Mission Space.....Please be honest......

[westjones]

Do you know of anyone personally who has actually thrown up from riding Mission Space.

I am not asking who did it, just if you actually know of someone who has had this happen.

My family wants me to go on MS with them. I have never gotten sick on a ride to the point of needing a 'bag' , but this ride worries me based on all the 'talk'.

When we were there in September, my family and I were all seated in the ride ready to go and then they had to take everyone out to 'clean up' one of the ride areas. One of my daughters decided to back out, and I happily joined her and took her out. So she and I haven't gone (my other daughter and DH did go and loved it).

So now, the daughter who hasn't gone wants to go the next time we are there. I am happy to NOT go, but they want me to join them. I do not want to embarass myself.

So WHAT is the story? How often is this happening?
Thanks!
DJ

 

[lentesta]

I didn't vomit, but I did have a nasty headache for most of the day after I rode M:S the first time. I attribute this, though, to a lack of sleep and no breakfast prior to a morning ride.

I had no ill effects when riding after a good night's sleep and a decent breakfast. Then again, maybe that was my astronaut training kicking in.

Len

 

[ppony]

We were there 3 weeks ago and went on it. I personally though it was the most intense ride I've EVER been on but in my life. But my hubby and i LOVED IT! We didn't hear of anyone getting sick but that would be REALLY bad because you are in VERY VERY tight quarters with 3 other people. They warn you a ZILLION times before you get on to NOT go on it or you are prone to sickness from motion or spinning or are clautrophobic. They are dead serious! If you have EVER thrown up on a ride before then don't do this one. you probably will. It's the MOST intense! I have trouble with blacking out with great G forces...less than most so I'm a lightweight. But I had to go on. One thing that I believe helped me is hearing form my hubby and father what Pilots in fighter aircraft do when pulling super Gs. They push really hard in on their stomach muscles...almost like they're...well, going to the bathroom if I have to put it that way...it keeps the blood in your head and not form rushing so fast to ...where ever it goes.

So take the warnings seriously. It's GREAT ride but it's not for the queezy.

 

[amcnj]

Upon exiting there was someone literally sitting/lying on the floor unable to move. They were being attended to and appeared like a possible candidate for vomiting, but i didn't stay to find out! Most people I know were mildly affected by it, the two worst feeling queasy for about 1/2 day afterwards. Two others were more bothered by the claustrophobic aspect of the ride than the spinning aspect.

If you really want to try it, bring a bag just in case, and go late in teh day so it doesn't ruin the rest of the day for you. Good luck.

 

[seashoreCM]

It took me half an hour standing in front of Mission Space deciding whether or not to go in. I even asked cast members how agressive it was compared to other rides like Body Wars or Space Mountain. I even asked what the G-force was numerically but no one could or would tell me.

Anyway I did ride it, I didn't vomit, but I had a slight headache for about an hour afterwards. When I exited the ride I had to stop and bend over every few feet to get blood back into my head. I would say the ride pushed my limits.

Fortunately the video did not add discomfort. Many video games do make me sick. (if you know what 480i means)

I am glad I tried it but I don't think I will ride it again.

You might want to ask the question: "how soon did you ride after lunch or breakfast?". I rode just before lunch time so I probably could not vomit much. But I seem to feel motion sickness more when riding in cars or planes on an empty stomach.

If you vomit, rinse out your mouth as soon as you can. Vomit is acid and therefore accelerates tooth decay.
http://members.aol.com/ajaynejr/health.htm

There is a common ordinary amusement ride called Round Up which is also a "centrifuge" where everyone stands in a circle facing the center. I have ridden that many times with only a few minutes of disorientation afterwards, but that was more than a decade ago when I was more physicaly fit.

 

[angey77]

I dont' get sick on rides, but I did feel a bit queezy at the end of MS (but only the first time since I didn't know what to expect). There is a scene where you are darting all around and I just had to make sure to take a couple of deep breaths. Just don't let yourself get freaked out while on the ride, keep your head back, and your eyes straight ahead, and you should be OK.

