Originally Posted By wahooskipper Once again, someone let me know how many deaths it will take for this to be a concern because I don't think we've heard the last of these cases.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 >>Once again, someone let me know how many deaths it will take for this to be a concern because I don't think we've heard the last of these cases.<< I agree also. I was way too chicken to ride it before the deaths and I feel more strongly about it now. My brother in law rode MS and he said that he was dizzy and had a headache the rest of the day. Did he go on it again, yes he did and thank goodness nothing happened to him. But he also has high blood pressure and a strong family history of heart disease and strokes. Did he take heed to the warnings, no but that was his choice. Do I think it was stupid, yes. My choice is not to ride MS. But that's just me. But the two people who have unfortunately passed away after riding MS had no knowledge of their illnesses. So, the warning signs would not have been taken into consideration as much. I am just sad that two people have lost their lives way too soon.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I thought the second woman was aware of her severe high blood pressure.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 Oh Sherry, I don't know. I thought they both did not know. You very well might be right. Than that changes things a bit.
Originally Posted By barboy "Once again, someone let me know how many deaths it will take for this to be a concern because I don't think we've heard the last of these cases." sorry wahoo, but you have no argument. but fair is fair. The minute you show me that M:S killed someone then I will answer your question. We are in to this 45+ postings and you have come up empty. You ignore the fact that independent/public creatures(county coroner) have concluded that the deaths were caused by the rider's health and not by the ride itself. Here's your "argument": (A) 2 have died after riding M:S (B) M:S has a short track record compared to other rides. (C) We don't fully uderstand how this attraction affects human physiology. Conclusion: we should be concerned with M:S's safety. This "argument" is at best weak.
Originally Posted By disney2268 The question I have is this. I have never seen warnings like I did going on M:S. They almost scared me into not riding (since I am not a fan of big thrill rides). But in a video I saw how the centerfuge worked, and listened carefully. I absolutely loved the ride. Now the question....Is it possible that some of the sickness or people feeling dizzy or off after the ride, would be avoided if those who KNOW that they get motion sickness didnt get on the ride and listened to the warnings? I have spoken to several friends of mine including my mom who knew ahead of time that they tend to get motion sickness even if it is only occassionally. They went on the ride and what do you know, didnt feel well.
Originally Posted By Labuda "I wish Disney had invested in a family friendly attraction instead." I've ridden with a 4 year old and his grandmother in the same "pod" as me - both of them loved it. I'd say that's a little bit of evidence that helps prove it is a family ride.
Originally Posted By barboy Even though a lot of families do enjoy M:S the attraction is still very intense and clearly not suitable for many. I find it quite "undisney" along with the defunct Alien Encounter. Yes, both attractions are so very different but still are a major departure from mainstream Disney offerings.
Originally Posted By kennect As a new warning sign could they say something like "People have died after riding this attraction"? Absurd thought I know...I am sure Disney isn't thrilled by any of this and is looking closely as to what to do about it...I think it will take one more serious guest related incident for them to pull the plug on it...And I do think they will pull the plug at some point in the near future....They simply can't afford this negative press this one attraction is creating....
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^I don't see Disney 'pulling the plug' on a $175 million investment even if another handful of guests drop dead after riding. But, even though I enjoy the ride greatly and have never felt even slightly ill after riding, I think the decision to green-light this attraction in its current form was an amazingly bad decision by Eisner, Rasulo and the folks at WDI.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I love Disney so I hope you all are right who think the attraction is just fine.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I love Disney too wahoo. And I do think the attraction is fine and a lot of fun too. But I remain steadfast in my belief that it was the wrong attraction to build at least as the whole space pavillion/attraction.
