Anyone else not a fan of "Soarin'"?

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Juliaz3

Active Member
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I'm a Disney fan and love most of the parks and rides, but I just don't get Soarin' and have no desire to ride it ever again after trying it twice. Maybe I never felt the "flying" sensation properly? I remember the wind effect and scents, and that was nice, but I can't understand why it seems to be many people's favorite ride. I was actually quite disappointed with it and was glad I had a FP and didn't waste a lot of time in line.
 
protiius

protiius

Member
I thought it was ok. I appreciated that it was a pretty innovative ride, however, my minor concern with it is that it cuts from scene to scene so abruptly that it kinda shatters the immersive illusion and reminds me I'm on a ride.
 
Laura

Laura

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Premium Member
Juliaz3 said:
I'm a Disney fan and love most of the parks and rides, but I just don't get Soarin' and have no desire to ride it ever again after trying it twice. Maybe I never felt the "flying" sensation properly? I remember the wind effect and scents, and that was nice, but I can't understand why it seems to be many people's favorite ride. I was actually quite disappointed with it and was glad I had a FP and didn't waste a lot of time in line.
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There was another thread like this recently. I'm with you. I don't feel it either, as badly as I want to. I get a HINT of a sensation during the surfing scene towards the end, but the rest is just a movie to me.
 
wm49rs

wm49rs

A naughty bit o' crumpet
Premium Member
I like the idea, enjoy the ride. Do I think either the screen or the film could use a cleaning, or perhaps some new footage? Of course, every time I see F14s on the deck of the aircraft carrier in San Diego. Hopefully they'll update it soon, but I'm not going to write it off until they do either....
 
SirGoofy

SirGoofy

Member
Nope, I'm with you. It's a decent attraction, but for the attention it gets it's highly overrated.

It's problems are easy to fix however. All that's needed is a coherent story and less jumping from one place to another.
 
_Scar

_Scar

Active Member
I disagree. It's one of a kind and it fits the land pavillion.

I always feel the flying effect and I've never gotten top row yet. :/
 
Figment632

Figment632

New Member
SirGoofy said:
Nope, I'm with you. It's a decent attraction, but for the attention it gets it's highly overrated.

It's problems are easy to fix however. All that's needed is a coherent story and less jumping from one place to another.
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Agreed and it should also tie in with the theme of the land better!
 
protiius

protiius

Member
If it was to be rethemed I would like to see it fitted out to suit the fictional weather pavilion. "Soarin'" through rain clouds and feeling the moisture on your face, flying through a thunder storm and feeling the turbulence in your seat, flying through spring scenes and getting that fresh smell of grass in your nostrils and the heat of the sun on your face.
 
sponono88

sponono88

Well-Known Member
I love the ride but i'll wait for Soarin' Over the World. As it stands now, the California film makes sense in the California-themed park. In Epcot, not so much.. and yes, I know it fits in with The Land - I just wish they could've made a unique film for it. :shrug:
 
SirGoofy

SirGoofy

Member
Personally, Soarin' could really improve for me if they would clean the darned screen and film.

A dusty screen and spots on the film really messes with the illusion.
 
BigRedDad

BigRedDad

Well-Known Member
I have only been on it twice: up front once and in back once. Anything other than being in front is unenjoyable IMO. I will not lose any sleep if I never ride it again.
 

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