New Soarin’ coming summer 2026!

[maleficent55]

To celebrate the semiquincentennial! We get a new Soarin’!

https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/soarin-across-america-at-disneyland-and-disney-world/

 

[BrianL]

I'll take it! Also, the announcement video has a familiar face:

 

[StarlitNight05]

So excited for this! And loved seeing the return of Patrick

 

[Tinkaboo]

Been hoping for a long time they would do this version.
Excited..but apprehensive...hope they do a better job than the World one.

 

[Minnie1222]

Wow! I can't believe that's Patrick.

 

[maleficent55]

I'll take it! Also, the announcement video has a familiar face:

Wouldn’t be the same without him!

 

[LKing]

It starts in three weeks. I have a feeling they aren't going to change to Soarin over California during Food & Wine this year.

Correction, Disney Celebrating America starts on Veterans Day 2025. Soarin doesn't start until summer 2026. https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-...ies-announced-for-americas-250th-anniversary/

 

[xdan0920]

Love it. Also love the meltdowns over it on social media. People really exposing themselves.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

1) I hope the OG Soarin stays at Food and Wine
2) I hope this version has less CGI
3) I know it was pre planned but.....just to me funny to have this version now. The Timing to me is just funny with everything going on

 

[StarlitNight05]

It starts in three weeks. I have a feeling they aren't going to change to Soarin over California during Food & Wine this year.

I didn't realize it started so soon! Woohoo!

 

[LKing]

I know it was pre planned but.....just to me funny to have this version now. The Timing to me is just funny with everything going on

Considering the 250th celebration called "Disney Celebrating America" is starting on 11/11/25, I think they waited as long as they could.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

Considering it is starting on 11/11/25, I think they waited as long as they could.

I'm confused the press statement says next summer

Is DCA starting in a few weeks?

 

[Chili327]

I'm confused the press statement says next summer

Is DCA starting in a few weeks?

Yea, I’m confused.

 

[Tinkaboo]

What do you hope to see in this new version? I would like Old Faithful at Yellowstone, a deep dive into Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, something beautiful from Pacific Northwest and Alaska. I hope they found UNIQUE scenes that are not the usual cliches...a Mardi Gras parade, skiing in Colorado ( we do other things here too), NYC skyline, etc.

Hope they surprise us!

 

[LKing]

Never mind. I'm wrong. I read this statement which said the 250th starts this year but didn't catch that Soarin doesn't start until next summer. I will correct my statements above.

 

[maleficent55]

Debuts Summer 2026

 

[irlandaise]

Been hoping for a long time they would do this version.
Excited..but apprehensive...hope they do a better job than the World one.

What do you hope to see in this new version? I would like Old Faithful at Yellowstone, a deep dive into Grand Canyon, Devils Tower, something beautiful from Pacific Northwest and Alaska. I hope they found UNIQUE scenes that are not the usual cliches...a Mardi Gras parade, skiing in Colorado ( we do other things here too), NYC skyline, etc.

Hope they surprise us!

I completely agree with both of your comments, Tinkaboo.

The world version is so predictable: the "usual clichés," as you said. I wouldn't mind them including Yosemite again for old times' sake. Or they could take the opportunity to film Lake Tahoe on a day when the lake is actually visible this time! And given the reason for the new movie, I'd be fine with them including the Statue of Liberty. But I sure hope we'll see something other than a U.S. version of "the world's most recognizable landmarks."

And, ugh, I sure hope they lay off the CGI, or at least keep it to a minimum. No more fake animals, please!!

But I'm delighted to see Patrick Warburton participating in the project, and those flag-themed Mickey ears are adorable!

 

[DeeBee3]

I'm very excited for this. Would definitely lure me in to take a quick trip over the summer just to celebrate.

 

[joseph821]

Debuts Summer 2026

Ok. July 4, 2026 is the 250th Anniversary - so do you think it will debut before then? How long do you think this will run?
The 250th starts on July 4, 2026.

 

[BrianL]

Ok. July 4, 2026 is the 250th Anniversary - so do you think it will debut before then? How long do you think this will run?
The 250th starts on July 4, 2026.

I bet it will debut a bit before July 4 - probably at the start of "Summer season." I could see it lasting through the end of the year, though that's just a guess. I imagine they may bring it back for limited engagements too, like they do for California.