EPCOT Soarin' Over California 2023 4K Ride POV Experience | Walt Disney World Disney100 Florida

Enjoy the original Soarin' Over California that has just returned to EPCOT for a limited time for the Disney 100 celebration! This was filmed on September 22nd 2023 from around 11:15am - 11:45am
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[@johnleggett5054]

Ah, the wonderful music of the much-missed maestro, Jerry Goldsmith.

[@4KWDW]

Yes, the music for this version is just amazing!

[@atasker7432]

"Soarin' Over California" will ALWAYS be a MILLION TIMES BETTER than "Soarin' Around the World"!

[@dawnwelch6579]

There is absolutely NO CONTEST! I’m with you!

[@alaskatikiroom6802]

It’s so cool that Epcot is getting Soarin’ Over California!! It’s such a better experience because you don’t have so many bent over icons. So glad people in Epcot get to experience it!!👏👏👍

[@4KWDW]

Yep that’s true! This original version is definitely better than Around the World in my opinion, I’m so glad it’s back!

[@R20283]

@@CreativeCruisingRobloxexactly

[@fruity6106]

​​@@CreativeCruisingRobloxI am glad for them going back to California for a bit because that is the version I grew up with.

[@CrazyManhog]

I think they are keeping it because no switch back was announced

[@brookeAnn866]

I prefer around the world because idk that’s all I’ve ever known but ig it’s cool

[@huntrrams]

Disney California should bring this back permanently!

[@lehrlacher]

Yay!!!! You got this up quickly! The original is far superior to the newer version. I absolutely love it!! Thank you!!

[@4KWDW]

I agree, this version is just the best! So glad it’s back, hopefully every year it will be temporarily brought back like this!

[@Richard-fv7rq]

Fantastic to revisit this, much better than the new 'world' version. Thanks for the memories!

[@4KWDW]

I completely agree Richard! Thanks so much as always 😊

[@user-wt7cl7jf4b]

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[@Liz.R]

Bonus! Guess we’re one of the firsts to see the original. Fun seeing a different queue film of swishing California towns. Who knew you’d ever need a lightning lane for Soarin😜. At least Disneyland section is more realistic than the Electric umbrella, etc still shown at WDW but glad a temporary switch is occurring for whatever reason. Thanks for the early call 💜🚣🏻‍♀️🏄🏻‍♀️🏌🏼

[@4KWDW]

Ah yes, this version was always much better than Around the world (but I still really like the one too) . Haha I’m so glad i had Lightning lane this time, got me in and out rather quickly! Hopefully this will be around for awhile, like a few months but we’ll see

[@mikefischer9327]

I remember watching this in 2006. And I loved it! Thanks for the opportunity to watch it again 😊. Most grateful

[@4KWDW]

It’s my pleasure Mike, I’m so glad Disney decided to bring this back! It’s definitely the best version of Soarin’ in my opinion

[@billgraf6510]

Now this video was a treat, brings back fond memories of taking this ride many times. This was special, Thank You

[@4KWDW]

I’m so glad this could bring back some great memories Bill! Thanks so much as always 😃

[@alli_went_bonkers]

You get extra points for being so efficient! As always, thanks!!💜

[@pamelabrauer9450]

One of my favorite attractions. Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@adamshapiro4695]

Hey guys! Great Video!! Soarin is definitely a top attraction at Epcot. It was great to see the golden state with a perfect view!! Some of my favorites were the Coast Guard, hot air balloons and of course, Disneyland! What were yours?😊

[@4KWDW]

Thank you as always Adam! San Francisco & Disneyland are my favorite parts, but I really love every single scene!

[@liamperry8486]

2 uploads in one day we are in for a treat hello from United Kingdom got my WDW trip booked for next year love watching your video's

[@4KWDW]

Glad you enjoyed both videos Liam!! Thank you so much for always watching 😃

[@kazrob8946]

Fantastic! Brings back all those memories of my first WDW trip. I do like the world version but this feels different and I can still remember the smell of the orange groves. Great video.

