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10 Rides to AVOID in Disney World if You Struggle with Motion Sickness

By Sara McOmber 17 Comments

There are a lot of different rides in Disney World . Some are nice and slow. Others will jostle you around a bit but aren’t too intense. Some will give you a bit of that thrill factor . And others will truly have you screaming!

Thunder Mountain

Not all rides are created equal, and if you struggle with motion sickness, there are a few at Walt Disney World that you’ll probably want to avoid ! We made a list of eight that you’ll likely want to steer clear of if your stomach tends to get queasy with too much motion.

A quick disclaimer to start us off: everyone is a little different when it comes to motion sickness! What makes our heads spin really badly might not affect you at all, so keep that in mind! The rides we chose for this list are just some with the worst reputations for motion sickness.

1. Mission: SPACE

Mission: SPACE , located in EPCOT , turns guests into astronaut recruits and has them board a shuttle simulator and launch into space! We’re guessing you can already see how this might be bad for those prone to motion sickness? 🤢

Get ready to step inside a human centrifuge.

There are two options for this ride: the green side and the orange side . What side you pick here is VERY important. The main difference between them is the level of intensity.

Green or Orange?

The green side is not as intense and doesn’t include spinning. It’s more family-friendly, but still uses a motion simulator that “offers light movement.” It’s “less likely” to cause motion sickness, but you’ll still want to be cautious if general motion simulators can get you sick.

Inside Mission Space

The orange side is probably a no-go for most people prone to motion sickness. On the orange side, the attraction uses a centrifuge that spins and tilts. This helps the ride simulate the speed and G-forces of being in a space shuttle! Disney’s own website notes that guests who wish to experience the Orange side should be free of motion sickness. So yeah, if Disney’s fully warning you of this, you may want to heed their warning (at least that’s what we think!).

Mission Space

You may be fine going with the slightly less intense green side, but if you’re really prone to motion sickness we’d recommend skipping both!

Click here to see a full list of the thrill rides in Disney World!

2. star tours — the adventures continue.

One of the worst things for motion sickness is motion simulation/simulators , and that’s exactly what Star Tours — The Adventures Continue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is all about . Guests on this ride are buckled into a ship that’s meant to take them on a tour of the Star Wars galaxy, but — spoiler alert!! — things go a little awry. (Don’t they always.)

The ride is a simulator that includes sudden drops (with that sinking feeling in your stomach!) and bumpy crashes . And to top it all off, the ride is a 3-D experience , which can make things even WORSE for those with motion sickness!

One of the worst (or best, depending on your perspective!) parts of the ride can be the “jumps to lightspeed.” Those can happen a few times in this ride. When they take place, the “ship” simulates very fast, sudden forward .

You’re going to see a trend on this list that the simulation rides (Star Tours and Mission: Space included) are some of the worst for queasiness! In this case, you might just be better off watching a Star Wars movie at home, enjoying some popcorn, and skipping the motion sickness. If you do hop on this ride and are prone to motion sickness, may the Force be with you.

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3. mad tea party.

Mad Tea Party in Magic Kingdom is an outdoor ride where guests sit inside teacups and spin in circles, both in place and around the other cups — a true recipe for success for those prone to dizziness, no?! (For a person who is prone to motion sickness, you could say it’s not their cup of tea — get it? 😉)

Mad Tea Party

It’s a classic ride though, and one that many might want the memory of having been on (and the photos to prove it). If you simply MUST go on this ride, then you’ll want to be cautious about who you pick to ride with you! Depending on who you’re riding with, this ride may not be as bad for motion sickness as some others.

You’ll have control of how much your cup spins in place, but not over the movement in circles around other teacups.

You Teacup Awaits

If you can convince everyone in your group to *pretty please* not spin quite so much, this ride might be tolerable for you! Still, there is a good amount of spinning involved, even if you don’t spin your own teacup at all around itself. So maybe take a look at it from the outside and watch for a bit. If the spinning around the room seems like it’ll be too much for you, even if your teacup is not spinning on itself, then move on!

Just as a note — a sort-of similar ride is Alien Swirling Saucers in Hollywood Studios, which involves a decent amount of spinning as well, though it is somewhat different in structure and guests do not have control of any spinning in their own vehicle.

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4. avatar flight of passage.

This one is another 3-D motion simulation ride! In Avatar Flight of Passage, located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom , you’ll sit on a motorcycle–type seat with restraints on your back.

Flight of Passage ride vehicles

When the ride begins, it’s a full-view simulation of riding a banshee (the flying animals in Avatar ) through mountains, over open water, and through forests. There are simulated quick turns and sharp drops as well. If you think you’d be sick riding a flying horse (sorry Pegasus!), this ride is probably not for you.

Flight of Passage loading bikes

Another thing about this ride that can make your stomach a little queasy is at the very beginning when the restraints come up on your back and sort of lock you in. The ride “scans” you to link you to an avatar, and it vibrates a little. Usually, it’s fine, but if you get stuck waiting for a while before the ride begins, the vibration can get to be a bit much or you might start to feel queasy !

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5. astro orbiter.

If you’re not familiar with this ride, think Dumbo the Flying Elephant or the Magic Carpets of Aladdin but higher! Astro Orbiter (located in Magic Kingdom) is the same idea — guests spin around a central point and have the option of moving their vehicle up or down .

There It Is at the End!

All three of these rides could be bad for queasy stomachs and dizziness, but the height of Astro Orbiter can make it a little worse than the others. Plus it just feels like it goes so fast!

Astro Orbiter

Guests go up to this ride in an elevator because it’s raised pretty high up. Heights + spinning = not a great experience if you get motion sickness . If you want the same feel with a little less risk, maybe stick to Dumbo!

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6. space mountain.

Oh, Space Mountain , how some of us love you! But oh, Space Mountain, how you also sometimes make us feel quite ill! This classic in Magic Kingdom is a high-speed roller coaster in the dark, with sudden drops, jerky turns, loud noises, and some repeated spinning .

Space Mountain

We think the main issue with this one is the jerky-ness of the ride in general, coupled with the fact that it’s in the dark and does have some fast motions.  Honestly, even experienced riders can get headaches from the fast, unexpected turns.

Ready to Board?

If moving through dark spaces in a jerky fashion with loud music and sudden drops sounds like a recipe for disaster with you and your motion sickness, then this is probably a skip for you.

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7. dinosaur.

DINOSAUR in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a fast, jerky ride through the jungles of the late Cretaceous period. Picture yourself riding a fast jeep through very rocky terrain surrounded by loud sounds, lights, and dinosaurs.

The ride vehicle starts and stops quickly and takes some sharp turns. This ride is also pretty dark , so not being able to see the track in front of you could mean those quick turns might catch you off-guard.

In the pre-show, the host “hacks” into locked coordinates to send you on this exciting ride, but if you’re prone to motion sickness, you might want to keep those coordinates locked and skip this one.

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8. the twilight zone tower of terror.

Repeated fast drops straight down and sudden movements that pull you straight up is what makes The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (in Disney’s Hollywood Studios) a recipe for motion sickness disaster.

Hope the elevator works!

If that flipping feeling in your stomach makes you queasy, this is NOT the ride for you. This ride simulates a broken elevator, “dropping” the ride vehicle down several stories and then pulling them up again to repeat the thrilling fall.

Tower of Terror

But we think the ride queue and pre-show are worth the trip, so you might want to consider walking through and then ducking out the “chicken door” right before the ride actually begins if you think it’ll make you sick!

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9. remy’s ratatouille adventure.

We need to mention Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure . This newer addition to the France Pavilion can leave guests feeling a little bit queasy due to the dramatic shifts between oversized sets and screens. 

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure

You’ll also want to keep in mind that a large portion of the ride is in 3D, so you’ll be wearing 3D glasses throughout. On top of that, the adorable rat-shaped ride vehicles spin, turn, and twist this way and that , which could add to the possibility of motion sickness. Being a rat can be tough!

Click Here to Take a Look Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure!

10. guardians of the galaxy: cosmic rewind.

With a heavy heart, we’re reluctantly adding EPCOT’s newest attraction to the list. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an Omnicoaster, which means the ride vehicles spin around a full 360 degrees (we’re getting queasy just thinking about it).

Cosmic Rewind

The ride goes backwards and is almost as intense as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. So if you’re prone to motion sickness, this may be a ride to avoid.

Click Here to See Our Experience With Motion Sickness On This Ride!

Some honorable mentions:.

These rides didn’t make our top list, but if you get pretty bad motion sickness, you might still want to avoid them !

• Expedition Everest, Animal Kingdom . Dangers: fast turns and a long, fast section where your vehicle goes backward in the dark
• Test Track, EPCOT. Dangers: high speeds, fast turns, sudden stopping
• Rock ‘n’ Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith, Hollywood Studios. Dangers: goes upside down, fast turns in the dark
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Magic Kingdom . Dangers: spinning in one section of the ride (optional! you can control the spinning most of the time) and a section of the ride goes through a tunnel with spinning stars
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Hollywood Studios . Dangers: jerky turns, fast stops
• Dumbo and Magic Carpets of Aladdin, Magic Kingdom . Dangers: spinning, though not as bad as some other attractions

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

That’s our list of Disney World rides that you may want to avoid if you’re prone to motion sickness! Remember that there are plenty of more “tame” rides throughout the parks that you can enjoy just as much (and probably more if they won’t make you sick!) as these! Keep following DFB for all the info about Disney park rides!

