Disney Makes Overnight Changes To EPCOT's 'Soarin' Attraction

Something stirred inside EPCOT this week that has guests buzzing. When visitors walked into The Land pavilion expecting their usual trip over global landmarks, they instead noticed something felt different. At first glance, the attraction looked the same, but Disney doesn’t make moves like this without a reason.

Soarin’ Around the World has long been one of EPCOT’s most popular attractions. Tucked inside World Nature, it’s the ride that takes you gliding above the Matterhorn, the Great Wall of China, and even swooping past elephants in Africa.

With technology that simulates flight, fun smells, and a sweeping soundtrack, it’s one of those attractions you can ride again and again without it losing its magic. Because of that, any hint of a change sparks conversation.

Disney has been known to quietly update things overnight—sometimes small details, other times noticeable shifts. The latest change to Soarin’ might not alter the film guests see on screen, but it does show that the attraction isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it hints that Disney could be planning for the ride’s future rather than preparing for its retirement.

That’s because Soarin’ debuted brand-new Cast Member uniforms on September 1, 2025. Gone are the old flight-attendant-inspired looks, replaced with a more modern, practical design. The new outfits feature a blue three-quarter sleeve shirt, layered with a navy vest and pants accented in red.

The signature Soarin’ wings pin remains, proudly displayed on the chest. Cast Members have already commented that the update feels much more comfortable than their previous attire.

Soarin’ Around the World Debuts New Cast Member Costumes at EPCOThttps://t.co/9OIm9LrDq6

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For guests, costumes might seem like a minor detail, but they’re actually a big deal at Disney. The company wouldn’t invest in new wardrobe designs if they didn’t see the ride sticking around for years to come. It’s a clear signal: Soarin’ is here to stay.

If anything, this refresh could be laying the groundwork for bigger enhancements down the line, whether that’s updated ride tech, a refreshed film, or even a brand-new queue experience.

It’s also part of a wider push across Walt Disney World. Just last month, Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom introduced new modular costumes, borrowing a bit of the flexible style that started in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Disney has been systematically modernizing Cast Member wardrobes to make them more versatile, comfortable, and immersive.

Soarin’s new look might not seem as flashy as a ride film update, but longtime fans know better than to overlook details like this. Uniforms are often a clue about Disney’s commitment to an attraction. When you see fresh designs appear, you can almost guarantee Imagineers have plans simmering in the background.

And honestly, it’s nice to have this reassurance. With EPCOT in constant evolution—new rides, lands, and pavilions being talked about—Soarin’ could have been at risk of getting lost in the shuffle. Instead, Disney seems intent on ensuring the ride continues soaring into the future, uniforms and all.