{"id":41195,"date":"2026-06-05T06:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/?p=41195"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:55:19","slug":"why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Disney Fans Are Excited About Soarin\u2019 Across America at EPCOT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Suggested SEO Title: Why Disney Fans Are Excited About Soarin\u2019 Across America at EPCOT --><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#What_Is_Soarin_Across_America\" >What Is Soarin\u2019 Across America?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Location\" >Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Why_Disney_Fans_Are_Paying_Attention\" >Why Disney Fans Are Paying Attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#1_It_Celebrates_America_Without_Feeling_Like_a_Lecture\" >1. It Celebrates America Without Feeling Like a Lecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#2_The_Music_Matters\" >2. The Music Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#3_It_Feels_Connected_to_Classic_EPCOT\" >3. It Feels Connected to Classic EPCOT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#4_The_National_Geographic_Queue_Adds_an_Educational_Touch\" >4. The National Geographic Queue Adds an Educational Touch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#5_It_Has_a_Fun_Link_to_Older_Patriotic_Disney_Attractions\" >5. It Has a Fun Link to Older Patriotic Disney Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#6_It_Arrives_at_the_Right_Time\" >6. It Arrives at the Right Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Military_Family_Planning_Tips\" >Military Family Planning Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Is_Soarin_Across_America_Better_Than_Soarin_Around_the_World\" >Is Soarin\u2019 Across America Better Than Soarin\u2019 Around the World?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Our_Take\" >Our Take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/epcot\/why-disney-fans-are-excited-about-soarin-across-america-at-epcot\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><!-- Suggested Meta Description: Soarin\u2019 Across America is now flying at EPCOT. Here\u2019s why Disney fans are excited about this patriotic new version of Soarin\u2019. --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Soarin\u2019 has always been one of those Disney attractions that feels bigger than its ride system. Yes, you are sitting in a row of seats lifted in front of a giant screen, but when the music swells, and your feet dangle above the scenery, it can feel like one of the most emotional attractions at Walt Disney World.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Poster-New.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Poster-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Poster-New.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Poster-New-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Poster-New-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now, as part of Disney\u2019s celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, EPCOT has a new version: <strong>Soarin\u2019 Across America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This new flight experience opened at EPCOT on May 26, 2026, and it gives Disney fans something that feels both fresh and familiar. It is a new film, a new journey, and a new patriotic addition to EPCOT, but it also taps into the emotional style of classic Disney storytelling that many longtime fans still love.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Soarin_Across_America\"><\/span>What Is Soarin\u2019 Across America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America is a new version of the popular Soarin\u2019 attraction in EPCOT\u2019s World Nature neighborhood. Instead of flying around the globe, guests now take a scenic flight across the United States, passing over famous American landscapes, cities, coastlines, and natural wonders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Mount-Rushmore.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Mount-Rushmore.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Mount-Rushmore.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Mount-Rushmore-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Mount-Rushmore-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Disney has described the attraction as part of its larger \u201cDisney Celebrates America\u201d initiative for the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. The experience includes a new attraction film, updated music, familiar Soarin\u2019 ride sensations, and the return of those little details that make Soarin\u2019 so memorable \u2014 including scents that match scenes in the film.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span>Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#x1f4cd; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/\">EPCOT<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/epcots-world-nature\/\">World \u00a0Nature<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find Soarin\u2019 Across America inside The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/the-land-pavilion-in-epcots-world-nature\/\">Land Pavilion<\/a> at EPCOT. The attraction is located on the lower level of the pavilion, near Living with the Land and Sunshine Seasons.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23896\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23896\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance.jpg\" alt=\"The Land Pavilion Entrance\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/EPCOT-The-Land-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-23896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Land Pavilion Entrance<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This is also one of the more convenient EPCOT attractions for military families who want a break from the Florida heat. The Land pavilion is indoors, air-conditioned, and offers restrooms, dining, and multiple attractions in one location, making it a smart mid-day stop during a long park day.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Disney_Fans_Are_Paying_Attention\"><\/span>Why Disney Fans Are Paying Attention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons this version of Soarin\u2019 is getting attention. Some are practical. Some are nostalgic. And some come down to the fact that many Disney fans have been waiting for an attraction update that feels less like a franchise tie-in and more like classic EPCOT.<\/p>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America seems to hit several of those notes at once.