Soarin’ will take flight once again at Epcot beginning June 17. Redubbed “Soarin’ Around the World,” the attraction will feature a new film presentation which will give guests birds-eye views of landmarks around the world, from the Great Wall of China to the Sydney Harbor in Australia.
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SOARIN’ AROUND THE WORLD TAKES FLIGHT AT DISNEY PARKS THIS SUMMER
Guests can experience a whole new Soarin’ journey when Soarin’ Around the World makes its groundbreaking debut across the globe this summer. The next generation of the popular Soarin’ attraction makes its premiere at the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland this summer as Soarin’ Over the Horizon.
Does Epcot have to be for everyone?
This is a question which I obviously know the answer to for many different reasons. Of course a company like Disney wants one of it’s main theme parks, second in attendance next to Magic Kingdom, to be a park that everyone is interested in attending. I know the answer to that question is a resounding YES. For business reasons, for marketing reasons, for optics, for a million other reasons. It’s stupid to even consider the alternative.
So, let’s take up way too much space in “The Cloud” discussing just that.
Photos – Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 3
Take a look at photos of the Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 3.
Sail Through the Kingdom of Arendelle on Frozen Ever After
For the first time in forever, guests can explore the kingdom of Arendelle when “Frozen Ever After” opens in the Norway Pavilion in summer 2016. This family-friendly adventure picks up after the events in the blockbuster hit “Frozen” and celebrates a “Summer Snow Day.”
A stone archway entrance greets guests to the kingdom of Arendelle. Queen Elsa, Princess Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, trolls and Marshmallow join them on their boat journey through the frozen willow forest, past Troll Valley and up to the North Mountain to Elsa’s ice palace.
After disembarking, guests can meet the regal sisters in the cozy Royal Sommerhus. Inspired by a cabin in the countryside of Norway, the sisters have opened their summer home for visitors.
Fun Facts:
- Frozen Ever After is the first Frozen-themed attraction and the Royal Sommerhus is Elsa’s and Anna’s permanent meet and greet at Disney Parks.
- Guests will witness Elsa’s ice magic on Frozen Ever After.
- Composers Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez created new lyrics to the cherished Frozen film songs.
- All of the original voice talent from the film returned and recorded dialogue and songs for the attraction
- WDI traveled to Norway to research architecture, décor and artifacts; guests will find their inspiration in the Royal Sommerhus.
- The design of Royal Sommerhus and the surrounding area is modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin in Trondheim.
Photos – Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 2
Take a look at photos of the Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 2.
Photos – Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 1
Take a look at photos of the Cactus Road Rally Area Plants at Epcot’s 2016 Flower & Garden Festival – Part 1.
Photos – Topiaries at Entrance of Epcot for the 2016 Flower & Garden Festival
Take a look at photos of the Topiaries at Entrance of Epcot for the 2016 Flower & Garden Festival.
Details of New Experiences Coming This Summer To Epcot
Anna, Elsa and other beloved characters from the blockbuster film, “Frozen,” will give the summer season a warm hug at Epcot and several other Disney parks. Meanwhile “Turtle Talk with Crush” makes fun waves and Soarin’ takes guests to new heights.
- Step into the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and their co-stars as they welcome guests aboard the new Frozen Ever After boat ride at the Norway pavilion, featuring the most advanced Audio-Animatronics to date. Passengers will celebrate a “Summer Snow Day,” visit the ice palace, and hear beloved film tunes plus new lyrics by Oscar-winning “Let It Go” songwriters Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson.
- Also at Norway pavilion, Anna and Elsa will greet guests in the new Royal Sommerhus, modeled after a traditional Norwegian cabin.
- In Future World, guests will celebrate the U.S. debut of the new Soarin’ Around the World attraction at The Land pavilion this summer. Now with a third Epcot theater, plus new digital screens and projection systems, the expanded attraction takes guests on an exhilarating “flight” above spectacular global landscapes and man-made wonders.
- Guests will also find new additions at “Turtle Talk with Crush” beginning in early-May with characters from Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory.” When Crush the sea turtle swims up to the “Human Tank” at Epcot, he’ll be joined by Dory and some of her new friends that guests will get to know when “Finding Dory” swims into theaters on June 17, 2016.
Photos – Plants Inside the Butterfly Garden Area at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival – Part Two
Take a look at some Plants Inside the Butterfly Garden Area at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival in Part Two of our Photo Gallery.
