Mission Space - Orange

[JillC LI]

Can someone tell me if the orange version of Mission Space is completely innocuous, or is there still some thrill aspect to it? Where would you rate it in terms of thrill as compared with Soarin', Test Track, BTMRR, and RnRC? (Those are the only thrill rides I've dared to go on in all my trips so far although I realize that, for some, they don't hold much thrill.) Bearing in mind that I'm a big chicken, I'm trying to decide if I should try Mission: Space orange on my next trip so I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks everyone. :wave:

 

[wolf359]

I thought it would be completely pointless without the G-forces, but I was plesantly surprised it was still pretty entertaining. The cabin moves quite a bit, though not as roughly as Star Tours. I think if you can handle Rock 'N Rollercoater and Big Thunder Mountain you'll have no problem with Mission:Space.

 

[David S.]

The Orange version (spinning) doesn't have the sense of speed like a coaster or Test Track, but it pulls extremely high "positive G-forces" where you feel heavier than your normal body weight and are pressed into your seat. (like on a "Gravitron"-type ride at a carny)

Whether or not you can handle this, or find it "thrilling", varies from person to person.

Personally, I find speed and negative-g's (airtime) thrilling when I experience these things on rides like coasters, but Mission Space has none of this. And since I find positive-g's uncomfortable and tedious and can get light-headed from them, I ride the Green (non-spinning) version of Mission Space.

The Green has the exact same story, visuals, and audio as the Orange version, and your vehicle DOES move in simulation with the visuals.

However, the entire mechanism on which all of the vehicles are positioned does NOT spin like a Gravitron, and thus Green riders are spared the tedious and uncomfortable (for my taste) positive g-forces.

Hope that helps!

 

[JillC LI]

I thought it would be completely pointless without the G-forces, but I was plesantly surprised it was still pretty entertaining. The cabin moves quite a bit, though not as roughly as Star Tours. I think if you can handle Rock 'N Rollercoater and Big Thunder Mountain you'll have no problem with Mission:Space.

Thanks for the input!

 

[JillC LI]

The Orange version (spinning) doesn't have the sense of speed like a coaster or Test Track, but it pulls extremely high "positive G-forces" where you feel heavier than your normal body weight and are pressed into your seat. (like on a "Gravitron"-type ride at a carny)

Whether or not you can handle this, or find it "thrilling", varies from person to person.

Personally, I find speed and negative-g's (airtime) thrilling when I experience these things on rides like coasters, but Mission Space has none of this. And since I find positive-g's uncomfortable and tedious and can get light-headed from them, I ride the Green (non-spinning) version of Mission Space.

The Green has the exact same story, visuals, and audio as the Orange version, and your vehicle DOES move in simulation with the visuals.

However, the entire mechanism on which all of the vehicles are positioned does NOT spin like a Gravitron, and thus Green riders are spared the tedious and uncomfortable (for my taste) positive g-forces.

Hope that helps!

Thanks David. I apparently mixed up the green and orange versions in my initial post because I never had any intention of riding the spinning version - it was the calm version that I'm nervous about! Pathethic, huh! LOL. Thank you for setting me straight. So far it sounds like I could handle the calm version.

 

[Pioneer Hall]

I wouldn't even really call the green version a thrill ride. If you can handle RnRC then you can easilly handle the green version of mission space.

 

[Phonedave]

Thanks David. I apparently mixed up the green and orange versions in my initial post because I never had any intention of riding the spinning version - it was the calm version that I'm nervous about! Pathethic, huh! LOL. Thank you for setting me straight. So far it sounds like I could handle the calm version.

Think of the Green side as a variant of Soarin'

The carrage on Soarin' tilts and moves, and that combined with the movie, make you feel like you are flying, banking, rising, and diving. (the wind effects help as well)

In MS:Green, you are in a small box (the capsule) that tilts, banks, and moves (and shakes) in synch with what is on the video screen.

When you ride MS:Orange, not only does it tilt, banks, and shake, but it also spins. Allowing a difference force vector (gravity in the 'down' direction, and the centripetal force component that is perpendicular to the circumfrance of the centerfuge)

-dave

 

[inluvwithbeast]

For me, the only drawback to EITHER version of M:S is the tiny capsules you ride in. I would have never told you before riding that I had claustrophobia, although I readily admit that I don't like things covering my face, so that my hot breath comes back and hits me in the face. I don't like to have the car heater blowing in my face either. I feel as if I can't breathe. Well, M:S was just a wee bit cramped for my taste. Bad juju for me.

Sensation-wise, I rode both green and orange. Both are enjoyable, although I was a little light-headed after the orange. The motion sickness bags kinda freaked me out. I DO definitely have emetophobia, so I just did my best to ignore them. Lol.


http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/emetophobia

Main Entry: emetophobia
Part of Speech: n
Definition: a fear of vomiting

 

[powlessfamily4]

My daughter who cannot tolerate roller coasters loves Mission Space green. It can be very exciting and the interactive part is fun.

