Does Splash Mountain cause motion sickness?

Motion Sickness Overall, Splash Mountain was a slow-moving boat ride. There were several little drops, but the big one was right at the end, which sometimes caused motion sickness.



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Magic Kingdom Splash Mountain – Water ride with short drops and a giant final drop. Nothing spinning, but the last drop may add discomfort. Dumbo – Slow spinning attraction in a flying elephant. Astro Orbiter – Moderate/mild spinning ride on the roof of a building, so the height could offer some issues.

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Top Disney World Rides Known to Cause Motion Sickness
  • Mad Tea Party (spinning motion)
  • Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel (spinning motion)
  • Astro Orbiter (spinning)
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant (spinning motion)
  • Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (coaster with tight turns)
  • Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (screens and rapid movement)


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The small drops are more fun than thrilling, and there is more than one way to get wet along the way! Splash Mountain's main drop is a 5-story, 50-foot plunge at a 45-degree angle at a speed of about 40 mph! You will definitely lose your stomach (and your mouse ears!) before getting splashed!

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On any attraction, you're less likely to feel motion sickness effects if you focus your eyes on a fixed spot, keep your head and neck as still as possible, and choose a seat near the middle of the vehicle. Speak to a cast member at the ride loading point to ask for assistance in seat placement.

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Aside from the drop, there's nothing scary about Splash Mountain (and even that is over relatively quickly!). The rest of it is fairly calm, although there's a small drop or two - nothing at all severe. The rest finds you floating through some unique and really incredibly rendered settings.

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You're going to get wet. Some people say they turn the sprinklers down during colder weather, but that won't keep you dry. You will get wetter if you sit in the front rows than if you sit in the back. If you ride late in the day in winter, you'll go around soggy and cold afterward.

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There are a total of five drops, drop 4 being the largest and drop 5 being the smallest. The most expensive animatronic in the Splash show is the hopping Brer Rabbit, price tag-$1.3 milllion. Each log has a dead load of 1 ton. The rocks of the mountain when designed, were done by sculpting them in foam.

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- Walt Disney World's hot new Marvel-themed ride is making thrill-seekers ill. The state-of-the-art roller coaster Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot in Florida is making customers sick to their stomachs, according to the blog Inside the Magic, which covers all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

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If you are injured or ill, call the front desk, and they can arrange transportation (free of charge) to urgent care.

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IMO, Splash Mountain feels more like a big slide than a roller coaster. Many people that would never go on Everest go on Splash everyday, and they're fine. You'll be fine, too. The angle / drop looks much worse from the outside then when you are actually on it.

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Your eyes see one thing, your muscles feel another, and your inner ears sense something else. Your brain can't take in all those mixed signals. That's why you end up feeling dizzy and sick.

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Guests should also be aware that Splash Mountain is a turbulent flume adventure with high speeds, heights, and sudden drops and stops. Even so, I stand by saying Splash Mountain is definitely a family attraction. The tone and story are geared towards kids while still offering plenty for teens and adults.

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Children may beg for wilder rides, such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain, but must be at least 40 inches tall to board them. Parks to See: The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.

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Splash Mountain It's a classic log flume ride (with one heckuva drop). And it's an animatronics-filled dark ride themed to the classic film, Song of the South. You'll be charmed by the Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah post-drop finale—if you can brave the drop. Thrill scale: 5.

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Prevention Tips
  1. Take motion sickness medicine one to two hours before traveling.
  2. Choose the right seat. ...
  3. Get plenty of air. ...
  4. Avoid things you can't change. ...
  5. Don't read while riding in a car, plane, or boat. ...
  6. Lie down when you feel sick.
  7. Avoid a heavy meal before or during travel. ...
  8. Drink lots of water.


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