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Soarin' Across America Debuts at EPCOT for U.S. 250th

Walt Disney Imagineering shot new U.S. aerial footage to refresh the ride for the anniversary.

Overview

  • Soarin' Across America officially opened at EPCOT on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 after weeks of cast, Annual Passholder, and soft preview rides.
  • Walt Disney Imagineering produced a roughly 4 minute 50 second film filmed with helicopter mounts and heavy‑lift drones that shows coastlines, city skylines and natural landmarks across the United States.
  • The attraction's preshow was updated and returns actor Patrick Warburton as the ride's 'chief flight attendant' to provide continuity with prior Soarin' presentations.
  • A matching food tie‑in called the S'morin' Across America milkshake launched at Sunshine Seasons in The Land pavilion on opening day and is priced at $9.99.
  • Disney says the overlay is limited time and will arrive at Disney California Adventure on July 2, 2026, with coverage noting deliberate echoes to the older American Journeys film that are likely to appeal to long‑time park fans.