How do you deal with motion sickness at Disney?

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.



Managing motion sickness at Disney Parks involves a combination of preventative medication and strategic planning. Many guests swear by over-the-counter options like Dramamine (Meclizine) or prescription Scopolamine patches, which should be started at least 30–60 minutes before hitting the parks. For a non-chemical approach, "Sea-Bands" (acupressure wristbands) or ginger chews are popular alternatives. In the parks, it is vital to know which rides to avoid: Mission: SPACE (Orange), Mad Tea Party, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are the most common culprits for nausea. If you do ride, focus your eyes on the horizon or a stationary point and try to keep your head pressed firmly against the headrest. Staying hydrated and eating small, bland snacks throughout the day—rather than one large, heavy meal—can also keep your stomach settled. If you start to feel ill, head to the "Baby Care Centers" or First Aid stations, which are air-conditioned and offer a quiet place to recover.

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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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Dramamine is your friend If you forget to bring it, you can get a few tablets to take at any of the first aid stations in the parks.

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The staff at Disney Central First Aid offices comprises of nurses and EMT personnel. There is not a doctor on staff. You will find the Cast Members working there friendly, willing to help, and calming. The CFA office can dispense Band-Aids, Dramamine or other anti-nausea medication, and Tylenol with just a signature.

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The efficacy of wrist bands for motion sickness is still unclear. Some scientific research studies have investigated whether acupressure helps with nausea and vomiting. More research is needed to understand if using wrist bands for nausea is as effective as standard anti-nausea drugs.

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But back to your question, unfortunately, theme park tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable, but the good news is that they are valid until their stated expiration date! So if you do happen to get sick, hopefully, you can find another date in the future that will work for you!

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To get a DAS pass, you'll have to go to Guest Relations at Disney. We know it can be anxiety-inducing to even tell someone you have an anxiety disorder, but rest assured that the Cast Members will be understanding and judgment free. They just want to help make your experience more magical!

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When you book a Lightning Lane return time, you typically have a grace period of about five minutes on either end, meaning that you can tap in five minutes before the start time or five minutes after the end time.

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Being dropped at a speed that is so fast it is actually pulling you down at an unnatural rate is tough enough on your stomach; the part where it drags you back up can often leave you feeling as though you're going to be sick right there on the spot. Tower of Terror isn't for those with motion sickness tendencies.

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These are the most commonly used medications for motion sickness, and they're available in any drug store and in many supermarkets. Cyclizine (Marezine) and dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) are two major ones. Make sure to read the drug labels, though. One of the big side effects of these medications is drowsiness.

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Some common conditions and diagnoses that may be approved include autism, anxiety, and ADHD. Basically, if you have any condition or disorder that makes it challenging to remain in lines for extended periods of time, then you qualify for a Disney DAS pass.

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Disabilities Access Service (DAS) Card Guests with Diabetes do qualify for the DAS card. Please see our DAS FAQs for information about how to get this pass.

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At the parks, a special GKTW button and a Walt Disney World Wishes Pass provides the families with an alternate entrance to all of the rides, allowing families to fully enjoy the attractions offered at each park. Disney even provides a Wish Lounge located at Magic Kingdom.

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The amount paid for an unused, expired ticket may be applied towards the purchase of a new ticket at the current price so long as the new ticket purchase price is equal to or greater than the amount paid for the original ticket. Unless otherwise stated, tickets are not valid for separately priced activities or events.

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