Soarin'

Location:       Future World - The Land Pavilion

Ride Type:      Movie / Flying Ride

Passengers:    174 per show

Fastpass?       Yes (and recommended)

Minimum Height:   40 inches minimum to ride

Summary:   “Soarin’ to Tower – we’re ready for takeoff.”  Soarin’ is an attraction which simulates a hang-glider flight over and throughout the state of California .  After a short pre-show, hosted by Patrick Warburton (who plays the character “Kronk” in “The Emperor’s New Groove”), you are escorted into the flight chamber.  There are three rows of seats, each with individual seat belt restraints.  When the ride is ready for takeoff, the theatre lights go out and the seats takeoff from the ground to hover in front of the large screen.  The movie takes you through the San Francisco Bay, Napa Valley, Redwood Creek, Lake Tahoe ski areas, Palm Springs golf resorts, orange groves, beaches, deserts, and cities of California.  You end the movie with a wonderful view of Disneyland, decorated for the Christmas holidays.  As the movie ends, the lights dim again and you gently descend back to the theatre floor to disembark. 

Comments:   At the start and end of the ride, the lights go out, which may frighten children.  Children who are afraid of heights may find the ride and movie images disturbing.  Some effects in the movie may startle children, especially the golf ball that flies at you, and the fireworks over Disneyland at the end of the movie.

Hidden Mickeys: There are two during the movie.  As the golfer hits his ball at the PGA tournament in Palm Springs, look for the hidden Mickey on the golf ball.  A second Mickey appears as part of the fireworks display at the end of the movie.

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