[@4KWDW]

Oh yea, I like the world version too but the original is still better in my opinion but you can’t go wrong with either! Thanks so much as always 😊

[@jr.generalkev-thehunteadersHQ]

I will say, the return of Soarin' at Epcot was quite the treat.😊 Even though it has been about 8 years since the last time I experienced it back at DCA, seeing this nostalgic attraction shared around from time to time is something that I am grateful for to this day.❤ Of course, Jerry Goldsmith (the person who composed the original music) is a legend and he will be greatly remembered.👍 Perhaps someday I'll return to experience the original version if the opportunity opens up again.😉

[@ronaldlee3537]

He died July 21, 2004 (75) . He also scored various Star Trek. I miss the man.

[@andrewh4855]

Yay!!! I can smell the orange groves now. Lol. Any idea how long is this staying around? Tfs 4K!

[@4KWDW]

Those amazing smells were back better than ever too! Disney hasn’t given an official end date for this, so I have no idea but hopefully it’s for a few months at least!

[@JenThePirate]

Awesome 👏 I haven’t seen the original in so long!

[@bsmith2301]

Love this! Thanks 4K!

[@4KWDW]

It’s my pleasure Brice!! So glad Disney brought this back, even if it is just temporary. Thank you as always!!!

[@rwbashaw66]

Catching the nostalgia feels!! The original Soarin’ (Over California)! Oh! That orginal Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack!! Ok, so the distortion from the sides has always been there…just hidding by the framing of the views…not anything new in Soarin’ Around the World. I can almost smell the evergreens and the orange grove!! So happy to see that Disneyland ending!! Glorious capture, 4K!! Thank you for bringing this to us!!!

[@christopherwynn727]

San Francisco Redwood Creek Napa Valley Monterey Bay Lake Tahoe Yosemite Palm Springs Camarillo Anza Borrego San Diego Malibu Los Angeles Disneyland 100 Anaheim California

[@rosslovesdisney3829]

I like how we’re in a time period where the California themed theme park is showing the “World” version and the World showcase/celebration themed park is showing the California version!!

[@riding4beers889]

This was one of my favorite videos of yours from this year. That was a great experience with so many great views.

[@4KWDW]

I really appreciate that my friend, thank you so much!

[@EscapeLifesGravity]

9:37 “Standby Blue, Blue out ready now!” Love the Thunderbirds appearance!

[@scottkronenberg]

This ride is liking having our own version of The Sphere in EPCOT. 🌎🛫🍿

[@CamrynGleason]

Awesome ride!!

[@goldengirlspod]

I can still smell the ocean now from the view

[@CraigSiegel32]

I wonder if they plan on replacing the current Soarin so that the last scene with the updated Epcot can be done properly

[@4KWDW]

That could be the case!

[@loririenhardt7329]

I do wish I could catch the original version before it goes away. I love this Soarin much more than the new one. I wonder how long it will be there? I hope through May 🤞

[@4KWDW]

I do find it odd how Disney hasn’t announced how long it will last. Hopefully that’s because it’ll be for a while!

[@loririenhardt7329]

@@4KWDW I hope so too

[@RenanborgesDossantos]

I Love Soarin Over California😍😍😍😍😍

[@williamburke8242]

3:45 Camarillo reminds me of my grandparents Laura and Hozie used to live!

[@sacredholly]

I prefer the California one. I miss it now that Epcot has Soarin’ Around the World again. I love the pine smell.

[@SandraLovesRoses]

Man hard to believe it's been 7 years.

[@itztimg]

"Soarin' to tower, we are ready for takeoff." That iconic like always gives me chills

[@tinkershell1856]

I miss Soarin’ over California so much! Disneyland only runs it in the spring for a short time. I flew out in April just to ride this ride, lol! IMO it’s far superior to soarin’ over the world. Of course, I may be biased as a California native 😁🧡

[@4KWDW]

I completely agree, this original version is much better than the Around the World one! I’m so glad Disney decided to bring it back here temporarily like they do at Disneyland, and hopefully this will be a consistent thing now every year. Thanks so much as always! 😊

[@dougconley]

I was thinking about making a special trip to Florida just to ride Soarin over California over & over again..

[@tinkershell1856]

@@dougconley Yes! I rode it 4 times this Spring! It’s worth it 🤩

[@riding4beers889]

Not gonna lie that golf ball scared me lol

[@paulslavin1465]

Was there last month, I have such precious memories of Soarin over California with my 8 year old Son. The bit with the fighter jets was mega. Sooo wish I was back there.