 

[beattyfamily]

My DH and nephew, age 7, both rode it 2 times in a row!!! I only went on once. I love rollercoasters. I'm a thrill seeker but was a bit worried about this one.

I read all the tips/advice about looking at the screen always and don't close your eyes and keep your head back and followed them. I forgot about the one about tensing up your stomach though!

I had eaten breakfast probably 2 hours before I rode it.

I did feel a bit queesy during this ride. My cheeks felt funny and my stomach. But I just kept taking deep breaths and trying to be relaxed. I made it through! I did feel a bit weird afterwards for about an hour.

I did not see anyone throwing up.

Do it once!!

 

[Took]

I DO get sick on rides and was OK on MS, but it was intense. I did feel a bit queasy but I followed their directions exactly (no head movement, keep eyes open) and did not get really sick. I should caution anyone who's prone (as I am) to claustrophobia that the ride is enclosed. I nearly freaked when they shut the doors!

Took

 

[Michael623]

I have never been so close to vomitting from a ride. I once rode RNR 4 times in a row with no ill effects but MS screwed me up. I had to sit for 20 minutes after. But I am glad I went once. Give it a shot. As far as my review I thought the ride was a little weak.

 

[KFISCHER]

OK, I'm going to be very honest.

I've been on MIssion Space many times.
It is, without a doubt, the best attraction at WDW.

If you can handle the fastest roller coasters, than you can easily handle Mission Space.

Quite frankly (and once again, I'm being honest, by request) I simply don't understand people who do all these other things at Disney or Universal, and say they're ok, but then let Mission Space freak them.

I had a tiny girl next to me last week, she couldn't have been more than 4 or 5 years old....and she was perfect.

DO NOT LET ALL THE "TALK" PREVENT YOU FROM HAVING THIS GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Follow the instructions about looking straight ahead, you'll have a great time, and you'll shake your head wondering what all the fuss was about.

 

[wdarling]

i'm not 100% sure but i think someone had puked when i was there a few weeks ago. we were in line and it just stopped for about 15-20mins and an announcement was made about a delay in space traveling due to cleaning the vechile. the wording was very clever and a few people in line all looked at each other and said in other words we have a puker!

 

[Kapp]

actually getting sick but saw a number of folks sitting down outside the gift shop (and 2 inside of the shop!) looking a little green around the gills. Most had a very dazed expression and were looking down.

I usually get a little sick from any major roller coaster or spinning ride but I did not with Mission: Space (and I did it twice in a row). I did feel a little light-headed afterwards for about an hour or so but that was it. I did follow instructions and NEVER looked away from my screen.

Would love to hear from a Mission:Space CM that has some personal observations on this.

 

[Mortlives]

I and my family had no trouble on Mission:Space when we were there in August, and we range from okay on rides (DH and DS) to spin me like a top and I'll just smile.

The test was my ex-husband, who was there in November. He doesn't do rides well, and can get nauseous after a few midway-type rides. I expected him to have hated MS, but he loved it.

I've heard of a lot of people having some kind of reaction, but I think actual spewing is a lot less common than we have been led to believe Quite frankly, in spite of my own cast-iron stomach, all the talk had made me a bit apprehensive going on the ride the first time. Don't let the anti-hype talk you out of a truly amazing experience.

Ciao,
Mort.

 

[BonnieA]

Didn't see the person responsible but I almost stepped in the "evidence" outside of the ride. And one night when leaving Epcot, there was a young boy in front of us who stopped to vomit. It was near spaceship earth so I don't know if he had come from mission space or not.
I did have a couple friends go on it and thought they were going to die. The husband thought he was having a heart attack. Neither will go near the ride again.
But personally I loved it, went on it three times but not in a row.

 

[phillybeth]

I was fine, not something I would do over and over. BUT, DH did, and while I was waiting for him I was talking to a CM. The CM told me the 'protein spill' rate was running about 1%. Ok, both centrifuges running to full capacity is 80 guests, so in the 5-6 cycles I was waiting I should have seen about 3-4 people get sick. I saw no one, and no centrifuge was taken offline in that time for cleaning. I waited 3 times on 2 different days, so I should have seen 9-12 people- again, no one and no down-time for a centrifuge.
CM also told me most common spots for protein spills are in the capsule as the ride ends, or right ouside the capsule at the same time. Seems it is the Mars sequence that is upsetting more tummies than the G forces of the centrifuge.

 

[dgaston]

Last week I was surprised to find that air sick bags and containers had been added to the capsules since our October trip. I can't do tea-cups or Tilt-a Whirls any longer, and have no trouble on MS. I think the "lift-off" is intense; I experience tremendous pressure on my chest, and then a brief sensation of weightlessness. My best word for MS is intense--I think it's gotten a lot of hype, and people seem to expect it to be more than they can handle. In line I'm constantly telling people they'll be fine with keeping their eyes open, and head still, and afterwards they are very glad they tried it. Haven't met the ones who get sick or feel lousy afterwards.

 

[cworld]

No hurling here, BUT... OK, I admit it, I'm a wimp. I get sick on the Carousel, will not ever ride the Tea Cups again, get queasy in Body Wars, you get the picture. But I just had to try Mission Space. It was awesome. Don't pass it up, even if you hurl. I was ready for it to be over before it was, but I'd love to do it again. After it was over, I was queasy for a couple of hours, but got over it.

It was still an awesome ride.

 

[jaysue]

Funny phillybeth, that is what happened to me - I got through the G force sequence all right - a little sweaty but ok - pressed the buttons etc. ok but the landing sequence on Mars really got to me

I did not chuck my protein but was woozy for about one hour afterwards

thanks
jaysue

 

[2belles'mom]

I was also very worried about MS. I absolutely refuse to ride the tea-cups, and got queasy for HOURS after riding on that stupid little cup on the carousel at Downtown Disney. I can't do Body Wars anymore either. Funny though, I DON'T get sick on roller coasters! So I was worried about the centrifuge on Mission Space.

With that said, I did the ride and LOVED it! I wasn't the slightest bit queasy afterward. I could not even tell we were spinning. It really feels like you are blasting off, straight up! I kept my eyes on the monitor the entire time (with one slight exception--a cut of my eyes to see the look on my 7 year old's face!). I also kept my back to the seat. My DD and DH enjoyed it too--neither one got sick or queasy.

There was one man in the baby-swap waiting area who looked quite green. He was not very happy. I asked him if he kept his head still. NO! Of course he hadn't! He said he was worried about his kids so he kept looking around at them. Yikes! If you wiggle and waggle your head all around in this ride, you WILL get dizzy!

If you want to check on your wee ones, or adore the look on their faces, do as I did: DON"T MOVE YOUR HEAD! Just move your eyes. That seemed to work for me.

To sum up: I get sick on Body Wars, I get sick on Tea-cups and Tilt-A-Whirl. I DID NOT get the least bit sick on Mission Space!

It is FANTASTIC!!!!!

 

[memymomonica]

I love roller coasters, tea cups, anything that goes fast, spins, etc. I have never gotten sick on a ride. Mission Space did me in. I didn't throw up, but I was pale, sweaty, woozy, and sick to my stomach for a while. I wasn't feeling "normal" for a few hours. I followed all the instructions. I am glad I went on it, but I won't go again. I say, "Go on it!" You'll regret it if you don't. Who knows...I may get talked into riding again someday. The only good thing is that I was a source of entertainment for my husband. He is a pilot in the Marine Corps, so it didn't bother him a bit. Good to know I didn't miss my calling as an astronaut.