Soarin’ Across America to replace Soarin’ Around the World for Nation’s 250th Birthday

[Purduevian]

This sounds nice - and it's also nice to see the promotion of a non-IP attraction/update.

Obviously, I hope the EPCOT version returns to "around the world" after this limited-time event, per the whole concept of EPCOT.

But if the America version turns out well, I wouldn't mind it being a fixture of DCA.

We currently get 12 scenes +finale.

I'm going to guess (in no order). 1. Grand Canyon 2. Hawaii 3. Alaska 4. Yellowstone 5. New York City 6. Mount Rushmore 7. Skiing in Colorado area 8. Philadelphia (independence hall). 9. Great Lakes 10. East Coast Beach 11. Cattle Rancher in Texas 12. New Orleans

 

[andre85]

can't think of a better time to celebrate this country

 

[Gusey]

I like that Soarin' is keeping up with the 10 year update traditions now (2005 California opened at Epcot, 2016 World opened, 2026 America opened).

 

[britain]

Delightful surprise - let's hope they don't bungle it.

 

[bmr1591]

I don’t see them doing tons of city skylines. Some, for sure, but a lot of national park landscape to show the diverse ecosystems of the US. And honestly, flying over New Orleans wouldn’t be an attractive scene.

 

[andre85]

If they don't recreate the Lost Boys opening scene, what are we even doing here?

 

[DisneyDreamer08]

We currently get 12 scenes +finale.

I'm going to guess (in no order). 1. Grand Canyon 2. Hawaii 3. Alaska 4. Yellowstone 5. New York City 6. Mount Rushmore 7. Skiing in Colorado area 8. Philadelphia (independence hall). 9. Great Lakes 10. East Coast Beach 11. Cattle Rancher in Texas 12. New Orleans

I agree with these! I would love for Cape Cod to be the east coast feature

 

[vikescaper]

I hope Soarin’ Across America is more like Soarin’ over California than Soarin’ Around the World.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

Not sure why this is temporary… I feel like Soarin’ Around the World is showing its age, and about a decade lifespan per ride film seems appropriate.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I don’t see them doing tons of city skylines. Some, for sure, but a lot of national park landscape to show the diverse ecosystems of the US. And honestly, flying over New Orleans wouldn’t be an attractive scene.

So what are you trying to say?

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Wonderful to see EPCOT continue to get cool new things that aren’t franchise slop. I figured that trend would end with the new Test Track. This is twice within the decade for The Land.

Nah, they will add Disney characters small world style that can fly and wave at people like a bad screen saver image as they fly on by..

 

[Disney4family]

It would be neat if they used the same opening shot from Soarin' over California as its first scene again.

 

[DisneyCane]

Predictions on locations we'll visit? I'm guessing NYC (with Statue of Liberty), Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains generic "farm fields", Washington DC (if they got approval to film over the National Mall to get the Capital Building + Washington Monument + Lincoln Memorial + White House shot, that would be incredible), and maybe a military base/air filed?

Yellowstone/old faithful I would guess. Maybe a shout out to "over CA" with Yosemite or Tahoe.

Hopefully much less CGI. It would be really nice if they can film it to match the original score.

 

[FigmentJedi]

Mall of America already did this.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

We currently get 12 scenes +finale.

I'm going to guess (in no order). 1. Grand Canyon 2. Hawaii 3. Alaska 4. Yellowstone 5. New York City 6. Mount Rushmore 7. Skiing in Colorado area 8. Philadelphia (independence hall). 9. Great Lakes 10. East Coast Beach 11. Cattle Rancher in Texas 12. New Orleans

Kinda seems like a boorish list…to be honest…

The best parts about THE UNITED STATES (i hate that they’re using ‘Merica in the title…it’s not accurate) are the nature scapes inland…not really the city skylines and beaches…with some exceptions


The best city skyline/reveal…
No joke…it’s probably Pittsburgh from the south. As ridiculous as that sounds

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Meanwhile while Soarin over New Jersey…
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Hey, at least the cat cracker in Bayway won’t be “bent”…

 

[WorldExplorer]

This is great!

I hope we fly over a baseball game!

If someone slides into a base they can keep the dirt smell.

I know a surprising amount of people don't like it; I have no clue why, that's a quintessential Summer smell.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Look, if they are looking to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, and they are really pushing the Muppets again, it ONLY makes sense to bring back "Great Moments in History" for 2026... right? RIGHT?!?!

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Look, if they are looking to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, and they are really pushing the Muppets again, it ONLY makes sense to bring back "Great Moments in History" for 2026... right? RIGHT?!?!

Would they re-record it with Matt Vogel?

 

[FigmentFan82]

Genuine question, since Epcot has 3 theaters, could there ever be a possibility in the future that all 3 versions are available to choose to experience at the same time (like OG Soarin’ is in concourse A, etc) or do all theaters need to be synched to the same film at the same time?