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I really want to ride ToT - it seems to be a favourite of a lot of people, BUT I have always been wary because I sometimes get motion sickness and it's a totally miserable sensation.
I read a recent thread on rides that cause motion sickness but ToT wasn't mentioned - is this because it isn't a big issue?
Feedback from fellow suffers who have braved the ride would be very welcome.
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My mother went on and has been known to throw up because of motion sickness (tilt a whirl.....boy what an experience that was) and it didnt bother her at all. Actaully got right back in line for the second time. Good luck.
My DH is very prone to motion sickness and he actually turned grey after ToT. He had forgotten to take his motion sickness meds. After you get off the ride you exit into a sort of "basement" area where you can view the ride photos and he had to sit there and put his face against the cool cinder blocks for quite a while. But he is VERY prone to motion sickness. I don't want to discourage you from trying it, because it's a great ride, but perhaps you could take precautions like taking a motion sickness tablet or something prior to riding if you are worried about it. Usually DH takes half a tablet at the beginning of the day - enough to help with the motion sickness but not enough to make him sleepy.
I am prone to motion sickness and TOT does not bother me at all....but then again..i scream my head off and laugh so much i dont think i have time to notice. But if you are worried take bonine or ginger root before because its a MUST do ride
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Dawn, I found it easy, as the drops are nice and smooth. It's a lot better than being on a plane with turbulence, so if you've made it through that OK, you'll be absolutely fine.
I get motion sickness too and ToT doesn't bother me at all. Mostly rides that spin throw me off though - roller coasters and big drops are fine but there's no way I'm getting on those Tea Cups. I guess it depends on what sets off your motion sickness.
For many people, motion sickness occurs when the eyes and brain perceive the motion differently than their body. Because the motion of TOT is straight ups and downs, it's less likely to cause motion sickness than rides that whip you around or spin -- especially if the actual motion is "at odds" with what you're seeing on a screen. (I'm thinking of the Spider Man ride at Universal, or Mission:Space and Body Wars at WDW.)
That's not to discount that TOT does cause some people to feel off when they ride it -- I feel for them, I really do. It's a great ride and I'd be sad if I couldn't ride it myself.
For me, it's mostly the adrenaline rush that makes me momentarily weak-in-the-knees or woozy. Luckily, in my case, it passes by the time I'm out of the gift shop.
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I agree with the other posters.
I think taking some motion sickness meds (Dramamine or such) each day before you start your park touring will help a lot.
I have a lot of trouble with spinning motion and can't ride Astro Orbiter at all, or the original version of Mission Space and have trouble with the Tea Cups, but have no problem with Tower of Terror. I've also felt bad after getting off Expedition Everest.
I avoided this ride for years, but when I finally tried it in June of 2006 it instantly became my favorite WDW ride. I do not get the least bit motion sick on it.
This is all great advice - sorry it's not such a lovely subject.
I've coped with bad turbulence just fine , but would need to be carried off "Teacups" - thanks for all the useful comparisons and meds tips........you've certainly all persuaded me to give ToT a go when I'm at DLP later this year.
Good for you!!! It's a great ride, not to be missed. But I too can't ride those awful tea cups. It's the spinning thing that sends me over the edge. And now the've put all those barrel turns or what ever you call them in the rollercoasters at Universal, I find closing my eyes helps!!
Yep Spinny ride s like the tilta whirl do me in and so do circle vision attractions. Can't do Body wars or back to the future. I can do teacups as long as they are not spun, but have to be careful on the carousel. TOT is no problem and the spiderman ride at Universal I can do... I love that ride so give it a go you never know
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I can't do Everest or Big Thunder Mtn. but the Tower is more like a big bungee cord and it just bounces you up and down. It is over pretty fast too. I love it.
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I guess it depends on what sets off your motion sickness.
- thanks for all the useful comparisons and meds tips........you've certainly all persuaded me to give ToT a go when I'm at DLP later this year.
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