What happens if you don't do anything on Mission: Space?

[BarryHom]

I rode Mission: Space this weekend and it is an incredible ride. The G-forces were a lot stronger than even Top Thrill Dragster! It simulated a space mission extremely well and is a Disney ride now worth caring about.

But I wonder: what happens if you don't push any buttons or move the joystick when you're ordered? I can see international tourists not knowing what to do. I wanted to see what would happen, but I only got to ride it only once. The wait was 65 minutes at one point and 75 minutes for single riders! Don't ask...

The directions aren't too hard (push this, move the joystick this way), but has anyone done nothing in Mission: Space to see what would happen? Does Gary Sinse yell at you?

 

[gallaj0]

I was on it last week on the 21st; the young kid who was with us missed his button, and the computer voice came on and said "computer override activated" or something to that effect.

Excellent ride; but I only got on once with a fastpass.

 

[shakespear]

I think I can handle this ride, as long as it just spins around I will be OK.

I just dont like going high in the air

 

[wdwgoofeeee]

If you do not push the buttons when you are supposed to the "computer override" takes over. It really doesn't matter if you push the buttons or move the stick. They are just there so you appear to be an important part of the flght's success.
A lot of fun whether you use the buttons and stick or not.

 

[CalGal]

My son asked the same question as we exited the ride. I think the whole idea of the pushing of buttons is to provided guest involvement and to help you feel the g-forces. I had trouble getting my hand up to push the button the first time. I also thought I noticed that there were "scores" as you walked off the ride. Is that some sort of rating system for how well each pod performed their task? We only rode once, so I wasn't able to confirm that.

 

[erikthewise]

The mission is a failure and you drift endlessly through space forever. Serves you right for not doing your part!