Animal Kingdom's Expedition Everest & Motion Sickness

[CJLove79]

Hey guys, my girl has motion sickness and I wanted to know...Does Everest have any loop to loops, goes upside down, and corkscrews? I'm going to go on the ride cause I LOVE thrill rides & roller coasters and she would want to try it out also but only if there isn't any point where she's upside down mainly. LOL. Keep in mind, going backwards & the speed wouldn't be too much of a problem, according to what she told me.

 

[Bob]

No loops, upside down or corkscrews. It does go backwards for a while, which can be disconcerting to some.

 

[disneypearl]

There are two tight loops when coming out of the mountain that seem to get to me. The backwards part may also cause a problem because it's fast and almost feels like you're going to go upside down. It's a fun ride so hopefully she'll be able to enjoy it. I've been sitting it out lately but it only gives me a swimmy head kinda feeling.

 

[lazyboy97o]

A motion sickness pill can do wonders. The backwards portion is in the dark and some tight turns, so there is not much for a visual point of reference.

 

[CJLove79]

A motion sickness pill can do wonders. The backwards portion is in the dark and some tight turns, so there is not much for a visual point of reference.

That's what I was telling her too, that it was in the dark & that she won't see it but she said that she'll still feel it regardless. Anyway, thanks everybody for the responses.

 

[lazyboy97o]

That's what I was telling her too, that it was in the dark & that she won't see it but she said that she'll still feel it regardless. Anyway, thanks everybody for the responses.

The dark is what can cause problems. It's why closing ones eyes is a bad way to stave off motion sickness.

 

[CJLove79]

The dark is what can cause problems. It's why closing ones eyes is a bad way to stave off motion sickness.

Yeah, well at least she's taking a wait and see approach, our Disney World trip isn't till October. But if she doesn't go with me on Everest, she's just going to have to wait till I'm done with the ride cause I'm going. LOL.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

There is a single rider line should she decide to skip it.

It's only open in the standby line is 20 minutes or more, though. But it does get you through very quickly. She could probably go off, get a snack, walk through a shop, and you can ride it three or four times.

Then you would also be able to use a FP for something you both enjoy.

 

[Tom]

I have pretty severe motion sickness. If it goes upside down, I can't ride it. If it spins, I can't ride it. If it's hot out, and I'm already tired, the carousel can make me urpy. I can ride BTMR, 7DMT and ToT just fine. I cannot ride Space Mountain, RnRC or Everest. I've never tried RnRC, but have ridden Space and EE.

I don't ride Everest anymore, but will wait in line (FP or Standby) with my wife, then just bail at the load platform and let her ride alone. The backwards part, including the nearly sideways double helix, turns my face white and covers me in sweat. I have to sit down for a while afterwards, and there could NEVER be a second ride. I think I've ridden twice, maybe 3 times. I regretted every one of them.

If she wants to say she tried it, get a FP for the end of the day, so if it makes her feel ill, it won't ruin the rest of the day.

 

[Dj Corona]

Guess Mission: Space is a definite no go for you then, Tom! I don't blame you about space Mountain, though, i don't motion sickness, but I'm 6' 2" and about 200 pounds, and between being cramped in the seat, and how rough the track is now, it's not worth being beaten up that bad anymore....although I'll always miss the "Star Tunnel" music in the queue!

 

[Matt_Black]

It can be a little shaky and that can lead to some headaches occasionally; I know I've had to pop an ibuprofen after riding every now and then.

 

[copcarguyp71]

It is the only mountain that I have ever personally seen a "protein spill" at the offload area. Like others have said the dark part is probably the worst of it but probably not worth risking the sickness and headache that comes after.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

I've experienced motion sickness while on Expedition Everest.

 

[Clamman73]

I'll go on it twice in a row...I don't get motion sickness on it per se, but my head will feel a bit woozy after the second time. I would love to go on it a hundred times b/c that drop after you start going forwards again is a blast!

 

[Ben_since_1971]

I'll go on it twice in a row...I don't get motion sickness on it per se, but my head will feel a bit woozy after the second time. I would love to go on it a hundred times b/c that drop after you start going forwards again is a blast!

I can do 3 in a row - then my stomach says "seriously??"

 

[Chef Mickey]

I have pretty severe motion sickness. If it goes upside down, I can't ride it. If it spins, I can't ride it. If it's hot out, and I'm already tired, the carousel can make me urpy. I can ride BTMR, 7DMT and ToT just fine. I cannot ride Space Mountain, RnRC or Everest. I've never tried RnRC, but have ridden Space and EE.

I don't ride Everest anymore, but will wait in line (FP or Standby) with my wife, then just bail at the load platform and let her ride alone. The backwards part, including the nearly sideways double helix, turns my face white and covers me in sweat. I have to sit down for a while afterwards, and there could NEVER be a second ride. I think I've ridden twice, maybe 3 times. I regretted every one of them.

If she wants to say she tried it, get a FP for the end of the day, so if it makes her feel ill, it won't ruin the rest of the day.

Man, that's too bad.

Is Mission Space - Orange a no go too? I know that spins, but I can't really tell it's spinning.

 

[Jahona]

Try taking ginger. It really helps with motion sickness and doesn't have the side effects of the pills, aka drowsy. One of the guys on my last trip had motion sickness and took pills for it. They worked but he was a bit loopy at times.

 

[Sage of Time]

I'm coaster phobic and get shaken up pretty easily (Space Mountain on both coasts is a little much for me) but I'm FINE with E:E. It's very smooth... there's really no portion that'll shake you up. IMO.

 

[JIMINYCR]

Start her screaming as the car makes its way past the incline and gets to the rougher spots... it will keep her mind off the stomach upsetting motion.

 

[AndyS2992]

I have motion sickness and yes, the going backwards part makes me feel really bad. I've ridden Everest at least 15 times and have generally been fine but the last few times I have ridden it, I have gotten off physically shaking , sweating and feeling very dizzy and disorientated and had to sit down for a while.

If it is only mild then she will be fine, but if she has it pretty bad, then just be prepared.

I have discovered and bought some travel/motion sickness pills for my upcoming trip so hopefully I will be fine this time and I would recommend you also invest in some