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

[networkpro]

But you only need 1 approach. And coming in over Liberty Island down towards Manhattan is the correct shot.

 

[Rockishcoco]

Throwing my hat in (From west to east):
1. The BIg Island Hawaii
2. Malibu Beach/Santa Monica Pier
3. Golden Gate Bridge
4. Grand Canyon
5. Yellowstone/ Old Faithful
6. The Rockies (Maybe Ski town like Aspen)
7. 6666 Ranch Texas
8. Mount Rushmore
9..The Everglades
10. Historic Boston
11. NYC/ Statue of Liberty
12. Washingon DC/ National Mall
13. EPCOT (Tho maybe they come at SSE from the other side to end off at American Adventure?)

 

[Moth]

Give me fuel! Give me fire! Give me a Detroit segment! Or I retire!

 

[UNCgolf]

Totally get this argument but I think the more pressing one is Mount Rushmore simply isn't that awe inspiring visually lol. If you've ever been in person it looks small and unfinished. Don't know how cool it'll look compared to something like the Rockies. (Though I think they'll almost certainly include it).

Exactly -- that's why I think it should be skipped. It's not that impressive and would really be a waste compared to so many other options out there.

I don't think it would even belong in a top 50 of things to showcase.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Give me fuel! Give me fire! Give me a Detroit segment! Or I retire!

Fly right past Hitsville U.S.A. On W. Grand Blvd…maybe Smokey Robinson can wave from the front porch…

 

[Po'Rich]

Not in order except for the last one, here are my predictions:

1. Mount Rushmore
2. Chicago (perhaps Wrigley Field!)
3. New York City (with Statue of Liberty)
4. Grand Canyon
5. A view of the Great Plains (perhaps flying over the American Heartland park in Oklahoma, RIP )
6. Santa Monica Pier in California
7. Rocky Mountains
8. Bayou Swamp in the South somewhere
9. Seattle (Space Needle)
10. Washington D.C. (National Mall)
11. Philadelphia (Independence Hall)
12. Hollywood Sign
13. Epcot finale with American Adventure

Not a bad list, but I think #5 would include St. Louis with the Gateway Arch.

 

[rd805]

The kind of unexpected PLUS-ing that the parks need. Enough to get people talking and wanting to try the newest version, breathing new life into an existing (and favorite) attraction. Also, now this ride could have 3 totally available to be rotated attractions for holidays, special events. Great announcement!

 

[Coaster Lover]

Not in order except for the last one, here are my predictions:

1. Mount Rushmore
2. Chicago (perhaps Wrigley Field!)
3. New York City (with Statue of Liberty)
4. Grand Canyon
5. A view of the Great Plains (perhaps flying over the American Heartland park in Oklahoma, RIP )
6. Santa Monica Pier in California
7. Rocky Mountains
8. Bayou Swamp in the South somewhere
9. Seattle (Space Needle)
10. Washington D.C. (National Mall)
11. Philadelphia (Independence Hall)
12. Hollywood Sign
13. Epcot finale with American Adventure

Sounds like a solid list. I'd be surprised if many (most?) end up in the final film.

I'd love to see Route 66 somehow incorporated as it is such a great part of the "American Experience", but I just not sure what 20 second clip of the road you could use that encapsulates what Route 66 really is...

As for another location altogether, maybe Niagra Falls?

 

[durangojim]

Skip Yosemite and put in Yellowstone or the Tetons.

 

[Disney Analyst]

What if they show you taking off from your respective “park” and part of the flyover is you then visiting the other coasts parks? Ending back where you started??

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Hoping for the birthplace of America to be featured as well. #Philly

Ummmm…yeah…

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I found it to be friendlier than nyc but just as gritty last summer. Liked it a lot more than I expected!

Since I’m in both with an uncomfortable, alarming frequency…I can give you the judges official scoring if you want?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Bravo, Disney! LOVE this!

Based on your avatar and response…your sending some mixed signals here

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

Totally get this argument but I think the more pressing one is Mount Rushmore simply isn't that awe inspiring visually lol. If you've ever been in person it looks small and unfinished. Don't know how cool it'll look compared to something like the Rockies. (Though I think they'll almost certainly include it).

Probably. Though I actually think with the correct drone camera and footage it would look even better through the camera than in person

 

[networkpro]

The kind of unexpected PLUS-ing that the parks need. Enough to get people talking and wanting to try the newest version, breathing new life into an existing (and favorite) attraction. Also, now this ride could have 3 totally available to be rotated attractions for holidays, special events. Great announcement!

Around the world could be trotted out every year on Gumby's anniversary.

 

[UNCgolf]

As for another location altogether, maybe Niagra Falls?

I mentioned Niagara Falls above, but the biggest issue there is that most of the falls themselves are actually in Canada, and the best views are also from the Canadian side.

 

[Andrew C]

No one has mentioned the national parks of Utah yet. Unless I missed it.

 

[Touchdown]

Someone clearly hasn't read their history. Mount Rushmore exists on stolen land. The US violated a treaty we had with the Lakota Sioux, which the supreme Court even affirmed. It's a monument to our arrogance and disrespect we had for the people that lived here well before us. It is absolutely not something worth celebrating

Not to mention Mr. Borglum’s questionable opinions on the Civil War and race.

 

[Minnie1986]

Will the change be permanent; or would they bringing back world at some point?

 

[Minnie1986]

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

Or Martha's Vineyard