Space Mission Review

[FloridaCat]

Here is a link to Space Mission Review

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tm.../missionspacereadytotakeguestsonflightstomars

 

[TravelinGal]

The difference with Mission: SPACE is that the wall in front of you folds down so your face is just inches from the computer screen. A constant stream of cool air blows on your face to help alleviate that closed in feeling.

YIKES! I am moderatly claustrophobic - has anyone who has been on this ride have any additional comments? I was SUPER excited about this ride...until I read this. Now my stomach is in knots!

(My description of moderatly claustrophobic...I can handle elevators for short periods of time, but start to feel closed in if they are full. And watching movies where someone is -for example- burried alive really gets my heart pounding and I find it hard to breath.)

I think the cool air will help - I would hate to miss out on this ride from a stupid fear like this....Please share your experiences!

Thanks!
Robin

 

[FloridaCat]

i plan on riding it when I am down there in Sep. I don't think it is a stupid fear as I know when I tell my DD about the screen being so close she will not go as she could not take the enclosed MRI.

If I come acroos any that have rode it, I wil pass it on to you. There were reports in our local papers that people were getting sick and the ride needed to be toned down.

 

[Otimon]

Have ridden Mission:Space twice now during the Cast Member previews and enjoyed it both times, although a bit more the second time as I knew what to expect.

Would not recommend this ride if you suffer from claustrophobia or motion sickness. Heed the warnings and instructions you will receive if that applies to you.

The opening sequence is fantastic and the sensation of liftoff is unlike any other ride I've been on. You definitely will feel it. Ditto as you flip under the moon.

On my second ride I was the Commander and had to press a button as instructed during liftoff. I recall it was physically an effort to extend my arm to reach it in front of me. WOW!

Be prepared to BLAST OFF and enjoy the ride.!

 

[HappyMommy2]

I don't have big problems with motion sickness but I AM moderately claustrophobic (probably about like you, TravelinGal). I rode Mission: Space in July with some trepidation, but it turned out to be just fine. When I was held back by the restraint and the controls closed in I did feel a wave of claustrophobia, but it passed almost immediately as there was plenty of cool air in there and I got caught up in the excitement and fun of the ride. Anyone who's worried about riding might want to have a companion ride first and give more personlized advice.

I thought the ride was incredible. I was a bit dizzy for an hour or so after, but well worth it!

 

[crzy4dsny]

I got to ride Mission Space on Saturday. I get motion sickness from simulator type rides. I went on the ride around 11:00 am, I was sick until I went to bed that night. I didn't throw up but I felt like I was going to. My head and neck also hurt . I am not claustrophobic, but I did feel a little snug on this ride. You sit down in a seat and pull the harness down over your shoulders. Then the front wall closes in on you .It does get pretty close to your face and it did feel real closed in to me. The take off is incredible. After that I couldn't tell you because I had my eyes closed. I thought I was going to vomit right in the ride. Looking back now I'm glad I went on it. To experience the take off was almost worth being sick all day.

 

[PammyK]

You know...its so hard to say whether or not to ride because I've ridden M:S over 20 times now, doing all the stuff they tell you not to do, and I've never had a problem.

It is definitely a fairly enclosed area, but you do have your personal space. There is a feeling of depth in front of you b/c of the video monitor in front of you. The front of the capsule does move in to close, however, there is plenty of legroom and there is room to breathe.

I would say, check out the sample capsule in the M:S courtyard as it will give you an idea of how much room you'll have.

One final thing...please DON'T close your eyes during the training exercise. Doing so will only exacerbate any motion sickness that you may be experiening. Find a point directly in front of you and focus on it to minimize any sense of disorientation due to the spinning.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I didn't do it since I get very motion sick. My husband is mildly claustrophobic and he didn't have any problems because he said there was so much activity going on to distract him. The lights went out momentarily to simulate sleep, but then they went right back on.

Others who rode when we were there got sick enough to throw up. The carpet leading to the store area had wet floor signs and CMs blocking the soiled carpet that had not been cleaned yet.

I really enjoyed the post show games. As much as I would have loved to do the ride, the post show games were loads of fun.

 

[bearloch]

How about kids any 4 yr old ride yet? Did they post height requirments as of yet? MIne has not had much ride experience yet. weve stayed away from fairs etc, and never been to a "theme park yet" Should i take her on it???

 

[Otimon]

The height requirement for Mission:Space is 44 inches.

Would suggest you go on the ride first to judge whether or not your youngster would be ok with it even if the height limit is reached. For me personally, 4 years old is too young for the ride. It is intense and not for everyone no matter what their age.