make a killing on T-shirts that said " I rode Mission Space and lived to tell about it." I know death is not funny, but people need to relax on the M.S. bashing.

 

[NeverEnufWDW]

I can't believe how many people are thinking of not doing MS because of those two unfortunate incidents.

You are much more likely to get killed driving your car every day than riding on MS. Heck, you could step off a curb tomorrow and get hit by a bus.

Life is about experiences and if you choose not to ride because of this, then shame on you.

You only live once people - enjoy what little time you are given !

 

[Piglet4Ever]

We are going back to WDW in Nov and Dh can't wait to ride MS, he loves that ride. I have never been on it and have no desire to either, but that is only because I have a weak stomach, not that I am scared it will hurt me.

 

[IwasatWDWforamonth]

I get dizzy really easy and had an ear infection the day I rode MS,,,, I felt fine afterwards. The pressure on my chest was very intense, ive never felt anything like that before, so having had a pneumothorax, that kind of worried me, but I did fine.
Once we got to mars I was kinda disapointed that it ended so soon.
BUT,,,,,,,,,,,,,, right before I got on someone was going to the hospital,,, the comments i heard from others were"It must be good if it sends you to the hospital"
Ive gone to WDW 4 times since then and havent rode it again.
Once was really enough for me, part of me wants to ride it again but its not something my mom would ride with me so that makes it less fun anyhow.

 

[stemikger]

I have never been on MS but from what I hear, I think for $100 million, Disney could have done something so much more without putting people's health at risk.

Think about it: They could have designed a car that rides through pitch black in a slow moving vehicle with a huge screen filled with stars and planets in 3D. Then they could have moved the vehicle backward and forward and maybe even have it on a cable at some points and different motions and movements. I think that would have made for an excellent space ride where everyone would be able to enjoy it. Maybe even at some points they could have put a little dip (like in a coaster). The possibilities are endless. If it was my money I would have done something better then a gravitron for $100M.

 

[Chris and Pooh]

I tend to suffer form sea sickeness and motion sickness, one rotation on a roundabout and I start to feel sick, so as a consequence when I go to the parks I take seasick tablets because I love the rides especially MS.
I have ridden on this three times now and feel a tad dizzy after the ride but nothing more and will continue to enjoy going on the ride as long as it is open.
It is very sad that 2 persons have died as a consequence of riding MS, but as a previous poster stated that is 2 from over 8 million, more people have died from jogging, driving, eating, all pleasurable pursuits.
I believe Disney has done as much as it can to make the ride as safe as possible but nothing in life is completely free of risk, in comparison how many people have lost their lives actually travelling to WDW?

 

[Jackmonkey]

Of the estimated 8.6 million people that have experienced Mission Space, only a little over 150 have sought treatment for dizziness or ill-effects. Still very low numbers, and very much in line for thrill rides all over the world. While I agree, Mission Space probably does "push the envelope", it is still safe, if the warning are taken seriously. I would stay off it as well if you have a bad head cold or ear infection, as that will enhance any adverse motion-sickness symptoms.

Bottom line, you are as safe on Mission Space as any other attraction at the park. If I am not mistaken, Disneyland's old People Mover holds the deadliest ride award. (I'm not certian on this these days, but it used to be)

 

[MickiMouth]

I was debating riding MS alone (family has no desire at all) this Aug. but have decided against it. I was worried I'd get motion sickness and wasn't sure I wanted to chance it.
A friend of mine made a special trip for a long weekend after MS opened just to ride. He's a huge, lifelong Disney fan. He felt sick afterwards and said one and done.
My biggest fear is a health problem the rider wasn't aware of until it was too late.

 

[spereira]

I went on M;S once back in 2003 and that was enough for me....I love all types of thrill rides but M:S and all other simulators are not for me (Star Tours, Body Wars). If you don't get motion sickness then give it a try but if you even think you might get motion sickness I advise you not to ride, a day feeling nausea and sick is not a fun day....