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January 30, 2022 at 11:46 am

I see that Alien Swirling Saucers didn’t it appear on your list…do you think this ride is pretty easy in the stomach? I have been scared to ride because I thought it would be too spinny!

January 30, 2022 at 12:30 pm

What is your opinion on Ratatouille? We are trying to decide if we should ride on our upcoming trip, but keep reading mixed reviews about the motion sickness aspect.

January 30, 2022 at 8:38 pm

For me sadly it’s nearly the entire list above, sans Buzz and Dumbo, and now includes Remy and Runaway Railway…got sick on both of them.

January 31, 2022 at 8:47 am

Hi Katie! I personally love Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, but I can certainly see how it could be an issue for those with motion sickness. You’re wearing 3D glasses and spinning around quite a bit so if you’re prone to motion sickness, that one might not be a good choice.

January 31, 2022 at 8:56 am

Hi Laurie! Alien Swirling Saucers doesn’t spin as much as the Teacups, but you can’t control the spin. Being a ride that was made for the younger set, it also doesn’t spin super fast and lasts for about 3 minutes. I would describe it as wide slings more than spins, but it does spin a little. You may get a little dizzy, but you’re not constantly spinning like you would on a traditional spinning ride. It’s more of a slinging from side to side, if that makes sense.

January 31, 2022 at 7:24 pm

Avatar doesn’t bother me at all! Mission space is the only ride in my life (other than the satanic teacups) that I wanted to scream for an emergency stop! I can’t do rockin because of the dark, u learned I can do Everest a million times but at night it makes me sick I guess because you can’t predict and adjust your head for turns? Thunder mountain doesn’t bother me but Dinosaur does (dark again)…did you know they now make 24 hour dramamine?

January 31, 2022 at 8:30 pm

I definitely cannot handle the Tea Cups, but Aliens is fine for me. Smugglers Run had me nearly unable to walk I was so queasy! If you have a hard time on Star Tours, definitely watch out.

February 1, 2022 at 1:38 am

Alien Swirling Saucers – I can’t do most of the rides on this list, but I didn’t get queasy on Alien Swirling Saucers. It’s not really very “spinny.” It is, however, really bumpy. I didn’t enjoy it at all.

There’s an excellent video on Youtube about riding Flight of Passage if you’re prone to motion sickness. I used his tips and kept my discomfort to a bare minimum. I’m so glad I tried it. For reference, I get sick on the Skyliner and at the Canada movie.

February 1, 2022 at 3:40 pm

2 seconds into Star Tours I had to pull my baseball hat because everything was coming up. I couldn’t even look around for an exit, opening my eyes made me sicker. But the temperature in the ride dropped quickly and the ride ended even quicker. There was a cast member waiting for me. Talk about embarrassing.

February 9, 2022 at 8:37 pm

I have a couple; Soarin in ECOPT The films in Canada , France and China. World Showcase. Any simulated movement can spend me into vertigo attack, I have to be very careful.

February 10, 2022 at 1:56 pm

Soarin should be on there, when my mother when on it I think she had her eyes closed for the entire ride.

May 5, 2022 at 4:23 pm

I don’t know how smugglers run didn’t make this list. I’ve NEVER had an issue with virtual rides, but I really had an issue with smugglers run in Sept. I tried Star Tours again last month (skipped in Sept since everyone did it after smugglers run), and I ended up just shutting my eyes for it and was fine. Lol. I felt a bit of the woozy feeling from the start. I did not have an issue with Remy, thank goodness. I know my husband would.

My MIL was not a fan of expedition Everest because of it going backwards and having a backwards turn, and she felt woozy after space mountain (so she skipped Soarin and rock n roller coaster).

June 28, 2022 at 7:07 am

You forgot(?) to mention that at the end of Dinosaur, one of them bites your head clean off! That’s a little more stressful than any of the motion effects…

September 11, 2022 at 11:55 am

Expedition Everest is the WORST! I was sick for two full days after riding (with having taken Dramamine AND wearing motion sickness bracelets.) Remy, Star Tours, Smugglers Run, RC Racer, and Avatar are also all on my NEVER EVER EVER AGAIN list. Internationally, I was in agony on Paris’ Crush’s Coaster and Hyperspace Mountain. I was surprisingly ok on all Hong Kong rides, most Shanghai (including TRON – let’s see what they do to it in the US – and their way better Pirates ), and Tokyo (including Journey and Raging Spirits – and except for those previously mentioned).

June 26, 2023 at 6:52 am

Take this warning article seriously! I, a 79-year-old passholder, just HAD to try the spectacular Tron ride for myself, despite disliking coasters in general and having bad experiences on others– including a really bad one on the Potter ride at Universal. So after the worst experience with waiting (over 7 hours from the 1PM group join until riding AFTER the fireworks that night, I tortured myself with the ride which took me 15 minutes to recover from. Stupid ME! I do NOT blame the intense ride for my discomfort nor Disney who posted sufficient warnings that even an aging fool could comprehend. Riding Tron was MY choice and my bad experience was MY fault. Moral: Be wise! If you have ever experienced this kind of discomfort on a ride, ship or the like, STAY OFF TRON and the other “thrill rides” for your own sake. You’ll be glad you did even if your friends call you silly names for not riding! And the rest of your day at the parks will be lots more pleasant.

July 31, 2023 at 12:27 pm

You left out SMUGGLER’S RUN. OMG never again!

March 31, 2024 at 3:12 pm

it was the silly swinging chairs at disneyland that did me in. all the above mentioned rides i was fine but this one was the killer

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Star Tours:  The Adventure Continues is located at Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As you approach Star Tours , you can’t miss the huge AT-AT standing guard outside.  This ride has always had a warning for those who get motion sickness however the newest version seems to bother those with sensitive stomachs even more. Trust us, it’ll be worth taking a Dramamine to visit some of the new locations and characters in this multi-storyline ride!  Expect to see old and new Star Wars favorites liked C3PO, R2D2, Chewbacca, Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, and maybe even Darth Vadar himself!

• This attraction is 3D , and  you are seated in a “ship” that is a motion simulator.  You will see some Audio-Animatronics as well as the 3D motion video.
• This ride has always had a warning for those who get motion sickness;  however the newest version seems to bother those with sensitive stomachs even more.
• Star Tours is both a 3D and motion simulator experience.  You’ll board a 40 person flight simulator for your ride.
• The height requirement for this is 40 inches, and guests in a wheelchair or ECV must transfer before boarding.
• Star Tours does utilize the FastPass system, as well as Rider Switch.
•  Most times of day you can expect a 20 to 30 minute wait but if you keep your eye on the wait time boards or follow on an app you will see that during meal times or closer to park opening and closing you can usually hop on in half that time!

 This high-flying adventure offers all this and much, much more! The new Star Tours is destined to become both a classic and family favorite!You will also visit planets like Naboo, Kashyyyk, Coruscant, and Tatooine.  With over 50 ride scene combinations, you will want to ride again and again so as not to miss anything!  Sometimes you’ll find popular Star Wars characters roaming the area outside of Star Tours-and the Jedi Training Academy is right next to this attraction.

Quick Tip:   As you exit through Tattooine Traders, you’ll find awesome Star Wars merchandise-some of it being one of a kind or limited time for Star Wars Weekends.  Across from the exit, is a speeder bike, which makes for a great photo opportunity. 

Overall, we give Star Tours an “A+”.

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Great for the Star Wars fan! Be careful if you get motion sickness!

Can’t wait to do this one again. We were there in 2011 and it was closed. MY kids are looking forward to it this September!

I love the new ride sequences on this! A new ride every time!

i love this ride. it is even better now that its updated

I rode this and it made me feel sick— it was a good ride- the kids loved it- we went for opening weekend a few years back- very busy- but fun

My boys would love this ride! Hope to go soon!!!

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Top Disney World Rides Known to Cause Motion Sickness

By: Author Heather Thomas

Published: August 23, 2023 Updated: September 21, 2023

Full disclosure: I am not a doctor and I have no medical training (unless watching every episode of the TV show M.A.S.H. at least a dozen times counts, which it doesn’t, I just really love that show, so I wanted to slip in a reference out of mad respect).

But, what I do have is a lot of years worth of navigating Walt Disney World as a person that gets motion sick very, very easily.

So, if you’re in the “sensitive stomach club” and you’re wondering “ which rides at Disney World may cause motion sickness “, keep reading….

In this article

Common things that bother people

Here are some of the most common motions or situations that make people motion sick at amusement parks. If you know what things bother you, you’ll be able to pinpoint and avoid the related attractions below:

• Spinning – A spinning ride is one of the most common motions that bother people. Think Tea Cups or Cosmic Rewind.
• Tight turns – Tight, sustained turns are a similar motion to spinning and can often leave you feeling queasy. Roller coasters often have this type of motion.
• Screens – Screens on attractions are far more common now than they’ve ever been. Even benign looking attractions (like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure) can cause motion sickness for people. Oftentimes with screens, your ride vehicle is moving while a scene is playing on a stationary screen. Some people report that screens that utilize 3D technology are even worse for them than those that don’t and if that is you, you may find that removing the glasses may help if you start to feel ill on an attraction.
• Motion simulators – Simulators are a step above screens. They typically involve an entire ride vehicle mimicking the motions on screen. Mission: Space, Flight of Passage, Star Tours, and Smugglers Run are all examples of attractions that use simulators.

