I had a horrible time on Soarin’

disneywithfive said:
Was it at the pyramids in Egypt?
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I think that one location was the pyramids over Egypt! There were two spots and I think that the other one was just as we were coming over something -- like maybe mountains and then into an open space? Or maybe that was Egypt? :confused: I will give it one more shot though!!
 
I'm so sorry it didn't go well for you.

I get a touch of motion sickness of those types of rides - Soarin, Star Tours, FOP, Mission Space, but I can usually power through it. I just make sure I'm well hydrated and at least a couple hours after a meal, so things are settled.

BTW, DH and I have a new euphemism - "getting Star Toured" from our last trip. :sick:

We went to WDW with another family last week and all 8 of us managed to get a Star Tours FP for the same time. And of course some lady barfed on the ride a couple of minutes in and the CM's had the press the E stop. It was the worst. We didn't get "rescued" for several minutes, everybody was doing the Darth Vader breathing through their hands or shirts. We didn't get puked on, but one of the nearby families did. I watched them get the royal treatment from some CMs after that, free new clothes for everyone.... and wet wipes.

Anyway, 5 of the 8 of us refused to get back on the ride after they offered to seat us on a clean vehicle. We just ended up with PF tickets to do a different ride.

Probably won't ever get on Star Tours again though......
 
Oh sorry it freaked you out. I have a fear of heights also but I love that ride. I keep telling myself your not really that high! I managed to get used to it, it now is my favorite.
 
stephnerninnie1984 said:
So I have a fear of heights but after years of avoiding it, finally mustered up the courage to take a ride on Soarin’! I read all about it on the Disboards, and has talked myself into it.

And I was ok. I was on the 2nd to the bottom row, and I was ok. We lifted in the air, the clouds started, and I started to freak out. My chest started tightening, my breathing quickened, i was panicking! I looked at my sister in law who was a few seats down from me and said “I am freaking out”. She told me to look to the side of the screen and I did which helped. And every now and then I would side glance over to the screen and look. But I wasn’t comfortable until we were back on the ground.

I’m really kind of sad I didn’t love it! Or even like it! But I think I *might* be willing to do it again. Give it one more try now that I know what to expect. We’ll see!
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This is or was my fear. Which is why my son and I decided not to ride it on our trip in June. :worried: When husband returns with us on our next trip, I'll give it a go then. He's so very good at keeping me and son calm and distracted when the anxiety or fear hits us.

Good for you for even trying. :thumbsup2 That isn't easy to do.
 


I don't like it either, but I can tolerate it. the height doesn't bother me, but when it goes up and over the tall things by stomach totally drops. I spend a lot of the time with my eyes closed! I can't go on many rides with the family (because I hate roller coasters and any thrill ride), so I tolerate this one!
 


Hang in there! The first time is always more intense/intimidating as you don’t know what to expect.

I’m a colossal ride wimp- so I get it. (but I’m more frightened by roller coasters).

The first time I did soarin, I was first row and my stomach dropped at the whoosh - when the seats are raised up. I hung on for dear life but also thought it was really scenic and beautiful. The second time it was less intense as I now know what to expect. And now, it’s my all time favorite ride. You might want to try it again now that you’ve conquered it. :flower:
 
3DisneyBuggs said:
I’ve never had the courage to try Soarin. The height is bad enough but the dangling feet is just too much. At least you tried.
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The feet are exactly what help me. They show me that I am not, actually, on a hanglider etc. that I’m on a ride, not that high up, and that there are others around me. Seeing the feet reassures me and makes me ok.

That and looking to the side to see the other people also on the ride and not actually in the clouds.
 
Well done for pushing your boundaries, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the experience. Personally, I don’t think you’re missing much though, to me it’s pretty boring and I don’t get why so many love it. I think there are plenty more much better experiences so if it gets crossed off the list it probably doesn’t matter.
But when you do try it again (kudos to you) and you fall in love with it, terrific.
I hope it works out.
All the best.
 
Good for you for trying and it’s totally okay to not like it. No need to force it.

we rode it last week and three seats down from us was a massive guy. It was clear he was an athlete, boxer I believe, and as soon as the ride started he closed his eyes and had a death grip on his seat. Afterwards he mentioned his hands hurt from holding on so tightly. It truly is crazy how real it can feel, even for tough guys :)
 
The first two times I tried, I kept my eyes closed!
Third time was a charm!
 
I think mentally preparing yourself sometimes can ease things. I too have a fear of heights but I tell myself it’s just a screen, and Disney would never put me in danger.

Doesn’t completely ever go away but eases it a bit.
 
Good for you OP for try it.
It’s such a good ride... and I ask to get the highest one lol.
I no longer go on space mountain or Rock’n roller coaster ( the Worst for me) Talk about anxiety, Eek!
 
Davey Jones II said:
Given that it`s an illusion of height, seems like it would be a good way to overcome your phobia.
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Given that the bottom car is about 30 feet off the ground is why I've chosen not to do it. My fear of heights has improved, but considering how my anxiety kicks in I'd rather just leave it be till husband is there to help me with it. Just my son and I this time.
 
CampbellzSoup said:
I think mentally preparing yourself sometimes can ease things. I too have a fear of heights but I tell myself it’s just a screen, and Disney would never put me in danger.

Doesn’t completely ever go away but eases it a bit.
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My husband was like “How many people have died on that ride?” And my only reply is, that doesn’t help my fear of heights. I’m still dangling however many feet in the air. I feel like if I had something in front of me to grip onto, I might feel better.
 
I don’t like Soarin at all. I’ll ride it with my family because they want me to, but I don’t enjoy it.

It’s not that I’m afraid necessarily. I know that I won’t fall. I just don’t like my feet dangling. If I could put my feet on a platform I’d be good to go.

I also don’t like open roller coasters, like SDD. I’ve ridden it several times but I still get nervous. I’m fine on BTMR and EE because they are surrounded with “stuff” (mountains, scenery, etc). They aren’t just a track in the air.
 
Give you credit for trying it with your fear. I love Soarin but if you are scared of heights than probably not the best. It's ok to skip a ride if it's just not for you.
 
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