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Disney Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of How Soarin' Across America Was Created
3 months ago

Disney's 20-minute Soarin' Across America behind-the-scenes episode covers aerial filming, ride programming, scent design, and how the entire show was built in under a year to meet a hard deadline.

Jun 12, 2026 | 7:11am ET

Soarin' Across America Behind-the-Scenes: Disney Releases Production Filming Footage
4 months ago

Disney has released behind-the-scenes filming footage for Soarin' Across America, the new EPCOT attraction that spans 13 scenes across a 4-minute 50-second hang glider flight.

May 28, 2026 | 5:01pm ET

Soarin' Across America Now Open to All Guests at EPCOT Ahead of Official May 26 Opening
4 months ago

Soarin' Across America is open to all guests at EPCOT now, showing a 45-minute wait as of May 22 — four days before the official May 26 opening date.

May 22, 2026 | 11:35am ET

Soarin' Across America Passholder Previews Begin Today at EPCOT — May 19, 2026
4 months ago

Soarin' Across America passholder previews begin today at EPCOT, with DVC members following on May 21 and the official public opening set for May 26.

May 19, 2026 | 7:39am ET

First ride on Soarin' Across America: What's changed, what's the same, and every location in the new EPCOT film
4 months ago

Soarin' Across America has arrived at EPCOT and here's everything you need to know from the first ride: every location in the new film, what's changed, what's the same, and a full POV video.

May 18, 2026 | 5:21pm ET

Soarin' Across America POV Video: First Look at the New Film at EPCOT
4 months ago

Full POV videos of Soarin' Across America are now online from cast member previews. The new film opens to all guests at EPCOT on May 26, replacing the previous version with a U.S.-spanning flight.

May 15, 2026 | 11:53am ET

Cast Member Previews Underway at Soarin' Across America at EPCOT
4 months ago

Cast member previews are underway at Soarin' Across America at EPCOT, with Annual Passholder previews set for May 19-20 and the general public opening on May 26.

May 14, 2026 | 9:16am ET

Disney Reveals Soarin' Across America Flight Path and New EPCOT Queue Experience
4 months ago

Soarin' Across America opens at EPCOT on May 26, with confirmed locations spanning the Grand Canyon to New England and a new National Geographic trivia queue experience.

May 14, 2026 | 9:07am ET

Today Is the Last Day to Ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT Before It Closes
4 months ago

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.

May 13, 2026 | 6:51am ET

Soarin' Across America Passholder Previews Set for May 19 and 20 at EPCOT
4 months ago

Soarin' Across America passholder previews run May 19 and 20 at EPCOT, a week before the attraction opens to all guests on May 26. No registration needed - just join the standby queue.

May 05, 2026 | 7:56am ET

Soarin' at EPCOT Getting More Than a New Film? New WDI Permit Suggests Set Changes
6 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for Soarin' at EPCOT, and the scope listed goes beyond a straightforward film replacement. The permit lists Icarus…

Mar 24, 2026 | 11:!5am ET

Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13 at EPCOT to Make Way for Soarin' Across America
6 months ago

Soarin' Around the World is closing at EPCOT at the end of May 13, 2026. That's your last chance to ride the current film before Disney takes the attraction offline to prepare for…

Mar 12, 2026 | 2:45pm ET

First Look: Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Soarin' Across America Grand Canyon Shoot
6 months ago

Disney has released new behind-the-scenes photos from the production of Soarin' Across America, giving a first look at aerial filming over the Grand Canyon . The images show a…

Mar 12, 2026 | 9:30am ET

Disney Confirms Memorial Day 2026 Launch Window for New 'Soarin' Across America' Attraction
9 months ago

Disney has announced the opening timeframe for Soarin' Across America , the next evolution of the long-running Soarin' attraction . The new film will debut in summer 2026 at both…

Dec 03, 2025 | 10:00am ET

Disney Reveals New Behind-the-Scenes Details for 'Soarin' Across America' Coming to EPCOT
11 months ago

Disney has released more background on the creation of Soarin' Across America, the new version of the popular attraction coming to EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in Summer…

Oct 20, 2025 | 1:06pm ET

'Soarin' Across America' Coming to EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in Summer 2026
11 months ago

Soarin' is getting a brand-new flight plan. Disney announced today that an all-new version of the fan-favorite attraction will debut in Summer 2026 at Walt Disney World's EPCOT…

Oct 20, 2025 | 9:05am ET

Disney Updates EPCOT's Soarin' with World Celebration Ending and Other Improvements
2 years ago

EPCOT's hugely popular Soarin' Around the World attraction has received a notable update today, which introduces a new ending scene showcasing the recently opened World…

Nov 20, 2024 | 10:15am ET

Soarin' Around the World reopens at EPCOT with old Future World ending
2 years ago

Soarin' Around the World has returned to The Land pavilion at EPCOT this week, replacing the limited-time return of the attraction's original movie, Soarin' Over California. The…

Feb 29, 2024 | 10:50am ET

Disney announces the return of Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT
2 years ago

Soarin' Around the World will return to EPCOT beginning February 28, 2024. Through February 27, you can still see Soarin' Over California which was introduced as part of a…

Feb 21, 2024 | 10:00am ET

EPCOT reintroduces original Soarin' Over California film with iconic orange scent
3 years ago

Soarin' Over California has returned to EPCOT's The Land pavilion as part of a limited-time offering for Walt Disney World's Disney100 celebration. Originally opened in 2005 at…

Sep 22, 2023 | 9:40am ET

Original Soarin' Over California film to return to EPCOT's The Land pavilion
3 years ago

Starting September 22, Soarin' Over California will return to EPCOT's The Land pavilion. Originally opened in 2005 at EPCOT, Soarin' Over California sends guests on a sweeping…

Sep 09, 2023 | 5:00pm ET

Soarin' to close early to prepare for new Soarin' Around the World
10 years ago

The new Soarin' Around the World will open on Friday, taking riders to new destinations around the world.