Attractions that may make you motion sick at Disney World

Not every attraction on this list will make every person prone to motion sickness turn green.

And, there could easily be things that didn’t make this list that might make you feel a little “off”.

This list is just some of the most frequent culprits and should be used as a general guide. This isn’t a list of things we think you should avoid, but rather we want you to think of it as things you should be aware of before you ride them.

Magic Kingdom

Here are the attractions most likely to make you feel motion sick at Magic Kingdom. Full descriptions of each down below:

• Mad Tea Party (spinning)
• Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel (spinning)
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant (spinning)
• Astro Orbiter (spinning)
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (coaster with tight turns)
• Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (screens and rapid movement)
• Space Mountain (coaster with rough, tight turns)
• The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (spinning)
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (coaster with tight turns)
• TRON: Lightcycle / Run (coaster with intense launch and tight turns)

Mad Tea Party (spinning motion)

• Read more about Mad Tea Party

If you have problems with spinning, avoid this ride. Not only do the teacups spin on the platform they are attached to, but you (or anyone who is riding with you!) can turn the center wheel inside your cup to make your teacup spin on its axis, too.

If you want to chance it but are concerned about getting dizzy, don’t use the silver turntable to spin your teacup and instead try to hold it in place. This can be difficult to do, but it DOES help keep the spinning to a minimum.

Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel (spinning motion)

• Read more about Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel

Prince Charming’s Regal Carousel is a classic carrousel ride where you ride horses that move gently up and down while the platform rotates.

While the spinning is relatively slow, it might cause dizziness or mild nausea for those extremely sensitive to motion. Sitting or standing facing forward can help ground your senses and reduce the likelihood of feeling queasy.

I’ve also found that looking out instead of down also helps, too.

Astro Orbiter (spinning):

• Read more about Astro Orbiter

Astro Orbiter is a high-flying spinning ride that offers panoramic views of Tomorrowland. The motions are very similar to Dumbo and the Magic Carpets, but this one always feels like it is way faster to me. But, that just might be because you’re higher in the air when riding it.

You literally have to take an elevator up to the attraction, so if heights make you uneasy, and you get motion sick, this might be a double whammy for you.

Dumbo the Flying Elephant (spinning motion):

• Read more about Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Dumbo the Flying Elephant is often a must-do ride for families, especially those with younger kids. Like Astro Orbiter and the Magic Carpets, it involves controlled spinning paired with ascending and descending motions. The riders control the up and down and tilt motions, but not the spinning.

If you really want to ride it but are worried about the combination of movements (up and down AND spinning), you can try setting your elephant at a set height and not adjusting it.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (coaster with tight turns):

• Read more about Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a coaster known for its quick and tight turns. The abrupt changes in direction can lead to motion sickness by causing sensory confusion.

In addition to the tight turns, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train also has ride vehicles that sway side to side. But, on the positive, this ride is very short (people often complain about how short it is) so if you do start to feel ill, the ride is likely to be over before things can escalate too quickly.

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (screens and rapid movement):

• Read more about Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin features a part where riders move slowly through a simulated star tunnel where stars are darting all around you. This tunnel-like segment with rapidly changing visual patterns can trigger motion sickness, especially for individuals sensitive to visual disorientation.

Thankfully, there is an easy fix by just closing your eyes through this brief portion of the ride. Keeping your eyes open during the rest of the ride maintains the interactive experience.

In addition to the star tunnel, the movements of the vehicle itself may be a problem for you, since guests control the motion of their ride vehicle.

Using a joystick, you can turn it back and forth to point your blasters towards the targets. You can move it as little or as much as you want, but the jerking motion from going side-to-side can cause problems if you are sensitive to those kinds of motions. If that is the case, you may find it more comfortable to move your vehicle as little as possible.

Space Mountain (coaster with rough, tight turns):

• Read more about Space Mountain

Space Mountain has a reputation for being very, very rough. It can rattle your teeth and the turns can be extra jerky.

Oh, and did we mention it was in the dark?! It also isn’t nearly as short as Seven Dwarfs, and I’ve often found myself regretting riding it only halfway through.

The combination of rough movement and low lighting can make it difficult to anticipate turns and drops, potentially leading to motion sickness. To counteract this, we’ve found some relief from sitting at the front of the row of cars as opposed to the back where the motion is a lot rougher.

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin (spinning):

• Read more about The Magic Carpets of Aladdin

Just like Dumbo and the Astro Orbiter (and Triceratop Spin over in Animal Kingdom), The Magic Carpets of Aladdin ride involves circular spinning motions. And just like the other attractions, the ride vehicles have joysticks that you use to control things like how high you are or the tilt (forwards or back) of the ride vehicle.

You can try keeping your eye on a fixed point (as much as you can when spinning) and I’ve also found that looking out versus looking down can help keep the worst of the motion sickness at bay.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (coaster with tight turns):

• Read more about Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Big Thunder never fails to make me feel queasy due to all of its tight turns.

It isn’t a super fast coaster, it doesn’t have high hills, and you never go upside down, but it is rough (especially if you are sitting in the back) and there are several segments, especially towards the end of the ride, where you’ll have sustained tight turns which can really throw you off if that motion tends to bother you.

To manage this, sit towards the front for milder sensations and focus your gaze on the track ahead to anticipate turns and twists.

TRON: Lightcycle / Run (coaster with intense launch and tight turns):

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TRON: Lightcycle / Run is a high-speed coaster with an intense launch and tight turns. The rapid acceleration and sharp changes in direction can be overwhelming for individuals sensitive to motion sickness.

Plus, your ride vehicle isn’t “traditional”. Instead of sitting in a seat, you sit on a cycle and lean forward like you’re riding a motorcycle.

The ride has both inside and outside segments, but much like Seven Dwarfs, it also isn’t a very long ride – which is really good to know if you decide to ride it and find yourself regretting the decision.

VIDEO: 9 Attractions That Can Cause Motion Sickness in Magic Kingdom

Here are the rides at Epcot that are most likely to cause motion sickness. Full descriptions down below.

• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (spinning, tight turns, screens, reverse launch)
• Mission: Space (simulator)
• Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (spinning, tight turns, 3D and screens)
• Soarin’ (motion simulator)
• Test Track (rough, tight turns)
• The Seas with Nemo and Friends (close your eyes in the short section where you travel through a simulated bubble tunnel, if it bothers you)

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (coaster with spinning, tight turns, screens, and a reverse launch):

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Oh, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, what a wild ride that was! Full disclosure: I have never felt more sick after an attraction than I did with this one. But, I know lots of people who have had zero issues at all!

This attraction definitely has its fair share of elements that can trigger motion sickness. The spinning and tight turns can really mess with your inner ear’s sense of balance. And let’s not forget those screens – they’re everywhere, bombarding you with visuals that can conflict with what your body feels.

If you are planning to give it a try, but you are worried about how you’ll feel, definitely tap into all the tips at the end of this post to give yourself the best shot possible of riding without issues.

Mission: SPACE (simulator):

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Mission: Space, the simulator that makes you feel like an astronaut – or in my case, like an astronaut with a slightly queasy stomach. The motion sickness potential here comes from the intense simulation of G-forces during liftoff and reentry. Your body feels pushed and pulled in ways it’s not used to, which can lead to a sense of disorientation and nausea.

But the good news is, you can opt to avoid those G-forces all together by selecting the “Green” or less intense version (with no G-forces) as opposed to the “Orange” or more intense version (which does have the G-forces in play).

And no shame in closing your eyes during the most intense parts – it really does help, especially if you are on the Green side. Some folks find that looking at a fixed point on the screen (and not looking from side to side) can also provide a sense of stability.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (screens and spinning):

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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure – a charming experience with a bit of a spin… literally. The spinning and tight turns in this attraction can make your stomach do a little flip-flop dance. Add the 3D visuals and screens into the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for motion sickness for some folks.

To make the most of this ride without feeling sick, try to sit closer to the center of the vehicle if you can. This can help reduce the intensity of the spinning sensation. And just like with the other attractions, finding a fixed point to focus on can help stabilize your senses.

This is one of those rides that I will gladly ride with my family, but I also keep my eyes closed for most of it.

Soarin’ (screens and motion simulation):

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Soarin’, the motion simulator that takes you on a breathtaking journey around the world. But for those prone to motion sickness, it can also take your stomach on a roller coaster ride it didn’t sign up for. The sensation of flying combined with the sweeping visuals can cause a disconnect between what you see and what your body feels.

To ease the motion sickness on Soarin’, consider sitting in the middle section of the row. This can help reduce the swaying sensation. Keeping your gaze fixed on the horizon during the ride can provide a reference point for your brain. If you’re really sensitive, closing your eyes during the more intense maneuvers might be the best strategy.

Test Track (sudden movements and tight turns):

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Test Track is quite the thrilling experience, but it can also jostle you around a bunch. The roughness of the ride combined with the tight turns can lead to motion sickness, especially if you’re sensitive to sudden movements.

While you can’t exactly change the ride’s dynamics, you can prepare yourself by asking to sit in the front of the vehicle. This tends to be a bit smoother than the back and makes it easier to look straight ahead, which is always a good idea if you tend to get sick while riding in cars.

The Seas with Nemo and Friends (screens):

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The Seas with Nemo and Friends is another attraction that may surprise you by making you a bit queasy. But don’t worry too much, this ride is 98% great, with just a slight hiccup for those prone to motion sickness: the section where you travel through the simulated bubble tunnel can be a bit disorienting, especially if you’re sensitive to enclosed spaces.

