The Theme Park History of Soarin' (California Adventure/EPCOT/Shanghai Disneyland/Tokyo DisneySea)

Soarin’ is a flight motion simulator that opened at Disney California Adventure on February 8th, 2001, Epcot on May 5th, 2005, Shanghai Disneyland on June 16th, 2016, and Tokyo DisneySea on July 23rd, 2019.
00:00 - Intro
01:47 - History
06:05 - Ride
10:43 - Around The World/Over The Horizon/Fantastic Flight
16:37 - Outro
Music/Videos/Sources
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[@Resstarr]

I love how vaguely threatening Warburton is in that park promo special.

[@chriscombs3170]

1:43 "attention to detail"....that 30 degree angle of the Eiffel Tower was spot on from the real one. 🤣

[@Catanlord27]

This ride was a big part of my childhood because of the flyover the pga golf course. When my dad went on it with me he said hey it’s me in my work truck

[@ThunderDashHub]

This ride is just amazing. My jaw literally dropped during the first part of the ride. It felt so real. I knew it was only a ride but it was just so immersive. The movements of the cars felt so natural.

[@cstumpy51]

The soarin' score gives me chills and sometimes a tear in my eye

[@mauriciomarin9927]

is it just me or would an hour long video on the studio tour at universal studios hollywood be absolutely fantastic

[@deshawnedwards6412]

The History of Toy Story Midway Mania! At Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure and Tokyo DisneySea.

[@skunkman9815]

That’s a good idea

[@JunkieRemix]

He needs to do that

[@TrevorCollin_]

Mad props on the Orange Cassidy cameo

[@jmn327]

“Freshly Squeezed”, you say? I give that a lazy thumbs up.

[@pwootton24]

I WAS gonna comment, but whatever

[@burke55555]

🍊👓👍

[@IntheLoopPodcast]

Loved the Orange Cassidy reference!!

[@Kaikive]

Clicked so fast because this is my favorite ride!

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Thanks for watching Adriana!

[@kylehill3643]

@@ThemeParkHistory Please fix the CC? It doesn't even match it looks like it was taken from random videos. 🤣🤣🤣🛸🛸🛸

[@lonnellwestbrooks2147]

Why!? Lol There are so much better rides out there!

[@CutesyBubblez]

I prefer Soarin' Over California. Before they switched to Soarin' Around the World at Epcot, they briefly brought back the Cali version, but HD, and it was fantastic

[@derekllewellyn6663]

It's looks like 50th birthday years and 60th anniversary celebration party years documenty biography book club fun more information Disney world and Disneyland before New galya peeva she was 10 year old girl she was still saved Disney company class starts at VIP tickets tour New oasr awesome picture awards new TCM Disney company class club card for years before

[@brianna_lynch]

At California Adventure they do Soarin Over California every March and April

[@andrewdoucet1203]

I worked the Epcot attraction when it was new. I miss my original Disney home. Can’t believe how long it has been since 2005.

[@SneakR2]

Everyone: Omg I love this ride! Me: Ayye Orange Cassidy reference

[@gator9339]

freshly squeezed

[@pwootton24]

Bring it in! *Best Friends Hug spot*

[@JMEDIA_Productions]

LOVED the Orange Cassidy reference! 😅

[@nijeawyatt2460]

This ride always makes me cry especially when it's over California.

[@musicsfan1]

I cant even count how many times I went on this in my three trips to California as a kid. My funniest memory is my dad refusing to go on it after the first time because he found out the fun way it gave him motion sickness. Makes me a bit sad that they changed the film that plays. I wish there could be a happy medium where one room plays the new film and the other room plays the classic.

[@Pantheragem]

I'm always glad when they bring "Soarin' over California" back.

[@jlhbubba1]

Finally a DCA ride!!!! Plz do radiator spring racers or do carsland as a whole

[@skunkman9815]

Or a bug’s land

[@zacharywiebe5820]

I would like incredicoaster or grizzly river run

[@Snowblood89]

Soarin' over California is definitely my favorite. Awesome Orange Cassidy reference!

