OK, Disney fans, we need your opinion. Here in the U.S., there are two versions of a classic Disney ride called Soarin’. First, there was Soarin’ Over California, which transports riders to sunny California. (We can think of two words to describe this version of the ride: Orange. Groves. If you know, you know.) Then, Disney debuted Soarin’ Around the World, and, as the name implies, you get a birds-eye view of some famous places all over the WORLD! If you’ve been on both versions of the ride, which one is your favorite?
Soarin’ Over California
So, why are we talking about Soarin’? Well, every once in a while, Disney CHANGES the ride experience by swapping between Soarin’ Around the World and Soarin’ Over California. Now, the ride is changing again! Let’s take a look.
It’s official: Soarin’ Over California is BACK at Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland website was updated to reflect the change. Starting NOW, you can see Soarin Over California’s full list of operating hours.
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Why the change? You can thank the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, which began on March 1st and runs through April 22nd. Like we said, this version is like regular Soarin’, but this time, you’ll be gliding above California with by a score by Academy Award-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith.
Soarin’ Over California
After you take a ride on Soarin’ Over California, don’t forget to check out the Food and Wine Festival! There are a TON of food booths to enjoy, plus entertainment, festival-exclusive merchandise, characters, and MORE.
Festival Beer Garden
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I wish they would develop a 3rd Soarin’ adventure and then make the ride like Star Tours – when you get on you would never know which one of the three you would get.
DisneyWorld… My Vote… Soarin’ Over California… 100%
I definitely prefer Soarin over California over World which has way too much CGI and if you aren’t in the middle the top is bent. I think they should keep both in separate theaters and just let you pick.
California is my favorite by far!
You’d think Disney World would have Soarin’ Over Florida. That would be nice.
My vote goes to Soarin’ over California. After all, this park is called CALIFORNIA Adventure, not World Adventure.