The trick here is simple – if that part bothers you, just close your eyes. Sometimes it’s better not to see what your brain can misinterpret. The rest of the ride is relatively smooth sailing, and focusing on the colorful marine life can help distract from any lingering queasiness.

VIDEO: 6 Attractions that can Cause Motion Sickness in EPCOT

Hollywood Studios

Here are the attractions at Hollywood Studios most likely to cause motion sickness. Detailed descriptions below the list!

• Star Tours (simulator)
• Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (coaster with inversions)
• Toy Story Mania (short bursts of spinning as you transition from one set of game screens to the next)
• Tower of Terror (numerous vertical drops)
• Alien Swirling Saucers (spinning)
• Slinky Dog Dash (coaster with tight turns)
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (motion simulator)
• Rise of the Resistance (short simulator/screen segments and short bursts of spinning)
• Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (some short bursts of rapid movements)

Star Tours (simulator):

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Star Tours uses a large screen and hydraulics to simulate space travel with jerky motions, twists, and turns – all in 3D.

While the experience is thrilling, it could make you feel queasy due to the sudden shifts and unexpected movements. To minimize motion sickness, try to sit closer to the center of the cabin, as this can reduce the intensity of the motion.

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (coaster with inversions):

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster features a heart stopping high-speed launch, loops, and inversions that can easily trigger motion sickness. But, out of all the roller coasters at Disney World , this one makes me the least queasy, probably because while it does have the inversions, it also is pretty smooth and there aren’t a ton of spiraling tight turns (which tend to bother me a LOT).

The rapid changes in direction and the feeling of being upside-down might lead to nausea for some people, though.

To counteract this, consider sitting towards the front of the coaster where the movements might feel slightly less intense or in the middle where the forces tend to be less. Also, try to keep your head against the headrest to minimize head movements and maintain a stable visual reference.

Toy Story Mania (short bursts of spinning):

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Toy Story Mania is more gentle compared to some others, but it does have moments where the cart spins to transition from one game screen to another. Those short bursts can catch you off guard and induce dizziness, especially since the games are played in 4D.

Tower of Terror (intense vertical drops):

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The ride itself utilizes a specialized elevator system with the capability to move not only vertically but also horizontally. Once aboard, you ascend and traverse through various “floors” where you experience different elements of the story. Visual and audio effects, along with carefully-timed periods of darkness, add to the atmosphere.

The climax of the ride is the famous “drop sequence,” in which the elevator free-falls and then unexpectedly rises again, repeating this multiple times. The sequence is randomized, so each experience can differ. Riders feel a moment of weightlessness as they’re lifted off their seats during the drops, providing the main thrill of the ride. But it is that feeling that can also make some people pretty sick.

There isn’t much you can do to minimize the feelings other than to hang on to the hand grips really, really tight, which would make your hands hurt and possibly distract you from that free-fall feeling that might be making you queasy.

Alien Swirling Saucers (spinning):

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As the name suggests, this ride involves quite a bit of spinning. I felt like I was caught in an endless loop of swirling and twirling, which could be dizzying for anyone sensitive to such motions.

To minimize discomfort, fix your gaze on the center of the saucer or something stable outside the ride.

Slinky Dog Dash (coaster):

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Slinky Dog Dash is a family-friendly coaster that offers a blend of small drops, turns, and launches.

One of the ride’s highlights is a midway stop where the coaster seems to “wind up” before launching riders into the second half of the ride.

While this coaster is less intense than some others, the abrupt changes in direction can be disorienting and could unsettle your stomach. In fact, it tends to bother me more than Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster does (but maybe I’m just weird).

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (simulator):

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This motion simulator allows you to “pilot” the Millennium Falcon, but the realistic space flight effects can be intense.

Rapid movements and quick turns can make you feel like you’re actually in outer space, which is not always a good thing for those prone to motion sickness.

Focusing on the controls and your assigned tasks can help distract from the motion.

Rise of the Resistance (short simulator/screen segments and short bursts of spinning):

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Rise of the Resistance has several stages, but not every stage has elements that might make you queasy.

Stage 1: Transport Ship

The first stage involves a simulator and screens that mimic a transport ship. This portion of the ride definitely has the potential to make you feel queasy if simulators and screens are an issue. BUT, it doesn’t last too long, and I have found there is enough to keep me distracted which helps me from getting too nauseous.

Stage 2: Star Destroyer/prison

This stage is pretty benign when it comes to things that might make you ill. There really isn’t much here that might bother you.

Stage 3: Main ride experience

During the main ride experience, you’ll be on a trackless vehicle where you’ll encounter several moments of high action and surprise, such as sudden drops and sharp turns.

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (spinning, rapid movements, and screens):

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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway utilizes a trackless ride system, which allows for greater flexibility in movement compared to traditional track-based rides. This creates an unpredictable and dynamic experience as your vehicle zips around, changing directions and speeds. So, great for the ride experience but potentially bad for people with sensitive stomachs.

In addition to the motion, there are some scenes where you are immersed on 3 sides with screens featuring animations that are moving (while your ride vehicle is stationary). I’ve found that closing my eyes during this scene can really help keep me from feeling too icky.

VIDEO: 9 Attractions that can Cause Motion Sickness at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom

Here are the top attractions at Animal Kingdom that might make you motion sick. Full descriptions below the list:

• Triceratop Spin (spinning)
• Expedition Everest (coaster with tight turns and a section where you travel backwards)
• Flight of Passage (motion simulator, 3D)

Triceratop Spin (spinning):

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Triceratops Spin in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a relatively gentle spinning ride, akin to the traditional carnival-style Dumbo ride. You’re seated in a small dinosaur, and you have the ability to control its vertical motion as it goes around in a circle.

For some, spinning and circular motions, even if slow and consistent, can trigger motion sickness symptoms like nausea and dizziness. It’s the repetitive, circular nature of the ride that could potentially make someone with a sensitivity to motion feel a bit queasy.

To help with the sensations, I’ve had luck trying to focus on a stationary point while riding. Also, limiting how much your dinosaur is going up and down can help, too.

Expedition Everest (coaster):

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Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a high-speed roller coaster with sharp turns, drops, and even a period where you go backward in the dark. It’s a thrilling ride set in the Himalayas, and you’re basically fleeing from a yeti.

The quick changes in speed and direction, particularly the part where you go backward in darkness, can disorient your sense of balance and motion. The various G-forces you experience can certainly throw your inner ear for a loop, making you feel nauseated or dizzy.

While I used to be able to ride this one over and over, I’m past the age where that is possible anymore. If you are going to give it a whirl, try sitting in the middle of the train, which can sometimes reduce the sensation of motion. Also, keep your eyes open and try to look ahead, focusing on a fixed point in the distance when possible.

Flight of Passage (simulator):

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Located in the Pandora section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Flight of Passage is a 3D simulator ride that has you flying on the back of a banshee across the landscapes of Pandora. You’ll feel the banshee “breathing” between your legs as you soar, dive, and swerve through the air.

Despite not actually moving very far, the combination of 3D visuals and the motion of the simulator can create a very realistic sensation of flying. This can cause motion sickness due to the disconnection between what your eyes perceive and what your inner ear senses. The experience is extremely immersive, which for some, can mean extremely disorienting as well.

This one really bothers me, and although I ride it, I often keep my eyes closed for the entire experience.

VIDEO: 3 Attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom That Can Cause Motion Sickness

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Tips for dealing with motion sickness

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I can honestly say that over the years, there aren’t many things at Disney World outside of maybe the Enchanted Tiki Room that hasn’t at least once made me a little queasy (et tu, monorail?).

But the good news is that I have found some things that have worked for me, and, I hope that after reading this post, perhaps you’ll find that one of the tips below may work for you, too.

Everybody is different

Yes, there are some attractions that are on nearly every person’s list of “things that may make you puke”.  But, not everybody gets ill on the same things.

For example, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster bothers me the least out of all the coasters at Disney World . But Big Thunder Mountain – a coaster with no inversions or steep hills – makes me feel horribly queasy every time I ride it.

And, I have never felt more ill after an attraction than I did after my one and only ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, yet I know lots of people who are prone to motion sickness that were able to ride it with no problem at all!

That means one of the best things you can do is pay attention to when you start feeling gross so that you can, whenever possible, avoid attractions with similar motions in the future.

Talk to your doctor about medication

There are lots of medication options – some over-the-counter and some prescription – that can help people with mild to severe motion sickness.  The best person to discuss those options with will be your doctor.

Keep in mind, however, that most medications come with side effects and depending on your reaction to the medication, you may have to decide if the side effects are worth the relief the medication provides.

I have tried just about every over-the-counter medicine and the popular prescription Transderm Scop (scopolamine, aka the “patch”). For me, I prefer the over-the-counter, less-drowsy stuff. 

However, I have 2 friends who prefer the patch.

There is no right or wrong choice.  Go with whatever your doctor and you think is the best option for your situation.

Be prepared

Be prepared.  Bring your medications with you (so you aren’t scrambling trying to buy some when you are there) and start taking it at least the day before your first planned theme park day.

If you know that every time you get in a car you get car sick, make sure you don’t wait until you arrive at Disney World to realize that you should have packed your medicine.

And, I might also add, most medications for motion sickness work the best if taken BEFORE you are actually feeling rough. That means you’ll need to start taking it before you set foot on your first attraction.

