Description And Comments

Soarin' is a thrill ride for all ages, as exhilarating as a hank on the wing and as mellow as swinging in a hammock. If you've every experienced flying dreams, you'll have a sense of how Soarin' feels.

Once you enter the main theater, you're secured in a seat not unlike those on inverted roller coasters. When everyone is in place, the rows of seats swing into position, making you feel as if the floor has dropped away, and you are suspended with your legs dangling. Thus hung out to dry, you embark on a hang-glider tour with IMAX-quality images projected all around you, and with the flight simulator moving in sync with the movie. The images are well chosen and drop-dead beautiful. Special effects include wind, sound, and even smell. The ride itself is thrilling but perfectly smooth. We think Soarin' is a must-experience for guests of any age who meet the height requirement. And yes, we interviewed senior citizens who tried it and were crazy about it.

But a North Carolina mom says, "Wait a minute!"

Soarin' was VERY cool but definitely on the scary side for people afraid of heights or who don't like that "unsteady" feeling. While we were "soaring" up I was fine, but when we were going down I had to continually say to myself, "This is only an illusion, I cannot fall out, this is only an illusion . . ."

Touring Tips

Soarin's addition to the Epcot lineup takes some of the pressure of the park's other two big attractions. Keep in mind, however, that Test Track and Mission: SPACE serve up a little too much thrill for some guests. Soarin', conversely, is an almost platonic ride for any age. For that reason, it has climbed to the top of the hit parade. See it before 10:30 a.m., or use FASTPASS; expect all passes to be gone after 2:00 p.m. on days of moderate attendance or as early as noon on busier days.

Soarin' Wait Times

This chart shows you roughly how long you'll wait for Soarin' when you visit on a day with a given Epcot Crowd Level. The blue bars represent the average "peak" wait time (that is, how long the line will at its busiest). The bottom and top black lines represent the range of peak wait times to expect (for you fellow nerds out there: it's the 5th percentile and 95th percentile of peak wait times). Please note that these are estimates, and for a better forecast for your travel dates, see Soarin' Wait Times.

Attraction Photos

Special Comments

Entrance on lower level of The Land pavilion; may induce motion sickness; 40" minimum height requirement; switching off available.

Special Needs

Disney Dish with Jim Hill

PLANNING A NEW FLIGHT PLAN

Those of you who grumble about how the Orlando version of Soarin' flies you only over locations in California will be pleased to hear that a brand-new version of the film for this ride is now in development. Tentatively titled Soarin' around the World, it's supposed to be an opening-day attraction for the recently announced Shanghai Disneyland. The new film will feature flyovers of some of the globe's most recognizable structures (such as the Taj Mahal in India) and geographic wonders (including Ayers Rock in Australia). Look for Soarin' around the World to premier in 2016.

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Touring Plans with Soarin'

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