If the backwards portion of Spaceship Earth was uncomfortable for you......

[Childs1stTime2Disney]

do you have any tips? It hurt my back so much, the backwards pressure on my back/spine on the seat on the way backwards down. But my little one loves it so much, I hate to not see that little face in awe if I have to stay off the ride. Does anyone have any tips? I tried to sit in the corner of the seat, so my spine wasn't directly flat on the seat. I'm wondering if I took a thin cushion if it would help? Can anyone relate? Anyone find a way to make this downwards descent more comfortable?

 

[DL1WDW2]

Sometimes I will wear a thick sweatshirt and tie the sleeves around my waist … the hood & thicker material seems to help provide a “ cushion “ right at my tailbone , if I want to ride roller coasters, etc …Maybe that will help .

 

[FreeTime]

I usually end up sitting in the corner like you said and putting my sweater behind me. But I am always cold even when it is 90 out so always have the sweater.

 

[elvispursley]

This hurts my spine as well. I try and sit 'sideways" so my shoulder is take a bit more of the pressure.

 

[tetera]

Seconding wearing a hoodie around your waist (I will often have a knit beanie that I have added to the hoodie for cushioning as well)...but just a heads up - we got stuck on Spaceship Earth multiple times last time we rode it (this past July) to the point where we didn't even go on it when we were at EPCOT last month. We spent well over an hour being stuck and missed the fireworks - about 20 minutes of the being stuck was spent for us going backward and it was terribly uncomfortable. (We spent over half an hour being stuck toward the beginning of the attraction and since we were stuck then obviously others must have been stuck going backwards for that amount of time).

While we love Spaceship Earth, we have decided not to risk it again until its overdue refurbishment.

 

[keishashadow]

This hurts my spine as well. I try and sit 'sideways" so my shoulder is take a bit more of the pressure.

That’s as good as it gets. just hope to not get stopped on the way back down!