Reliefbands

There are nonprescription wristbands – like Reliefbands or Sea Bands – that are popular choices for people trying to avoid motion sickness.

While I’m not sure exactly on the science behind how or why they work, many people (including myself) have reported that they do work. The degree of how much relief is experienced can vary, but if you are battling motion sickness, and you just need a little bit of help to be able to keep riding your favorites, I definitely fall into the “it can’t hurt to try it” category when it comes to them.

On a recent trip, I tested out a Reliefband, and while it didn’t totally eliminate my motion sickness, I was able to keep riding the thrill rides a lot longer than I typically can.

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Stay hydrated & avoid heavy meals

Dehydration, not eating well, and not getting enough sleep are 3 things that frequently happen when on vacation, and all 3 are things that can make anybody (even those that don’t normally get motion sick) feel gross when riding attractions.

Yes – motion sickness is an inner ear thing, but when you are dealing with an upset stomach from eating a bunch of stuff you don’t normally eat or if you have a headache from not drinking enough water, the effects of motion sickness can be amplified.

So, don’t add to the misery. Try to eat well, stay hydrated, and make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Those things may not stop you from getting motion sick, but they are important things to remember when trying to minimize the effects.

Take breaks between intense rides

If you are like me, you may have favorite attractions that make you a little queasy, but you’re not willing to give them up quite yet because the recovery after you ride them is quite quick.

What I have found that works for me is to not ride intense rides back-to-back. I need to give my body enough time between the queasy-inducing rides to recover. Try staggering the rides that you know will bother you, and you may find that your recovery after is a lot faster.

Try the front seat

This won’t work for all attractions, but the front of rides like roller coasters are generally smoother than the back. So, whenever possible, aim for the front of the front where you’ll have less intense movements.

Try some ginger and peppermint

Ginger-based products are another popular choice for people with sensitive stomachs.

There are ginger candies and ginger pills and the ever-popular ginger ale, but, even though ginger is “natural”, before you load up on it, you should still talk to your doctor.

Likewise, peppermint is another natural remedy known for its anti-nausea properties. Consider having ginger candies or peppermint gum before and during rides.

Go with an empty stomach … or not

This is another thing that is truly trial and error for most people.  Some people swear by not eating before attractions that make them sick. Others say you should only do them with a full stomach.  I say you have to figure out what works best for you.

I do suggest, however, that you plan to carry in some snacks that you know are things you can eat on an upset stomach – just in case you are in a situation where you need something fast.

If given the option, sit facing forward

There are instances where ride seats face either forward or backwards.  The Tomorrowland Transit Authority People Mover and the monorail are just 2 examples of such configurations.

Whenever possible, opt for a seat that faces forwards to help keep from feeling sick on those attractions.

Think about avoiding the attractions that are ride simulators

Attractions that are simulators receive a huge number of complaints from people saying that they made them sick.

Disney doesn’t have a ton of these types of rides – but if you have ever had problems feeling ill on a simulator-type attraction previously, that might be something you should avoid at Disney World.

Tuesday 15th of February 2022

Great piece- it really does “just depend”!! I had to sit an hour and a half after forbidden journey at Universal I was so ILL… but gringots was fine. There seems to be a combo of what I call “jostle, spin, and wiggle” that gets me the most

Shelly Grosso

Thursday 9th of January 2020

Thank you for the list. Most people with a tendency toward motion sickness, like myself, has nothing to do with a stomach issue it is rather an inner ear issue.

Wednesday 8th of January 2020

I’ve been trying to find out about rise of the resistance on this topic. Anyone know?

Friday 11th of October 2019

Buzz lighter can make me feel pretty miserable. We were stopped for a few minutes in the “spinning tunnel” and I had to close my eyes. Avatar and Star Tours make me pretty miserable. I did okay on smugglers run. I had to close my eyes halfway through. And I can’t do the teacups after all. But all the other rides I’m fine with.

Kassie DeHart

Wednesday 3rd of April 2019

My son and I rode Mission Space Orange last year. Never again! I don't get motion sick easily but the g-force made us both miserable. We had to go sit down at Electric Umbrella for 30 minutes after. :D

Saturday 18th of May 2019

Thank goodness they had benches right outside the ride when we tried it. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick.

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Star Tours – The Adventure Continues: Everything You Need to Know

posted by Charmaine Cortes on June 11, 2023 // last updated on June 11, 2023

Star Wars has been in the hearts and minds of people around the world since it debuted in 1977. The popular film series comes to life at Disney World in Orlando, Florida with the Star Tours – The Adventures Continues ride. The ride includes a high-definition, 3-D film in a flight simulator. 

Fans of the movie saga will recognize scenes from the films, including clips from The Force Awakens. Because of the sheer number of fans who come to Disney to experience Star Wars, knowing all the details about the Star Tours – The Adventure Continues ride can make your visit to the parks more magical. 

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The ride is located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios . In the Echo Lake area. The ride lasts about seven minutes, and riders should expect to wait about an hour. While the line might cause riders to leave, it’s helpful to know the ride is one of the best in the park, so the wait is worthwhile. The ride has a large capacity, so the lines move quickly. 

Riders sit in a flight-simulator cockpit, so if you are in a scooter or wheelchair, you’ll have to transfer out of it to get into the ride. Disney requires all riders to be at least 40 inches tall. Unfortunately, The Star Wars ride does not have a ride swap program, but the ride is climate controlled with air conditioning and heat. 

Disney warns that the ride can trigger motion sickness for people who are sensitive to it. If you are prone to motion sickness, consider sitting in the middle of the ride. The back row is the best choice for people who want more motion during the ride. 

A benefit of the Star Tours – The Adventure Continues ride is the variation of each ride. Disney has over 50 opening and closing scenes. You could visit the ride throughout the day and never have the same experience twice. 

While flying through the Star Wars world, riders will enjoy seeing their favorite characters. The ride features characters like Rey and Kylo Ren from the new trilogy, and it includes classic characters like Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Yoda, and the Droids. 

The first Star Wars ride opened as Star Tours in 1989, and Disney gave it a refresh with a redesign in 2011 that is still open to the public today. Disney frequently offered Star Wars Weekends where fans could interact with their favorite Star Wars characters who wandered around the Ewok park near the ride.

Disney updated the ride in 2019 after The Rise of Skywalker arrived in theaters, after updating the ride to add characters from The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Disney added more video clips and audio-animatronics. 

Visitors can ride Star Tours – The Adventure Continues at Disney World in Orlando, Disneyland in California , Tokyo Disneyland in Japan, and Disneyland Park in Paris, France. 

Riders at the park in Tokyo get a special Easter egg when they enter the queue. The first room they enter while in the line features a billboard of potential travel destinations, one of them being Spaceport THX1138, named for the first movie George Lucas made. 

Otherwise, guests encounter their first Star Wars characters when they enter the hangar with the StarSpeeder 1000. Iconic droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are working on the speeder and a set of commercials share information about flight lists and space stations. 

The next step includes a security droid scanning baggage and broadcasting the items on a screen. Guests will quickly recognize several Easter eggs from Star Wars and Disney. They will eventually reach the boarding area where C-3PO is chatting with AC-38 about the status of the speeder. 

AC-38 (Ace) inspects the ship, then the ship takes off and C-3PO and R2-D2 take the controls. At takeoff, you’ll face one of many obstacles including an angry Kylo Ren and a checkpoint filled with Stormtroopers. It all happens while being chased by the First Order. 

Your Star Tours ride could include interactions with Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon. YOu could also see Boba Fett, TIE fighters, and Kylo Ren with First Order stormtroopers. 

All rides stop at one of five planets including Hoth, Kashyyyk, Tatooine, Jakku, and Kef Bir. While visiting these planets, riders could encounter snow speeders, speeder bikes with Wookiees, pod races, First Order TIE fighters, or a Death Star Mobile Battle Station. 

After stopping at or around the first planet, riders will receive a hologram message from Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, BB-8, Maz Kanata, Poe Dameron, or Lando Calrissian. The messenger will announce the next step of the journey. 

The second leg of the journey includes one of five stops: Coruscant, Naboo, Geonosis, Crait, Exegol, or Batuu. On the visit, riders could end up attacked by Buzz droids while in a star battle. They could meet Jar Jar Binks after a battle above Naboo. Riders chased by Boba Fett could end up on Geonosis. 

Riders who end up in a non-canon location could be forced to survive a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. They could also face the Sith Eternal Forces, and finally, they could visit Spaceport THX1138.

In typical Disney and Star Wars fashion, all exits feature shops loaded with Star Wars merchandise. At Disneyland, the store is appropriately named The Star Trader, while the Disney World store is named Tatooine Traders. The Star Wars shop looks like it could be at home on Tatooine. Some merchandise can only be found at these shops, making them popular with fans. 

Disneyland reused several animatronic geese to make the G2 repair droids you’ll see in the queue. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear the droids singing various versions of “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” which is a song the original geese sang in the America Sings ride. 

The Easter eggs continue as the G2-9T droid answers a call from a supervisor by harkening back to A New Hope saying “Uh, everything’s perfectly alright now, w-we’re fine. We’re all fine here now, thank you. Uh, how are you?” – just like Han Solo did. 