 

[Ron from Michigan]

I love riding MS. I have ridden it many times and always enjoyed myself. I f a person does not feel comfortable riding it , they should not do it. That's what is so great about WDW, there are things there for everyone. Bad things can happen anywhere, just because your at WDW does not mean they can't happen. I have been on MS probably 20 times and never had any problems. But I have never gotten my wife on the ride, she want's no part of it.

 

[simzac]

I have no problem with anyone who chooses not to ride MS. Just means our family will get on the ride easier on future trips. We love MS.

 

[dgaston]

I have ridden Mission:Space probably close to 10 times over various trips. I have not had any difficulty, but twice in a row is my limit. I'm 55 and can no longer ride Teacups or do Tiltawhirls, both favorites of my youth. I do think all the warnings provide psychological cues to people and some (not all) of the effects people experience are due to the warnings themselves as a self-fulfiling prophecy.

That said I believe prior existing conditions perhaps coupled with stress and heat could contribute to the conditions that led to these deaths. While my sympathies rest with anyone losing loved ones, I do not feel M:S is too dangerous to ride.

 

[TikiHut33309]

My husband and 14 year old went on it. My other son was 6 at the time and I refused to let him go on it and I won't go anywhere near it. My husband felt "funny" for three full days afterwards, not sick, just not right. And my 14 year old was throwing up for the rest of the night. I would stay FAR away from this thing. Why have it possibly ruin the rest of your day? There are plenty of other rides to enjoy.

 

[pepe of ohio]

The ride is there for your enjoyment, you either ride it or pass it up. No big deal, no ones twisting your arm to get on it. You know you limits, your health, they post the warnings for you to heed. If you neglect all the above and have a bad experience, or worse, there's no one to blame but yourself. It's touted as an extreme ride, I have no wish to ride it, the nation seems to be obsessed with how far we will push human endurance, theme parks thrive on this very existence with its quest for the worst, most extreme ride possible, to get you into their parks. Where does it end. I prefer the attractions that have a theme and show more outstanding engineering, visually then scare your breath away, then the biggest coasters.

Everyone should chose their own path, but wisely. enjoy the attractions but know your limits and your health concerns. It's a shame that someone has to die on an attraction before people look at themselves and ask, should I do this, before condeming Disney, people asked for an extreme ride, Disney porvided it, but its your decision.

 

[mommykds]

My 8 year old DD(at the time) rode M:S at it's premier in 2003. I had no idea what the ride entailed or that it was a centrifuge. Well she loved it & I was dizzy had a headache for 3 days!

DH then rode it & he was done too.

Once was enough for us. Never again.

 

[Evil Queen]

I rode it a coupleof trips ago and didn't like being nauseated and decided then I would neer ride it again.

My DS10 has never had the desire to ride it, but I'm not sure I would keep him off if he ever changed his mind.

My DS23 loves it, and I won't ask him NOT to ride it (since I can't tell him not to at his age), I will just ask him to re-consider it should he want to.

 

[TNCarole]

Just curious...for those of you who have ridden it and felt sick (queasy), did you take dramamine or bonine before riding? I get motion sick very easily and plan on taking medication each day I am in the parks, as well as before the plane ride. I would like to think that it would help.

DH, I, and our nieces took Dramamine before riding M:S last May. DH and I both get motion sick fairly easily. We followed the instructions about looking straight ahead on the ride, but we both felt queasy during the experience. The feeling passed about 30 minutes or so after the ride ended. I think the Dramamine did help... I think if we hadn't taken it we might have had to utilize the "barf" bags.

DH commented that he had now ridden M:S two times... his first and his last. As for me, I won't ride it again, either, because it's just not my thing.

Now, Expedition Everest... LOVE that ride!

 

[bicker]

Each person should make their own decision, regarding whether the risk is worth it; and that goes for every ride and attraction. Inform yourself, and thereby make an informed decision.

 

[antmaril]

My husband and 19 year old son have done it - I am afraid. Next time, I'm going to ask them not to ride. The thing that worries me is that you could have a condition you are not aware of and bingo you're in big trouble.