Mission Space Question - How intense?

[stitchhead28]

So, how intense exactly is the ride? I mean, I can handle every ride over at Six Flags and am an adrenaline junkie, I'm just worried about my dad, that's all.

[Disney_Guy]

I have never been on this ride, but considering that I believe two people have died, and lots and lots of cases that aggrivated peoples experiences, it is intense.. Their are even barf bags aboard for guests who get sick.

Their is, however, a downgraded version of Mission: SPACE that has reduced movements, and less G's that your dad may be able to ride.

[HMF]

So, how intense exactly is the ride? I mean, I can handle every ride over at Six Flags and am an adrenaline junkie, I'm just worried about my dad, that's all.
It really depends on the person. I had no problem with it and got used to the feeling of the gee-forces , but it really depends on what the person on-board considers intense. If you can handle Six Flags you could probably handle Mission Space.

[Tell_No_Tales]

i thought the ride was really weak. after i went on the ride, my brother and i turned to each other and said "Is that it, that was lame" maybe i was expecting to much from all the hype. since your an adrenaline junkie you should have no problem.

[Harrison Hightower III]

Intensely awesome!!! If your dad is old or gets queasy easy (That Rhymes!!!) then put him on green.


HHIII

[PeoplemoverMatt]

As far as the two deaths go, both cases were due to pre-existing unknown conditions.

The ride is no more intense than a Six Flags flat ride spinner where you'd ride standing up and feel stuck to the back of the thing while it spins over & over again. If you can handle that, you've got nothing to worry about on Mission: Space.

-- PMM :cool:

[GreenLantern13]

I don't remember numbers but mission space is less g-force than the launch on rock'n'rollercoaster(which i think is a bit more than ca screamin but not sure). the difference is that it lasts longer and in the enclosed space can be a little bit of a mind trip.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

The G's on Mission Space are a prolonged sensation and I think that's worst of all. You can take quick shots of G's here & there, but can you take sustained 3-5G's for 15-45 seconds? Like I said, if you can take a Six Flags flatride such as Atom Smasher @ Magic Mountain, Mission Space will be fine for you.

-- Peoplemover "Hoping Team Orange's line will be deserted compared to Team Green!" Matt

[Disney_Guy]

If I were to ever to ride this ride, I have been thinking a lot wondering if it's too much for me, lol based on all the things I hear, and my cousin, who has been on it is intense...

Lol, if I can go on rides like the Xcelerator at Knott's, or StormRunner at Hershey Park Pennsylvania (Which I believe has a launch speed over 80MPH lol), is this more intense than that, or not even a fraction of the intensity?

[ChanChilla]

Iunno exactly how intense it is... all I know is that my dad did it last time he was there for narso training. He loved it.

Just kinda sucks tho, he refuses to let me ever ride it. Something about the intensity and small space wouldn't work too well w/ my asthma. Ugh, I really wanted to ride it too...

[Disney_Guy]

^You should be glad about your dad. I mean, it shows obvious that he cares for you and that he would be worried if you go on with your asthma condition.:smile:

[PeoplemoverMatt]

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Lol, if I can go on rides like the Xcelerator at Knott's, or StormRunner at Hershey Park Pennsylvania (Which I believe has a launch speed over 80MPH lol), is this more intense than that, or not even a fraction of the intensity?

Well I think those launches are a little tougher than Space, but then again they only last for a few seconds. Mission Space is a prolonged experience not unlike an airplane takeoff.

Savvy park goers should not have any trepidation over going on Mission Space. This fear is irrational and the product of hearsay and journalistic exaggeration. It's the people who sit at a desk from 9-5 everyday who go over a small hill on a freeway & think its a thrilling experience that complain about the intensity on Mission Space, need barf bags, etc. For the rest of us, you'll feel like you've done a ride, it's not like you don't notice the G's. But they aren't any real cause for concern.

-- PMM :cool:

[PeoplemoverMatt]

2 negatives = positive :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

[ryguy222]

From what a CM told me the Maximum Pos G's is about 4.2 and its a quick, that lasts a few seconds, i just feels like an elephant sitting on your chest, so its kinda hard to breathe. Not too bad tho

[Disney_Guy]

i just feels like an elephant sitting on your chest, so its kinda hard to breathe.
Lol, that makes it sound a whole lot better than how I thought it would be (Sarcasm). :P

[ryguy222]

Yea i know, thats just what i first thought it was, its not as heavy as an elephant, maybe the weight of two text books, 15 pounds maybe, not too bad

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Guys, if you really want to know how it feels, go over to Magic Mountain & ride the Atom Smasher. It feels basically the same, except on Space you do not feel any of the lateral motions from spinning at all. How they managed to mask those, I don't think I'll ever know.

