Mission Space: My Rant

[Pete W.]

Originally posted by jgates
I can handle RnR, ToT however the Teacups will nearly make me hurl - I nearly went straight to the ground!

I am similar in that I can do rollercoasters, even ones with loops like RnRC, though I absolutely avoid spinning rides (and I don't even like multiple rides on looping coasters). So, it was with SERIOUS trepidation that I approached M:S last wednesday.

I never took motion sickness medicine before but I packed Bonine this trip specifically to prepare myself for M:S. I took two pills first thing in the morning, then went to early entry day on a completely empty stomach and rode M:S first thing. I did not feel dizzy or nauseous at all! It was a very intense experience, but not disorienting and besides having slightly wobbly legs right after exiting the ride, I felt absolutely fine.

So, we went to the Princess Storybook Breakfast at 9:50 and I pigged out, then went back to M:S with our FPs and I rode it again, this time in the Engineer's seat (far right) which was more intense, and I still felt absolutely fine.

Then, last Saturday we were holding FPs again for M:S. It had rained in the afternoon so I wasn't sure we would even return to Epcot that evening. I didn't take Bonine, had a big meal at Spoodles including 3 beers, then the sun suddenly came out so we went to Epcot and I rode M:S again with no problems (again in the Engineer's seat).

M:S is a very intense ride, but unless you are someone who absolutely always gets motion sick on rides, I would highly recommend trying M:S. Each time I rode I approached the ride with a lot of trepidation, thinking 'this is the time I'm gonna get sick' and each time I was completely relieved that I suffered no ill effects. If you are on the fence about it, I say "go for it!!"

P.S. I saw NO ONE exiting the ride looking as if they were sick or having a bad time. There were plenty of young kids who were barely tall enough and who looked scared going in, and they came out fine. I also saw many more riders who looked to be in their 50s and 60s than I would have thought, and they seemed to enjoy it just as much as everyone else with no ill effects. So, don't think it's only daredevil teens and young adults with iron stomachs who can enjoy this ride!

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Personally, I think it would be kinda cool to see Disney open up an IOA-type park, featuring a lot of thrill rides aimed at those seeking that kind of thing. Otherwise, the alternative is to continue adding MS-type attractions and try to capture the "all things to all people" market. Just as Peter Pan’s Flight won't appeal to everyone, neither will MS-type attractions.

I disagree. The LAST thing I want to see is Disney over-run by the big thrill type rides. Part of the "essence" of Disney is it's ability to be a mostly "family" experience. Letting families stay together. Compared to other major theme parks, Disney has a just a handful of rides not meant for toddlers/pre-school. Then once that said young child hits 40 inches, that leaves even a smaller number of rides, I believe it is only 4 rides ( I may be wrong) out of all 4 theme parks that a child under 44 inches can not go on.

We went to Hershey this past summer, and basically, it was my DH and 7 yo DS and 5 yo DD that went off to ride the rollercoasters, and my 3yo DS and I went to the kiddie section for the day. We met up for lunch, and then the older kids wanted to hit more rollercoasters. We were probably together as a whole family for a total of 3 hours in a day where we spent 10 hours in the park.

I like Disney just fine the way it is. I don't mind an occasional Rock and Rollercoaster, but for Disney to open a whole section devoted to large thrill rides? NO! People can go to US/IOA if they want that and leave Disney to those of us who enjoy the "essence" of it as it is now.

 

[disney1990]

My daughter is on the college program at Disney. I spoke with her last night. She finally had a chance to ride Mission Space. She says that it is "very intense" and warned that her Dad might not like it -- he doesn't do well on tea cups, but rides everything else at Disney. Mission Space is averaging about 22 protein spills (getting sick to your stomach) a day. Over in the Tower of Terror/Rock and Roller Coaster area, there are 12-15 protein spills a day.

 

[onlyholly]

My family rode MS several times last week with no problems at all.

They (DH and DS aged 10) descibe the ride as 1st class engineering. If you follow the instructions given before the launch you'll be fine, if you don't you only have yourselves to blame. Quite simple really !!

Holly

PS I didn't go on it because I wasn't there boo hoo boo hoo

 

[meeko_33785]

It's not hard for me to get sick at WDW (I've even gotten sick after ridding Buzz Lightyear, if that tells you anything), and Mission: SPACE did not seem too bad for me. It wasn't too naucsiating (I thought that even looking at that spinning wheel in the waiting area was worse in that respect). I do agree that there should be a closer restroom to the attraction so that those who do get sick don't have to run to the Electric Umbrella to get to one.

 

[joepoe]

Originally posted by WedWay72
Ok, I've not ridden on this ride but will be at Epcot Sunday....and frankly, I will not ride it. Why?

I wonder if there have been meetings in board rooms already where the management is saying, "Ok, Houston, we've got a problem."

I am dumbfounded that you would rant about a ride you haven't even ridden yet.

 

[fan_of_wdw]

I believe that the percentage of real-life astronauts that experience motion sickness on a shuttle mission is 33%. The fact that the Imagineers created a ride to simulate space flight in which very few people get sick, makes it an engineering marvel!

Have not been to WDW since MS opened, but DD11 just saw the first ad on TV, and now she is PSYCHED for our next trip!

 

[chrisn]

Ooooooohhhhhh I can't wait to ride mission space and I am a motion sickness sufferer. Motion rides make me sick (dizzy headed, headache, nausea) but only for about 5 minutes after the ride. For me it's worth the inconvenience. My 15 year old DD and my hubby are also prone to motion sickness. DD is the worst. We were also green at times on the Disney Magic cruise. Especially in the WDW theater. Holy Cow! The worst ride for me so far was the old Hanna-Barberra ride at Universal Studios. Oh man! I had to park it for 15-20 minutes and then I hopped right up and was fine. No way a little thing like motion sickness is scaring this chick off. And since every ride affects us all differently, we just have to ride to find out. It's really weird. Back to the Future makes me pea green but Body Wars hardly affects me at all. You just never know until you try but it certainly would never upset my entire day!

 

[Eiblis]

So glad that others experienced this ride as i did. I had noted the warning about keeping head looking straight ahead....and thought it was fantastic (had also read this b4 we left on this board)
We were lucky enough to ride it twice and loved it both times....has to be my favorite ride at disney.
My 2 DD's (13 n 16) also loved it.....but DH took the chicken-run just before the ride. He waited outside and said he saw no -one being ill either.

At no time did we see anyone being ill....altho one woman looked a bit green, and the CM's told her to keep walking and she would feel better.

I have to say, It amazes the way ppl will judge a ride on what they read and feel they have the right to criticize it.

 

[phillybeth]

I have motion sickness but I don't usually vomit, I get dizzy and disoriented and a half-hour or so on 'circular' rides. I can handle one trip on RNR a day. The Teacups kill me, so does the carousel. I'm gonna give Motion:Sickness a try anyway. Just because other people have problems doesn't mean I will. I won't know if it bothers me unless I try it. If it does, then at least I know I'll never be an astronaut

 

[*123JOANNA123*]

I rode it two weeks ago and experienced no nausea or vomiting during the ride, but a few minutes after I exited the ride I was definitely nauseous. I sat down and sipped some cold water and was fine within 10 or 15 minutes. It was definitely worth it, the best ride I've ever experienced IMO.

Incidentally, there was a janitor on hand with a mop and bucket in the preshow launch area the whole time I was there.

To the OP, I say 'don't knock it till you've tried it!'

 

[nativetxn]

I've never had a problem with motion sickness, I know that I'm lucky that this is true.

I road Mission Space twice about 4 days ago and I cannot rave enough about it. I just love MS. The kids who were riding with me were crazy about it, too. None of us got sick. I didn't see anyone who got sick. I do have personal acquaintance with a few people who became ill after riding but they confessed that they turned their head during the experience and that is what caused their nausea.

I imagine that Mission Space is like any other ride or attraction at WDW. Some people will love it, some will hate it, some will never ride to find out if they hate or love it. If enough people hate it then Disney will change it. I hope they don't slow this ride down or make it less fun than it is now, I really loved this experience.

 

[Shugardrawers]

Can someone who's "been there, done that" explain exactly HOW the ride works? Do you just get a spinning sensation or does it actually spin? I can ride anything except the teacups and that will send me hurling for hours. What exactly about this ride causes people to become motion sick? I am so on the fence about riding this one. I DON'T want to get ill, but I don't want to miss out on a great ride out of fear either.

Shug

 

[Eiblis]

You are given instructions to play a role in 'your mission' as either a pilot, navigator, commander or engineer. The capsule obviously spins but as you are watching the screen in front, I felt I was being launched, not spun.
The 'G- force' was fantastic, or the effect of it lol. So if you follow instructions and look ahead, you believe you are taking off. If you turn ur head or shut your eyes, the inner ear will receive the message that your body is turning and motiion sickness, dizziness will ensue.


We were not ill......but we did follow the instructions...
as someone else said...its up to you.

A brilliant ride tho...we loved it.

 

[Mickiethepooh]

Oh Yeah they spin, the thing is big centrifuges such as they use at NASA only they have 4 capsules on them instead of the one you usually see in films. that is what gives you the G forces. Only you can't see that you are spinning.

 

[*123JOANNA123*]

If you can imagine a big metal spider with pods on each leg then you'll get the picture. You get into a pod and are spun around so you feel the g-forces. At the same time you are looking at a simulator screen that looks like the sky in front of you. Imagine the noises of a rocket being set off, coupled with the smoke from the rocket filling the screen in front of you. The pod shakes and rumbles and you see the sky/clouds shooting towards you. If you keep watching the screen, you don't notice the spinning (maybe for a few seconds at lift off). Next thing the blue sky disappears and you get this sort of weightless feeling and you feel yourself swinging around. At the same time you see space around you and see the earth beneath you. Think Star Tours for the sensations, the sounds and the views then multiply it by 200!

It's really a great ride.

 

[Baloo]

I found this site that has some pretty good pictures of MS.It shows the pod simulator that you ride in.


http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_mission_space_0.html

 

[TracyK]

I personally did not like this attraction at all. I did not experience nausea but I did feel light headed for a while afterwards. I spent quite a lot of time in the post show area and I can assure you some people were badly affected. I heard several people talking about nausea and headaches and people came off holding their tummies and looking ill.
I ride all the rides, rollercoasters and simulators and I have to say this is one I probably won't repeat. I just did not enjoy the experience at all and my 13 year old DS did not rate it much either.
Tracy

 

[lvs_eeyore]

My dh and ds rode this ride four times in two days a few weeks ago. My other ds was too small to ride and I get motion sick so we sat/played in the post show area. I can say that a LOT of people got off holding their stomachs and looking green. My dh and ds had no problems but they were moved to another pod because of a protein spill in the one they were supposed to get into. I also talked to quite a few people sitting in the post show area who had ridden and with no exaggeration everyone I talked to said they were nauseated or very very woozy. I actually got a little panicky myself because I cannot tolerate seeing anyone get sick or I get sick. I was very concerned it would happen while we were in the post show area waiting for dh and ds.

Oh you also dont have to travel over to the Electric Umbrella to find a bathroom. There is one right by Test Track.

 

[AMClvsMKY]

A ? to those that have ridden - is it anything like Body Wars and Star Tours?