Soarin’ Across America
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- Lightning Attraction
- Take an aerial adventure around the America!
INTRODUCTION
“Soarin’ Across America” replaces Soarin’ Around the World, which has been operating at the parks since 2016. While the core ride system remains the same, the new film will focus entirely on U.S. locations, blending natural wonders and city skylines with the ride’s signature score, scents, and gliding motion.s.
Soarin’ is located on the first floor of the Land Pavilion.
ATTRACTION
The refreshed attraction will take guests on a flight across the United States, featuring sweeping aerial views, national landmarks, and scenic landscapes captured specifically for the new experience. Disney confirmed that the updated film is part of the broader “Disney Celebrates America” initiative, a company-wide tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Boarding Your Flight: There are three lines for the three rows inside the theater. Each row offers a slightly different view of the attractions. Once seated, put on your seatbelt. There is a second loop for your seatbelt to go through for children or those who want additional support. There is a small cargo area under your seat for backpacks, hats, etc. If yours does not fit see a Cast Member.
TOURING TIPS
Lightning Lanes access for Soarin’ Across America is available with the purchase of Lightning Lane. Wait times for this attraction tend to be very long, but the good news is the entire queue is located indoors!
The Soarin’ experience lasts about 10 minutes including the pre-show, but the queue is very long and can take 20 to 25 minutes even with a FastPass+.
You must be at least 40 inches (102 cm) tall to ride.
Accessibility: Must transfer from Wheelchair/ECV. Video captioning available. Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
Warnings: Folks with motion issues should use caution. Although it is a gentle ride, you will be lifted off the ground and there is movement of the seating. In addition, you are right in front of a huge IMAX movie screen.
Those who have a fear of heights or are prone to motion sickness may want to skip this attraction.
AT LARGE NOTES — Rob G says: “I’m 6’2” 400lbs, with a 58 inch waist. I just returned from a week at WDW where among other rides I was able to ride ‘Soarin’ at Epcot. If you dont know, the ride is a long bench-type seat with armrests dividing up the individual seats with lap belts to hold you in place. I fit pretty snug in between the surrounding armrests and in the event my seatbelt would not have gone around me I’m positive I would’ve been held in place by my hips and legs. The seatbelt was more then long enough to go around me and the only real problem I had was finding the connector which was at the moment beneath my right side and I could not find the slot and had to ask my mother-in-law to connect it for me. Other then that, I had no problem on the ride and really enjoyed it. For other AT LARGE reports visit: http://allears.net/tp/rdszep.htm
ASTHMA – There are a few subtle scents used throughout the flight.
KIDS AND CHARACTERS
Child Swap: Yes
There are no characters associated with this attraction.
Epcot Characters At A Glance
Character Meet and Greet FAQ!
SHOPPING
There is some merchandise sold at little shop near the entrance to Soarin’, but for more shopping options you’ll need to go out of the pavilion.
INTERESTING FACTS
The pre-show, which stars actor Patrick Warburton, who is reprising his role from the original version of this attraction, Soarin’ Over California and Soarin’ Around the World.
If you have comments or tips to share with others about touring Epcot, please email us . Thank you.
FAQs
On this page
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- Lightning Attraction
- Take an aerial adventure around the America!
INTRODUCTION
“Soarin’ Across America” replaces Soarin’ Around the World, which has been operating at the parks since 2016. While the core ride system remains the same, the new film will focus entirely on U.S. locations, blending natural wonders and city skylines with the ride’s signature score, scents, and gliding motion.s.
Soarin’ is located on the first floor of the Land Pavilion.
ATTRACTION
The refreshed attraction will take guests on a flight across the United States, featuring sweeping aerial views, national landmarks, and scenic landscapes captured specifically for the new experience. Disney confirmed that the updated film is part of the broader “Disney Celebrates America” initiative, a company-wide tribute to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Boarding Your Flight: There are three lines for the three rows inside the theater. Each row offers a slightly different view of the attractions. Once seated, put on your seatbelt. There is a second loop for your seatbelt to go through for children or those who want additional support. There is a small cargo area under your seat for backpacks, hats, etc. If yours does not fit see a Cast Member.
TOURING TIPS
Lightning Lanes access for Soarin’ Across America is available with the purchase of Lightning Lane. Wait times for this attraction tend to be very long, but the good news is the entire queue is located indoors!
The Soarin’ experience lasts about 10 minutes including the pre-show, but the queue is very long and can take 20 to 25 minutes even with a FastPass+.
You must be at least 40 inches (102 cm) tall to ride.
Accessibility: Must transfer from Wheelchair/ECV. Video captioning available. Due to the nature of the experience, service animals are not permitted on this attraction.
Warnings: Folks with motion issues should use caution. Although it is a gentle ride, you will be lifted off the ground and there is movement of the seating. In addition, you are right in front of a huge IMAX movie screen.
Those who have a fear of heights or are prone to motion sickness may want to skip this attraction.
AT LARGE NOTES — Rob G says: “I’m 6’2” 400lbs, with a 58 inch waist. I just returned from a week at WDW where among other rides I was able to ride ‘Soarin’ at Epcot. If you dont know, the ride is a long bench-type seat with armrests dividing up the individual seats with lap belts to hold you in place. I fit pretty snug in between the surrounding armrests and in the event my seatbelt would not have gone around me I’m positive I would’ve been held in place by my hips and legs. The seatbelt was more then long enough to go around me and the only real problem I had was finding the connector which was at the moment beneath my right side and I could not find the slot and had to ask my mother-in-law to connect it for me. Other then that, I had no problem on the ride and really enjoyed it. For other AT LARGE reports visit: http://allears.net/tp/rdszep.htm
ASTHMA – There are a few subtle scents used throughout the flight.
KIDS AND CHARACTERS
Child Swap: Yes
There are no characters associated with this attraction.
Epcot Characters At A Glance
Character Meet and Greet FAQ!
SHOPPING
There is some merchandise sold at little shop near the entrance to Soarin’, but for more shopping options you’ll need to go out of the pavilion.
INTERESTING FACTS
The pre-show, which stars actor Patrick Warburton, who is reprising his role from the original version of this attraction, Soarin’ Over California and Soarin’ Around the World.
If you have comments or tips to share with others about touring Epcot, please email us . Thank you.