-- PMM :cool:

[Disney_Guy]

Lateral motions as in your pod spinning, but you don't feel the spinning sensation?
Well part of it I think could do that you're in an enclosed pod. No air or wind blows in your face as the air is all condenced.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

True but you'd think you'd at least feel the initial movement.

-- PMM :cool:

[ryguy222]

^^For the first second or two you can feel it. Least i did, i think your going so fast that you it counter acts itself, one thing i'd like to see is the ride from the outside, just to see how fast that thing spins.
-ryguy222

[ChanChilla]

^You should be glad about your dad. I mean, it shows obvious that he cares for you and that he would be worried if you go on with your asthma condition.:smile:

Yeah, he's decent. We always fight (we have the exact same attitude/personality), but still worry about other family members health wise. =)

[stitchhead28]

Well, I just got back from Disney World, and to be quite frank, Mission: Space was quite intense. It's the first time (short of riding Batman at Magic Mountain) where my cheeks started to slowly move to the headrest of the seat. Matt was right though, it was almost exactly like riding Atom Smasher at Magic Mountain. During the ride though, they hit you with the G-Forces 3 times. First during launch, second during the slingshot around the moon, and third during the decent into the atmosphere of Mars. It was totally awesome! My dad didn't ride though because he got food poisoning from American Airlines, but he was alright. I mean, he handled Everest and Test Track perfectly, but as far as motion rides go, he didn't do any of them. Anyway, during Mission: Space I felt a little queasy and claustrophobic at the same time. In fact, it's the only motion ride that gave me the beginning signs of tunnel vision. When we got off, I couldn't feel my legs and I felt a little light headed, but it was still fun. Overall, Mission: Space is one of the most intense rides I have ever ridden, and probably my favorite ride at Epcot.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I just rode Mission: Space's Team Orange another 3-4 times in the past week and I didn't have any problem with it at all.

Quite frankly, I think all the warnings and all the times you read the word 'intense' in the ride's queue is the worst part for your brain, not the ride itself.

If you've never ridden this ride before, I can't begin to think what your brain would do reading all these warnings combined with the anticipation that comes with anything new.

The splitting of Team Green & Team Orange seems to be working quite well. I just wish they'd drop the phrases 'Less-Intense' and 'More-Intense' from every mention of their names. Putting those phrases on safety signs is fine, but in line for Team Orange, I must have heard/read 'more intense' 'more intense' 'more intense' 'intense training' 'we strongly recommend Team Green' etc etc at least 8 times in the queue.

Enough already! Riders don't need to be constantly slammed with all this nonsense, especially with the true intensity of the ride being less than a flat ride found at a local carnival. Like I said, that could have a worse impact on a rider's experience than the ride itself.

When my group and I were there, Team Green looked to have the longer line on average, though both Teams were fairly even on the wait time. I did ride Team Green once to see what it was like, and it was still a decent ride. Team Green works very well as an alternative provided to those riders who, through no fault of their own, desire to stay far away from the perceived 'intense' Team Orange.

Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing any families with kids in line for Team Orange. That, I think, is wrong. If kids (talking ages 9-13 here) can ride Hulk Coaster up at Universal, Goliath here at Magic Mountain, flat rides at carnivals, they can ride Team Orange without any reason for fret or worry. Even those Screamin' Swings found at Knott's and other places are 'more intense' than Mission Space is. I hate it. I hate the negative publicity, I hate the negative reputation, and Mission Space is, to me, that misunderstood child sitting alone in the corner of the classroom.

I would encourage you all to ride Team Orange at least once, just to see how it compares to Team Green. If you don't like it as much as Team Green, then by all means ride Team Green. Just don't allow yourselves to be sucked in to all the whirlwind negativity that has lead to realities like Mission Space having 10min Stand-By wait times for Orange or Green, and at the same time 90min Stand-By wait times for Soarin' across the way, and 70min Stand-By wait times for Test Track just a few feet away. So sad.

-- PMM :cool:

[DisneyParksFan]

I would encourage you all to ride Team Orange at least once, just to see how it compares to Team Green. If you don't like it as much as Team Green, then by all means ride Team Green. Just don't allow yourselves to be sucked in to all the whirlwind negativity that has lead to realities like Mission Space having 10min Stand-By wait times for Orange or Green, and at the same time 90min Stand-By wait times for Soarin' across the way, and 70min Stand-By wait times for Test Track just a few feet away. So sad.

