Has anyone else confidently strode onto Soarin' only ...

[jenjersnap]

to spend the entire ride sweating with eyes closed and praying it was over?!?

Yep, that was me. I don't *love* heights but they don't normally bother me that much. I love fast thrill rides. Never had a lick of motion sickness. But I came close to hurling at the beautiful vistas and the fast jump cuts between scenes didn't help either. Am I alone?

I came home with three unused FPs (in retrospect I wish I had handed them off to someone else) because I knew my 5-yr-old would not be able to handle it either. DH, who hates coasters, thought I was crazy, he said it was the best thing at WDW.

Oh, and while I am rambling in my post-Disney depression, Soarin' made such an impression that I had the funniest dream about it last night. I dreamt that we took our two boys on it against our better judgment only to have them scream so loud that they stopped the ride to let us off. Because they had to "re-program" it, they made everyone get off and go to the back of the line. This made the other riders angry and they threw stuff at us (shoes, etc). We slinked out and noticed a large shadow following us which turned out to be a giant bear. He was a CM ... he had a white badge, of course... and we clearly understood that Disney had sent him to eat us since we were annoying. The only problem was that he'd already eaten several annoying customers that day so he wasn't that hungry, so, instead, he licked the skin between my socks and my capri pants and nibbled on my hair just to put the fear of Disney in me. LOL

 

[Horizons16]

you might want to see a doctor about that dream

 

[nluvwithmickey]

The first couple of seconds take a little getting used to but after that I was fine....


Looking forward to doing it again....and again in January.

 

[Jenny]

i never get sick on anything, not even the teacups. my 60+ yr old parents went on it in nov. no problem. my mom wanted to go on it again w/ me....i was so nauseous/dizzy for the first few minutes & i had been on it at California Adventure so i know what to expect! i had to take deep breaths & just relax then the feeling did pass. i just admitted that i felt sick to my parents this past sunday b/c i was a little embarassed about it & couldn't admit it at the time.

anyway, i have sinus problems/headaches, etc. I think i had blocked sinuses while on the ride & felt very unbalanced as a result - a little bit of vertigo set in. that said, i'll never go on Mission Space & i plan to go on soarin again some day but will be sitting it out w/ the kids for our jan. 06 trip while the other adults in our group ride it.

 

[DizWacko]

Havent tried Soarin yet ... but cant you just close your eyes? Are there are fast/jerky movements within the ride system? I am confused about the ride now ...

Thanks and hope you feel better.

 

[faeflora]

we took my mom, who hates all rides, on it and she wanted to do it again.

 

[jenjersnap]

Havent tried Soarin yet ... but cant you just close your eyes? Are there are fast/jerky movements within the ride system? I am confused about the ride now ...

Thanks and hope you feel better.

Yes, I spent most of my ride with my eyes closed. Otherwise, it imitates a hang glider so there is some swaying motion up and down and it feel like you are being propelled forward. It was a bit less gentle than I was expecting but not *harsh* in any way. It just got to me in a way most rides don't. I can't explain it better than that so was hoping to compare notes with others who usually don't have a problem on rides but got queasy on this one.

 

[disneynutt1225]

I rode Soarin' in Disneyland (front row) last November and I liked it . When we went to WDW this past October, I guess all I could remember about it was that first big "whoosh" feeling I got in my belly when it started (I don't like thrill rides at all really) and I chickened out when we were ready to sit down. I looked at the seats (also in front row), said "nope, I can't do this", left my DFi and his father, and practically RAN out of the exit!

Hopefully in February I can suck it up and ride it, I know I'll like it once I get past that first hurdle - it's just the beginning that's a doozy for me.

 

[seashoreCM]

You are not alone. Once you understand how movies are projected you may have more insight into this subject.

The typical movie in the U.S. has 48 images flashed on the screen every second. (Actually it is 24 different frames, each flashed twice which gives less flicker than having each frame flashed once for a longer period of time.)

Different people may or may not be sensitive to different flash rates, the person's reaction sometimes called a strobe (stroboscopic) effect. You just happen to be sensitive to (I think Soarin' uses) 48 flashes per second.