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_It_Celebrates_America_Without_Feeling_Like_a_Lecture\"><\/span>1. It Celebrates America Without Feeling Like a Lecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the things Disney has historically done well is celebrate places, people, and ideas through atmosphere and emotion. Soarin\u2019 Across America appears to follow that tradition by focusing on the beauty and variety of the United States rather than turning the experience into a classroom presentation or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-theme-parks\/epcot\/a-journey-through-earths-wonders-the-awesome-planet-experience-at-epcot\/\">lecture<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The attraction includes scenery such as coastlines, cityscapes, natural landscapes, the Grand Canyon, New York Harbor, bayous, plains, wilderness areas, and island shores. That variety gives the attraction a broad sense of America rather than focusing on just one region or one type of landmark.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-East-Coast.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-East-Coast.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-East-Coast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-East-Coast-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-East-Coast-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For military families, that kind of sweeping view can be especially meaningful. Many service members and their families have lived all over the country, moved from base to base, or traveled through places that became part of their family story. Seeing America presented through Disney\u2019s cinematic lens may land differently for those families.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Music_Matters\"><\/span>2. The Music Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Part of what made the original Soarin\u2019 so beloved was its music. The score gave the attraction a sense of lift, optimism, and wonder that stuck with guests long after the ride ended.<\/p>\n<p>For Soarin\u2019 Across America, Disney has said the experience includes a new orchestration of the classic Soarin\u2019 musical theme. That is a smart move because the music is a huge part of why this attraction works emotionally.<\/p>\n<p>A new film is exciting, but a Soarin\u2019 film without that soaring musical feeling would not be the same. The fact that Disney is leaning into the attraction\u2019s classic sound is one of the reasons longtime fans are paying attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_It_Feels_Connected_to_Classic_EPCOT\"><\/span>3. It Feels Connected to Classic EPCOT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EPCOT has changed a lot over the years, but many longtime Walt Disney World fans still love the park most when it combines entertainment, education, travel, technology, and a little bit of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Hawaii.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Hawaii.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Hawaii.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Hawaii-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Hawaii-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That is where Soarin\u2019 Across America feels especially interesting.<\/p>\n<p>This is not a character overlay. It is not based on a movie franchise. It is not asking you to follow a superhero, princess, or animated sidekick. Instead, it invites guests to experience the beauty of real places in a way that feels emotional, cinematic, and a little educational.<\/p>\n<p>That is very EPCOT.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_National_Geographic_Queue_Adds_an_Educational_Touch\"><\/span>4. The National Geographic Queue Adds an Educational Touch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney has also added National Geographic elements to the EPCOT queue experience, including photography and an interactive trivia-style experience called the Soarin\u2019 Challenge Across America.<\/p>\n<p>That may sound like a small detail, but it matters. EPCOT works best when the learning is woven into the experience rather than forced. If guests can pick up a few facts about American landscapes and history while waiting to ride, that helps the attraction feel more connected to the original spirit of the park.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives families something to do in line besides stare at their phones. And for parents or grandparents traveling with kids, that is always a win.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_It_Has_a_Fun_Link_to_Older_Patriotic_Disney_Attractions\"><\/span>5. It Has a Fun Link to Older Patriotic Disney Attractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For longtime Walt Disney World fans, Soarin\u2019 Across America may also bring back memories of older Disney attractions that celebrated American landscapes and ideals through immersive filmmaking.<\/p>\n<p>One example is <em>America the Beautiful<\/em>, the Circle-Vision 360 film that once played in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. That attraction surrounded guests with sweeping views of American scenery, giving them a panoramic look at the country long before Soarin\u2019 ever lifted guests into the air.<\/p>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America is not a remake of that attraction, of course. The technology, setting, and ride experience are very different. But the emotional idea feels related: use Disney filmmaking to show the scale, beauty, and variety of America in a way that makes guests feel something.<\/p>\n<p>That is the kind of classic Disney connection many older fans appreciate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_It_Arrives_at_the_Right_Time\"><\/span>6. It Arrives at the Right Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disney is introducing Soarin\u2019 Across America as part of the company\u2019s larger America 250 celebration. That timing gives the attraction more significance than a normal seasonal change.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of simply swapping one film for another, Disney is using Soarin\u2019 as one of the anchor experiences for a much larger patriotic celebration. Walt Disney World is also expected to feature other patriotic offerings, entertainment, lighting, merchandise, food, and special experiences tied to the 250th anniversary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Disney-Celebrates-America-Military-Salute-Ticket-short.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Disney-Celebrates-America-Military-Salute-Ticket-short.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Disney-Celebrates-America-Military-Salute-Ticket-short.