Because I'm a Scaredy Cat...

[wdwmomma10]

My DH is a huuuuuge thrill seeker..me...not so much. I have been wanting to ride EE since I first saw it being constructed, but I just don't know about it. I do pretty well with BTMRR (not that that's saying much haha) and I'm just wondering how it compares? Is it going to be super intense? I HATE that feeling of my stomach being in my throat. How much of that am I going to have to endure should he succeed in dragging me on there?

 

[Betsyboo]

It goes by quickly but it is intense. I love it. Hopefully you'll try it just once and like it enough to hop back on.

 

[rael ramone]

My DH is a huuuuuge thrill seeker..me...not so much. I have been wanting to ride EE since I first saw it being constructed, but I just don't know about it. I do pretty well with BTMRR (not that that's saying much haha) and I'm just wondering how it compares? Is it going to be super intense? I HATE that feeling of my stomach being in my throat. How much of that am I going to have to endure should he succeed in dragging me on there?

If you merely 'tolerate' BTMRR, stay away from EE. It's like a combination of BTMRR and Disneylands Matterhorn, except with a backwards part and a less functional yeti.

The intense part (IMHO) is the backwards part. That's the part that you feel the G's. (And in the [almost] dark, too).

I would not recommend anyone to do EE if they can't/won't do TOT.

It's your vacation too. Don't do things that bother you.

Depending on when you go, the singles line can be a walk-on. If he goes on w/o you you won't be waiting long for him (unless he does it 4-5 times in a row like I sometimes do).

 

[rsoxguy]

I agree with @rael ramone, with one caveat; "come on, you've gotta take a chance at unknown thrills in life". There, I said it.

 

[wdwmomma10]

I know the ride can be different depending on where you are sitting (I tend to choose the back seats for BTMRR) so would I be better off if I sat in a particular section?

 

[rsoxguy]

I know the ride can be different depending on where you are sitting (I tend to choose the back seats for BTMRR) so would I be better off if I sat in a particular section?

Back seats tend to allow for a faster experience at each high point. This coaster travels forward and backward. The back moving portion momentarily feels a little g-force. Sit anywhere if you try it.

 

[polynesiangirl]

I generally dislike intense coasters, but EE is still OK for me. I feel like Disney is usually pretty good about making the intense rides short enough that I can still tolerate them (for me personally, your mileage may vary.) If Big Thunder is pushing the envelope for you, though, I'd say EE is probably not going to be your cup of tea. Maybe plan for it to be your last ride of the day so you can go back to your resort immediately afterwards in case you feel gross?

 

[rael ramone]

I agree with @rael ramone, with one caveat; "come on, you've gotta take a chance at unknown thrills in life". There, I said it.

Unless one has had a 'health scare' on a similar attraction. A person I know I recommended that they not do EE because TOT gave the person heart palpitations.

 

[hellowonderland]

I LOVE EE ... but yes, be prepared that your stomach will be in your throat at some points during the ride, and it's pretty intense. BTMR is a pretty light coaster but it makes me sick (I find it's uneven and choppy) -- EE is MUCH smoother in my opinion.

I think you should try it, because then at least you have a basis for saying you don't want to go on it ... or you might find you like it and then you won't be missing out anymore Win, win!

 

[acishere]

I know the ride can be different depending on where you are sitting (I tend to choose the back seats for BTMRR) so would I be better off if I sat in a particular section?

The back of BTMRR is usually the most intense part of the train because you aren't waiting on any section to go over the hill behind you. The front meanwhile has a bit of lag as you are waiting for the rest of the train to get over the lift hill.

EE goes forward and backwards, so both front and back get their moments. So I would sit toward the middle or front. I recommend the front just for the visual experience when you reach the peak.

 

[skimbob]

For me I think riding the front of EE is more intense than the back because you see everything first. I don't know how one would compare TOT. I won't do TOT but I ride EE. If BTMR is intense for you I would be prepared for more intense but faster.

 

[wdwmomma10]

BTMRR isn't intense. I don't mind speed. I love going fast...I just don't like that whole stomach in throat sensation.

