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Just wondering about how "wild" the 7 Dwarfs train ride/coaster ride is.
I can do Splash Mtn. and for some reason Space Mountain doesn't bother me either. But I couldn't move for 2 hours after Expedition Everest!
How would you rate 7 Dwarfs for motion sickness?
Thanks,
Actually, this is a friendly coaster for the family. I have tried it and it didn't make me sick at all. I focused more on the visual experience I've got from there. I can say it gave me an above average ride experience. I believe it's really meant to show you the beautiful sceneries.
Does Splash Mtn. can really make you feel sick? I'm curious since I haven't tried that yet.
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I am not a coaster rider......in fact, I had NEVER been on one....the thought even scared me. And I soooooo wanted to do 7DMT. I was totally looking forward to it in Jan '16. We were assigned the last bucket......and I hadn't even gotten settled in before the ride started. It took me by surprise and I gripped the bar the entire time....going "oh.....oh....oh". (the guy in front of me had a huge laugh at my expense....lol) I knew all the while it would be a story-to-tell .......but I am ok not to do it again. :-)
Be sure to watch carefully at the sides as the train starts up that long slope as well as when it slows near the end. There are some great visuals along those.
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I'm not a coaster rider and I liked 7D, however, most every adult that has ridden it, has said the same as me - my legs felt like jelly afterwards but not for long. I'm not really into that feeling so couldn't do it twice in a day. Definitely tamer than BT!
7D is very tame especially if you are comparing to the rough ride experience you will get from Big Thunder. I love coasters so this one was fun, but I still enjoy the thrill of the Rock N Roller Coaster.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Ride I wouldn't even classify it in the coaster category like Big Thunder, Space Mt., RNRC, Everest. It is more on the same level as the Barnstormer. One of my favorite rides in the MK.
Much tamer than other coasters and smoother than Big Thunder Mtn. The theming is very nicely done on this ride.
Try to ride it twice...there is a lot to see and it is a short ride...made even shorter by the loooong wait in line! Get fast pass and try for early/late/parade time when the line is shorter for a second ride. There was a lot of cute details missed with my first ride (maybe I was nervously waiting for the big scary drop...never happen!).
Enjoy!!
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One of the coolest rides in the Magic Kingdom and nothing like any of the other coasters in any of the parks. Not even close to Big Thunder Mountain which even when I come off that ride my neck is a little sore and I am a teenager.
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I am not a coaster person much at all. I can do splash mountain and Big Thunder (usually, the last ride I found it to be way more intense than before however). We rode seven dwarfs mine train and while it is a smoother ride it is not without some intensity. It does take you around some pretty tight corners and over some hills pretty fast. It was a bit more intense than I expected it to be. I have heard others say that after riding it again knowing what to expect it was not as intense as the first time. I would not know since we have only been on it once. I just want you to be prepared that it is not totally without some intensity so you are not shocked by it. Have a great trip!
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