Mission Space and motion sickness

Originally Posted By mrichmondj

But does it make you sicker than Body Wars?

 

Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire

Body Wars made me sick...I wont go on Mission Space but my little brother (11) loves it. Everyone has your limits. You just have to know yours, and it's hard to know those of the little ones'.

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

It seems to be purely an individual thing -- I have to admit I was concerned before I rode as like others here, age has not been kind in relation to spinning rides...

The teacups are a nightmare ( Even focusing on the center and not looking around doesn;t help any more) - and as far as Body Wars-- good riddance-- I could never figure out how BW made me sick every time ( I took like 5 years off from it then tried again to make sure) - and I never feel that way on Star Tours which is basically the same ride system.

As far as MS: I almost talked myself into being dizzy before getting on, but after riding it more than a few times now, I never got dizzy.....then one time ( and one time only) I got slightly light headed -- I am chalking it up to it being like 11 Am and I had not eaten anything yet for the day...

 

Originally Posted By sherrytodd

My advice is to try it. I don't know if anyone really knows how it will affect them till you try. Like I said I have a history of motion sickness and this ride didn't bother me at all. I've ridden it multiple times in a row as it is my son's and husband's favorite ride at WDW. Of the people who I've seen affected it seems to be mostly adults and not kids. Try it late in the day, before closing. The lines will be short and if you do get sick you are leaving the park anyway. I've heard rumor that bananas are what the astronaut trainees eat before the Vomit Comit as increasing your potasium level helps tummies. Well, couldn't hurt to try. ;p

 

Originally Posted By indysoarin19

I didn't get sick on M:S, but I followed the warnings in the queue. My mom, on the other hand, turned her head slightly towards me at one point and was wearing a wristband that helps prevent motion sickness. She claimed she didn't feel well the rest of the vacation. Just my experience on M:S.

 

Originally Posted By movieguy

I suffer from BPV...Benign Positional Vertigo...and have no problem with MS as long as I don't look side to side. Still can't ride the teacups anymore though, just writing about it makes me dizzy. Movieguy is sad because of no more teacups. ):

 

Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp

Never had a problem with MS, but am extremely reluctant to do the teacups anymore - can't stand the spinning, but can't resist turning the wheel. The SO, on the other hand, is done with MS - each individual is different in what they can stand.

 

Originally Posted By LacyBelle

vbdad55, I have the same trouble on Body Wars, but no other attraction. (Well, okay, some of those spinning carnival-type rides are starting to get to me now as I age, but I still love the teacups). I tried to figure out the trouble with BW one trip since it is the same ride system as Star Tours. The only thing I was able to determine was that it had to be the subject matter. Bodily fluids don't generally bother me, but I suppose the combination of them up on a projection screen and the movement of the simulator make for a queasy experience. I avoid BW now also. As you said....good riddance.

 

Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

I've not ridden Mission:Space, but don't think I would.

Aside from getting sick, which I don't really do on spinners, I'd be more fearful of someone sitting next to me getting sick. What would you do when a guest starts vomiting next to you 20 seconds into the ride?

To me, if you have to ride a ride with such specific instructions as 'You have to look forward at all times' -- it's too much for me.

I don't want to have to work that hard for my entertainment.

 

Originally Posted By Tiggirl

I'm not a huge fan of M:S. Simulator rides make me dizzy and I came off M:S dizzy and with a headache. I'm also not a fan of small confines spaces so that didn't help either. LOL!

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Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA

^^^I think that would do it for me. I'm semi-claustrophic, so the confines of a small cabin would be enough for me.

 

Originally Posted By Kimrue

I agree with post #29

 

Originally Posted By RoadTrip

<<I'm semi-claustrophic, so the confines of a small cabin would be enough for me.>>

I'm quite claustrophobic, and that was my major concern the first time. For some reason it didn't bother me. I think it was probably a combination of looking at the screen makes you feel less closed in and the fact that there is fresh air continuously blowing on you.

 

Originally Posted By sherrytodd

When we first approached this ride, I was terrified. Disney really went overboard with the warnings and like I said I've had a history of problems with motion rides. I absolutely cannot do any of the spinny carnival rides or I will be sick for the rest of the day. I rode Body Wars once several years ago and then never rode it again since it made me feel horrible. I wanted to try MS so we went on. I have never had any problems with this ride at all and couldn't figure out what all the fuss was about?? I never had the sensation of spinning and never had the urge to turn my head to the left or right as most of the time it is plastered against the back headrest. The take-off sequence is incredible and it is definately worth trying out. It isn't a very long ride, as RoadTrip stated, they blow cool air on you to help with nausia and if worse comes to worse, there are barf bags within very easy reach. As many times as I've ridden it, I haven't been with anyone who has had any problems? If you think you may have problems, you may not want to participate in the buttons that they tell you to push as they take your focus off the screen momentarily. Whether you push them or not makes no difference to the ride (the computer override will take over for you).

 

Originally Posted By IanBassi

I was fine on MS, but felt ill after the Tea Cups. I think as a lad, you get really involved in what you are doing on MS, and forget its just a simulator and any thing that is wrong is lost in the excitment of the ride. Lisa on the other hand, really enjoys the tea cups, but felt a little ill after MS, although she was soon over it

 

Originally Posted By DVC_dad

My strategy is this:
Ride EVERYTHING atleast one time. Chances are extremely slim that I will die.
Once I have ridden the ride, I then reserve the right to refuse to ever ride it again.
The only ride ( and I don't know why ) that I won't ride again is at WDW MK and it's the Astro Orbiter. I think it's the height and the fact that it's on TOP of the people mover. I dunno why, but I have ridden it several times, but the last time I rode it, I didn't feel safe. I can't explain it, I guess I am getting old.

But all the business about spinning on MS, I have NEVER felt that at all. Sure, I felt like I was really blasting through the ceiling of the building, and going to Mars, but no spinning. Ofcourse, I love the tea cups even as I get older so maybe I am just lucky.

I would ride it atleast one time.

 

Originally Posted By melissa_m

My 9 year old rode MS and loved it..didn't feel ill at all. However, I refused to ride because I'm a 'fraidy cat. Roller coasters are fine...but I hate spinning.

 

Originally Posted By mickey_ring

I forgot about Body Wars...
That was worse than Mission:Queasy, Gimme Chamomile Teacups and Tower of Get-me-out-of-here combined!

 

Originally Posted By Labuda

"My strategy is this:
Ride EVERYTHING atleast one time. Chances are extremely slim that I will die.
Once I have ridden the ride, I then reserve the right to refuse to ever ride it again."

Excellent strategy! I apply that to everything at Disney parks, for sure, but not likely to apply it to places like Magic Mountain or Cedar Point. hehe Top Speed Dragster or whatever? NO thank you! lol

 

Originally Posted By RSN1616

When I first rode MS, I never felt dizzy or any feeling of motion sickness. HOWEVER, I continue to ride about 3-4 more times after that (gotta love the single rider lines lol). During that 4th ride, I did start to feel a little woozy at some parts of the ride. My advice, ride it once, and you won't feel anything. Just try to hold back on riding it multiple times in a row like I did lol.