Is Flight of Passage basically Soarin'?

[Princess Katelet]

Forgive me, but I abandoned WDW after years and years of amazing trips there, and started going to Disneyland instead. Lately my youngest, who was nine on her last WDW trip, has been wanting to return as she doesn't have strong memories of it and wants to compare Disneyland to it. Although I am very unhappy with the new FP+ system at WDW, I am considering a return for my daughter's sake. But I'm very out of the loop. In fact it took me forever to even figure out what FOP stands for.

At any rate, I've youtubed the ride and am thinking it's basically Soarin' except that you're not 'hang gliding' over tourist areas, but are supposedly flying within an alien world or something. But is it basically the same thing?? You feel like you're flying among cool scenery??

 

[FCDub]

It's 3D, for one. It's Soarin' but three technical iterations better.

 

[OhhBother]

Soarin is like watching a movie. FOP is like being IN one.

 

[PSUGuy]

FoP has you much more 'In' the action, think Soarin' on steroids.

Bill From PA

 

[jcarwash]

Not entirely dissimilar (both simulated flight using a large screen) but Flight of Passage is much more immersive, with a very different ride vehicle that adds to the experience in a new and unique way.

Plus Flight of Passage isn't distorting any well-known landmarks. ;-)

 

[MrConbon]

Not really. Both have you looking at big screens but that’s about it.

FOP has you on a bike sort of thing with your torso hunched forward much like if you were on a motorcycle. FOP has 3D and much more movement than Soarin does with the vehicle you are on also breathing to simulate you on the creature.

 

[Mome Rath]

I would only say that the similarity begins and ends with the idea of "flying." Or, perhaps method of flight could be compared. Soarin, at best, feels like you are in a glider. FoP; riding on the back of a flying dragon on a mission. lol FoP is much much more immersive, and happens to be my favorite ride in any theme park at the moment.

 

[DisDreaming4116]

I know not the point of your post but after getting a hang of FP+, you will like it. Not ideal to have to be on the phone but when you can take a week trip, not miss out on ANY attractions and not spend more than 25 minutes in any line, you'll change your tune.
Since you have watched the FOP Youtube video, I won't be spoiling anything for you. After that first drop, you'll see (and feel) how much different it is than Soarin'.

 

[TiggerBouncy]

FOP is WAY more immersive.

 

[TIME4DIZ]

Kinda like Disney World is basically the same as your local amusement park. Both have food, rides, and shows but WDW does it on an entirely different level.

 

[mamapenguin]

I know not the point of your post but after getting a hang of FP+, you will like it. Not ideal to have to be on the phone but when you can take a week trip, not miss out on ANY attractions and not spend more than 25 minutes in any line, you'll change your tune.
Since you have watched the FOP Youtube video, I won't be spoiling anything for you. After that first drop, you'll see (and feel) how much different it is than Soarin'.

I agree with your assessment of FOP vs Soarin’. They even make it feel like it is breathing while you are flying.

However, having been to DLR last month and being here now I understand OPs frustration. I am decent at Fast Pass plus, but MaxPass rules. It isn’t even close.

 

[jerseygal]

Very excited also for FOP, first time!

 

[MYD714]

think Soarin' on steroids.

Bill From PA

This is exactly how I described it after the first time I rode it. I actually panicked when the giant wave happens. I had gotten soaked on the Kali River Rapids earlier in the day, and screamed "not again!" The people I was with thought I was insane.

 

[Nebraska_Disney]

FOP is the best ride in all 4 parks, hands down. You are part of the ride and the ability to "feel" that way is something Soarin can't do, even the old (better) Soarin movie

 

[tinkerhon]

FOP is WAY more immersive.

Way way more ! Love it !

 

[disneygirlsng]

I can see how watching a video of the ride you would think it would be more similar, But once you actually experience it, it is sooo much different (aka better). I think a previous poster nailed it with saying it's more like you are "in" the movie.

Also, once you get the hang of FP+, it is far, far superior to FP.

 

[HopperFan]

NO NO NO not the same thing except at the most simplistic level possible.

The new Soarin' is the same as the old Soarin' but with a badly made "movie". I walk by just about any time I am there.

FOP is done well, done right, fully immersive, beautiful, 3D, 4D and we never miss it if in park.

 

[mckennarose]

I feel like FOP is closer to Star Tours than Soarin. 3d glasses, the feeling of fast flying and daring, unpredictable moves of the banshee. Soarin is very gentle movements, no glasses, less of an immersive feeling.
FOP is AMAZING and shouldn't be skipped, IMO.

 

[sunsetbeachgal]

For those who have done Universal, is it anything like either of the big Harry Potter rides, Forbidden Journey or Gringotts??

 

[stace1214]

In my opinion, their similarities begin and end with big screen and flying. FOP is intense, totally immersive and truly a cutting edge, amazing attraction. Soarin' is great too, but nothing along the same lines at FOP.