The Easter eggs continue in the scanned luggage. People in the queue will notice a Goofy doll, Jar Jar Binks, Chip and Dale, and the lamp from Aladdin. If you’re lucky, you’ll see WALL-E, Madame Leota, or Stitch. Occasionally, riders get to see Sorcerer Mickey’s hat, V.I.N.C.E.N.T., a snowflake, the Mighty Microscope, Mike Wazowski’s teddy bear, and Indiana Jones gear. 

Star Wars – The Adventure Continues is one of the most popular rides at all Disney Parks. The ride is pure joy for Star Wars fans who enjoy the surprises and Easter eggs in the queue and the ride itself. 

Disney is dedicated to providing several Star Wars rides, especially in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge section of Hollywood Studios with a few more rides, shops, and restaurants themed after the epic film series. 

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11 Rides That Cause Motion Sickness At Disneyland & Disney’s California Adventure

There’s no denying that the Disneyland Resort is incredible.

However, what’s not so incredible is the motion sickness that can sometimes occur on select rides within the parks.

Depending on your sensitivity to motion, you may or may not experience the feeling of motion sickness on these rides.

1. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

While Star Tours is often on the ‘must-do’ list for Star Wars fans, its motion simulation can trigger nausea in those who struggle with motion sickness.

However, motion sickness might not be the only reason you want to avoid this ride since the majority of it takes place in relative darkness.

2. Astro Orbiter

The Astro Orbiter is a spinning rocket ship that gives riders a bird’s eye view of the entire park.

While this experience can be fantastic, it’s sadly often not the case for those who are scared of heights or dislike feeling dizzy since it takes guests up 70 feet in the air and spins relatively quickly.

3. Soarin’ Around The World

While this ride is one of my personal favourites, it can be a problem for those who have a fear of heights or suffer from claustrophobia.

That’s because the ride lifts guests 40 feet in the air and simulates the sensation and sounds of flying with 4D.

For some, this is an exhilarating experience. However, if you don’t do well with enclosed spaces or heights, you might want to give this one a miss.

4. Pixar Pal-a-Round

This 150-foot-tall eccentric wheel is an incredible way to see the Disneyland Resort. However, if you’re prone to vertigo or fear heights, you might want to skip it.

For those looking to experience Disneyland from above, we recommend going for the fixed gondolas rather than the swinging gondolas for a smoother, significantly less scary experience.

5. Incredicoaster

Incredicoaster is the only ride at the Disneyland Resort that goes upside down.

Therefore if you have a fear of rollercoasters, especially ones that go upside down. Then this may be a ride you want to skip.

For those looking to take on the Incredicoaster challenge, you’ll be pleased to know that none of this ride is in darkness.

As such you’re able to see 90% of the ride from within Pixar Pier to assess whether you want to go on it in person, rather than being surprised at the reality of what the ride holds.

6. Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

We would not recommend Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage for those with a fear of claustrophobia or those prone to motion sickness.

Inside the submarine can get pretty snug, and you’ll be facing sidewards (looking out of the subs windows) rather than forwards which can cause some uncomfortable feelings.

This ride also lasts a significantly long time when compared to other rides within the park, so you may find yourself holding onto that uncomfortable feeling for longer than you’d like if you do decide to go ahead and experience this.

7. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! (not to be confused with Cosmic Breakout over at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT) has been reported to cause motion sickness in some guests.

This ride replaces The Hollywood Tower of Terror and uses a combination of 4D simulation and moving carts to transport you.

8. Mad Tea Party

The Mad Tea Party is perhaps one of Disneyland’s most well-known rides for causing motion sickness.

So much so that some guests who’ve never previously experienced motion sickness have been known to experience motion sickness from this ride.

As such, we’d recommend avoiding this ride if you’re temperamental to motion sickness and / or spinning.

9. Luigi’s Rockin’ Roadsters

While Luigi’s Rockin’ Roadsters may seem like a fun ride, its spinning motions and jerky movements have been known to cause some guests to feel nauseous.

This ride is fully viewable from multiple areas within Car’s Land. Therefore we recommend watching the ride a couple of times yourself before making the decision as to whether or not this ride is right for you.

10. Matterhorn Bobsleds

Matterhorn Bobsleds is one of the oldest and most iconic rides in Disneyland park. However, it can cause motion sickness due to sudden movements.

This ride does not go upside down, and you can see the majority of it from the entrance – if you did want to go ahead and make the decision as to whether or not you want to ride in person.

11. Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Because Millenium Falcon: Smugglers Run is a motion-simulated ride it has been known to cause some guests feelings of motion-sickness.

This is made worse by the sudden movements and the fact that selected seats within the falcon require you to turn sidewards rather than face-forwards.

The only saviour of this ride is the fact that given the modern technology, the alignment of the motions and the screen are relatively smooth.

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Star Tours and motion sickness

• Thread starter Robertavz
• Start date Dec 28, 2012

• Dec 28, 2012

Earning My Ears

I have been on the new Star Tours at least 10 times. The best place to sit to avoid motion sickness is the front row. Just think it is a smoother ride. The worst is the back rows and to the end seats.  

TwoCortWort

A buckeye disney princess.

Both my parents get motion sickness and both can ride the ride without trouble. My dad did get dizzy on it but he has vertigo and I think the 4D glasses messed with him last time,he has never had problems on the ride.  

I get motion sickness and I cannot ride star tours. And there is no easier side.  

figment_jii

Dis veteran.

I can ride most roller coasters that don't go upside down at least once (not several times in a row), but I tried Star Tours in November and needed to sit down outside on a bench for about thirty minutes afterwards. For me, I think the problem was with the 3D...I have trouble focusing on 3D movies and seeing one while on a simulator was more than I could handle. I would wait to ride it at the end of the day so that if you do get motion sick, you won't waste the rest of the day.  

I get motion sick and have never had a problem on Star Tours.  

Star Tours is the toughest ride for me (other than the Tea Cups). My kids LOVE this ride, and I do it multiple times with them, but there will be times where I need to close my eyes, or focus solely on C3PO to get through. I can do MS-Orange (that;s a tough one too), RNR, TofT, Space Mt, Everest, all with very little problem.  

Delilah1310

I take a Bonine in the morning as a preventative measure against all motion sickness. Its an over the counter medicine you can get at any drugstore. Its kind of like Dramamine, but for some reason, for me, I don't get any drowsy side effects from Bonine and I can with the Dramamine. With the Bonine I am able to ride Star Tours multiple times and even several back to back trips without a problem. your milage may vary, but its been a life saver for me.  

Mousemommy1

Csummerlin55, mouseketeer.

My DH has motion sickness issues and Star Tours tends to make him feel a little queasy but he'll take the glasses off and focus on something for a bit then he's ok. We do usually get the front row. I like one of the PP's suggestions to save it for the end of the day just incase.  

Meriweather

Being a nana is my superpower.

I can ride the coasters, but not Star Tours  

PersonalizedMouse

My girls suffer from motion sickness and I get dizzy easily (vertigo?). We started each morning with them taking motion sickness pills. I knew I wouldn't be able to do Star Tours from a previous trip 10 years ago! But the girls really wanted to try it! I worried about them, but they did great and really enjoyed it. So I wonder if them redoing it, made it better for those suffering from motion sickness issues? I still didn't ride it, I wanted someone to not be sick if they had issues! They didn't like EE or BTM, but enjoyed Star Tours...go figure!  

Meriweather said: I can ride the coasters, but not Star Tours Click to expand...

Hard to say. Some folks (like several PPs) have lots of trouble with simulators, but do OK on coasters. Others (like me) have less trouble with simulators than with coasters that do loops and spirals. With a simulator, I can always close my eyes (if need be) and not experience very much real motion. But with a spiraling-backwards coaster (like Everest), closing the eyes doesn't do a bit of good. The movement is all too real, and it does unpleasant things to my stomach. There is no "mild" version of Star Tours. It's Mission Space at Epcot that has a mild side and a non-mild (spinning) side.  

<font color=red>Just call me Capt. Barbossa-someon

besides the motion sickness pill..take a zyrtec..last 24 hours and odds are high it will help...  

• Dec 29, 2012

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• Mar 31, 2013

minnierocks

I am not prone to motion sickness and have even done Mission Space (once) but Star Tours makes me sick. I rode it on Wednesday again because I wanted to give it another try since they had redone it...I watched the launch and knew I was not going to be able to do it. I found a fixed point (which allowed me to ride the old version with my family) but even that didn't help. By the time the ride was over, my 3D glasses were fogging over and I seriously thought I was going to be sick. I had a headache for hours. I don't know what it is with this ride...I can ride roller coasters, Soaring and Tower of Terror with no problems but Star Tours is unfortunately off my to do list permanently.  

The sickest I have ever been on a ride was Star Tours. It is not the motion for me, it is the movie and simulation that bothers me. I also have to close my eyes for parts of Philharmagic and Soarin.  

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Tips to avoid motion sickness on theme park rides

If you look at all the rides at Disney, Universal, and other theme parks, you’ll quickly realize many of them have the potential to cause dizziness or queasiness, but is there a way to avoid motion sickness on theme park rides? Here are some tips.

We asked theme park goers which rides give them motion sickness , and the most common culprits seem to be roller coasters (especially if they go backward like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Expedition Everest), spinning rides (like Mad Tea Party), and motion simulators, including Star Tours – The Adventures Continue and The Simpsons Ride .

What is Motion Sickness ?

According to webmd.com , motion sickness is caused by “conflicts among your senses.” For example, if a ride is spinning you around and upside down, your eyes see one thing, but your inner ears (which affect balance) sense something else — and it’s because “your brain can’t take in those mixed signals” that you feel dizzy or sick.

