The mechanical ride system was inspired by the movement of a giant Erector Set.
The scents experienced during the flight, such as grass and sea breeze, are custom-engineered for the attraction.
The transition from the Matterhorn scene to the final destination in the user's specific park location is a custom-rendered digital sequence.
The projection screen is approximately 80 feet tall.
The ride utilizes a custom 'Airboard' system that positions guests' feet dangling over the edge of the theater.
Soarin' Around the World is a flight motion simulator attraction located within the Land Pavilion at Epcot. Guests are seated in a mechanical lift that elevates them before a 180-degree, 80-foot concave projection dome. The ride utilizes a 4K digital projection system and olfactory emitters to simulate a hang-glider tour of global landmarks. Visual sequences include the Matterhorn, Sydney Harbour, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Great Wall of China. The attraction system consists of three identical theaters to increase guest capacity. Motion base platforms pivot to mimic the physical sensations of gliding and banking during aerial maneuvers. The experience features an orchestral score composed by Bruce Broughton.
The attraction's entrance sign located in the lobby of The Land Pavilion.
Use the single rider line if available to reduce wait times.
Request the center section (Concourse B) for the least amount of visual distortion from the sides of the screen.
Use Lightning Lane passes to bypass standard standby queues.
Sitting in the leftmost or rightmost seats of the outer theaters, which can cause the curved screen to appear distorted.
Secure loose items such as hats, sunglasses, and footwear in the provided floor bins before the ride begins.
