Ride Education=Motion Sickness

[3kidz4dis]

We are leaving in a few weeks for Universal/Island of Adventure/Seaworld. I am concerned about motion sickness because it is difficult to judge when reading the descriptions of the rides. I have an adult whose limit would be Space Mountain and a child whose limit was Mission Space. (the rough version) I am somewhere in between. (I can handle all roller coasters but not simulators) I know that a lot of this is subjective but could someone give some advice regarding how much potential motion sickness is caused by some of the top rides and maybe give me a list of the top 5. For instance what is the worst that we should skip or maybe save for the end of the day so that it does not ruin the day. (meaning it is worth it even if we get sick) Thanks so much!

 

[damo]

I am a simulator sickness person. If I take a less drowsy dramamine I can do all the rides. The only simulators that make me a bit queasy are Simpsons and FJ but I still think you should do both of them.

The adult whose limit is space mountain can do everything except perhaps the large coasters, Hulk, Dragon Challenge and Rip Ride Rockit.

The child whose limit is Mission Space can do everything.

 

[abminer]

We're just back from WDW and IOA. I was terrified about motion sickness, which I am prone too.

I was surprised to find I didn't get sick at all on Spiderman or FJ! I did close my eyes for part of FJ because the screens are a tad fuzzy, but did well and loved the ride! Space Mt. is the top of my limit and I had no issue with these rides. The funny thing is I got motion sick on Test Track at Epcot and it put a damper on my day for sure. No such issue at IOA; I did take a bonine that morning.

 

[Girlie1]

The worst ride for me was the Simpsons.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

I tend to get motion sickness, even with Dramamine, on simulator type rides (I'm not even attempting Simpsons or Spiderman). If I started feeling sick during FJ, would closing my eyes help? Or is there still a lot of physical movement? I love Soarin', but usually close my eyes for the last 15-20 seconds. Soarin' is slow and smooth-moving so closing my eyes doesn't make me feel worse.

 

[disnut1149]

I tend to get motion sickness, even with Dramamine, on simulator type rides (I'm not even attempting Simpsons or Spiderman). If I started feeling sick during FJ, would closing my eyes help? Or is there still a lot of physical movement? I love Soarin', but usually close my eyes for the last 15-20 seconds. Soarin' is slow and smooth-moving so closing my eyes doesn't make me feel worse.

I would like to know the answer to this also. I would love to ride FJ, but get motion sickness and don't want to feel sick all day. I felt sick when I rode Simpsons a few years ago. Never again!! Thanks.

 

[schumigirl]

I would like to know the answer to this also. I would love to ride FJ, but get motion sickness and don't want to feel sick all day. I felt sick when I rode Simpsons a few years ago. Never again!! Thanks.

I was bad on the Simpsons and will not ride it again.

However FJ is different. I can do it once, maybe twice and feel fine, won`t risk it numerous times though.

I did find at one point, sorry can`t remember exactly which bit, I closed my eyes and it was fine. Only for a couple of seconds though.

It`s nowhere near as bad as Simpsons for motion sickness

 

[3kidz4dis]

I was bad on the Simpsons and will not ride it again.

However FJ is different. I can do it once, maybe twice and feel fine, won`t risk it numerous times though.

I did find at one point, sorry can`t remember exactly which bit, I closed my eyes and it was fine. Only for a couple of seconds though.

It`s nowhere near as bad as Simpsons for motion sickness

but isn't Simpson where the ride really doesn't move any more than 2 feet? can you just close your eyes?

 

[schumigirl]

but isn't Simpson where the ride really doesn't move any more than 2 feet? can you just close your eyes?

Yes it`s a simulator.

Closing my eyes made not the slightest difference on that ride, in fact it made the nauseous feeling worse. A TM helped me when I got off I was so bad......an ugly shade of green was her description

I don`t have this on any other ride in any park. I can do any and all coasters numerous times and can go on Spiderman repeatedly with no ill effects.

I have read other people say closing their eyes helped them, sadly didn`t work for me.

Hope you enjoy it though

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

FJ makes me queasy but I can get through it by closing my eyes although the actual movement of the ride is one that still makes me feel so-so. I think it's the combo that makes it so tough for me because I can ride Mission Space and feel fine or just a little twinge but that doesn't have the same sort of twisting and jerking that FJ does.

The only time the Simpson's came up was on the same day as an FJ ride so I didn't even bother trying!

 

[3kidz4dis]

Yes it`s a simulator.

Closing my eyes made not the slightest difference on that ride, in fact it made the nauseous feeling worse. A TM helped me when I got off I was so bad......an ugly shade of green was her description

I don`t have this on any other ride in any park. I can do any and all coasters numerous times and can go on Spiderman repeatedly with no ill effects.

I have read other people say closing their eyes helped them, sadly didn`t work for me.

Hope you enjoy it though

I think I will skip it! If you still get sick even with your eyes closed, I don't want to ruin my day!

 

[ms1031]

I think by the time you think you need to close your eyes to help with the queasy feeling, it may already be too late. At least that's been my experience.

Earlier this year, FJ made me queasy as did Mission Space.

I miss the days when I could ride anything, over and over and over and over! Getting old kinda sucks. LOL

 

[LizEN]

The adult whose limit is space mountain can do everything except perhaps the large coasters, Hulk, Dragon Challenge and Rip Ride Rockit.

Space Mtn is really my limit also. So, The Mummy would be ok?

 

[Bonniec]

There is something definately different about FJ. I can't read Simpsons or anything like it. But FJ doesn't bother me at all. You do get tossed around a lot but I don't find it to be rough at all. You are locked in pretty good. This is my favorite ride of any theme park anywhere and Im mpt even a HP fan, lol. I will say it's pretty scary though. I definately won't take my littlest on it.

 

[damo]

The adult whose limit is space mountain can do everything except perhaps the large coasters, Hulk, Dragon Challenge and Rip Ride Rockit.

Space Mtn is really my limit also. So, The Mummy would be ok?

I certainly think so. Space Mountain is really jarring. The Mummy doesn't cause pain.

 

[Bonniec]

I think the Mummy is one of the scariest rides! lol But mostly because it's dark. I actually think that one is kind of jarring too.

I actually think a lot of the bigger coasters are easier on the body. The Hulk, Rip Ride Rocket, etc are a lot smoother imo. Space Mountain was actually painful the last time I went on it.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

Is Mummy similar in ride action to Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom?

 

[Babbletrish]

Closing my eyes made not the slightest difference on that ride, in fact it made the nauseous feeling worse. A TM helped me when I got off I was so bad......an ugly shade of green was her description

I think by the time you think you need to close your eyes to help with the queasy feeling, it may already be too late. At least that's been my experience.

Well, the trick with motion simulators is to NOT close your eyes; that works with Omni and 3D films so it's your first instinct, but in a simulator you're actually moving for real so your inner ear is actually feeling it. I've heard the best thing to do is pick a stationary spot inside the ride vehicle and stare at it until the feeling passes.

Speaking of, how "acrobatic" (for want of a better word) is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? There is a person in my party (we're going Thanksgiving weekend) who has just read the description in the UG2DW and she's... apprehensive. You see, she had a pretty traumatic experience on the very first motion simulator ride we ever went on.

Our relatives from Tampa swore up and down that they were taking us on the greatest theme park ride ever made during our visit to Bush Gardens years and years ago. We stood in line for hours and in all that time, they never told us just what we were in for.

And so the very first ever motion simulator my thrill-ride hating friend ever went on was Questor. Rear seats. I couldn't find a video with the whole ride, but this montage gives you an idea. Do not watch it if you re prone to motion sickness.

So you can see why it took us three years to get her on Soarin', which she loves. Now, would she be able to do HPFJ? If not, would she be able to enjoy the queue line without riding?

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Well, the trick with motion simulators is to NOT close your eyes; that works with Omni and 3D films so it's your first instinct, but in a simulator you're actually moving for real so your inner ear is actually feeling it. I've heard the best thing to do is pick a stationary spot inside the ride vehicle and stare at it until the feeling passes.

Speaking of, how "acrobatic" (for want of a better word) is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey? There is a person in my party (we're going Thanksgiving weekend) who has just read the description in the UG2DW and she's... apprehensive. You see, she had a pretty traumatic experience on the very first motion simulator ride we ever went on.

Our relatives from Tampa swore up and down that they were taking us on the greatest theme park ride ever made during our visit to Bush Gardens years and years ago. We stood in line for hours and in all that time, they never told us just what we were in for.

And so the very first ever motion simulator my thrill-ride hating friend ever went on was Questor. Rear seats. I couldn't find a video with the whole ride, but this montage gives you an idea. Do not watch it if you re prone to motion sickness.

So you can see why it took us three years to get her on Soarin', which she loves. Now, would she be able to do HPFJ? If not, would she be able to enjoy the queue line without riding?

Not sure if you'd be able to compare, but was Questor like Wild Arctic at SeaWorld? They look similar. From the video it seemed like a very rough ride- for the body and the eyes!

Forbidden Journey is much smoother, and the acrobatic motion is caused by the swinging of the robotic arm. Your bench will put you flat on your backs and slightly forward and rocks from side to side while constantly moving along a track. It's hard to describe because it's a totally unique experience. About half of the time is spent watching the screens and the other half through scenes filled with animatronics and other effects. The screens are similar to Soarin' although it simulates more dramatic maneuvers.

If she doesn't want to ride she can always accompany you through the line and then exit right before the rest of the party gets on the ride. She could also do a castle tour but that line bypasses some of the interesting parts of the regular queue.

 

[damo]

Is Mummy similar in ride action to Dinosaur at Animal Kingdom?

The Mummy is an indoor roller coaster.