How about the green version causes motion sickness in me but the orange version does not. Weird I know.....

 

[Dads 2 Boys]

It's a different kind of thrill per se. I have ridden major roller coasters all over the country with no issue and been on ToT and rides similar to that also with no issues. However I had big issues with Mission Space Orange but I was fine with green.

If you have issues with any sort of "spinny" rides, MS Orange will probably not sit well with you. :lol:

 

[Monty]

I've never ridden Green. I started riding when there wasn't a distinction and enjoyed it.

"Thrilling" isn't the effect of the spinning, it's just more realistic "feeling".

Orange is fine.

 

[Captain Hank]

Mission: SPACE Green Team (Less-Intense/Non-Spinning) is basically Star Tours with buttons.

Mission: SPACE Orange Team (More-Intense/Spinning) is not for everyone. Personally, I can ride it multiple times in a row without a problem. However, if you suffer from motion sickness or sensitivity to spinning even a little bit, it might not be for you.

 

[dramamama]

I rode the orange one once and felt like I needed to put all of my organs back in their correct places afterward. I like rides with hills and loops, but spinners just mess me up! My inner ear can't take it. I am planning to try the green side on the next trip.

 

[MUTZIE77]

The one and only time I rode Orange I did it at night. If I had rode early in the day, I am not sure I would have gone on anything else, I possibly would have gone back to my room. I still get a bit queezy on green for some reason but not enough to make me sick. Like others have said, it varies from person to person. I am just not a spinner, I wont even ride Mad Tea Party haha.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

I don't know if anyone can answer this one but I get a little sick after the graviton but roller coasters don't seem to bother me. Should I hold off on the intense version of mission space?

 

[MUTZIE77]

I don't know if anyone can answer this one but I get a little sick after the graviton but roller coasters don't seem to bother me. Should I hold off on the intense version of mission space?

I have the same problem, I've been on some of the more intense Roller Coasters in the country, but when it comes to spinning rides I dont do so well. As I stated above, the last time I rode the intense version, I was a little sick after. My suggestion to you would be to make it the last thing you do at Epcot for the day, just in case the ride isnt very nice to you.

 

[tizzo]

Can someone tell me if the orange version of Mission Space is completely innocuous, or is there still some thrill aspect to it? Where would you rate it in terms of thrill as compared with Soarin', Test Track, BTMRR, and RnRC? (Those are the only thrill rides I've dared to go on in all my trips so far although I realize that, for some, they don't hold much thrill.) Bearing in mind that I'm a big chicken, I'm trying to decide if I should try Mission: Space orange on my next trip so I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks everyone. :wave:

Speaking as someone who has only ridden Green (and only once), I can tell you it was better than I though it was going to be, and in fact I can't imagine the G-forces introduced by the Orange version adding all that much to the ride. I don't know if my experience was typical, but the day in early December when I rode, Green was a walk-on and Orange was perhaps a half hour wait. That alone would be enough for me to choose Green every time.

 

[wolf359]

I think the two experiences are different enough to be hard to compare directly, even though they essentially do the exact same thing and tell the same story.

The Orange version is definitely thrilling and intense, and so unlike anything else at Disney World, or anywhere else for that matter. The G-forces experienced, especially during take off, really make the ride much more realistic and a lot of fun, though the effect is a bit taxing in a way that's totally different from the typical roller coaster.

The Green side is still quite fun, but losing the extreme effects makes for a more conventional attraction. It's still fun, it's still thrilling, and it allows people that might not be ready for a more extreme attraction to experience Mission: Space.

I enjoy riding both versions, and to me they're different enough it's worth multiple visits. I'm also glad that because there is a less intense version it's something my wife will ride with me.

 

[nh10ring]

Just had my first experience with Mission Space back in November. Rode the Green two times and Orange once. Green was a breeze. I noticed that few, if any, motion sickness bags were removed from the Green cabin compartment. But when I entered the Orange cabin, there was only one motion sickness bag left! I knew then that I was in for a ride. The G-Forces were incredible in the Orange capsule. I was pinned to the seat and couldn't move. The capsule seemed to shake more than the Green and the visual spin was so intense that I actually had to close my eyes. I have to say that I was pretty quesey by the end of the ride. Everyone is different, but I think next time I will stay in the Green lane.

 

[JillC LI]

Think of the Green side as a variant of Soarin'

The carrage on Soarin' tilts and moves, and that combined with the movie, make you feel like you are flying, banking, rising, and diving. (the wind effects help as well)

In MS:Green, you are in a small box (the capsule) that tilts, banks, and moves (and shakes) in synch with what is on the video screen.

When you ride MS:Orange, not only does it tilt, banks, and shake, but it also spins. Allowing a difference force vector (gravity in the 'down' direction, and the centripetal force component that is perpendicular to the circumfrance of the centerfuge)

-dave

Thanks Dave. Pretty lame that I'm not afraid to run a marathon, but I'm scared of MS: Green. LOL. But based on the kind feedback I've received in this thread, I'm definitely going to try it on my upcoming trip.