Disney World is full of exciting rides and attractions.
Whether you’re a thrill seeker looking to help save the galaxy or a lover of nostalgia hoping to relive some of that opening-day magic, Disney has a ride for you. Unfortunately, after riding some of its rides consistently over the past few years, there are a few that we just don’t go on anymore.
Space Mountain
Hear us out, Space Mountain is great — a classic, really. Tomorrowland arguably wouldn’t be what it is today without it — but this ride is not for everyone.
Sure, when this ride opened in 1975, it brought some much-needed thrills to Magic Kingdom. And to this day, it’s still a thrilling attraction! But, to be honest, it’s not the smoothest ride in the park. Compared to some of the newer rides in the park, this can be a really rough and jerky experience. And if you’re sensitive to that, you might get off of this ride with a bit of motion sickness.
If you’re looking for a smoother ride with a ton of thrills, you might want to check out TRON Lightcycle / Run, its new neighbor in Tomorrowland. Or, for a smoother journey through space — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (although if you’re not a fan of spinning, this one might be a little much for you).
Mission: SPACE
On Mission: SPACE, riders get to blast off in a simulated NASA-style mission to Mars on the Orange Mission — or orbit the Earth in the gentler Green Mission. Actress Gina Torres even gives you a briefing in the attraction’s pre-show video. What’s not to love?
Well, this one is not great for those who suffer from motion sickness — Disney even provides sickness bags in front of each seat, just in case it gets a little too intense.
The Orange Mission, while a bit gentler, can still be a little much for some guests, so a lot of people tend to skip this one. Even some of our staff, who once had no issue with the ride, can no longer stomach this attraction now that they are older.
Astro Orbiter
Are you sensing a theme? Space-related rides in Disney World can be a bit of a doozy if you tend to get sick. Astro Orbiter may not be bumpy and intense the same way that Space Mountain and Mission: SPACE are, but it is high up in the air.
Once the ride starts spinning at its highest, the ride vehicles angle inwards so that those with a fear of heights just might get a little queasy.
Furthermore, those ride vehicles a pretty tight! Typically, Disney puts two guests in each car, so if you’ve got long legs (or are sharing the car with any other adult, really), you’re going to be pretty cramped while you’re up in the air!
Peter Pan’s Flight
Peter Pan’s Flight is a classic in Magic Kingdom. While it isn’t actually an opening day attraction (it opened two days after the park opened, on October 3rd, 1971), many still find this ride to be a must-do for nostalgia’s sake.
And honestly, we agree — this ride does hit us in all of the old Disney feels. But, unfortunately, the line for this ride gets LONG. The ride is not super efficient when it comes to moving guests through the ride, so the capacity is not as high as other rides throughout the parks. This means long lines, even when it’s not an especially crowded day.
While we love the nostalgia factor here, sometimes we just can’t stomach waiting over an hour for this one. If you’re headed to Magic Kingdom and have decided to get Genie+ for the day, this one might be a good ride to select as one of your first Lightning Lane selections!
Star Tours
We’re rounding off this list with one final space-themed attraction. Star Tours might seem like an innocent ride — it’s a motion simulator, so you’re not speeding around a coaster track or flying high up in the air.
But, the simulation uses 3D glasses, and that can be a major source of motion sickness for some! On this motion simulator, guests are buckled into a ship and taken on a tour of the Star Wars galaxy.
Things start to go awry, and the ship simulates sudden drops and bumpy crashes. Pair that with 3D glasses and you might be in for a bit of a headache (and a sour belly).
Overall, these rides can still be a lot of fun, depending on your preferences. You might just want to come prepared with Genie+, Dramamine, and some ginger ale.
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