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    Default How intense is Pandora Flight of Passage??

    Can anyone who has ridden Pandora flight of Passage give me an idea of how intense it is?? I tend to get sick on motion simulation rides, so maybe I can give you a scale of how I do on them.

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    So about where on the scale does Flight of Passage fall?
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    For me it was in between Soarin and Star Tours. Star Tours can make me feel queasy depending on the scene we get. I've been on FOP three times. I only felt a very little bit queasy when I decided to go on it right after I ate which was probably not the best decision to begin with. The other two times I felt fine. I have noticed that the ride can seem more intense depending on where you are sitting.
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    I have a similar question about the intensity: In a simulator, motion (as sensed by your brain) comes from 2 places - from the ride vehicle moving and from watching the movie. So does the ride vehicle move, and if so, how much?

    For me, the ride vehicle moving would cause most of the motion sickness. If the movie becomes too intense, I can always close my eyes and stop the sensation.

    I'm really hoping to be able to go on this, and am hoping that the vehicle is mostly stationary.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lindique View Post
    I have a similar question about the intensity: In a simulator, motion (as sensed by your brain) comes from 2 places - from the ride vehicle moving and from watching the movie. So does the ride vehicle move, and if so, how much?

    For me, the ride vehicle moving would cause most of the motion sickness. If the movie becomes too intense, I can always close my eyes and stop the sensation.

    I'm really hoping to be able to go on this, and am hoping that the vehicle is mostly stationary.
    The vehicle moves quite a bit, I have heard. Otherwise there would be no need for the restraints on your back and legs.

    Interestingly, I NEVER get motion sick. But, I watched a POV video of the ride which was about a 2-3 minute clip of the film and I got really dizzy just watching it on my laptop! I had to stop watching. I am hoping that the movement of the seat helps to mitigate that, because it was a pretty intense feeling of disorientation and I didn't like it at all. Maybe also due to the small screen I was watching. You probably have to be there so the movement feels more in line with your surroundings.

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    Thanks everyone. I guess I will give it a try (if I can get a FP+ for it).
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    It is not so much the movement as the feeling that you are flying. It is incredible. Just close your eyes if you feel there is too much motion.

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    During the "ride" you are wearing 3D glasses and you are astride your personal banshee. You are not in an elevated row of seats like on Soarin'. So your banshee remains in place during he experience. It moves quite a lot in sync with the images on the screen in front of you, but it never actually goes anywhere. So if you are bothered by the experience you can close your eyes and remind yourself that the thing you are riding is firmly anchored, and you are never more than four feet above the floor.
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    I know this might seem to be a silly question.. but do your feet hang or are they firmly settled on anything? I'm not that great with heights but I can deal with the feeling of flying on Soarin only because I can put my feet in the little basket underneath the seat. I'd really like to ride FOP but am nervous about that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by angela2679 View Post
    I know this might seem to be a silly question.. but do your feet hang or are they firmly settled on anything? I'm not that great with heights but I can deal with the feeling of flying on Soarin only because I can put my feet in the little basket underneath the seat. I'd really like to ride FOP but am nervous about that.
    Your feet will be flat on a solid surface.

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    I can tell you my wife is quite sensitive to motion queasiness - not a fan of Star Tours and Mission Space or even Harry Potter at Islands Of Adventure. But she tried FOP and loved it - no problems with the motion. The motions of the ride, whether perceived on-screen or for real with the vehicle moving, are smooth and not a problem. She is absolutely looking forward to trying it again, when we can get a FP! On the ride, you are secure, feet and butt are planted in the vehicle, and since you ride on individual cars, you're not crowded by your neighbors (which I liked the feeling of a bit more openness than you have on some of the other rides like MS or ST). You should definitely try it out for yourself!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Speedy1998 View Post
    Can anyone who has ridden Pandora flight of Passage give me an idea of how intense it is?? I tend to get sick on motion simulation rides, so maybe I can give you a scale of how I do on them.

    Soarin'

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    Mission Space

    So about where on the scale does Flight of Passage fall?
    I'd put it between Soarin' and Star Tours, but with more stability: you sit planted, kind of like riding a motorcycle.


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    It kind of spoils the fun if you want to ride it, but I always watch videos on Youtube of the ride first. It doesn't completely spoil it for me because it's not the same as riding it. However, just from watching the video I know that I can't ride it!
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    To be honest, as someone who has ridden the attraction and also seen some videos - the videos are much more nauseating to me than the real thing!!

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    The ride is VERY good !!!! My GF is prone to motion sickness and shy's away from most rides but she actually rode it and loved it .... she didn't get sick at all. BEST RIDE AT DISNEY !!!!!!
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