[@anthonyvo1963]

Soarin’ Over California return to Epcot for Disney 100

[@williamburke8242]

10:47 Hidden Mickey Mouse with Fireworks

[@TMATDP]

Genuinely, I had my first WDW visit in 2022. Soarin Around the World looks better to me - i like the different transitions and the fact its not all about 1 state (I'm from London). I wonder if your first version is typically your favourite 😅 thanks for the video!!

[@4KWDW]

There’s honestly nothing wrong with Around the world, both versions of great! Thanks so much for watching!

[@STSGuitar16]

Guys, this is the version of Soarin’ that I am also extremely nostalgic for, and would even like if Epcot still had the option to do this version, but we really can’t act like Soarin’ Over _California_ makes more sense than Soarin’ Over the _World_ in a park like Epcot. The new version is better looking than this and also fits in much better where it is. Like I said, I love SOC, but SOtW is better for Epcot.

[@ForRJ]

I went on it last night, was holding my phone hard to make sure it didn’t fall in to the water, it felt real. 😮

[@williamburke8242]

10:47 Mickey Logo made with Fireworks

[@cforte0423]

For some reason this gives me the most intense feeling of deja vu.

[@goldengirlspod]

That’s insane

[@CraigSiegel32]

Awesome!!! I’ll be there in less than seven weeks to ride it for myself ! Btw, did you get Xmas party tix for MK yet?

[@4KWDW]

I’m glad you’ll get to ride it! Oh yes, I bought tix to the first one but still want to buy for another night too

[@CraigSiegel32]

@@4KWDW I’m going that first Friday night.

[@marcuscheng2507]

Welcome back Soarin Over California!! How long will it be there at Epcot?!

[@4KWDW]

Disney hasn’t given an official end date just yet for some reason

[@marcuscheng2507]

@@4KWDW Planning on going to Disney the week of February 3, 2024!

[@mikeanthony6633]

Thanks so much for this. It would be great if the California version stayed, at least until we get back next April. Missed it so much, this is the definitive version. Around the world is just too stereotyped whereas the original is emotive and immersive. Thanks again,

[@4KWDW]

No problem Mike! I agree, this version for me is much better than Around the world. I’d love for them to just bring it back permanently but I doubt that’ll happen. But hopefully every year from now on Disney will bring this version back for a limited time! Thanks for watching 😃

[@mikeanthony6633]

Enjoy your videos greatly. Been coming to WDW for over 30 years and try to stay open minded about 'progress' . Still Horizons and the Movie Ride rankle. Riverside gets better each time, love the tours you do around the resorts. This is THE best site for Disney atmos. No crazy chatter, just capturing the essence. Thanks again.@@4KWDW

[@williamburke8242]

10:35 Tinkerbell

[@SaijaTuupanenFani1988]

@4KWDW ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-wt7cl7jf4b]

I love it u wat to goon it It's sooo coooollllkl

[@disneysmagicvlogs]

Soarin' is one of our favorite attractions, how long has it been since the film changed?

[@4KWDW]

This original version of Soarin’ just came back today, but it was first changed in 2016 to Soarin’ Around the World

[@mikebritt8934]

Any idea when Soarin around the world will be back ? We are going the first week in February ands it's our personal favorite

[@MotoSnax]

This brings back memories! I don't like the 'new' one. California edition is the best.

[@vitomcsween974]

You will be filming 100th anniversary celebration at Epcot tonight

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi, thanks for filming this. I preferred this version to the current one, but enjoyed both. Instead of wasting money on Guardians and Ratatouille (at least not in Epcot), I'd prefer they put things like Soarin in the countries that have no "attractions". The films are informational and fun. Also, go back to the fireworks show "Reflections" with its wonderful music.

[@4KWDW]

I agree, both versions are great but this original California version is the better one! Thanks so much Ken😊

[@williamburke8242]

3:26 Yosemite is where my family and I went there for my grandparents Laura and Hozie's anniversary!

[@williamburke8242]

My Great Aunt Theresa Waller went there for her own vacation with my dad and my grandparents Laura and Hozie.

[@SpaceScreaminJohn]

Now if only they brought it back to California…for good.