[@lukasjames9977]

that charles barkley joke absolutely killed me.

[@popcultureasylum7456]

This video made my day. You are reviewing one of my favorite rides and your a professional wrestling fan. I love it.

[@foxbomber5]

Cool connection to this ride: I was at Disneyland when they were filming the ending scene. I and my family are in the crowd somewhere.

[@pwootton24]

I loved this ride. I could ride this for hours.

[@kennethossont2905]

I love the reference to freshly squeezed orange Cassidy

[@ivanflank6089]

Haha I see what you did there with the Freshly Squeezed. Orange Cassidy.

[@slurpdurp9359]

One of my favorite rides at Disney!

[@ryangreenwood1038]

Judging from that Orange Cassidy reference, I'd say you're pretty excited for the Mimosa Mayhem Match

[@Nate21207]

Hyped

[@NuggetVRshorts]

I see you all are cultured in the performance art known as wrasslin, as well.

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

The next DCA attraction you should do a history on should be the infamous Superstar Limbo. It's become an absolute must for every theme park channel to acknowledge it.

[@Boom12]

Soarin' Fastastic Flight's theming is just a thing of beauty. Pretty much a masterpiece.

[@chase055]

I absolutely love the random professional wrestling references you throw in these vids.... Lol You really have to be a big fan to understand them too.. Lol..

[@ThemeParkHistory]

I throw them in every once in a while, even if only a few people will get the reference. Plus when am I ever going to get the chance to say "Freshly Squeezed" in a video again?

[@gator9339]

I love the wrestling references. They are too sweet

[@ImABigKidNow88]

love that you added some footage in there of Pilot Wings. lol. That game is the best.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

An underrated gem, overshadowed by Super Mario 64 at launch.

[@deshawnedwards6412]

The History of The Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at Epcot.

[@sammau5308]

Was this that indoor log flume that passed by that burrito stand? Lmao

[@crazyfire9470]

What?

[@jacoblodes8891]

It's the indoor raft ride that goes through the pyramid in the Mexico Pavilion

[@christina.kleman]

It’s a small world part 2 before Donald Duck

[@Jingjo]

The story approach of Soarin’ in Shanghai is strangely themed around a native tribe with a mythical power. The queue takes you through a dark ruins in a jungle. I remember something about the village lady turning you into a hawk so you could fly around the world. I think the ride vehicle was painted rustic and crafty. It has nothing to do with any kind of aircraft or glider.

[@Reinminer]

I LOVE around the world! The old one did feel a bit more seamless, but I adore seeing all the different scenes

[@elevatoralarmcoasterandarc1214]

Please do Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Theme Park History!

[@sucramnotlob20]

I clicked on it as soon as I saw it great video man

[@FindingTheForce]

The best scene was flying over the ocean! 🌊

[@mandog7681]

Oh gosh, I just remembered the time when they added planes from "Planes" into the pre-safety spiel video to advertise the movie...

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Yeah...we don’t talk about that around here...it’s better to pretend that Planes never existed...or its sequel.

[@stephenkostiak3929]

@@ThemeParkHistory Yeah, both Planes and its sequel Planes Fire and Rescue aren’t well received when released to movie theaters in the early 2010s.

[@user-re2ub3nb2z]

I would love to see the history of the original “Horror Make-up Show” at Universal Studios Florida!!! The Fly teleportation was amazing!

[@craigcavaliere6744]

I think Patrick Warburton is best known as David Puddy on Seinfeld.

[@NikateeN]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@psycho_retros_2]

The only response to this is “riiiiiight...”

[@gator9339]

I know him as Joe from Family Guy

[@PowerAnimationsPACStayAnimated]

I remember him as Kenny from Bee Movie

[@MrManMann]

I'm from La Quinta! And it's La-key-n-ta haha

[@henselollervillarreal2164]

Love your videos... I need one every week but I know is difficult to get all that information. Great work as always

[@gissneric]

I love everything about this ride especially the smells.

[@Striljr]

My favorite ride at Epcot! