Mission Space-kids

[kaymak]

My only concern with my 5 yo dd riding Mission Space is that she might not be able to follow the directions (which task she has) and that she might not be able to keep her head forward and eyes open. Then, I am afraid I will not be able to help her out. Any advice?

 

[RyMickey]

Sorry to possibly burst everyone's bubble, but the tasks really aren't tasks. Whether you do the task or not makes no difference in the scheme of the ride. It will not affect the ride outcome in the slightest. During previews of the ride, my brothers and I purposely avoided doing the tasks and nothing changed with the ride experience.

That being said, I've heard many people say that it is incredibly important to keep your eyes on the screen and open at all times. I wasn't brave enough to look away.

Personally, I don't think I would take a five-year old on the ride. It's a little intense (well, it's a lot intense, really). That being said, I'm sure there are many people here that may disagree with me.

RyMickey

 

[valeriekc]

We were there in October and my 6yr old daughter wanted to sort of "check it out" even though she tends to be a little frightened. We went through the preshow stuff and all got ready to board the capsule and she was getting nervous. At that point a CM came over and asked if she would like to get in and check it out and still be able to get back out and not ride if she wanted.
She did and then decided it would be best to sit this one out with Mom. If fact we left and my other daughter and husband remained in the capsule and right before they were starting that same CM opened the capsule back up and made sure my daughter had been able to get out. I was really impressed by the caring attitude of that particular CM.
One of those little things that you will never forget. I hope your experience is the same!
Have fun.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

My DD 6 loved it but she's always been an outgoing busy child. She had no problem. She is looking forward to going again.

My DD 4 now meets the height requirements and we'll see. You can back out at the last minute. I'm not worried about them looking at the screen. The capsule is very dark and the screen fills a wide area. These kids love TV so I knew that wouldn't be an issue.

Let your child decide her level of confidence.

 

[PandyPaws]

Keep in mind...little kids are the ones who spin around and make themselves dizzy on purpose
I was apprehensive taking my DS6 on at first as well. He opted out at the first few opportunities (fear of the unknown, I imagine)The control panel is a bit far away for little ones to reach, but I reached over and 'helped' and he loved the ride. In fact, he rather rolled his eyes at me stating something like: "well, THAT wasn't bad at all, I would have ridden sooner, but...but...how was I supposed to know what it did?!"
Would like to add, he'd also been an avoider of Space Mountain but had conquored that one as well earlier the same day...also asking to ride it again.
Most small fry I see exiting Mission Space are usually grinning widely or asking to ride it again

 

[zulaya]

DD7 loved it. Can't wait to do it again. DS8 hated it and doesn't want to do it again. It's totally my fault. I wanted them to enjoy it so I really made a point of telling them to look straight ahead and don't turn their head. DS didn't like having to do that. He didn't get sick or anything. But I think I freaked him out about keeping his head straight and he just did'nt like that.

Totally bums me out because it was so fun the 4 of us in one pod and DS did enjoy the canyon sequence immensely.

 

[my3princes]

DS5 and DS8 both rode it in August. They both loved it. DS5 just made the height requirement and couldn't reach the controls. As mentioned above the controls don't really do anything so it wasn't a problem. It is now one of their favorite rides. I on the other hand will sit this ride out as the motion made me feel a bit ill and it took a couple of hours before the ill feeling passed.

 

[8caliace]

My DS, 6 rode MS twice on our last trip and still talks about it to this day and is practically counting down for the opportunity to ride again in December. He got a big kick out of being a crew-member and having the jobs to do.

 

[magic teacup]

the "joke" at our house was that since mom (moi) has such a horrendous sense of direction the *only* reason DS and I made it back was that he was the navigator. He was nine then and very tall. We went for the pre opening testing period and we were so excited it was open I don't even think we looked at the height or other requirements to ride. We are still in awe of that thing. He studied the solar system in depth this year as a 4th grader and I think MS helped to enhance his respect for the great big universe.

 

[kaymak]

Thanks for all the advice. We will let her make her own decision as to whether or not she will ride. We will just have to wait and see. Thanks!

 

[FatCow]

DD was 5 and she's the one who insisted in riding M:S over and over again (total of 3 times... or was it 4 times?)

 

[junderwood7]

My son was 4 when he rode this and just met the height requirement. He loved the ride but I think he liked the play area afterwards even more. My dh and I helped him with his "tasks". Afterwards I felt a little woozy and dh did too but we got over this in about an hour or so. DS seemed to be fine.

 

[Deb in IA]

I agree that usually, children tolerate spinning a lot better than parents -- look at all the moms and dads getting woozy on the Tea Cups, for example!!


You know the reason for the "tasks"? So that you will lift your arms and feel the effects of 3G's. That's all. Doesn't change the pre-set ride features.

 

[disneymom3]

LOL, RyMickey! My DD should have talked to you before she went on this ride! the child is a major perfectionist and was all paranoid about not doing her task right and messing up the ride for everyone else. DH tried to tell her during the ride that it was okay, but she was just not getting it. Right after they got off, she said she really didn't like it, but after he explained that it would have been fine had she just sat there, she changed her tune and decided it was a great ride!