[@williamburke8242]

3:16 Lake Tahoe is what my friend Daniel Schneider likes to go to!

[@nigelhaworth1353]

The original and the best!

[@benjamindenton]

'Now Taking Flight' stuck crudely over the old signage.

[@williamburke8242]

10:38 Fireworks

[@williamburke8242]

It reminds me of Ariel's transformation about Ariel turning back into a mermaid from The Little Mermaid 2 Return To The Sea!

[@rw2629]

Went on it yesterday. Enjoyable! But I can’t say it’s any better than the newer one. I do wish Disney would shoot several of these and rotate them throughout the year.

[@oney3281]

Oh I went on this maybe nine years ago?

[@disneydanny2]

they should leave sat LEAST 1 Simulator as SOC (iirc, doesn't Epcot have *3* simulators for Soarin compared to DCA's 2?

[@arielperez3613]

California adventure should keep it California permanently. I like it so much better

[@user-dc5di5fq4j]

I like Ride my enjoy your day ❤

[@jonasw468]

Nice job 👍

[@4KWDW]

Thanks so much!

[@Fish_man1]

They need to make spring over Florida

[@anthonywolfe7865]

They can keep this one here permanently. So superior to Around the World in my opinion.

[@SherbetAlex]

Wait wait wait WAIT. You mean to tell me DISNEY WORLD in FLORIDA got "Soarin' Over California" back during the 100th, but CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE did not? What in the actual f**k?

[@JACOBSEDESSE]

Did the original reels get a rescan? Looks much clearer than it used to and doesn't have any of the spots the older scan.

[@michellelovingwings]

You performance at the sunset place is singing down down south America’s

[@JuanLopez-do6tf]

A California ride in Florida ??

[@dougconley]

Any idea how long it will remain??

[@4KWDW]

Unfortunately Disney isn’t saying when it’ll end, so no one really knows

[@kg.aviation]

Did it smell like the orange groves like it used to??

[@4KWDW]

Yes it did!! Same with the pine trees

[@kg.aviation]

@@4KWDW Awesome! Gonna have to catch a ride before it’s gone again!

[@SayWhatYouNeedT0Say]

Oh man, it does not seem as cool as the Soarin Over The World. I am sad. That was my favorite.

[@4KWDW]

Soarin Around The World will be back eventually, this original version is only back for a limited time

[@SandraLovesRoses]

How long is this at Epcot for?

[@4KWDW]

Disney hasn’t given an end date for some reason, they’ve only said it’s here for a “limited time”

[@amongusimpostor69]

On 28th February it will be around the world again.😊

[@rocketrodlover]

Don’t know why they don’t just keep this film. It’s obviously better. Why bring back the film that everyone hates?

[@oney3281]

Oh Patrick Warburton?

[@incouragement]

California is still the best! It’s a shame to see how this state has failed politically (why many have moved out). But I’m still proud to be from CA, the Golden State

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

I'm not proud to be from CA. It can burn in hell (and often does during fire season).

[@incouragement]

I truly believe the strongest conservatives are in CA. @@Lil_Angry_Bitch

[@adimart2214]

it hasn't failed for the vast majority of millions of us who still live here bud🤣

[@rw2629]

True. Place has become less than desirable over time.

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

*In Mark Elliott's voice* : Only for a Limited Time!

[@gerryevans5899]

Had the Imagineers used real film footage of the amazing sites around the world instead of using so much obvious (and fake looking) CGI, Guests would have enjoyed "Soarin' Around the World" far more. Because of the complete lack of CGI, and the perfect melding of Jerry Goldsmith's masterful orchestral score, I will ALWAYS prefer "Soarin' Over California." Thanks for sharing this gorgeous, awe inspiring film. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@4KWDW]

I agree, the heavy CGI in Around the World is definitely the main problem. Maybe one day they’ll fix that but who knows. For now I’m just glad they brought back the original version, even if it is just for a limited time. Thanks so much my friend!

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

I hate Soarin Around the World. I hope they keep "Over California" permanently.

[@annahale1187]

The last time I went on this ride was about 15 years ago and it was this one, although it seems like the San Diego scene was the first one. Love the scent of the oranges as you fly over the orange groves. And yes, it's much better than the around the world one.