-- PMM :cool:


You're right, give the ride a chance and yourself a chance to decide for yourself which version you truely like or if you even like the ride at all.
The wait times are pretty sad.
The last time I went was during Spring Break and then we were talking about the entire park being pretty crowded, Future World was packing in the people. I waited in line for 100 minutes at Test Track, used a Fastpass for Soarin, which was over a 2 hour wait, while the wait for us at Mission: Space was about 20 minutes.

~DisneyParksFan

[CommanderLock]

When I went, there was no Team Orange or Team Green, so I can't really describe it without G's. But the original was a doozy on the launch, and that was really only the part that caught both my dad and me off guard. After that, there wasn't much that was insanely G-rich or anything, so the launch is what may be really insane.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

There are 3 main heavy G-force hits during the ride: Launch, LOI (Lunar Orbit Insertion), and the entry/descent to Mars (after Naivgator has fired the rockets for descent, and Pilot extends wings for gliding). Personally, I thought the descent into Mars was the heaviest but that was probably just me. I dig the launch.

-- PMM :cool:

[HowieP]

I rode Mission Space back in 2005 and it was rough. Mind you this was before they had the less-intense option. Only if you are going to Cape Canaveral later in your trip to Florida would I suggest riding this.

[Nightlyre]

We rode three times, once on green and twice on orange.

Green we found to be tamer than Star Tours, a fun ride but not what we could really call thrilling. Orange, on the other hand...

Well, my husband and I both loved it. Strikingly intense, a completely different experience from the green side. However, he tried to look to the side at one point and felt immediately queasy. I just stared at the screen the whole time, and never felt any effect of spinning at all.

Two times when we got off, we noticed someone in the Mission Control area sitting on a bench with their head down, not looking particularly well. We also had a friend tell us later that she got quite ill after riding and said she would never ride it again. She generally likes intense rides.

My main advice would be, heed their warnings when they say not to lift your head or look to either side! Keep your eyes on the screen, and the only sensation you'll feel is the undescribably cool feeling of being blasted off into space. :)

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Exactly, they don't include that in the warnings because they enjoy hearing the sound of their own voice. Sad to see anyone choose not to ride over riding it properly.

-- PMM :cool:

[ryguy222]

^ I rode Mission space in 05 as well but it sounds like they have two different ride options, green is less intense and orange is more intense. SO they have two centrifuges per each team? And i agree that the decent into mars has the most G"s but the I like the launch best.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Yes if you remember how before the Team Green/Orange split there were 4 pre-show rooms crowds were directed into out of the main queue. Now the two are dedicated to Team Green, while the other two are dedicated to Team Orange now. Team Green rooms lead to 2 main centrifuges that don't move at all, they just bob & weave with the video a la Star Tours. Team Orange rooms lead to centrifuges where riders can ride Mission: Space in its original format plus whatever alterations were made before the Team Green/Orange split.

-- PMM :cool:

[ryguy222]

^Ok, that kinda defeats the purpose of the centerfuges tho. Oh well, do they ever switch which one is green or orange?

[tomserwin]

This ride is not really all too intense, but then again it is all a matter of peception. Personally, I feel it is over-hyped. Vomit bags aren't necessary. If you lean back, relax, and keep your eyes open, you'll be just fine.
However, if you close your eyes, you'll be able to feel yourself spinning. Also, when you're "taking off" from Earth, if you lean forward in your chair (which is a definate No-No) you can literally feel the blood leaving your head. It's freakin' awesome.

Don't do it kids. It'll stunt your growth.

Adults who like intensity will love it.

[Pacha]

Rode it last year and walked off the ride with a HUGE grin on my face! This was before they added the Team Green thing, so I did the full spinning version. Only thing I noticed was a bit of disorientation when the centrifuge first started spinning. Just kept head back and was fine. After that, when the centrifuge spun up to full speed and the g's kicked in, it was AWESOME!! Picked up my head, looked around - did everything they tell you not to do - and was fine. :p Depends on the person, I guess... :smile:

[BCC]

I rode it WAY before they added green team. It was AWESOME! But I wouldn't ride it again... it was too intense... It was cool before liftoff. I tried to "lift" my legs... but I couldn't haha.

[Major Disney Freak]

Mission Space isn't really all that intense, unless you get motion sickness spinning makes you queasy. If you do get queasy on the ride, barf bags are on hand!:) If you think it will make you sick, stick with the Green Team.

[PeoplemoverMatt]

Well that's the basic idea. Only with all these warnings, descriptions like 'more intense' and 'less intense' flying around, barf bags, and tall tales of a Disney death trap have a tendency to...affect that consideration.

