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

[DisneyNittany]

While the Fort Pitt tubes offer the best entry point, I think the approach via the Parkway North offers the best view of the city skyline.

 

[ChrisFL]

To me, the Taj Mahal scene doesn’t look fake. (I’ve seen the real thing, for what that’s worth.) But so many posters say it does that I feel I must be missing something! What exactly are people seeing that makes it look so off?

I was half expecting an "Unreal Engine" message at the end of the ride it looked so CG

 

[JMcMahonEsq]

Now that I’m ruminating on it…

What would be excellent…especially for cities…would be if they could do like a 10-20 second time lapse that shows them before and after sunset…

That would be awesome for New York and DC if you could do it…

It may also give the visual of “speed” and give the chairs a little kick in the can?

Just spitballing

You could probably get a really nice 3 fer with Ellis Island, Statute of Liberty, and then the NYC Skyline.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

While the Fort Pitt tubes offer the best entry point, I think the approach via the Parkway North offers the best view of the city skyline.

Crosstown?

Not a bad view either

But I think my point (I’m never sure ) is the reveal is best from the east and west/south

Who’d a thunk this would devolve into a “scenic Pittsburgh” thread?

But it fits…because Dallas gave themselves that “Americas team” label…cause they never really were

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

@JMcMahonEsq
up thread I did the flight path I’d choose…straight up the bay with the statue on the left…bank right and hook around the financial district…over the Brooklyn/williamsburg

And if you really want authentic…you can have a delta flight from LaGuardia almost hit you over rikers

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Because filming there isn't allowed. And they wanted the India scene specifically.

Well it’s a tomb afterall

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I want to fly over Notre Dame stadium as the crowd chants, Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!

…well it’s fictional enough for Disney…for sure

 

[UNCgolf]

And still a part of the show at the Canada pavilion, or no?

I have no idea -- I haven't seen the new Canada movie.

 

[Disvillain63]

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

Gateway Arch

 

[LittleBuford]

I have no idea -- I haven't seen the new Canada movie.

It is. They even make a joke about how the Canadian part of the Falls is superior.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I have no idea -- I haven't seen the new Canada movie.

Didn’t they turn that into one of those magnet stands?

 

[Disvillain63]

Sam Eagle could join Patrick for the opening.

 

[wdwmagic]

 

[Touchdown]

Going to add another one...Niagara Falls...got to have a waterfall scene!

Not when the best part is in Canada

 

[The Mom]

It appears that posters can't help making silly remarks about possible choices, so most can stay. Edited to add, some political/social issues remarks not allowed were deleted.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

Feels like even though the other parks are getting the big additions, Epcot is having the budget to continue the smaller changes. Full new Test Track, new Soarin’, and improvements to Remys and Frozen all pretty fast. I do wish some of the other parks could get these updates especially with the screen attractions. Tron Ares should be a permanent Halloween offering imo, Space Mountain could get its update, Update Philharmagic to get some randomized scenes (stretch but it could be so fun) If we get a few years in the interim of Disney updating all of their attractions like this, I would be very pleased

Don’t forget MK got CBJ, and is currently working on BTM, and Buzz and eventually COP improvements.

 

[Kamikaze]

I got the dates from a different forum (not this one). Don't blame me for passing on information someone else passed on as fact.

Here is one source. Disney Tourist Blog. Bricker tends to be reputable.

New Soarin’ Across America Coming to EPCOT at Disney World & Disneyland

As part of a Salute to All Nations...But Only Really America, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are debuting Soarin' Across America at EPCOT and DCA in 2026. This shares behind the scenes photos & video,

www.disneytouristblog.com

Right, thats when the celebration is happening, not the Soarin overlay. The article says the overlay debuts summer 26.

 

[FutureCEO]

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

1. Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood sign is there for everything. So annoying

 

[KKat]

I hope they use real video footage in this version. The footage currently running is a disappointment as it is computer generated.

 

[andre85]

I hope they use real video footage in this version. The footage currently running is a disappointment as it is computer generated.

Only the Taj Mahal is fully CG as far as I'm aware, but the CG animals are definitely distracting. So I agree with you