How to Avoid Motion Sickness on Theme Park Rides

In addition to asking which theme park attractions made people feel dizzy or sick, we also asked for tips and tricks to sidestep those feelings (or at least minimize them).

Do any theme park rides make you “seasick”? What are some of the things you do to ease motion sickness on theme park attractions? pic.twitter.com/s4Vr4RYJuI — Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) January 26, 2024

The most obvious way to avoid motion sickness on theme park rides is to avoid riding, but for some diehard fans that’s not an option. The next most common solution is to take an over-the-counter medication like Dramamine (I prefer the less-drowsy version so I don’t have a sleepy/sluggish feeling). If you’re taking other medications, be sure to talk to your doctor before self-medicating for motion sickness to make sure there won’t be any drug interactions.

Our X followers also recommended using natural nausea remedies like ginger/ginger ale. Several people also suggested staying hydrated (which is good theme park advice even if you don’t suffer from motion sickness). One suggestion was eating a green apple, but we aren’t sure why it works for some people.

For other people, ride order comes into play, with some park goers suggesting that attractions likely to cause motion sickness should be ridden first thing in the morning, while others wait to the end of the day to ride anything that might make them feel dizzy or queasy.

Seasickness patches or bands may not be a common sight at theme parks, but they can help with motion sickness, especially at Universal parks, which have a high percentage of 3-D and motion simulation rides, including the aforementioned Simpsons Ride, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Transformers: The Ride 3-D.

Attractions Magazine was sent a Reliefband to test. It’s an FDA-cleared device that is promoted as tapping into the brain-vagus nerve connection to ease the feelings of nausea and the urge to vomit that come with heightened anxiety levels. By sending mild electrical impulses along a nerve in the wrist, Reliefband is said to signal the brain to activate the vagus nerve, which runs to the stomach and intestines. This is said to calm the GI tract and offer quick and reliable relief.

We took two members of our staff to Universal Orlando and Epcot to test the band on three different rides: The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. All three were known to our riders to cause them motion sickness.

Both said they thought the ReliefBand helped ease their motion sickness to the extent they would want to wear it again while riding both rides at Universal Orlando. But Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was a different story. Our motion-sickness-prone rider said the ReliefBand didn’t help her enough on Cosmic Rewind. She still felt ill after riding.

As with all these potential remedies, different solutions work to varying degrees for different people. Our advice is to try them all and see what works for you. We were happy overall with the ReliefBand we tested and will continue using it. But it isn’t cheap. They run from $99 to $299 and can be purchased at reliefband.com

Where to Get Help for Motion Sickness

If you’re suffering from motion sickness, you can visit a First Aid location in any Disney and Universal theme park.

• Universal Studios Hollywood – Production Plaza (Upper Lot) and Jurassic World (Lower Lot)
• Universal Orlando Resort – San Francisco and New York (Universal Studios Florida); Port of Entry and Lost Continent (Islands of Adventure)
• Disneyland Resort – Main Street U.S.A (Disneyland) and Buena Vista Street (California Adventure)
• Walt Disney World Resort – Near Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom), Odyssey (Epcot), Crossroads of the World (Hollywood Studios), and Discovery Island (Animal Kingdom)

Which Rides May Cause Motion Sickness?

If you’re prone to motion sickness, you should definitely take precautions before riding anything that spins, drops, or requires 3-D glasses — but there’s also no shame in sitting it out if you know you’ll be feeling terrible afterward.

Below are some of the rides at Disney and Universal theme parks that may cause problems for people sensitive to motion.

Disneyland Rides That May Cause Motion Sickness:

• Astro Orbitor
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Goofy’s Sky School
• Grizzly River Run
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission – Breakout!
• Incredicoaster
• Indiana Jones Adventure
• Mad Tea Party
• Matterhorn Bobsleds
• Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
• Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
• Pixar Pal-A-Round (Swinging)
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Space Mountain
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure

Walt Disney World Rides That May Cause Motion Sickness:

• Avatar Flight of Passage
• Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
• Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
• Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
• Mission: Space
• Rock ‘n Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Tron Lightcycle / Run

Universal Studios Hollywood Rides that May Cause Motion Sickness:

• Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge
• Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride
• Studio Tour (King Kong 360 3-D and Fast & Furious: Supercharged)
• The Simpsons Ride
• Transformers: The Ride 3-D

Universal Orlando Rides That May Cause Motion Sickness:

• Doctor Doom’s Fearfall
• Fast & Furious: Supercharged
• Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
• Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster
• Men in Black Alien Attack
• Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon
• Revenge of the Mummy
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster

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Rides to Avoid at Disneyland for Motion Sickness

Disneyland is everyone’s family tradition, whether you enjoy spending time there with your loved ones during the summer vacation, winter holidays or are a season pass holder. Some Disney lovers have found themselves shying away from “The happiest place on earth” due to their or their child’s motion sickness. Motion Sickness shouldn’t hold anyone back from enjoying their Disney vacation, so we have rounded up the top Best and Worse ride for Motion Sickness. First on our list for Rides to Avoid.

Space Mountian

Motion sickness risk: high.

Motion Triggers: Riding a roller coaster into the cosmos sounds like a delight but with Space Mountain’s combination of a dark tunnel and flashing lights right at the get-go it is sure to send your senses into disorientation. Rider beware of simulated screens that spin and display disappearing focal points.

Motion Sickness Risk: Moderate

Motion Sickness Triggers: Many avid Disneyland goers report that the Left track of the Matterhorn is the bumpiest of this two-track roller coaster. Its dark tunnels at the launch point could be enough to set you off to a bad start. Cutouts in the mountain walls provide quick horizon views but they may not be enough for some rides.

Motion Sickness Triggers: Very High

Motion Sickness Triggers: Pioneering high tech simulated thrill rides, Star Tours is a modern marvel with the highest likely hood of motion sickness. Star tours is 100% simulated flight ride, where riders sit in an enclosed cabin with false horizons and quick unexpected motion, it may not take long for motion-sensitive riders to start feeling queasy from the twist and turns this ride has to offer.

Splash Mountain

Motion sickness triggers: low.

This “lazy river” with a twist ride is a great place to start your Disneyland day. Splash Mountain is a partially open-air scenic flume ride perfect for children and adults that suffer from Motion sensitivity. Expect moderate drops that tickle and thrill. Even when the ride moves into large covered tunnels, the ride’s speed remains steady enough for your eyes to focus on the artificial horizon.

Pirates of the Caribean

This easy-going boat ride with continuous focal points of dazzling scenery that makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time and history will keep sensitive riders of all ages happy and entertained.

GO GO Gadget

When you’re at Disneyland you’re a kid at heart. This ride although targeted for the younger kids, doesn’t negate the fact that its smooth track, quick ride times and minimal tunnel obstruction is a safe choice.

Fantasy land

Although there may not be a ride called “Fantasy Land” Fantasy Land park is loaded with smooth ride options. Spend an afternoon here trying out the smooth rides and catching some thrills.

Haunted Mansion

You’re all in the clear with this tour style ride. No obstructed views here in the two passenger ride. Low lighting in this haunted attraction shouldn’t be a problem for riders, ghosts on the other hand…. may.

Jungle Cruise

Relax those feet with a ride on Jungle Cruise. This easy-going, open-air safari ride keeps everyone happy and entertained while enjoying the views from your shaded safari boat. This ride does have a brief nighttime tunnel that isn’t long enough to upset anyone’s visual sensories.

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Will Rise of the Resistance give you motion sickness?

How intense is disney world's immersive star wars ride and how big is that drop.

Does Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance give riders motion sickness? Thousands of guests every day will wait hours in line (or pay for Lightning Lane ) to experience Disney World’s best ride . This adventure through a galaxy far, far away is unlike anything else. It’s completely massive, and it combines multiple ride systems to create surprising and exhilarating moments. It’s an incredible ride that lives up to the hype.

But guests who suffer from motion sickness might be worried that Rise of the Resistance will make them sick. Especially because Disney puts a motion sickness disclaimer on the sign outside the ride.

If you’re one of those guests wondering if Rise of the Resistance is too intense for you, I have good news. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance should not make you sick. Now, I say that with a caveat that everyone is different. But I’ve heard from multiple people who suffer from motion sickness, and they’ve unanimously reported having a great time on the ride with no issues.

Why is that? Here’s a bit more about the ride systems, and why most guests shouldn’t have an issue. However, Disney does include some categories of guests that should proceed with caution.

There will be minor spoilers for Rise of the Resistance going forward.

How intense is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance?

What can you expect from Rise of the Resistance? First of all, here is how Disney World describes Rise of the Resistance on the disclaimer sign outside the ride’s entrance (emphasis added):

“JOIN US ON AN EXHILARATING MISSION TO STOP THE FIRST ORDER! THIS MISSION INCLUDES  RAPID MOTION, SUDDEN STOPS, SHARP TURNS AND A SWIFT DROP AS YOU EVADE CAPTURE FROM THE FIRST ORDER. WARNING! FOR FOR SAFETY, YOU SHOULD BE IN GOOD HEALTH AND FREE FROM HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, HEART, BACK OR NECK PROBLEMS, MOTION SICKNESS, OR OTHER CONDITIONS THAT COULD AGGRAVATED BY THIS ADVENTURE. EXPECTANT MOTHERS SHOULD NOT RIDE.”

