For those that dont know, Green Team is the new version of Mission: SPACE that does not have any spinning of the centrifuge. The ride profile has been updated with more movement of the capsules to simulate g-forces without the spinning. The result is a pretty good facsimile of the real deal, which is now called the Orange Team version. While this version of the ride is a lot less intense, if not intense at all, it is still a fun ride. I went on it with my friend who would never have been able to ride the Orange Team version due to motion sickness problems. She was thrilled with the Green version, and was wondering how they simulated takeoff if the ride wasnt spinning. So, it seems they have succeeded in what they set out to do here. The ride does make you feel like you are taking off, and during the ride you are treated to some slightly different sensations than the original ride. The ride video is exactly the same on both versions, which I think is a great video to begin with. All of the people getting off the ride seemed happy with this version, and I heard some say they wanted to try the more intense version...which could cause a problem with some not realizing just how intense that version is. While I loved riding the original version last year, the after effect was not one that I cared to experience again. I felt a bit disoriented for a few hours. With this version, I know at least I can experience the ride if I am not up for the Orange version. Thrill seekers will probably not be overjoyed with this new incarnation, but at least now everyone should be able to enjoy this attraction which was quickly becoming the most notorious ride at Walt Disney World. Mission: Accomplished.
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