This is from Deb's website. Has anyone heard anything more aobut it???
Epcot to Get New E-Ticket Ride
Rumors have been circulating for several months about the development of a new E-ticket attraction for Epcot's Future World. Word is finally coming from WDW itself that construction of this new attraction, to be located near the Land pavilion, will begin in 2004, with an opening of 2005! Although WDW has not released any details, it's widely speculated that this attraction will be similar (maybe even identical) to Disney's California Adventure's Soarin' Over California! Details will most likely be officially announced this fall, probably at the October press event. For those of you not familiar with this attraction, ALL EARS California correspondent Laura G. describes the DCA version as follows:
"Soarin' Over California is an innovative attraction that provides guests with a truly 'bird's-eye' view of California. (And I'm not talking brussels sprouts, here!) Guests enter a large enclosed theater with a huge IMAX screen, then sit side-by-side on one of the three rows (10 seats per row) of long bench-like seats, with their legs dangling, and fasten their seat belts. Think of it like a very large Ferris Wheel. The benches then lift into the air, and scenes from 12 different locations in California are projected on the screen. As you 'fly' over places like San Francisco, Yosemite, Palm Springs, and Disneyland, the benches rock a little bit forward and backward to simulate movement, although the seat is quite secure and never feels like you could fall out. There's also the sensation of wind blowing on your face and various scents that complement the scenes you are viewing, like oranges (a la Horizons!) or pine. The scenery in the movie is beautiful, and it really does feel like you're hang-gliding through the air. It's an amazing experience -- the only drawback is that it's not long enough!"
Epcot to Get New E-Ticket Ride
Rumors have been circulating for several months about the development of a new E-ticket attraction for Epcot's Future World. Word is finally coming from WDW itself that construction of this new attraction, to be located near the Land pavilion, will begin in 2004, with an opening of 2005! Although WDW has not released any details, it's widely speculated that this attraction will be similar (maybe even identical) to Disney's California Adventure's Soarin' Over California! Details will most likely be officially announced this fall, probably at the October press event. For those of you not familiar with this attraction, ALL EARS California correspondent Laura G. describes the DCA version as follows:
"Soarin' Over California is an innovative attraction that provides guests with a truly 'bird's-eye' view of California. (And I'm not talking brussels sprouts, here!) Guests enter a large enclosed theater with a huge IMAX screen, then sit side-by-side on one of the three rows (10 seats per row) of long bench-like seats, with their legs dangling, and fasten their seat belts. Think of it like a very large Ferris Wheel. The benches then lift into the air, and scenes from 12 different locations in California are projected on the screen. As you 'fly' over places like San Francisco, Yosemite, Palm Springs, and Disneyland, the benches rock a little bit forward and backward to simulate movement, although the seat is quite secure and never feels like you could fall out. There's also the sensation of wind blowing on your face and various scents that complement the scenes you are viewing, like oranges (a la Horizons!) or pine. The scenery in the movie is beautiful, and it really does feel like you're hang-gliding through the air. It's an amazing experience -- the only drawback is that it's not long enough!"
