Soarin' Across America set to open at EPCOT on May 26

Soarin’ Across America, the latest version of Disney’s Soarin’ attraction, is scheduled to open to the public at EPCOT on May 26. The ride honors the 250th anniversary of the United States with aerial views of various landmarks.

Riders will board the familiar seats, fasten seatbelts and pull the yellow tab before soaring over sites across the country. Featured locations include New York, Hawaii, Alaska, Mount Rushmore and the bayous of Louisiana. Two scenes highlight Los Angeles with views of the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign.

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EPCOT's Soarin' ride entrance with banner announcing 'Soarin’ Across America' overlay for U.S. 250th anniversary, featuring aerial views of American landmarks.
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Disney reveals Soarin' ride closure and new America version dates

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Walt Disney World has announced that the Soarin’ Around the World attraction at EPCOT will close on May 14, 2026, to prepare for a limited-time overlay called Soarin’ Across America. The new version, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, is set to open on May 26, 2026. This change will feature aerial views of American landscapes and cityscapes while retaining core elements like the flight simulation, score, and scents.

Cast member previews of Soarin’ Across America at EPCOT have drawn attention to several aspects of the new ride that some guests find less engaging than previous versions. The attraction is scheduled to open officially on May 26.

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Soarin' Around the World closed at EPCOT on May 13 to allow for updates ahead of its reopening as Soarin' Across America. The ride will return on May 26 with new American landmarks and features.

Updating coverage of Walt Disney World’s 2026 closures, four key attractions—including Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, and Wildlife Express Train—will be unavailable in April 2026 across Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. New details confirm reopening timelines from early April to summer, with recent soft openings and retheming previews.

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Walt Disney World has announced six significant closures of attractions and experiences in 2026, affecting visitors across its parks. These include temporary refurbishments, permanent shutdowns, and retheming projects set to reshape key areas. Guests planning trips should check updates to adjust their itineraries.

New aerial photographs taken on March 29, 2026, show substantial construction progress on Piston Peak National Park in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The Rivers of America have been drained and filled, with Tom Sawyer Island removed to make way for two Cars-themed attractions. The Liberty Belle riverboat remains docked after nine months of inactivity, its future unclear.

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for the installation of set elements at the upcoming Encanto attraction in Disney's Animal Kingdom. The permit signals the next phase of construction for the ride, which is part of the new Tropical Americas land set to open in 2027. Crews have already completed the building's framework, marking progress toward themed installations.

 

 

 

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