The Worst

1. Mission: Space, Epcot

The original Mission: Space attraction was so intense that Disney had to tone it down and offer a tamer simulator option. If you’re prone to motion sickness, you definitely want to avoid the Orange Team. This side of the attraction puts you in a centrifuge which spins and tilts so you feel like you’re experiencing intense speeds and G-forces. The ride includes motion sickness bags and they’re used plenty.

The Green Team puts you on a less intense motion simulator, but some guests have still had complaints. The tamer version uses the same small capsule as the one that spins and is particularly troublesome for people with claustrophobia.

2. Star Tours, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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If you’re familiar with theme parks, you probably know already that motion simulators and sensitive stomachs do not get along. Some of the hype about the 3-D experience in Star Tours has caused guests to forget that it’s still the same motion simulator it always was. In fact, the addition of three dimensional effects can make the experience even more disorienting and nauseating. If you get motion sickness from car or airplane rides, this is one attraction you should probably skip.

3. Primeval Whirl, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Primeval Whirl is entirely outside, so one would hope that you’d take a good look at the attraction and realize how disorienting it is before you hop on. It’s important to note that the vehicles don’t just move up and down along the track. They also spin as they go, so you’re dealing with two types of movement simultaneously.

The spinning in your car is impacted by the weight of the riders, so if you’ve ridden it in the past with minimal spinning, you should keep in mind that it may be different the second time around. The heavier your car is, the more it usually spins.

4. Tower of Terror, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Tower of Terror doesn’t spin, and the range of motion is more limited than on other attractions. However, the very premise of the ride is enough to make many people queasy. You should also note that this attraction doesn’t just drop you into a freefall. The mechanism is designed to actually push you down so you’re moving faster than the speed of gravity. Tower of Terror provides a randomized experience so you never know how many times you’ll drop.

5. Mad Tea Party, Magic Kingdom

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The Mad Tea Party is a classic attraction, but it’s not for those with a weak stomach. You have some control over how nauseating the attraction is if you can convince others in your teacup to minimize the spinning. However, the attraction spins on three different turntables. So even if your cup doesn’t spin at all, you will still spin around the floor and around your grouping of six cups. If dizziness is not a sensation you enjoy, skip this attraction.

Fortunately, the diverse options available at Walt Disney World ensure that there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plan your day accordingly and make sure you pick rides that won’t send you back to your hotel room early.