That disclaimer sounds intense, so you might be worried at this point. But where does the rapid motion, sudden stops, sharp turns, and a swift drop come into play? Rise of the Resistance combines four different ride systems at different times.

• Walk-through attraction: Part of the experience is walking through some Star Wars areas as the story progresses. As you are walking, there is nothing on this portion that would make anyone feel sick.
• Motion Simulator : There are two brief motion simulator sequences during Rise of the Resistance. The first one is towards the beginning of the experience, and it features very minor movement. It’s similar to standing on a bus or subway that’s moving slowly. The second motion simulator is toward the end, and it lasts roughly 30 seconds. This one has a bit more movement, but it’s much milder than something like Star Tours or Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
• Trackless Ride System:  This is the majority of the ride portion of Rise of the Resistance. You get in a vehicle that moves at a brisk pace, but isn’t fast by any means. Because it’s trackless, the vehicle will move in somewhat unpredictable patterns. Moving forward, stopping, moving backwards, then turning suddenly. The movement is very smooth, and I haven’t heard of anyone having any issues with the vehicle’s intensity. Disney’s description of sudden stops and sharp turns make it sound more intense than it actually is. This is a very approachable ride system, especially for those who do not like thrill rides.
• Drop Ride:  You might be surprised by the “swift drop” part of the ride description. It comes in toward the end of the ride. There is one small drop, roughly about 10-20 feet. To put that in context, Tower of Terror has a 130 foot drop. It definitely gives you a brief feeling in your stomach as you drop down, but it is much milder in comparison to Tower of Terror.

As an anecdote, my wife cannot go on motion simulators like Flight of Passage or Star Tours without feeling sick. She also has issues with drop rides like Tower of Terror. She had no issues whatsoever with these elements of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Part of it is how brief or mild these segments are. The drop is quick and short, and the motion simulator segment at the end was over before she started feeling any issues. I’ve talked to a few other people who have had the exact same experience.

I also believe that the vast majority of guests should have no issue with the trackless ride system. “Rapid motion, sudden stops, and sharp turns” are more intense descriptions than reality. The ride vehicle is swift and smooth, and you shouldn’t feel jerked or spun around. I would categorize Rise of the Resistance as having many mild thrills, but it is not an intense ride.

If you want to know exactly what to expect, here’s a full ride through video (although I’d strongly suggest avoiding watching if you can. The surprises are some of the best parts of the ride):

Of course, if you have any medical conditions listed above, you should consult with your doctor about which rides will be best for you at Disney World.

But if you’re in good health and you are just worried about the intensity of Rise of the Resistance, I would encourage you to give the ride a shot. It’s one of Disney World’s most approachable rides with a height requirement.

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James is a lifelong Disney Parks fan. While at the parks, he loves finding new details, learning more about Disney World history, and taking pictures. His favorite WDW attractions include Rise of the Resistance, Spaceship Earth, and Tower of Terror. James is a filmmaker and writer based in Atlanta, GA.

I originally did the RotR experience (it is MUCH more than a ride) 5 days after it first opened in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As I’ve gotten older through the years I tend to get motion sickness on fast, spinning rides. I did not feel any of that on RotR. It is one theme park attraction that if I could do nothing else that day except go on RotR I would still leave happy – it’s really that fantastic.

Hey Jeff! Thanks for letting us know your experience with Rise of the Resistance. It’s great to hear that you didn’t have any motion sickness issues on this ride. It’s such a fantastic experience, and it’s great that Disney made it approachable for so many guests.

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How Scary is Star Tours? 11 Things You Need to Know

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Duration: 4 minutes, 23 seconds

Look Out For: motion sickness, claustrophobia, moderate peril, and sensory overload

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• How Does it Work?
• How Scary is it?
• How High is it?
• How Fast is it?
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Opening on January 9th, 1987, Star Tours is a classic simulator ride that throws you right into the action in a galaxy far, far away . But how scary is Star Tours ? Let’s take a look at the ratings:

1. Ride Length

Star Tours has a ride duration of 4 minutes and 23 seconds. With hundreds of ride variations and possibilities, the run time remains around 4 and a half minutes each time.

2. Height Requirement and Warnings

Star Tours has a height requirement of 40 inches. In addition, pregnant riders and those with high blood pressure, as well as those with heart, back, or neck problems should not ride.

3. Ride Vehicles and Restraints

The Star Tours ride vehicles consist of a basic simulator seating 40 passengers in 5 rows of 8. Each guest gets their own seatbelt and are seated very close together – making this ride feel extremely warm and stuffy at full capacity.

4. How Does Star Tours Work?

Star Tours works like a standard mall simulator – thrusting its passengers up, down, and side to side (often roughly). What makes this attraction unique are the hundreds of ride possibilitie s due to various segments that mix and match. Like Tower of Terror , every ride is randomized and you could get any combination of the many possible segments on the ride.

Touring Plans has a great article listing out all known ride variations – check it out here !

5. Is Star Tours Scary?

Star Tours is not intentionally scary, but is still a very thrilling (and rough) ride that sometimes lends itself to sensory overload. Regardless of the variation you get, there are loud noises , flashing lights , jerky movements , villainous characters , and significant peril throughout the ride.

When I rode it a couple of months ago, I was really surprised at how intense it was. Having not ridden it in years, I told my husband that Star Tours would feel like a dinky mall simulator compared to the newer, bigger rides like Rise of the Resistance and Smugglers Run . I was wrong. While certainly not as technologically advanced as other rides, this attraction still packs in the action with some vibrant visuals , energetic movement , and (of course) its amazing soundtrack .

It should also be noted that the ride will definitely change depending on who you’re riding with. For example, last time we rode with a cabin full of excited kids and – with the screaming amplified in the small space – my husband and I both felt overwhelmed by the time we got off. Just be aware of this if you or someone in your party is prone to sensory sensitivity of any kind.

6. How High is Star Tours?

Star Tours does not technically involve heights. However, as a Star Wars -themed simulator, you often find yourself “airborne” – flying over various planets and through deep space. In my opinion, the flight scenes are not nearly as impactful as – say, Soarin’ or Flight of Passage – due to the smaller screen and fast-paced action of this ride.

7. How Fast is Star Tours?

Star Tours does not technically go fast. As a stationary simulator, the ride certainly makes you feel like you’re zooming through fantastic landscapes, but is actually just moving you up and down and side to side at all times.

8. Does Star Tours Have Drops?

Star Tours does not technically have drops. However, the ride does simulate many thrilling maneuvers regardless of which variation you get – many of which involve drops.

9. Does Star Tours Cause Motion Sickness?

Star Tours causes motion sickness for many riders. Due to it’s rapidly moving visuals , rough movement , and stuffy interior , this attraction is one of the worst for motion sickness. In fact, my husband (who feels sick after most simulator rides) felt awful after this one. Besides Mission: Space in Epcot – this one had the biggest impact on him.

10. Is Star Tours Claustrophobic?

Star Tours is extremely claustrophobic. While the ride vehicles – seating up to 40 passengers – may seem fairly spacious to some, the cabin feels very confining . Aside from there being limited air flow , the seats are very close together , making for a hot and stuffy ride. In my opinion – this attraction, Tower of Terror , and Mission: Space are easily the most claustrophobic in Walt Disney World. Do you agree? Let me know in the comments!

11. Are There Animatronics on Star Tours ?

There is an advanced animatronic of C-3PO on Star Tours . While he is definitely a friendly face and beloved character, many could consider this animatronic to be a little too close for comfort. Located at the very front of the ride vehicle to the left of the screen, those sitting in the front row will be almost within arms reach of him. If you or someone in your party is extremely averse to animatronics , you may may want to be prepared for this.

In addition to the ride, there are also animatronics of R2D2 and a couple other droids in the queue – though they are not nearly as in-your-face or close to you.

Star Tours Queue Walkthrough

The queue entrance is located outside on the far left side of Hollywood Studios and takes you through a shady outdoor area designed to look like the forests of Endor . You’ll pass under the legs of a huge imperial walker before making your way inside.

From there, the line winds through a large windowless area where you’ll find some amazing theming as well as animatronics of a silver protocol droid, R2D2 , and a couple of other worker droids along the way. The line will take you up several ramps and hallways until you reach the loading station.

This ride loads much like a theater attraction and you will be led into various rows as you prepare to board the simulator.

Star Tours Ride Walkthrough

The ride will begin after everyone buckles in and the cast member gives their safety spiel. C-3PO will flash up on the screen exclaiming that the “captain isn’t on board yet” before the walls open to reveal the screen with our golden friend in the pilot’s seat.

While your ride experience could be one of hundreds of variations, each one includes explosions , gunfire , villainous characters , and crash landings . Unfortunately, this is definitely a ride where you’ll just have to expect the unexpected – but again, be sure to check out Touring Plans ‘ great article on all known segment possibilities here ! That will at least give you an idea of what you’re in for.

That’s it! Remember, everyone’s riding experience is a little bit different and only you can decide whether to hop on that ride vehicle or not – I just hope this guide helps you be prepared and enjoy every second of your Disney experience!

So what do you think? How scary is Star Tours ? Leave a comment to help keep this guide up to date!

For a full visual of the  ride  and  queue , be sure to check out this video from 4K WDW :

Hi, there!  I’m Ginny – a wife, mom, and  lover of all things Disney. As a lifelong  anxious girl , I’m here to get down to the nitty gritty of every attraction and make sure you’re ready for that next ride!

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