Which Seats for Smoothest Ride?

[freewill]

Hi Ho!

I've read some comments about certain seats/rows in some rides offering a smoother ride--e.g., I think it was Mac commenting in the recent Transformers thread that first and last rows were rougher.

I'm wondering if similar advice pertains to other rides that might be on the wilder side? (For reference, I love RocknRoller Coaster at Hollywood Studios but can't ride Space Mountain for the pain it inflicts on my back)

So looking for advice on which seats/rows have given you the smoothest or roughest rides on the attractions? Really, any and all attractions!

Thanks!!

 

[schumigirl]

Rip Ride Rockit......sit as near the front as possible. Preferably the front 2 rows......anything beyond row 3 I find far too rough!!

Hulk, although closed right now I used to find the front less bumpy, but hopefully the new track should alleviate that.

I prefer the middle row on TF. But last year I found it all very bumpy......might just have been me of course......Spiderman I don't find any row better than others, but I don`t find that ride bad at all.

Dragon Challenge I find that quite smooth wherever I sit.......I just prefer the front for view but the back for more air time........

 

[Disxuni]

For the Dragon Challenge, it seems as if the blue dragon was gentler to me than the red dragon.

General tip: It's always good to try to get the closest to the front, as the roughest is the back when it comes to just about any coaster it seems. However, you do not get to choose where you get to sit, but if you're about to get to the near back and not willing to rough it out (no pun intended) and if you're willing to wait a little more, you can ask someone if you can get closer to the front and say you're willing to wait for the next ride vehicle.

Also, the Forbidden Journey in my opinion is quite smooth and comfortable considering how much you move around. It's relatively graceful with it's movements. I would have to say for the amount of action and thrill that comes with the ride, it's one of the most comfortable I've been in a ride vehicle.

As for the roughest rides, I've have to say that Rip It is probably the harshest coaster they have.

 

[freewill]

Thanks -- always knew the front seats in coasters were generally smoother and really appreciate these ideas.

I'd read how rough Rip Ride Rockit was and it sounded almost random in terms of lucking out and getting a smoother car. Now I'll know to ask to sit up front if I happen to have a temporary fit of bravery (insanity) and ride RRR! I rode the front row of Manta at SW a few years back and it worked out well that way.

Very glad to hear Dragon Challenge and Forbidden Journey are quite smooth too! Do you think seating matters at Gringotts or Despicable Me?

 

[schumigirl]

No, no difference for me wherever I sit on Gringotts or DM.

With RRR it is a completely different ride at the front........I came off the middle to back rows feeling really ill. But on the front I'm fine and can re-ride it numerous times.

You absolutely can ask to sit on the front, tell the TM and they will put you to the side and call you when front row is available.......we always do and it's usually only a few moments wait.

 

[Kivara]

Despicable Me looks like a 4 person wide roller coaster bench, but it's just a motion simulator. It tips slightly forward, backwards; tilts a little...bumps up and down a bit. It's a lot like Shrek (if you've done that), but with a different seating style.
Despicable Me does have a stationary seat up front for people with motion issues or younger views...you just have to let a worker know you want stationary seating.

 

[macraven]

Spider-Man ride: front row during scene with water will splash droplets to those in front row
Last row not affected

Simpsons: front row less jogging and motion sickness feelings
Back row peeps have stated it can trigger motion sickness for them

 

[Disxuni]

Despicable Me are all separate, one row simulators and I would imagine since all their movement is the same that there would be no difference. All in all it was not that rough of a simulator in the time I rode it. However, as others mentioned there are stationary seating in case you, or others in your party are not able to handle it. They also have stationary seating in Shrek and Terminator 2, although I see no point really for it in T2, as there is almost no movement at all during the show (the seats literally move only two times during T2). I never understood all the warnings for T2, unless there used to be more movement, or they're just trying to be safe in not wanting to get in trouble for not warning people even though there is almost no movement during the show.

 

[macraven]

If you are sitting and holding a baby or toddler, you are aware to hold them tight when the one episode of the seats have a fleeting drop during the show .

If UO didn't list warnings and an injury happened, $$$$ could be the outcome

 

[Disxuni]

I agree, that's why I said towards the end that they might be just trying to be overly safe. It isn't much of a drop (about maybe an inch), but it is sudden and disruptive, especially if you're holding a baby, or toddler.

However, sometimes I wish they let people know how much movement, or activity is in the show, or ride itself by a rating of some sort. I only thought of this until recently, because last time I went to the parks and when I was in line for T2, there were women who were worried about the ride due to being unknown of what was to come. I felt so concerned, so I spoke up, and described there is only two instances in which you move, of how one time the seat slightly moves upward during the scene where the characters are going up an elevator and a sudden drop, which consists of about an inch just to make you feel as if you've felt the impact of an explosion. Suddenly that eased their minds instantly and felt relief and excitement for the show.

But at the same time, I know people have different degrees of what they can handle, so a "rating" system of how much movement, or how intense something can be kind of objective, as it would be still all a matter of opinion.

I just thought of it recently only due to how worried these women appeared to be and I have dealt with this numerous times in the past of guests being unaware of what was to come and worry so much they consider leaving the queue. All the warnings are the same for just about every single ride no matter how the intensity, so it's hard to judge what is considered tame and what is considered intense. However, it's all of a matter of opinion and as you said, these warnings are to make sure injury doesn't happen, or a lawsuit.

 

[macraven]

All TM 's at each ride are there to assist and answer the ride questions

I see many guests get detailed information from them about the rides

They do a fine job at their stationed places

 

[Disxuni]

That is true, but most people probably do not think to ask a lot of questions. However, I'm sure if it's really serious people do and get all the answers they need.

 

[keishashadow]

Hi Ho!

I've read some comments about certain seats/rows in some rides offering a smoother ride--e.g., I think it was Mac commenting in the recent Transformers thread that first and last rows were rougher.

I'm wondering if similar advice pertains to other rides that might be on the wilder side? (For reference, I love RocknRoller Coaster at Hollywood Studios but can't ride Space Mountain for the pain it inflicts on my back)

So looking for advice on which seats/rows have given you the smoothest or roughest rides on the attractions? Really, any and all attractions!

Thanks!!

non coasters (spider man, mummy, simpsons): not an engineer, jmho dead center of car has less motion as to how it sits on the platform = smoother.