A patent filed by Disney shows how they plan to improve flying theater attractions like Soarin’ with a greater range of motion. New Soarin’ Patent Disney Imagineer Mark Sumner designed the original Soarin’ mechanism with an Erector Set. The new mechanism references Sumner’s original patent, aiming to improve upon the original design. The updated flying … Read more
Patrick Warburton, known to Disney fans for being the Chief Flight Attendant of Soarin’ and the voice of Kronk in “The Emperor’s New Groove,” recently surprised guests waiting to board Soarin’ Over California at Disney California Adventure. Patrick Warburton Visits Soarin’ Over California Disney shared a video and photos of Warburton appearing in person to … Read more
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicked off today, and we’ve got your first look inside the Festival Passport; as well as first looks at the new festival merchandise, topiaries, gardens, and more — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more
The limited-time run of Soarin’ Over California has ended at EPCOT and Soarin’ Around the World has returned. Soarin’ Around the World Returns Soarin’ Over California returned to EPCOT for the first time since its 2016 closure in September 2023, as part of the 100 Years of Wonder celebration. The California version stuck around into … Read more
The new Soarin’ Bicoastal Adventures pin is now available at Disneyland Resort after we first found it at Walt Disney World. This series of pins honors attractions that exist at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, with the first being inspired by Space Mountain. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin – $19.99 The pin … Read more
The second pin in the Bicoastal Adventures series available at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort is inspired by Soarin’. This series celebrates attractions that exist on both coasts. The first Bicoastal Adventures pin was inspired by Space Mountain. Limited Edition Bicoastal Adventures Soarin’ Pin – $19.99 Like the Space Mountain pin, this one … Read more
The end date announced for Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT, a new Dooney & Bourke ear headband arrives, and a canceled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge creature could still be added to the land — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more
Soarin’ Over California, which returned to EPCOT for a limited time during the 100 Years of Wonder celebration, will go away this month and Soarin’ Around the World will return. Soarin’ Over California End Date According to the Walt Disney World website, February 27 will be the last day to ride Soarin’ Over California. Soarin’ … Read more
Facing a slew of design flaws from its start, Disney California Adventure has had to undergo numerous refurbishments and renovations to be the alluring draw it is today. Under the direction of Michael Eisner, Disney California Adventure began as a means of concentrating potential California visitors to Disneyland’s neighboring park to avoid losing them to … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, January 1, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The Disney100 celebrations at EPCOT were slated to end on December 31, 2023, but many of the offerings are still available. Disney100 Decor In September of 2023, Disney100 decorations were added throughout the entrance area and World Celebration as part of the centennial offerings at EPCOT. The still-present decor includes character banners outside of the … Read more
In honor of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, Soarin’ Over California has returned to EPCOT for a limited time. This original version of the attraction, then just known as Soarin’, opened with Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001. Soarin’ then came to The Land Pavilion of EPCOT in 2005, taking over … Read more
During today’s “EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming” panel at Destination D23, it was announced that Soarin’ would be getting a “throwback” to celebrate Disney100. Soarin’ Over California Returns At EPCOT, Soarin’ Around the World will transition back to Soarin’ Over California on September 22, 2023, the same day other Disney100 celebrations will begin. … Read more
As an extra delicious treat during the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, Disney is bringing back Soarin’ Over California for a limited time. From March 3, 2023, through April 25, 2023, Soarin’ Around the World will make way for Soarin’ Over California. You’ve flown around the world, but there’s no place like … Read more
With the long-awaited return of Soarin’ Over California for the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, the attraction’s sign in Grizzly Peak Airfield has finally been installed to reflect the film change. Out front of the opening day attraction in Grizzly Peak Airfield, the second sign has changed at last from “Around the … Read more
Soarin’ Over California will return for a limited time in honor of the 2022 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Soarin’ Over California will return on March 4 and presumably run until the festival ends April 26, though exact details have not been announced. The old version of the attraction has returned a few … Read more