Soarin' Over California
Fly away on a gentle breeze of music and inspiration! Soarin' Over California is an exhilarating simulated hang-glider flight over California's famous natural and manmade wonders.
Your Itinerary
Feel your feet dangle free as you are suspended up to approximately 45 feet in the air. You're immersed inside a high-speed Omnimax film projected all around you on a massive 80-foot domed screen. Your flight is accompanied by calming movement and a tranquil musical soundtrack.
The journey begins as the foggy clouds of San Francisco part to reveal the crimson expanses of the Golden Gate Bridge. From there you explore picturesque locations including Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs, San Diego harbor, Malibu at dusk and the frenetic lights of downtown Los Angeles. Return to the Disneyland Resort for a triumphant flight over Disneyland Park and up into a burst of fireworks.
No matter your age, you'll be unable to resist smiling on this pleasant journey filled with excitement, wonder and awe-inspiring vistas.
The Music
One of the most unforgettable aspects of Soarin' Over California is the serene and dramatic musical score. The music was written and recorded for the attraction by Academy Award®-winning composer Jerry Goldsmith. Inspired by the optimistic spirit of California, the magnificent score is one of the master musician's final works and the culmination of a 5-decade career.
Take the magic home! Several collections of your favorite Disney Theme Park music are available on CD at shops around the Disneyland Resort.
Aviators' Hall of Fame
Make sure to catch the Wings of Fame and Legends of Flight exhibits inside the main queue. The photographic displays celebrate the daring and genius of the aircraft and people who made California a pioneer in the history of manned flight.
Guest Policies
- Supervise children at all times. Children under age 7 years must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older.
- Guest-activated captioning is available on selected preshow video monitors in this attraction. Please contact a Cast Member at the location for assistance.
- Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle to the ride vehicle by themselves or with assistance by members of their party to experience this attraction. A transfer device is available for this attraction.
- Service animals may not accompany Guests on this attraction.
- Motion sickness and fear of heights could be aggravated by this experience.
- Guests with young children may take turns experiencing attractions. See a Cast Member for additional information.
- Wheelchair Access: Enter through the standard queue or, if you have a Disney FASTPASS® return ticket, enter the FASTPASS® return line. Proceed to the loading area and ask a Cast Member for boarding instructions.
Height:
| 40" (102 cm) or Taller |
Category:
| Mild But Wild Rides |
Features:
Disney FASTPASS Service Disney FASTPASS Service is a complimentary program that allows Guests to save their place in line while they enjoy the rest of the Park. Subject to availability. X | |
Rider Switch The Rider Switch program allows multiple adults to experience an attraction while one adult waits with a child. You then "switch" to enable the other adult to enjoy the attraction. X | |
Single Rider Line Single rider lines may reduce your wait time if you are willing to split up your party and ride alone. Subject to availability. X |
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