Quasi123
<font color=blue>You mean you have to say somethin
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Hi Everyone,
My family and I were at EPCOT on May 31st
and just happened to be at the right place at the right time. We were getting fast passes to test track at around 3:00 when a man came up and asked if we would like to test a new ride. Right away we knew that it was Mission Space. We said yes and off we went with another family of four who was waiting nearby. The man spoke into a radio and a CM met us by the bushes that surrounded the attraction so no one could get in. They moved the bushes and we were taken to table where we each had to fill out papers and sign our lives away. Then they took pictures of each of us and then as a group. All of our belongings were taken from us and put inside disney bags for safety reasons. We were then taken inside and given a tour of the area. There was a huge space station thing that was revolving and then an area that looked like mission control. We were put in line with two other families that seemed to be to dressed up and tidy for being in a theme park all day.Then another man (these men were not
CM's and wore several lanyards with cards. I never could get a good look at what they said) called for the next family and then said no, the theme park families have to go first. We were told were the seventh theme park family to ever ride Mission Space. We were taken into a briefing room where the actor Gary Sinese explains your job during the mission and some safety items. There was a man standing in the room watching us and writting things down. I guess he was looking for our reactions. The doors opened and we were led into the loading area where we were greeted by a CM and another man with the lanyards. I guess they could tell that my two DD's (14 & 9 ) were a bit nervous because they just made small talk with us. A group of teenagers got off the ride and they were all clapping their hands and saying it was so cool. I figured it wasn't going to be too bad. We got inside the "ship" and put our harnesses on. The control panel was pulled forward so that we could reach the buttons. Now, I think if you have a problem with close spaces you may want to avoid this ride. I also noticed there were little cameras pointed at our faces. The ride started and I felt sick immediately. The only Disney ride I've ever felt slightly sick on was Body Wars. This was much worse. In fact we all felt it but I had it the worst. DH's stomach never bothers in on anything
so I was surprised it bothered him at all. I hated the G forces and so did my two DD's. It was very uncomfortable. After that the ride got a lot better but I still felt sick through the entire thing. When we got off we were all asked for our reactions and everyone said they liked it but me. I told them it made me feel sick. Then they asked if they could use us in the promotion of the ride and we said yes though I doubt they would use me since I must have looked pretty miserable. I think if I hadn't gotten sick I would have enjoyed the ride because it really is something to experience. The family who rode after us felt a lot worse than we had. They got off holding their stomaches. We were all invited to play a game where you rescue astronauts which was fun and then we sent video postcards. My family wants to ride it again but I think I will skip it next time.
My family and I were at EPCOT on May 31st
and just happened to be at the right place at the right time. We were getting fast passes to test track at around 3:00 when a man came up and asked if we would like to test a new ride. Right away we knew that it was Mission Space. We said yes and off we went with another family of four who was waiting nearby. The man spoke into a radio and a CM met us by the bushes that surrounded the attraction so no one could get in. They moved the bushes and we were taken to table where we each had to fill out papers and sign our lives away. Then they took pictures of each of us and then as a group. All of our belongings were taken from us and put inside disney bags for safety reasons. We were then taken inside and given a tour of the area. There was a huge space station thing that was revolving and then an area that looked like mission control. We were put in line with two other families that seemed to be to dressed up and tidy for being in a theme park all day.Then another man (these men were not
CM's and wore several lanyards with cards. I never could get a good look at what they said) called for the next family and then said no, the theme park families have to go first. We were told were the seventh theme park family to ever ride Mission Space. We were taken into a briefing room where the actor Gary Sinese explains your job during the mission and some safety items. There was a man standing in the room watching us and writting things down. I guess he was looking for our reactions. The doors opened and we were led into the loading area where we were greeted by a CM and another man with the lanyards. I guess they could tell that my two DD's (14 & 9 ) were a bit nervous because they just made small talk with us. A group of teenagers got off the ride and they were all clapping their hands and saying it was so cool. I figured it wasn't going to be too bad. We got inside the "ship" and put our harnesses on. The control panel was pulled forward so that we could reach the buttons. Now, I think if you have a problem with close spaces you may want to avoid this ride. I also noticed there were little cameras pointed at our faces. The ride started and I felt sick immediately. The only Disney ride I've ever felt slightly sick on was Body Wars. This was much worse. In fact we all felt it but I had it the worst. DH's stomach never bothers in on anything
so I was surprised it bothered him at all. I hated the G forces and so did my two DD's. It was very uncomfortable. After that the ride got a lot better but I still felt sick through the entire thing. When we got off we were all asked for our reactions and everyone said they liked it but me. I told them it made me feel sick. Then they asked if they could use us in the promotion of the ride and we said yes though I doubt they would use me since I must have looked pretty miserable. I think if I hadn't gotten sick I would have enjoyed the ride because it really is something to experience. The family who rode after us felt a lot worse than we had. They got off holding their stomaches. We were all invited to play a game where you rescue astronauts which was fun and then we sent video postcards. My family wants to ride it again but I think I will skip it next time.
I don't do Body Wars or Star Tours for this very reason. And no Teacups either! Once I get that sick feeling, it stays with me for hours and ruins my day. So thanks for the heads up--no space travel for me 
