Have you experienced the "Mission Space Suprise"?

[hauntdmansion79]

Me and my family really enjoyed Mission Space last time we were at Disney World. It was brand new and we rode it six times. However, none of us were very comfortable with the fact that each cockpit was equipped with barf bags. It was the first time we had seen that.

Has anyone ever entered their ride vehicle and found puke in there? If so was it too late and what did you do?

You load the vehicle from one side, just as the last group is exiting through the other side. My question is this. If someone pukes on the ride, how does Disney have time to clean it before a new group of people take their seat? I have heard stories from a few people where they sat down only to find they had sat or stepped in vomit and they ended up riding while having to endure the nausiating smell. Someone thought that Disney has cameras in each vehicle and can detect someone throwing up and then they'll close that ride vehicle immediately after the ride stops. But I have a hard time believing they could catch every single person who woofs their cookies.

I am going back to Disney World in March and would love to rest easy knowing I can go on Mission Space and not have to keep my eyes and nose open for any vom.

Thanks for the help!

p.s. I will only ride the orange side, so recommending I ride green to avoid the problem is out.

 

[Captain Hank]

Eh, there's no sure-fire way to ensure that you won't encounter any "spilled protein." I'm sure that an affected capsule is closed off as soon as the problem is discovered, however, with such as quick turnaround time between guests exiting and new ones entering, there's always that chance. I'd just play it safe, and be sure to glance downward at the seat prior to sitting down.

Also, I recall hearing from a M:S CM that most protein spills happen in the exit corridoor, rather than in the vehicles themselves.

 

[bugsbunny]

I saw a woman throwing up so hard into a trash can at the end of the ride that she was sweating and literally the can was holding her up.

Strangely, the next time I rode it, there was a man doing the same thing at the exact same spot. I guess its be first place to really be able to let it fly. Its right at the actual exit to the building in the after-ride area where they have the displays, you can send an email postcard, and where the tunnels for little kids to climb through are located.

I rode one time with my brother. He was a combat vet and certified in airborne and air assault tactics. He rode it and came out greener than Kermit. He broke into a profuse sweat and went and had to stand in front of the kiddie water play area out in front of Test Track. He couldnt get his bearings and was basically done for the day at 11AM. :ROFLOL: I asked him how he could parachute out of a plane in combat but not be able to ride Mission Space.

He said the difference was that the plane wasnt spinning the entire time. :ROFLOL:

 

[LeeSeeBabe]

Eh, there's no sure-fire way to ensure that you won't encounter any "spilled protein." I'm sure that an affected capsule is closed off as soon as the problem is discovered, however, with such as quick turnaround time between guests exiting and new ones entering, there's always that chance. I'd just play it safe, and be sure to glance downward at the seat prior to sitting down.

Also, I recall hearing from a M:S CM that most protein spills happen in the exit corridoor, rather than in the vehicles themselves.

Whew... could you imagine barfing while the ride was going? gravity would not be helping with that!!!! :ROFLOL:

 

[Laura]

Eh, there's no sure-fire way to ensure that you won't encounter any "spilled protein." I'm sure that an affected capsule is closed off as soon as the problem is discovered, however, with such as quick turnaround time between guests exiting and new ones entering, there's always that chance. I'd just play it safe, and be sure to glance downward at the seat prior to sitting down.

Also, I recall hearing from a M:S CM that most protein spills happen in the exit corridoor, rather than in the vehicles themselves.

Whew... could you imagine barfing while the ride was going? gravity would not be helping with that!!!! :ROFLOL:

I was thinking the same thing. Gross.

 

[snakeislandboy]

One time, I was in the Mission Briefing room for a half an hour. They kept replaying our mission directions. I would assume that is what happens when there is "spilled protein."

 

[Shaman]

Whew... could you imagine barfing while the ride was going? gravity would not be helping with that!!!! :ROFLOL:

Or someone else barfing while your riding...I always think about that when we get other people in our capsule...I wonder, "are these people listening to the directions and warnings!"....:lookaroun:hurl:

 

[nolatron]

I rode Mission Space for the first time during it's Soft Previews days. It was right at park opening on a Early Entry day. I got off the ride feeling a little woozy. I'm pretty sure if I had eaten breakfast that morning, I would've left a surprise for someone afterwards.

While the ride was great, it was my first and last time riding it. I don't really wanna chance either: A) Getting sick myself, or B) Having someone next to me get sick. Just not my idea of a fun time. :dazzle:

 

[westie]

I came very close to dying on MS. I hate spinny rides and read the warning. I was fine for about the first minute and then all I did was try to open the door and get off! Yep, it ruined my day. Did not stop in the gift shop. Just made a B-line for ice station cool and drank as much free/cold soda that I could. And still to chicken to try it on easy.