Jun 15, 2016 | 7:44am EDT

VIDEO - The making of Soarin' Around the World with Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald
10 years ago

See behind-the-scenes footage of the process behind the making of the new Soarin' film opening in June at Epcot's Land Pavilion.

Jun 09, 2016 | 9:23am EDT

PHOTOS - Soarin' reopens at Epcot with third theater and new projectors
10 years ago

Epcot's most popular ride now has more capacity and a brand new Laser projector.

May 27, 2016 | 9:40am EDT

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

A last chance to see the original Soarin' will begin next weekend at Epcot.

May 20, 2016 | 10:19am EDT

Soarin' Around the World opening date set
10 years ago

The new edition of Soarin' will debut at Shanghai Disney, and open at Epcot the very next day.

Apr 20, 2016 | 9:09am EDT

VIDEO - See clips of two of the new destinations coming to Epcot's Soarin' later this summer
10 years ago

The Great Wall of China and the Sydney Harbor in Australia are just two of the locations that will be part of the new Soarin' Around the World at Epcot.

Apr 19, 2016 | 3:21pm EDT

Epcot's Soarin' closed for first half of 2016 for refurbishment
11 years ago

Epcot will be without it's most popular attraction through to summer 2016.

Oct 19, 2015 | 9:05am EDT

PHOTOS - Third theater construction at Epcot's Soarin'
11 years ago

The new Soarin' theater looks to have topped out - click through for photos.

Aug 12, 2015 | 10:15am EDT

Shanghai Disneyland announcement gives hint of what to expect for the new Soarin' at Epcot
11 years ago

Soaring Over the Horizon is coming to Shanghai Disneyland and also expected to appear at Epcot and Disney California Adventure.

Jul 15, 2015 | 9:24am EDT

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"Soarin'" News

World Nature, Epcot

Disney Unscripted: Behind the Scenes of How Soarin' Across America Was Created 3 months ago

Soarin' Across America Behind-the-Scenes: Disney Releases Production Filming Footage 4 months ago

Soarin' Across America Now Open to All Guests at EPCOT Ahead of Official May 26 Opening 4 months ago

Soarin' Across America Passholder Previews Begin Today at EPCOT — May 19, 2026 4 months ago

First ride on Soarin' Across America: What's changed, what's the same, and every location in the new EPCOT film 4 months ago

Soarin' Across America POV Video: First Look at the New Film at EPCOT 4 months ago

Cast Member Previews Underway at Soarin' Across America at EPCOT 4 months ago

Disney Reveals Soarin' Across America Flight Path and New EPCOT Queue Experience 4 months ago

Today Is the Last Day to Ride Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT Before It Closes 4 months ago

Soarin' Across America Passholder Previews Set for May 19 and 20 at EPCOT 4 months ago

Soarin' at EPCOT Getting More Than a New Film? New WDI Permit Suggests Set Changes 6 months ago

Soarin' Around the World Closes May 13 at EPCOT to Make Way for Soarin' Across America 6 months ago

First Look: Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Soarin' Across America Grand Canyon Shoot 6 months ago

Disney Confirms Memorial Day 2026 Launch Window for New 'Soarin' Across America' Attraction 9 months ago

Disney Reveals New Behind-the-Scenes Details for 'Soarin' Across America' Coming to EPCOT 11 months ago

'Soarin' Across America' Coming to EPCOT and Disney California Adventure in Summer 2026 11 months ago

Disney Updates EPCOT's Soarin' with World Celebration Ending and Other Improvements 2 years ago

Soarin' Around the World reopens at EPCOT with old Future World ending 2 years ago

Disney announces the return of Soarin' Around the World at EPCOT 2 years ago

EPCOT reintroduces original Soarin' Over California film with iconic orange scent 3 years ago

Original Soarin' Over California film to return to EPCOT's The Land pavilion 3 years ago

Soarin' to close early to prepare for new Soarin' Around the World 10 years ago

VIDEO - The making of Soarin' Around the World with Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald 10 years ago

PHOTOS - Soarin' reopens at Epcot with third theater and new projectors 10 years ago

Epcot's Soarin' to reopen with original film ahead of new Soarin' Around the World debut 10 years ago

Soarin' Around the World opening date set 10 years ago

VIDEO - See clips of two of the new destinations coming to Epcot's Soarin' later this summer 10 years ago

Epcot's Soarin' closed for first half of 2016 for refurbishment 11 years ago

PHOTOS - Third theater construction at Epcot's Soarin' 11 years ago

Shanghai Disneyland announcement gives hint of what to expect for the new Soarin' at Epcot 11 years ago