Starting Feb. 28, Soarin’ Around the World will return to EPCOT. Soarin’ Over California will end on Feb. 27.
Soarin’ Around the World returns on Feb. 28
Soarin’ Over California to Return to EPCOT
The Disney100 Celebration kicks off at EPCOT on September 22, and Disney has announced some exciting news for Soarin’ Over California fans.
Disney has announced that Soarin’ Over California, the original Soarin’, will return to The Land pavilion for a limited time as part of the Disney100 celebration beginning September 22. That date is also the beginning of the Disney100 celebration at EPCOT.
No other details have been announced, such as how long the fan-favorite Soarin’ Over California will be available to guests. The Disney100 celebration ends on December 31, 2023, so it might end at the end of the celebration. The last time the Soarin’ Over California film played was June 16, 2016. Soarn’ Around the World debuted on June 17, 2016.
Soarin’: A Breathtaking Flight of Imagination
Prepare to take flight on a mesmerizing journey like no other as you step into the world of Soarin’, an iconic attraction that captures the wonder of flight and the beauty of our planet. Located in various Disney parks around the world, including Epcot at Walt Disney World, Soarin’ offers an exhilarating and breathtaking experience that immerses riders in a stunning visual spectacle.
The heart of Soarin’ lies in its innovative ride system that combines motion simulation with an enormous, curved IMAX screen. As you’re securely seated in a multi-row hang glider-style seat, the screen wraps around you, creating an immersive and almost surreal sense of being airborne. With your feet dangling and a gentle breeze on your face, the experience truly feels like soaring through the skies.
The attraction takes riders on a simulated flight over some of the world’s most iconic landscapes, from natural wonders to bustling cities. As you glide through the air, your senses are treated to an incredible panorama of breathtaking vistas, accompanied by a soaring musical score that enhances the emotional impact of the journey.
One moment, you’re gliding above the snow-capped peaks of the Matterhorn in Switzerland; the next, you’re swooping low over the Great Wall of China. The sensation of movement combined with the incredible attention to detail in the visuals and audio creates a truly immersive experience that makes you feel like you’re part of the scenes unfolding before you.
Soarin’ also offers a sense of unity and shared experience. Riders are drawn together by the awe-inspiring visuals and the collective gasps of delight as each new scene unfolds. Whether you’re traveling over the African savanna, skimming the waters of Fiji, or passing through the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the attraction showcases the diversity and beauty of our planet from a unique perspective.
The magic of Soarin’ lies not just in its cutting-edge technology, but in its ability to ignite a sense of wonder and adventure in guests of all ages. It’s a reminder of the incredible beauty and vastness of the world we inhabit, encouraging us to appreciate the planet’s natural wonders and cultural landmarks. As you disembark from your virtual flight, you’ll likely find yourself with a renewed appreciation for the Earth’s beauty and a desire to explore the real-world destinations that inspired the attraction.
In essence, Soarin’ is more than a ride; it’s an emotional and sensory experience that transports you to new heights of imagination and inspiration. Whether it’s your first flight or your tenth, each journey on Soarin’ offers a fresh perspective and an opportunity to be captivated by the sheer splendor of the world around us.
Popular Disney World attraction finally adds single rider line
A popular Walt Disney World attraction has reportedly just added a single rider option to its queue.
Cast Members at the Soarin’ Around the World attraction inside The Land Pavilion at EPCOT have reportedly begun testing the single rider line concept in the queue for the attraction.
Soarin’ Around the World has been a Guest-favorite attraction at Disney World for years, and often, the lines for the ride testify to the popularity of the experience. And who wouldn’t love the feeling of soaring through the clouds high above the Taj Mahal, Magic Kingdom, and other locations around the globe?
Disney invites Guests to “feel the thrill as you’re raised high in the air and swept from one scenic locale to the next. See the world’s wonders—natural and manmade—like you never have before. No mountain is too high. No landscape is too far.
Your journey begins as the clouds part above the majestic Swiss Alps. Next, you’ll visit polar bears in icy Greenland, swoop past sailboats on Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour and weave between elephants marching toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Glide above marvels like the Great Wall of China, the Great Pyramids of Egypt, and the Taj Mahal in India. Cruise over Monument Valley, Fiji’s Lau Island, and thundering Iguazu Falls in South America. Look down on the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles like a jewel in the night, surrounded by the lights of Paris.
This must-see attraction will leave your heart soaring!
Single riders can make their way toward the Lightning Lane entrance to the Soarin’ attraction. A Cast Member will be there with a sign for the single rider entrance. Guests can follow the single rider line throughout the queue until they come to the concourses. At that point, another Cast Member will be on hand to direct them.
The single rider line is a welcome addition to any attraction queue–especially those with long wait times at which it’s common for single riders to enjoy the attraction!
Fan Creates Hilarious ‘Soarin’ Over Home Depot’ Video
For over two decades at Disney California Adventure Park and over 15 years at EPCOT, Guests have been able to fly in a hang glide over beautiful sites like the Redwood forest and the Pacific Ocean. In 2001, Soarin’ Over California opened at Disney California Adventure Park and four years later, the same attraction opened in the Land Pavilion at EPCOT. Both rides became Soarin’ Around the World in 2016 and went from showing California landmarks to familiar locations from countries like France and Australia.
One fan loves Soarin’ so much that he could not help but be inspired when he saw a video shared by Home Depot on its official Twitter account. The home improvement store shared a promotional Christmas video of Santa’s view as he flies through the parking lot and through the store, finding exactly what he needs.
Twitter user @Belaskifilms took that footage and gave it a Soarin’ Over Home Depot makeover, complete with the ride music and dangling feet that are seen by those Guests who are not sitting in the front row.
Social media users loved the cross-over, and some even took the opportunity to poke fun at Disney, claiming the footage Home Depot used was much better (and straighter) than the footage used in Soarin’ Around the World.