 

[disney4life2008]

I am looking forward to this ride but it seems the majority of the people feel very sick after getting off the ride. I may opt for the non motion ride- I dont know.

 

[CThaddeus]

I am looking forward to this ride but it seems the majority of the people feel very sick after getting off the ride. I may opt for the non motion ride- I dont know.

My opinion is to try the full motion once and see how it affects you. Of course, if you easily get sick on spinning-type attractions or roller coasters, then you'll probably want to go for the non-spinning version. I, too, was a bit hesitant when I read all the negative posts about it, but I still gave it a shot. After four times on it, I have yet to have any kind of unhappy reaction. All I really feel is an somewhat intense pushing on my face and body back into the seat (and a major sense of elation!). In fact, it bothers me so little that every time I've gone on it I've also videotaped it, with no ill sides effects later.
As for protein spills, my general feeling is that you'd be hit with such an overwhelmingly bad odor before you got in the cabin you'd know something had happened.

 

[Ralphlaw]

Never been sick

I have ridden Mission Space dozens of times, both Orange and Green, and I have never seen anyone get sick. Yes, it can be slightly disorienting, and those who can't handle spinning, like at the Teacups, should probably avoid the Orange line. But the vast vast majority of people who have ridden it feel absolutely no ill-effects.

For any newcomers, I would suggest riding the green line a few times, which shouldn't bother anyone too seriously, and then try the orange line. It's fun, and a few stories of sickness should not ruin this great experience.

 

[DisneyJoe]

I am looking forward to this ride but it seems the majority of the people feel very sick after getting off the ride. I may opt for the non motion ride- I dont know.

Majority - no. Probably less than 2%, and only about .6-1% actually get sick.

I forget where I read these stats, but it was right before they created the calmer version.

 

[philsfan2185]

If there is a protein spill inside the ride itself, and depending on how bad it is, sometimes they will close that one down until it is cleaned properly.

I think custodial has at least one CM designated to the M:S area and if a protein spill occurs, they are really quick to clean it up.

I've heard some horror stories about protein spills at M:S, but I won't share.

 

[accord99cutie]

One time, I was in the Mission Briefing room for a half an hour. They kept replaying our mission directions. I would assume that is what happens when there is "spilled protein."

The exact same thing happened when I went this summer, it was my first time ever riding, and after standing in line forever, we were all ready to finally go in, and then nothing, we sat there for a good 35-40 minutes, and all that we could come up with for a reason was that someone had lost there lunch....

 

[Fade_to_Blah]

I am looking forward to this ride but it seems the majority of the people feel very sick after getting off the ride. I may opt for the non motion ride- I dont know.

Yea give the green line a try first. Thats what my girlfriend and I did. The lines usually shorter anyways and its still a fun ride. Plus you get to compare and contrast the two when your done. Its really not too bad. I hate spinning but the idea is you shouldnt really notice the spinning too much if you watch the screen in front of you. So I really didnt notice that I was spinning and enjoyed it.

 

[DarrenLevesley]

When I tried it I went on the 'Green' lane 1st thought there was nothing to it so I decided to go 'Orange'.
I remember watching the Pre-Show absolutly cr*pping Myself. I got into the pod sat there, all of sudden we took off, as we was leaving the Lauching pad I could feel myself going very light headed all I kept thinking was 'Oh not another 3 and half minutres of this' But in all honesty after the intial Launch I couldnt tell the differnce between 'Green' and 'Orange' - My Mate on the other hand is a differnt story

 

[DisneyBean]

I first rode M:S during the soft opening. When we were in line, a CM was talking to us, and said "whatever you do, if you start feeling queasy, don't close your eyes. Everyone tries to do that at first, because it works on Star Tours and Body Wars, but if you close your eyes, you just feel the spinning more." I took his advice, and it worked for me (i.e. I didn't get sick), but I still felt like I was going to pass out! I've ridden it a few more times since then and haven't felt as bad, b/c I knew more what to expect, but I still don't ride it every trip.

If someone on my "crew" puked during the ride, I'd probably do the same.

 

[Fade_to_Blah]

For some reason I didnt think the G's in the launch were the most intense. Shooting around the moon / descending to Mars felt as if they were more extreme.

 

[majortom1981]

hmm

Everybody kept telling me that the orange side was horrible. When I actually rode it I did not get dizzy or anything.

The funny part is my gf can ride all the coasters ad cedar point and great adventure. She rode btr 5 times in a row with me(at sfgadv) but got sick on mission space orange at Epcot.

Really wierd.