Do you smell orange groves? Maybe it’s because Disneyland has announced that Soarin’ Over California will be returning to Disney California Adventure for a limited time.
That’s right — The original Disneyland attraction, Soarin’ Over California, will be returning to Disneyland Resort for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival this spring.
Beginning on February 28th and running through April 21st, Disney guests will be able to get a small taste of nostalgia thanks to the return of Soarin’ Over California.
But that’s not all because Annual Passholders get an even sweeter treat! Disneyland Annual Passholders will get the chance to enjoy an extra hour of ride time on Soarin’ Over California on select dates.
On March 11th, 18th, and 25th, Annual Passholders should be in the park prior to closing. Once the park closes, show your valid Annual Pass and you will be set for take-off!
Do you smell that—the smell of…oranges? 🍊 That's right, Soarin’ Over California is returning from February 28th through April 21st! AP's get an extra hour of ride time on March 11th, 18th, and 25th. Be in the Park prior to closing with your valid AP for your flight! pic.twitter.com/1vzOKiQChp
Soarin’ Over California was an opening day attraction at Disney California Adventure, which debuted on February 8, 2001. The theme park attraction took guests over several different locations in California, such as the Golden Gate Bridge, and the pre-show told the history of California’s aviation industry.
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Soarin’ Around The World
Soarin’ Around The World is the current attraction located at Disney California Adventure, which takes guests soarin’ over several different world icons.
Disney’s official description states:
Your journey begins as the clouds part above the majestic Swiss Alps, revealing a familiar sight to Disneyland fans. Next, you’ll visit polar bears in icy Greenland, swoop past sailboats on Australia’s iconic Sydney Harbour and weave between elephants marching toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Glide above marvels like the Great Wall of China, the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India. Cruise over Monument Valley, Fiji’s Lau Island and thundering Iguazu Falls in South America. Gaze down at the Eiffel Tower as it sparkles like a jewel in the night, surrounded by the lights of Paris.
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Soarin’ At Disney Parks
Soarin‘ is also located at other Disney Parks. Disney guests may know of this unique attraction as Soarin’ Around the World, Soaring Over the Horizon and Soaring: Fantastic Flight, as the name differs depending on which Disney Park you are visiting. Disney guests can enjoy this theme park attraction at Disney California Adventure, Epcot, Shanghai Disneyland, and Tokyo DisneySea.
Need Help Planning Your Next Disney Trip?
If you want to visit Disneyland Resort on your next family vacation to ride Soarin’ Over California, but are having trouble getting started? If so, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friends over at Academy Travel. They can help plan every aspect of your Disney vacation and will even offer tips and tricks so you don’t miss out on any of the magic.
Are you excited to see Soarin’ Over California return to Disney California Adventure? Are you an Annual Passholder? Will you be taking advantage of the extra hour? Let us know in the comments.
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