Guardians spinning question

[jacobsmommy]

We arrive at Disney World on June 11th. I was planning on skipping Guardians because I can't do spinning, but after watching a few videos of the ride, my kids and I are thinking about trying it out. How much does it spin?

 

[erionm]

It does not spin like the Tea Cups. The car rotates during the ride.

 

[jacobsmommy]

So you don't ever spin completely around while riding the coaster?

 

[Rush]

Yes, the cars do make a full rotation at various times during the ride, but as was mentioned, I wouldn’t call it a spin, it slowly rotates to point you at the action and/or enhance the ride experience. I am very much not a fan of spinning rides, this doesn’t come close to that for me since the point of the rotation is not to spin you. That said, some people have reported getting motion sick on the ride, but I would guess that’s more from disorientation rather than the rotation component of the ride. No one in my family experienced any of that, we love the ride.

 

[Best Aunt]

I don't know about spinning in particular, but they are handing out barf bags at the exit of this ride. That tells you something.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The spinning was the main reason I wasn't going to ride it. Sure it spins more slowly than rides designed for spinning around and around but because you're going so fast combined with screen graphics the spinning was bad for me.

I can handle spinning in MIB over at Universal by quickly closing my eyes and there's no screen-based part but that spinning in Guardians nope nope nope.

If anyone remembers Mission Space when it was just Orange how that was the ride that caused people to get sick? This one is the one that is doing it now. It's not just some people getting sick. It's more than that and hitting people who don't ordinarily get sick.

I have motion sickness and am screen based and spinning and most though not all backwards sensitive (as well as too large of drops and heck no to loops for me). The one time I rode it it was during previews and it broke down halfway through. That gave my body a quick break. I got off not feeling nauseous but jittery and dizzy. That quickly passed but was enough for me to know it's not a ride for me to repeat.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I would guess that’s more from disorientation rather than the rotation component of the ride.

Motion sickness affects everyone differently.

The mind/body issue is major but that spinning can be a direct cause of it and if it isn't it can make it worse as your body is just being subjected to it more and more.

OP needs to really know how, why, when and where the line normally is for them to understand if it will affect them because for some the rotation of the ride vehicle they are in is what causes them issues for others it's the screen issue and for others it's a combination.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I don't know about spinning in particular, but they are handing out barf bags at the exit of this ride. That tells you something.

Which they didn't have those for the previews but there were a lot of reports of "barely made it" to trash can and people needing a good amount of recovery time. There's stairs you use ride after you're done with the ride which also was difficult for people although there is an elevator it's not going to be your quickest way out depending on how many people are trying to use it.

 

[Figmentv]

I’m so sad. I really, really want to ride GoTG, but I know me and I know I’ll get sick.

 

[CarolynFH]

I’m concerned about this too because I can’t ride Teacups anymore, and Everest is becoming a “no more than once a day” ride. My plan is to try it once, premedicated with Bonine, keep my eyes looking toward the front of my car, and hope for the best.

 

[Mango7100]

DH cannot do FOP or Mission Space Orange or Teacups. He has to close his eyes for part of Remy and one part of Soarin. I have to close my eyes a few times on FOP. He can do any coaster. While you do spin, it’s more to rotate to see the screens. you never make a tight, full revolution spin. There are no big drops. He took a Dramamine before and chewed on ginger candy in line. One tip I have heard is to focus on the track or vehicle in front of you instead of the screens. We did request row 1. He did totally fine and even said he could ride it again later in the day if we ever had the chance. I felt totally fine and the biggest coaster I normally do is SDD.

 

[supergirl04]

DH cannot do FOP or Mission Space Orange or Teacups. He has to close his eyes for part of Remy and one part of Soarin. I have to close my eyes a few times on FOP. He can do any coaster. While you do spin, it’s more to rotate to see the screens. you never make a tight, full revolution spin. There are no big drops. He took a Dramamine before and chewed on ginger candy in line. One tip I have heard is to focus on the track or vehicle in front of you instead of the screens. We did request row 1. He did totally fine and even said he could ride it again later in the day if we ever had the chance. I felt totally fine and the biggest coaster I normally do is SDD.

No big drops but are there any drops at all? And what would you compare them to? Pirates or frozen? Or Slinky?

 

[sheilafri]

I’m concerned about this too because I can’t ride Teacups anymore, and Everest is becoming a “no more than once a day” ride. My plan is to try it once, premedicated with Bonine, keep my eyes looking toward the front of my car, and hope for the best.

I think that is a good plan. I did a preview. I think I can handle it once per day (trip), but probably not more. It wasn’t as bad as MS but definitely more than other coaster-type rides. It is a well thought out story/ experience.

 

[Mango7100]

No big drops but are there any drops at all? And what would you compare them to? Pirates or frozen? Or Slinky?

I don’t remember any drop sensation. Since it’s in the dark, it’s hard to tell. Definitely not anything like Pirates

 

[Mrs.AMC]

I’d put the spinning along the lines of what MMRT does. Twists and turns, some even 360 degrees but not fast spins. If that makes sense or helps

Bring in the dark vs light really changes your perception of everything

 

[koncra]

My wife and I both get motions sickness on Everest and FOP but we were fine on GOTG. We took a motion sickness pill before hand and were given the tip of "keep your eyes forward and avoid looking around at the screens" which seemed to help.

My motion sickness is much worse than my wifes and I had 0 issues with this one and am looking forward to doing it again.

 

[supergirl04]

I don’t remember any drop sensation. Since it’s in the dark, it’s hard to tell. Definitely not anything like Pirates

So, no drops at all? That’s surprising.

 

[Mrs.AMC]

So, no drops at all? That’s surprising.

Not really. No. Everything is more gradual. This may be something that one of the preview video would help

 

[supergirl04]

Not really. No. Everything is more gradual. This may be something that one of the preview video would help

I’ve watched the DIS video of five different rides. Hard to tell since it’s in the dark.

 

[loves to dive]

I was watching an episode of Dis Unplugged and they discussed it. Craig explained it as not spinning but more slow rotating like on HM since it seems to be the same type system.