Also the degree to which you are affected could depend on how much of your field of vision is occupied by the movie screen.

Disney hints:
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/disney.htm

 

[Rneighh]

You are not alone. Once you understand how movies are projected you may have more insight into this subject.

The typical movie in the U.S. has 48 images flashed on the screen every second. (Actually it is 24 different frames, each flashed twice which gives less flicker than having each frame flashed once for a longer period of time.)

Different people may or may not be sensitive to different flash rates, the person's reaction sometimes called a strobe (stroboscopic) effect. You just happen to be sensitive to (I think Soarin' uses) 48 flashes per second.

Also the degree to which you are affected could depend on how much of your field of vision is occupied by the movie screen.

WHAT That just flew over my head.

Renee

 

[Allison]

Yes, I spent most of my ride with my eyes closed. Otherwise, it imitates a hang glider so there is some swaying motion up and down and it feel like you are being propelled forward. It was a bit less gentle than I was expecting but not *harsh* in any way. It just got to me in a way most rides don't. I can't explain it better than that so was hoping to compare notes with others who usually don't have a problem on rides but got queasy on this one.

You can compare notes with me. I rode it on Saturday for the first time and ended up with an unused fastpass. I didn't need to do it again.

 

[annej]

Rode it the first time with my DH and kids and LOVED it! So much so that I talked my mom into riding it with us later in the day. She loved it but I thought I was going to have a panic attack! Could not wait for it to be over! I don't know what my deal was. We were in the second row the 1st time and rode in 3rd row the second time for my mom - but wow! Don't know if I will ever ride it again. I am very glad I rode it the first time and loved it because it is wonderful and I may never get up the nerve to go again after that second trip!

 

[philaround]

The ride itself is very smooth and gentle BUT I did feel that they could do a better job on the scene changes. I think there should be a fade out on one scene and a fade in to the the new scene, not the chop change it now has.

 

[Moosysmom]

Biggest Ride chicken ever---I swear
I rode it and loved it---I did have to close my eyes a few times, don't know that I would like the top row---very afraid of heights, but I was in the middle and seemed okay.

 

[teacher31]

If it makes you feel better, my son got off Soarin' and we were walking right through the center of the park when he starts throwing up in the beautiful bushes. How scenic! Fortunately there was a CM close by who came and helped. She even came and checked on us while he was sitting down catching his breath in the Electric Umbrella. Oh fond memory...

 

[KimR]

I am terrified of heights and although I rode it, I have to admit I spent the entire ride with my sweaty palms clutching the handrails (my apologies to whoever rode after I did), reminding myself to breathe, breathe, breathe. I know I could've closed my eyes but I didn't want to miss anything! I survived, though, and can't wait to go back and ride it again in April - my theory is it will get easier the more I ride it.

 

[DizWacko]

Wow all of these negative comments really surprise me (not in a negative way, I truly feel bad for those who the ride effected in a bad way)

I was under the impression this was a very mellow ride from all that I have read on these boards, wouldd it be safe to say it was the "height" that freaked most of you out? It doesnt sound like there is anything physically fear-inspiring about the ride right?

 

[figmentfan1]

I was dizzy and nauseated, but the strong smells they kept throwing out there really helped ease some of it. My 4 year old loved it until the end until they turned the lights out... that scared him.

I won't ride again without dramamine.

 

[disneynutt1225]

I was under the impression this was a very mellow ride from all that I have read on these boards, wouldd it be safe to say it was the "height" that freaked most of you out? It doesnt sound like there is anything physically fear-inspiring about the ride right?

I have to say, while I am slightly afraid of it (see an earlier post in this thread) it is for the most part a mellow ride. There's an initial feeling at takeoff and it's kind of heart stopping. The height is also a little daunting - I mean, they really make it feel like you're hang-gliding in front of this scenery. I dunno,I can't really explain it well... for me it's mostly the "height" thing.

 

[minijeanie]

I loved loved SOARING.....I do not do any motion rides such as Star wars or back to future. recently did TOT which I will never do again.
but will say soaring was a no brainer...beautiful..would ride it all day