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Soarin’ Across America to replace Soarin’ Around the World for Nation’s 250th Birthday
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Casper Gutman
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Did they remove the padded seating and phone recharging area from the Soarin’ exit queue?
dmc493
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It was there last weekend
ToTBellHop
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Where else are we supposed to sit if our flights are delayed?
Annual Passholder preview details for Soarin’ Across America:
Enjoy the natural beauty and iconic cityscapes of the United States in this simulated flight that takes you from sea to shining sea. Soarin’ Across America lands at EPCOT on May 26. Passholders can experience a preview flight on May 19 and 20.
How To Experience Previews for Soarin’ Across America
Passholders must have a Walt Disney World Annual Pass with valid admission on the preview date and may need a theme park reservation depending on the time of visit. Applicable pass blockout dates apply. Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability, and reservation requirements are subject to change
Passholders must enter the theme park where they have a reservation prior to visiting another theme park. Or, Passholders may visit a theme park without a reservation after 2:00 PM (except Magic Kingdom Park on Saturdays and Sundays).
Enjoy the natural beauty and iconic cityscapes of the United States in this simulated flight that takes you from sea to shining sea. Soarin’ Across America lands at EPCOT on May 26. Passholders can experience a preview flight on May 19 and 20.
How To Experience Previews for Soarin’ Across America
- To participate in the preview, Passholders may join the standby queue during normal operating hours (subject to capacity).
Passholders must have a Walt Disney World Annual Pass with valid admission on the preview date and may need a theme park reservation depending on the time of visit. Applicable pass blockout dates apply. Theme park reservations are limited and subject to availability, and reservation requirements are subject to change
Passholders must enter the theme park where they have a reservation prior to visiting another theme park. Or, Passholders may visit a theme park without a reservation after 2:00 PM (except Magic Kingdom Park on Saturdays and Sundays).
Epcot After Hours is that night as well.
No idea if they'd keep it open for that, but it would certainly help them sell more tickets for it.
Baloo124
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Whether or not this iconic structure makes it into the ensemble of flyover hot spots (hopefully it does)...
a belated happy 95th birthday to the Empire State Building.
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a belated happy 95th birthday to the Empire State Building.
Empire State Building celebrates its 95th anniversary
On May 1, the building's world-famous tower lights will shine in a multi-color sparkle to mark the milestone, visible across the city and streamed worldwide.
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UNCgolf
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Whether or not this iconic structure makes it into the ensemble of flyover hot spots (hopefully it does)...
a belated happy 95th birthday to the Empire State Building.
Empire State Building celebrates its 95th anniversary
On May 1, the building's world-famous tower lights will shine in a multi-color sparkle to mark the milestone, visible across the city and streamed worldwide.
It shouldn't -- it would have the same issue as the Eiffel Tower where it would be warped/bent for some riders, at least if it's a focal point. If it's a more long distance view of the NYC skyline it might work.
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"It'll be a salute to all things America, except the tall parts."
Baloo124
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I didn't think about that.
Yeah a long distance Manhattan shot with ESB in the center could definitely work.
Tha Realest
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Yeah, I wonder if it’s because locations featured in “Across the World” made the warping effect more pronounced because of all the straight lines, something that doesn’t occur frequently in nature. Because it feels like “Over California” showcased more natural locales than man-made structures? Or is the Eiffel Tower more of a one off because it was (originally) the principal and primary focus of that sequence
osian
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People have homed in n the Eiffel Tower, it became a cliche really, but the warping effect is evident and pronounced everywhere with all shapes. The Taj Mahal with an oddly shaped dome that warps in real time as you approach, Spaceship Earth which became an egg, the hidden Mickey fireworks exploding around it produced lopsided ears, the sails of the boats which bend more and more as they get closer to the camera, even the hulls are warped.
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JustInTime
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Glad to see they plussed the lighting
dmc493
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lol was it plussed or did we just not see it gradually get dimmer over the last 20 years?
Today Is the Last Day to Ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT Before It Closes
Today is the final day to ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT, with the attraction closing tonight ahead of its replacement. Soarin' Across America takes over from May 26, with Annual Passholders getting early access on May 19 and 20.
Today Is the Last Day to Ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT Before It Closes
Today is the last day to ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT. The attraction closes tonight and reopens as Soarin' Across America on May 26, 2026.
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Smiley/OCD
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I was never a fan of the world version…it always seemed like it was done “”on the cheap”…good riddance.
Biff215
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Yup, didn’t even come close to topping the original even though it had the ENTIRE EARTH to work with. I really hope this new version is worthy of staying long term so World never has to come back!
JustInTime
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It was really rough but that was a big focus during the downtime.