The Motion Sickness Thread! 🤢

Walt Disney World Attractions
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Universal Orlando Resort

WARNING: Mild spoilers below regarding type of motion and generic ride elements.

Below are rides categorized by the type of motion they entail.

Simulators :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face:

  • Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem (USF) - 3D theater film; viewing pods tilt and move with the action; stationary seating available but motion sickness can still be triggered
  • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (IoA) - Kuka robotic arm ride with simulated show scenes. Warrants special consideration due to unique motion profile.
  • Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts (USF) - hybrid coaster with simulated screen elements
  • Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment (Epic) - Kuka robotic arm ride with simulated show scenes. Warrants special consideration due to unique motion profile.
  • The Simpsons Ride (USF) - multiple simulator vehicles in front of domed screen
  • Transformers: The Ride-3D (USF) - 3D dark ride with simulated elements and irregular motion
  • The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man (IoA) - 3D dark ride with simulated elements and irregular motion (same ride system as Transformers)
  • Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon (USF) - enclosed simulator (like Star Tours)
  • Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry (Epic) - mild simulated elements and moderate irregular motion with short drops
  • Skull Island: Reign of Kong (IoA) - safari truck vehicle with simulated show scenes and augmented motion; designed with 3D (no longer used)
  • Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge (Epic) - slow-moving interactive dark ride with augmented reality headset and simulated elements
  • Villain-Con Minion Blast (USF) - interactive shooter game; guests stand on moving walkway
  • Hogwarts Express (USF / IoA) - train ride in indoor compartments with simulated exterior views through windows; some guests are seated facing backward

Spinners :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face:

  • Storm Force Acceleratron (IoA) - turntable-style (e.g., Teacups) spinning ride
  • Dragon Racer’s Rally (Epic) - Sky fly ride with independently rotating seats attached to rotating arm
  • Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl (USF) - traditional spinner
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (IoA) - traditional spinner with water elements
  • MEN IN BLACK Alien Attack (USF) - interactive shooter with rotating vehicles
  • Caro-Seuss-el (IoA) - carousel
  • Constellation Carousel (Epic) - futuristic carousel design; option to choose seat on a turntable

Coasters / Thrill Rides :nauseated_face: :nauseated_face:

  • Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (USF) - intense coaster with inversions
  • The Incredible Hulk Coaster (IoA) - intense coaster with inversions
  • Jurassic World Velocicoaster (IoA) - intense coaster with inversions
  • Stardust Racers (Epic) - intense dual roller coaster with inversions
  • Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (IoA) - thrilling coaster with reverse sequence and moderate vertical drop
  • Revenge of the Mummy (USF) - moderate roller coaster with special effects and screens; brief reverse sequence
  • Doctor Doom’s Fearfall (IoA) - outdoor drop tower
  • Curse of the Werewolf (Epic) - moderate coaster with freely spinning cars
  • Hiccup’s Wing Gliders (Epic) - family coaster with rocking vehicles and backwards segment (similar to 7DMT)
  • Mine-Cart Madness (Epic) - small, fast, twisty coaster
  • Flight of the Hippogriff (IoA) - relatively thrilling kiddie coaster
  • Pteranodon Flyers (IoA) - gentle suspended kiddie coaster
  • Trolls Trollercoaster (USF) - mild kiddie coaster

I’m on a Boat :sailboat:

  • Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (IoA) - flume ride with large drop(s)
  • Jurassic Park River Adventure (IoA) - forward-facing raft ride with large, steep drop
  • Popeye & Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges (IoA) - whitewater rapids raft ride; vehicle spins freely with current
  • Fyre Drill (Epic) - interactive boat ride

Other Considerations :question:

  • E.T. Adventure (USF) - slow-moving dark ride with bicycle-style seating on a suspended ride platform
  • The Bourne Stuntacular (USF) - spectator seating is stationary, but screens, motion, and lighting on stage may trigger a reaction for some guests
  • Le Cirque Arcanus (Epic) - live acrobatic show with special effects and screens
  • The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride! (IoA) - elevated slow-moving train
  • The Cat in the Hat (IoA) - slow-moving dark ride
  • Yoshi’s Adventure (Epic) - slow-moving dark ride

Nausea Friendly :blush:
(Note: This is somewhat subjective - some guests may be affected by certain elements.)

  • Animal Actors on Location (USF) - stage show
  • The Untrainable Dragon (Epic) - stage show
  • Ollivanders Experience (USF / IoA) - note special lighting and wind effects
  • Po Live! - interactive digital show (similar to Turtle Talk)
  • Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show (USF) - stage show

Additional Information

Refer to the post below for @darkmite2’s rundown of then-existing UOR attractions and how they compare to each other and to Disney as it relates to motion sickness.

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