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mission space question
- Thread starter JAY-ROD
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How long is take off
Crazydisneygirl
Active Member
I have rode both the orange and green. I would not do the Orange again as it was too intense for me. Cannot even close your eyes at it makes it worse.
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Try the green side first, then move onto orange. It is fairly intense on the Orange side, more so than most rollercoasters.
MississippiBelle
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I was really concerned about how intense it would be, but I didn't think it was so bad. We walked off saying "that wasn't bad at all". The initial take off lasts maybe 30 seconds I would guess and that is the most intense part. You still get the same experience on the green side without any of the added g force, so as most people suggested, I would start there. I should also say that I don't like really intense roller coasters (I refuse to ride the Hulk again) and I had fun on Mission Space Orange, although I rode the green side a few times before I worked up the courage.
docdebbi
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as mississippibelle said, maybe 30 seconds, but it is fun and worth it. I get a high every time! i agree with try green first, but then if you weren't paniced, go try orange!
JIMINYCR
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Theres nothing I can think of that compares. But thats why Disney built it, so it would be a unique experience. It is one of my favorite rides, and I'm always excited to ride the intense side. Right from the start, before it was tamed down, the motion had never bothered me. I believe many guests avoid it because of the bad hype it got in the beginning. (Yes... I know there are those of you who do get motion sickness and are wise to stay away. ) But as a thrill rider who enjoys the rough type of attractions, I enjoy it. So try the less intense version first and then if you can handle it, risk the more intense. 
Any way its over before you know it.
Any way its over before you know it.
The only ride that comes to mind that simulates the sustained G-forces that M:S does would be a carnival ride called the Gravatron. Mix that with a smoother Star Tours and you have M:S.
networkpro
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Its a centripetal force ride on the orange side, a tilting ride on the green side. Both sides you're in the same close fitting cabin 4 abreast with a screen display in front of you. Thankfully there's forced air so it doesn't get too stuffy and have a bit more room (not much) than the Sum of all Thrills Kukla arm cabin. Each position has a "role" where you push a button at your given time to ensure the mission comes to a happy conclusion.
Glasgow
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If you have problems with spinning, then it may not be for you. As Martin mentioned above, there is continuous G load during certain parts of the ride so its different from all other rides at WDW. I'd compare it more to a really intense version of the teacups rather than to any rollercoaster. Add that to the fact you are in an enclosed space for a while, which many people don't like either.
DfromATX
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We've ridden green many times (with no problems) and on our last trip did orange... never again. We all felt dizzy and nauseous. And like another poster said, closing your eyes doesn't do any good. I'm not claustrophobic and love coasters, so I was surprised it had that affect on me. Simpsons at Universal also made me a little dizzy but not quite as bad.
gobstoper27
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Totally agree 100 % there aren't too many rides where I vow "Never Again" but mission space is one. The Simpsons Ride effects me the same way and I normally have a high tolerance for most any ride.
DfromATX
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I think it's our brains - seriously. The ride is tricking your brain into thinking your body is moving when it's really not. On a coaster, you really are moving so no problem. Fake moving, no no. That's my theory anyway.
danyoung56
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If you're at all claustrophobic, DON'T go on this ride! I did it once. the spinning didn't affect me even a little, but that tiny cabin really freaked me out!