How does Soarin compare to other motion simulators?

[asaj]

I can ride the teacups, TOT, any roller coasters, you name it...but those motion simulator rides (Star Wars, Body Wars, etc) seem to get to me a little. I have never gotten sick from them, but they definitely made me a little woozy.

How does Soarin compare to those other rides, in terms of probability of inducing motion sickness?

Andy

 

[GOOFYFREEK]

If you can handle O'canada you can handle Soarin yes it feels like you are moving but there are no jerking motions. And very pleasurable ride.

 

[becfehr]

This is a good thread... I was curious of it also, not a simulator person. So, does the seat move? Or are you just hanging, standing still, with a screen in front of you??

 

[Grumpy92]

You are pretty much just lifted up and hanging while you watch a movie screen. It is relaxing.

 

[asaj]

If you can handle O'canada you can handle Soarin yes it feels like you are moving but there are no jerking motions. And very pleasurable ride.

I have never been on O'Canada, so I can't relate to that one. Sounds like maybe the difference between Soarin and the other simulators is that it is a smooth, calm ride, instead of the fast pace of some of the others. I'll definitely be giving it a try, sounds like a great ride, just wanted to know what to expect...

 

[snyderla]

I rode it a little less than 2 weeks ago. I can't ride any of those thrill rides, I hate that feeling in my stomach! I LOVED Soarin'. It is my favorite ride! I was a little uneasy at first, because of a fear of heights, but quickly got over that. However, my sis in law can do ALL of the thrill rides and she said it started to get to her a little. But she loved it!

 

[SetzKitten]

Soarin is so great! I can't do any of the simulators either. The thing I liked about Soarin is that it holds a ton of people. The room is huge and open, not claustrophobic at all. The ride is very smooth. Although I've never been hang gliding, that's what I associate it with, just kind of floating gently through the air.

 

[asaj]

Sounds like it won't be as bad as the other simulators. Can't wait to try it out! We leave on Saturday, about 3am!!!

Thanks for the input.

Andy

 

[msmayor]

It's a wonderful, smooth yet exhilarating ride. I too can't any of those rides that 'actually' move a lot and can make you queasy...this didn't have that at all.

My biggest problem is I couldn't stop from lifting my legs, thinking I'd hit the trees!

 

[safetymom]

Soarin is awesome!!! Once you are up in the area the hang glider moves slightly. It is very gentle.

 

[lark]

I can ride virtually anything, but cannot ride most simulator rides, like Star Tours, or Spiderman or Men In Black at Universal, etc. They essentially ruin me for the day.

I had no problem with the DL version of Soarin' Over California.

Perhaps the single best theme park ride I have ever done.