Soarin’ Across America Opens May 26 at EPCOT After 12-Day Closure

Overview

• Walt Disney World employees can begin registering on May 6 for preview rides, with each allowed to bring up to three guests.
• Soarin’ Around the World will be closed from May 14 through May 25 during the film swap.
• The refreshed program keeps the hang-glider seats, wraparound screen, and scent effects but switches the flight to U.S. scenes like the Grand Canyon with a new score.
• EPCOT’s version opens to the public on May 26 as a limited-time 250th-anniversary offering, with Disney California Adventure debuting its version on July 2.
• Disney and park-watchers expect longer waits at launch, so guests who want the new film early should book Lightning Lane or ride at park opening.