-- PMM :cool:

[Coolbeans326]

Guys, if you really want to know how it feels, go over to Magic Mountain & ride the Atom Smasher. It feels basically the same, except on Space you do not feel any of the lateral motions from spinning at all. How they managed to mask those, I don't think I'll ever know.

-- PMM :cool:
yea pretty much. The only difference is it is better.

[head mouse]

Now let me start by saying I am an Extreme ride junkie. MS was a blast (no pun intended). Now I have NEVER been queasy from any ride except for "The Zipper" at the fair, but that was because I had just eaten about 30 mins prior. But after riding MS, I was VERY queasy. Never got sick, but had to sit down and rest a little bit.


But no matter. Next trip, I'll ride it again. (not the mild one either)

[disneyfan2008]

Being a Disney park fan for many years, and visiting EPCOT many times, I am pleased to say that Mission:Space is one of the best rides at EPCOT, besides Soarin' and Test Track. While it is an intense ride, there is good news. There is now a more tamer version of the ride. The original is very intense with spinning and G-forces, the newer version has no spinning and just a couple of swoops and dives. And the tamer side usually has a shorter wait time than the original!!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

^ You might want to read the entire thread before posting. :smile:

-- PMM :cool:

[Clrntfrk777]

As far as the two deaths go, both cases were due to pre-existing unknown conditions.

The ride is no more intense than a Six Flags flat ride spinner where you'd ride standing up and feel stuck to the back of the thing while it spins over & over again. If you can handle that, you've got nothing to worry about on Mission: Space.

-- PMM :cool:

I did one of those rides at a carnival once (The UFO ride that spins around really fast) and I got my neck injured, it still hurts me a little today, but I went on the ride like 3 weeks ago. With those G-forces, it's hard to move any part of your body off the wall.

[LoehnWolf]

If you go on MS and follow the instructions, i.e. looking straight ahead and no moving its not really that bad. but then ya get those people who just gotta push the envelope and do what they arent supposed to and then they whine about how the ride was too rough blah blah. Ya only have yourself to blame. I am prone to motion sickness and I haven't had any problems except one time I accidentally tried to turn my head to say something to my wife. its alot of fun not only in the setup, but in the fact its interactive and you get to participate in the storyline.

[Lostboyfan]

I agree on every world you just said LoehnWolf. As for me all I can say is that I'm not going on that ride again. Because I almost threw up and it wasn't a pleasant feeling to have after the ride.

Robby Wittert

[queensandkings]

I read all of your replies...

Seems like this ride greatly depends on a person's physical state...

I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask... but I'll be going to WDW soon and I really do want to try MS out, but I'm really scared (lol)... I'm 18 years old, but I haven't really been on any intense rollercoasters or any intense rides whatsoever...

The most intense ride I've ever been on was.. Tower of Terror... which I love (but mostly because of the effects)... I rode splash mountain once when I was like 10 and I never rode it again until I was like 16 (lol..) :icon_redf :icon_redf :icon_redf (but now I love splash mountain too)

On an intensity scale of 1-10 how would you rate tower or terror and MS?

(Ps. I'm talking about orange version :P)

Thanks!

[Major Disney Freak]

^Compared to rides at parks such as Six Flags, Disney thrill rides are relatively tame. I give TOT a 7/10 on the scary scale, and MS a 5/10. It's those cool effects that make Disney thrill rides worth riding!

[ryguy222]

Well i've been on TOT many times, and Im not caught off guard about the drop. I know the WDW TOT is random, but you still expect the drop after you come out of the twilight zone.
So I'd give TOT a 5 or 6, and Mission space a 5-6. The difference on Mission space is you don't see an extreme movement. In TOT you do, but in MS you just have a screen in front, and planets go past you pretty slowly. But MS Is an amazing ride! Its so Fun!

[PeoplemoverMatt]

I've honestly had more intense and painful descents on airplanes than rides on Mission Space.

-- PMM :cool:

[queensandkings]

Thanks for the info :)

[echoscot]

What a thread. This is my favorite ride at EPCOT. They have toned it down a bit from the initial Cast Member Preview and soft opening. Several Guest complaints and the CM's complaining about cleaning up vomit every other run. The Imagineers pushed back against toning down, initially, but the death of the little boy caused the change. Even the Orange side is not as intense as the original attraction was.

I am one who does get motion sick on spinning rides, so I was nervous about this and did EXACTLY what they said in the videos and didn't have a problem. As Loehne Wolf said, I too had a great big grin when I got off (And staggered around a bit from disorientation)