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Disney-Celebrates-America-Military-Salute-Ticket-short-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Disney-Celebrates-America-Military-Salute-Ticket-short-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For guests visiting in 2026, especially around summer and the Fourth of July season, Soarin\u2019 Across America gives EPCOT a new reason to be part of the trip.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Family_Planning_Tips\"><\/span>Military Family Planning Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your family is visiting EPCOT during the run of Soarin\u2019 Across America, this should be high on your list. The attraction is family-friendly, indoors, and located in one of EPCOT\u2019s most useful pavilions for a mid-day reset.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/EPCOT-The-Land-Pavilion-Interior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few planning thoughts for military families:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use it as a mid-day break.<\/strong> The Land pavilion is a great place to cool off, eat, use the restroom, and slow the pace of your day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pair it with Living with the Land.<\/strong> These two attractions are in the same pavilion and make a nice classic EPCOT combo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch Lightning Lane availability.<\/strong> Soarin\u2019 is often included with Lightning Lane Multi Pass at EPCOT, but availability and demand can vary, especially when a new version is drawing attention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consider your seating.<\/strong> Many fans prefer the center section because it usually offers the best view with less distortion (ask for that row when being lined up in the final queue).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make time for the queue details.<\/strong> The National Geographic additions may be worth noticing, especially if you enjoy EPCOT\u2019s educational side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Guests using Disney military tickets can experience Soarin\u2019 Across America just like any other EPCOT guest. Remember that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/walt-disney-world-military-theme-park-tickets\/\">Military Theme Park Tickets<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-military-ticket-and-room-discounts\/the-disney-armed-forces-salute-the-best-military-ticket-discount\/\">Disney Armed Forces Salute tickets<\/a> have their own rules, eligibility requirements, expiration dates, and park reservation requirements if applicable, so always confirm the current details before your trip.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning a Walt Disney World vacation using military discounts, I recommend working with military-focused Disney travel professionals who understand military tickets, Shades of Green, Disney resort discounts, and how all the pieces fit together. My recommended Disney travel agents are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/blog\/the-mouse-experts-military-disney-vacation-specialists\/\">The Mouse Experts, Military Disney Vacation Specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Soarin_Across_America_Better_Than_Soarin_Around_the_World\"><\/span>Is Soarin\u2019 Across America Better Than Soarin\u2019 Around the World?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That is going to be the big fan debate.<\/p>\n<p>Some guests love Soarin\u2019 Around the World because it offers a grand international journey with famous landmarks from across the globe. Others have always preferred the older Soarin\u2019 Over California because it felt more natural, more emotional, and less dependent on obviously exaggerated imagery.<\/p>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America may fall somewhere in between. It gives guests a new scenic journey, but one focused on American places and tied to a national celebration. If the film feels grounded, emotional, and sincere, it may win over many fans who have missed the original style of Soarin\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>For me, the biggest question is not whether every single scene is perfect. It is whether the attraction makes guests feel that familiar Soarin\u2019 sense of lift, wonder, and emotional connection. If it does that, Disney may have a winner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Take\"><\/span>Our Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Captain.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Captain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Captain.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Captain-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Captain-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America feels like the kind of attraction update Walt Disney World needed right now. It is patriotic without needing to be political. It is nostalgic without simply replaying the past. And it gives EPCOT something new that still feels connected to the park\u2019s older identity.<\/p>\n<p>For military families, the attraction may have an extra layer of meaning. Many of us have served, moved, traveled, or built family memories across this country. Seeing America through Disney\u2019s grand, emotional storytelling style could make this more than just another ride update.<\/p>\n<p>It may be one of those experiences that reminds guests why Disney attractions can still hit the heart when they are built around music, scenery, story, and feeling.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Soarin\u2019 Across America is now flying at EPCOT, and it is already one of the most interesting additions tied to Disney\u2019s America 250 celebration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Title-Screen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Title-Screen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Title-Screen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Title-Screen-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.militarydisneytips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Soarin-Across-America-Title-Screen-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a longtime Soarin\u2019 fan, a classic EPCOT fan, a military family planning a 2026 Walt Disney World trip, or just someone who loves patriotic Disney experiences, this new version is worth paying attention to.<\/p>\n<p>Have you experienced Soarin\u2019 Across America yet? Are you excited to try it, or do you still miss one of the previous versions? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soarin\u2019 has always been one of those Disney attractions that feels bigger than its ride system. 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