Soarin' Expansion and new Soarin' Around the World film

[Next Big Thing]

What's up with this hole in the wall on the second story of The Land above Soarin? Anything to do with Soarin/3rd theatre?

 

[Goofyernmost]

What's up with this hole in the wall on the second story of The Land above Soarin? Anything to do with Soarin/3rd theatre?

I'm betting that the cannon shot by the Swedish Chef missed it's mark and blew out the wall in the land.

 

[DisneyJeff]

What's up with this hole in the wall on the second story of The Land above Soarin? Anything to do with Soarin/3rd theatre?

How big is it? It would make sense to place the exit for Soarin' on Level 2 to reduce some of the gridlock on the staircases. Although, I have never heard this mentioned as a possibility.

 

[R2D2 1982]

What's up with this hole in the wall on the second story of The Land above Soarin? Anything to do with Soarin/3rd theatre?

That's for the new elevator...

 

[matt9112]

I hope we can see photos of any changes to que soon.

 

[P_Radden]

How big is it? It would make sense to place the exit for Soarin' on Level 2 to reduce some of the gridlock on the staircases. Although, I have never heard this mentioned as a possibility.

This is a really good idea. I wonder if it was ever actually considered?

 

[matt9112]

This is a really good idea. I wonder if it was ever actually considered?

It is a great idea would remove all the exit crowds from below. Not sure if its possible?

 

[Insect]

Just went over to the Soarin entrance and asked. They told me soft openings will be this Friday.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just went over to the Soarin entrance and asked. They told me soft openings will be this Friday.

Epcot's Soarin' to reopen with original film ahead of new Soarin' Around the World debut

 

[TipTopclubmember]

Epcot's Soarin' to reopen with original film ahead of new Soarin' Around the World debut

Any word this morning on whether Soarn' soft openning today?

 

[wdwmagic]

5 mins into opening and standby is at 180mins

 

[Bob]

5 mins into opening and standby is at 180mins

With all 3 theaters running???

 

[MagicHappens1971]

5 mins into opening and standby is at 180mins

Super happy I got a fastpass for tomorrow.

 

[wdwfan22]

Sunshine Seasons has Soarin cupcakes available today. Standby wait time is already 120 minutes

 

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Soarin' reopens at Epcot with third theater

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Woah on the film quality, if that's what pics look like, I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow!

 

[OvertheHorizon]

Thanks for the prompt update on the post-renovation version of Soarin'. Looking forward to seeing the "Over California" version next week, and the new one later in June.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Should be interesting to see what the lines "normalize" to by later this afternoon (assuming all three theaters are in use). For sure this reopening brings some MUCH needed capacity back to EPCOT (though likely means lines for LWTL will be slightly longer than they were a few weeks ago).

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

Biggest changes to the queue from the pics is they've covered the previous painted concrete floor with carpeting and installed some blueish lighting along the ceiling. Oh, and they added another Magic Band reader at the entrance.

Overall, somewhat disappointing. But at least the video itself should be as clear as it can be (IMAX Laser projectors are VERY welcome).

EDIT: Also noticed the FP+/Stand-by merge point was moved back so it's right at the junction of the 3 concourse hallways.

 

[GhostHost1000]

are all 3 theaters open?