Vertigo Meets Disney Parks — Epcot
Updated: Sep 25, 2022
Everything you need to know before going to Epcot with vertigo and motion sickness.
Rating Scale: 1-10 (1: still riding the ride an hour later (iykyk) - red flag, avoid)
(10: Can walk a straight line to next attraction - good to go)
*Chicken Exits refer to the point in the queue a guest can exit the line, meaning you can stay in line all the way to this point and then tell a cast member you won’t be riding and they will tell you where to exit. All attractions have some sort of chicken exit so guests who may not want to ride can stay with their party and enjoy the queue.
Please note: We are not licensed to give medical advice or liable for these suggestions. Information is based on the personal experience of a Disney vacation with an immediate family member with vertigo. Every person’s vertigo is different and no one knows your health condition better than you. Please consult a doctor prior to your trip if you have questions about your health.
Epcot Attractions
Frozen Ever After
Rating: 5/10, it’s a hit or miss and you’ll probably be feeling it after
Description: Slow-moving, boat ride, has a few hills and goes backward at one point down a hill
Alternative: Located in Norway, there are different shops and food options to enjoy. It’s also the perfect time to start Kidcot! Stop by the Kidcot station to pick up your travel bag and first post card.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with some Frozen-themed things to look at, but not much.
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring the Three Caballeros
Rating: 10/10, this ride is for you!
Description: Slow-moving, boat ride.
Alternative: Located inside the Mexico Pavilion, there are different shops and drink options to enjoy.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at.
Journey Into Imagination with Figment
Rating: 9/10, you’ll love this one!
Description: Slow-moving, indoor, dark ride with very calm movements
Alternative: There is a gift shop and interactive elements after the ride you can check out.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board the ride. This queue is an ordinary line with some elements to look at.
Living with the Land
Rating: 10/10, this was made for you!
Description: Slow-moving, boat ride
Alternative: There are quick service options and seating available inside.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board the boats. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, don’t feel you need to experience it.
Mission Space
Rating: -10/10, this is a terrible idea
Description: This is a tightly-enclosed, simulator experience, highly not recommended. It makes people without vertigo sick.
Alternative: Try to take a peek at the new Space 220 Restaurant or find some nice seating.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, don’t feel like you need to experience it.
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Rating: 1/10, sorry, this is a no go
Description: Quick-moving, trackless ride, 3D glasses with simulator screens
Alternative: There are restrooms, quick service, shops, and seating in this area.
Chicken Exit: This queue is an ordinary line with some interactive elements and Ratatouille-themed things to look at. With the virtual queue, it’s not a very long line and takes you through some of the scenes from the movie. The final exit is right before the boarding area.
Soarin' Around the World
Rating: 3/10, don’t risk it
Description: This is a simulator experience with a large curved screen and effects to make you feel like you’re ‘soarin.’
Alternative: There are quick service options and seating available inside.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with some interactive elements. Let the cast member know you’re not riding, but would like to watch the preshow. You can stand with your party to watch the show and exit as they board.
Spaceship Earth
Rating: 8/10, you’ll do great!
Description: Slow-moving, omnimover, dark-ride, tilts you backward as you go up, forward-moving, never jarring or extreme
Alternative: Go take some pictures at the Bubblegum Wall and Spaceship Earth.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, don’t feel you need to experience it.
Test Track
Rating: 2/10, definitely a bad idea
Description: Fast-moving, car ride, jarring movements, fast-changing speeds and turns
Alternative: There is a showroom with activities at the end of the ride. Or go take some pictures at the Bubblegum Wall and Spaceship Earth.
Chicken Exit: Where guests board. This queue is an ordinary line with not much to look at, don’t feel you need to experience it.
Want to see our vertigo guide for the other Disney parks’ attractions? Check them out here: Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. We hope this guide helps you or someone you know soak up every bit of magic possible!