 

[JohnD]

I was nervous about it when I first rode it on 9/30. Then I rode it again -- three times -- this past Monday. I've stil avoided RnRC and Mission:Space like the plague.

 

[EpcoTim]

Just ride it. Its not that bad at all. Its a Disney coaster, it was designed with children in mind.

You're only psyching yourself out by worrying about it.

Also, I don't see how Everest could ever conceivably be compared to the Matterhorn.

 

[wdwmomma10]

I was nervous about it when I first rode it on 9/30. Then I rode it again -- three times -- this past Monday. I've stil avoided RnRC and Mission:Space like the plague.

Mission: Space doesn't bother me. When I was a CM all my roommates and I used to always hit that one up whenever we made our way over to Epcot. But I'm with you on RnRC!

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Now I'm saying this from the perspective of someone who loves thrill rides, but I will say this - unless you have a health condition that prohibits you from riding, give it a try. You just never really know until you try.

My fiancé hates heights and drops, but he loves the Twilight Zone (we watch episodes on Netflix all the time). On our trip in May, I told him we'd just check out the queue and gift shop since he didn't want to ride (I was secretly disappointed, but didn't want him to know it). Then, he shocked me while we were at DHS and said he'd give it a try (I was SO shocked).

He is a quiet guy, never really swears...but the words that came out of his mouth! Still, he tried it, and I was so proud. He didn't like it, yet when I asked him if he'd ride again in July (for our Disney wedding/honeymoon), he said he'd "Think about it." Which means he really will.

Go for it - you'll never know. And you might even find out you like it (even a little ).

 

[Gabe1]

My DH is a huuuuuge thrill seeker..me...not so much. I have been wanting to ride EE since I first saw it being constructed, but I just don't know about it. I do pretty well with BTMRR (not that that's saying much haha) and I'm just wondering how it compares? Is it going to be super intense? I HATE that feeling of my stomach being in my throat. How much of that am I going to have to endure should he succeed in dragging me on there?

I do so much better with Everest than I do with Rock'n. I love BTMRR, it is a similar type coaster just a bit ramped up. My advice from doing Everest for years is do not eat a full meal before you ride, I did that one time and I didn't get a sick feeling more it just sloshed the food around too much. The other thing is for us who don't like the sick feeling of some ride (Mission, ugh) don't ride it twice in a row. The first time I got on no strange feelings, had fun. Got right back on and brain slosh. Once is enough or a break of several hours. I've learned that with Tower too, once fine, twice in a row, not so much.

 

[Bairstow]

It's faster and smother than Big Thunder, but not really much more intense.

 

[rsoxguy]

Unless one has had a 'health scare' on a similar attraction. A person I know I recommended that they not do EE because TOT gave the person heart palpitations.

Well, yes, I think that it goes without saying that medical reasons such as heart related issues or things such as pregnancy should preclude an individual from taking part in a thrill ride.

 

[wdwmomma10]

Now I'm saying this from the perspective of someone who loves thrill rides, but I will say this - unless you have a health condition that prohibits you from riding, give it a try. You just never really know until you try.

My fiancé hates heights and drops, but he loves the Twilight Zone (we watch episodes on Netflix all the time). On our trip in May, I told him we'd just check out the queue and gift shop since he didn't want to ride (I was secretly disappointed, but didn't want him to know it). Then, he shocked me while we were at DHS and said he'd give it a try (I was SO shocked).

He is a quiet guy, never really swears...but the words that came out of his mouth! Still, he tried it, and I was so proud. He didn't like it, yet when I asked him if he'd ride again in July (for our Disney wedding/honeymoon), he said he'd "Think about it." Which means he really will.

Go for it - you'll never know. And you might even find out you like it (even a little ).

I'm kind of leery of the rides I "try" now because my mom talked me into riding the Hulk coaster at IOA when I was 13 (I had just conquered Space Mountain and thought I was ready for anything.) Needless to say I was scared to death and it really ruined my sense of adventure towards trying something once. I just want to know what I'm getting myself into.