Soaring?

[Princess Joanna]

Im a little afraid of heights Is it very realistic? Will i feel like im going to fall off? I know this probably seems like a silly question but in the birnbaum guide it makes it sound a little scary

 

[TOONMADLAD]

It's not scary at all, you have a seat belt on so you can't fall out and it is a very good ride, the smell of those oranges as you fly over the orange groves, fantastic , you will love the ride!!

 

[Petraman]

It is very realistic and you will feel like you are flying, but you are very well secured. I think you could handle it. It's great!

 

[Princess Joanna]

It's not scary at all, you have a seat belt on so you can't fall out and it is a very good ride, the smell of those oranges as you fly over the orange groves, fantastic , you will love the ride!!

Oooh i love the sound of smelling the oranges Thanks very much for your reply you have convinced me now

 

[Princess Joanna]

It is very realistic and you will feel like you are flying, but you are very well secured. I think you could handle it. It's great!

thanks for ur reply it helps a lot

 

[2Tiggies]

Have a look at some of these. It should give you an idea what to expect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNCksqX6qXY

 

[Princess Joanna]

Have a look at some of these. It should give you an idea what to expect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNCksqX6qXY

Thanks 2Tiggies you are allways so helpful

 

[NicolaUK]

If you want to see exactly how it works, there's a section in Modern Marvels http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2007/11/epcot-soarin-behind-scenes.html that explains it, scroll to the bottom for the video - don't watch if you don't want spoilers though - but I'm sure you'll love it

 

[dbriggsq]

It depends on how vivid your imagination is.

I'm not too good with heights and there are a couple of moments on the ride when I have to remind myself that it's not really happening.

Having said that - I love it - one of my favourites.

You don't really get any sense of how high you are above the ground in the actual ride itself.

 

[dixonsontour]

My 3 year old loved it!

Give it a try i'm sure you will love it.

 

[cazzie]

I absolutely hate heights but can do this, when I first did it I wasn't too happy so I would put the buckle through the child loop and it made me feel safer, don't need it now as I am used to it but it definately helped.

 

[meldud]

Im a little afraid of heights Is it very realistic? Will i feel like im going to fall off? I know this probably seems like a silly question but in the birnbaum guide it makes it sound a little scary

My husband is terrfired of heights and was nervous getting on the first time, but was going to do it again on the last day, but we ran out of time.

If you use the child loop between your legs you will feel happier and my husband said he just reminded himself that it is a simulator. Just enjoy the views and if you get nervous look at the hinges and see exactly how little you tilt forwards and backwards.... I was astounded at how clever it was... the smallest movement for an amazing effect!

 

[PixieTl]

you will love it!! I'm not a height girl at all, but there are a few parts where I just grip the handles a bit tighter and just focus on the screen and DON'T LOOK DOWN! lol I love Soaring, it's on my top list of favorite attractions!

 

[Pegasus928]

I have no issue with heights, but the first time I did this I felt sick for hours - so much so I couldn't do any other rides for the rest of the day.
I have, however, done it again since and had no such problems. I can't explain why it affected me the way it did the first time (I do suffer from motion sickness so put it down to this) but not subsequent rides - I am just pleased I can go on it now as it is a fab ride

 

[Princess Joanna]

Thank you all so much for your replies Im gona be brave and try it

 

[2Tiggies]

Thank you all so much for your replies Im gona be brave and try it

You go for it!! I think sometimes it is the unknown that keeps us away from things we are hesitant about trying. You may find that once you have done it you are dragging your DH back to Epcot to make ropedrop so you can do the standby line AND a fastpass. And you know, if you don't like it, you don't have to ride it again.

 

[stba2006]

Thank you all so much for your replies Im gona be brave and try it

Good for you. You will love it

 

[cantwait!!!!!!!!!!!!]

Im sorry to disagree with people but my husband who is scared of heights hated it, he didnt feel at all safe with just the single seat belt. We were on the front row and your are hoisted quite high up in the room, I was surprised how high when I looked down. I enjoyed it but having him grip my arm did spoil it a bit ! He goes on all the roller coasters etc no problem this was the only one he really didnt like.

Everyone is different though you might be fine