Soarin’ Across America to replace Soarin’ Around the World for Nation’s 250th Birthday

[parksandtravel]

Random would work, but having each theater locked to a specific show would be an ops nightmare, I think. They'd have to have three separate queues, one for each theater.

Two theaters for America and one for World. The California show could be exclusive to California.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

Two theaters for America and one for World. The California show could be exclusive to California.

I don’t understand your theory…why would someone in California want to see a film about the state they live in? That would be akin to there being a “Soarin’ over the Sunshine State” with flyovers of the Atlantic beaches, Key West, Kennedy Space Center & the Everglades…Floridians don’t want or need to see what’s in their state, I would venture a guess that they would want to see other places…Keep Cali in 1 theater and the USA in the other 2

 

[gorillaball]

Random would work, but having each theater locked to a specific show would be an ops nightmare, I think. They'd have to have three separate queues, one for each theater.

Yeah, there would be some things to work through for sure. However, they are smart and there is a ton of space…

 

[Minnie1986]

Just because this was inspired by America's 250th anniversary doesn't mean it has to be around only for the anniversary. Let's be honest. The original now entitled Soarin' Over California set the bar and is still the best. Soarin' Around the World meant well but it overstayed it's welcome with obvious CGI transitions and bent buildings. (The Eiffel Tower was so bad they needed a new shot). It's time for a new version -- in the U.S. anyway. I'm hoping it's better than "World" and merits the distinction of staying power.

At no point did I say that it had to only be around the anniversary, or that it should only be around the anniversary. I also didn't say anything about the other versions; I simply wondered how long the 250th inspired version might be staying. That's it. That one simple statement...

 

[parksandtravel]

I don’t understand your theory…why would someone in California want to see a film about the state they live in? That would be akin to there being a “Soarin’ over the Sunshine State” with flyovers of the Atlantic beaches, Key West, Kennedy Space Center & the Everglades…Floridians don’t want or need to see what’s in their state, I would venture a guess that they would want to see other places…Keep Cali in 1 theater and the USA in the other 2

Because that's the theme of that park, albeit loosely? Florida is not the theme of Epcot. And yes I think they like it because the wait times are long for it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

That would be akin to there being a “Soarin’ over the Sunshine State”

So I guess there shouldn’t be a Soarin over America since Americans wouldn’t want to see what’s in their own country?

 

[Movielover]

I don’t understand your theory…why would someone in California want to see a film about the state they live in?

You pretty much summed up DCA 1.0 and the reaction to it right there!

 

[James Alucobond]

It’s one thing if it’s a whole park themed to the appearance of all the things that already surround the park. It’s another entirely when you’re talking about an attraction where the main draw is the sensation of gliding. As long as the footage is picturesque and matches the simulated motion, it’s all novel because the point is the feeling and getting a bird’s eye perspective. I personally wouldn’t mind at all if the whole thing were shot in my home state.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

So I guess there shouldn’t be a Soarin over America since Americans wouldn’t want to see what’s in their own country?

People on the east coast (for example) may never have the logistical ability or the financial ability to make the trip to the GC…I’m talking residents in their own state. I live in the US, but I don’t plan on visiting Alaska…would I like to see it? OF COURSE…it’s not a road trip for a day or even 2 by car. Around the country as opposed to ones own state is completely different.

 

[UNCgolf]

Yeah, there would be some things to work through for sure. However, they are smart and there is a ton of space…

I'm sure they could do three queues if they really wanted, but it also might result in a loss of capacity. I don't think they'd want a situation where two theaters have 80 minute waits and the other is a walk-on.

 

[parksandtravel]

People on the east coast (for example) may never have the logistical ability or the financial ability to make the trip to the GC…I’m talking residents in their own state. I live in the US, but I don’t plan on visiting Alaska…would I like to see it? OF COURSE…it’s not a road trip for a day or even 2 by car. Around the country as opposed to ones own state is completely different.

But were talking about people that can afford a Disney world vacation. If they can afford that they can afford a cheaper vacation to Alaska or a cross country roadtrip.

 

[Mr. Engagement]

People on the east coast (for example) may never have the logistical ability or the financial ability to make the trip to the GC…I’m talking residents in their own state. I live in the US, but I don’t plan on visiting Alaska…would I like to see it? OF COURSE…it’s not a road trip for a day or even 2 by car. Around the country as opposed to ones own state is completely different.

California is huge

 

[Biff215]

Until they make a version equal to or better than the original, California is the only right version to keep in my opinion.

If World had kept the same score (with slight tweaks) and avoided so much CGI and dumb transitions, it might have had a chance.

Hopefully Disney learned their lesson for this latest version!

 

[Fox&Hound]

Until they make a version equal to or better than the original, California is the only right version to keep in my opinion.

If World had kept the same score (with slight tweaks) and avoided so much CGI and dumb transitions, it might have had a chance.

Hopefully Disney learned their lesson for this latest version!

I 100% agree with you!!!!

 

[Baloo124]

Why not make it a guest interactive, "Choose Your State" adventure?

Have little keypads for each seat with abbreviations of all 50 U.S. states.
Have 50 different versions of the film, one flying over each U.S. state.
Riders can punch any key and the film automatically changes to the version of whichever state they choose.
The musical score remains the same regardless.
If another rider in another seat hits a button for a different state, the film changes to their selection, so on and so forth.
It all becomes a battle of who has the best reflexes in their fingers.
Also wouldn't be a good idea for people sensitive to strobe effects to ride, considering how quickly the screen will be changing films throughout, as riders battle it out pushing buttons, switching states, etc.

 

[mattpeto]

Why not make it a guest interactive, "Choose Your State" adventure?

Have little keypads for each seat with abbreviations of all 50 U.S. states.
Have 50 different versions of the film, one flying over each U.S. state.
Riders can punch any key and the film automatically changes to the version of whichever state they choose.
The musical score remains the same regardless.
If another rider in another seat hits a button for a different state, the film changes to their selection, so on and so forth.
It all becomes a battle of who has the best reflexes in their fingers.
Also wouldn't be a good idea for people sensitive to strobe effects to ride, considering how quickly the screen will be changing films throughout, as riders battle it out pushing buttons, switching states, etc.

That kind of pace would rival Better Zoogether so it could work well in this space.

 

[Smiley/OCD]

California is huge

Having driven my daughter cross country to school there, I’m well aware of that…it still doesn’t change my opinion but you do you.

 

[ToTBellHop]

So what just flying over empty areas of wilderness? Seems like just based on the picture of the Grand Canyon alone this upcoming version will be the best fit.

Imagine thinking wilderness is “empty.”

Maybe we will get lucky and fly over America’s finest trailer parks. And culminate with a flight over Newark, NJ, complete with that authentic garbage smell piped in.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I wasn't asking anything; I'm simply wondering how long it will be the 250th anniversary version; not assuming that it will only be until the actual anniversary. Of course Disney does things for extended periods of time; the Disneyland 70th celebration is approx. 13 months.

I presume they’ll have it for at least 12 months. Then evaluate based upon popularity.

 

[Mr. Engagement]

Having driven my daughter cross country to school there, I’m well aware of that…it still doesn’t change my opinion but you do you.

Not trying to change your mind.

My point is that most Californians don’t get to travel the entire state and experience its beauty.

What was your favorite part of the state?

As others have mentioned, this was factored into the original “California” theme for the park.

Source: born and raised in California.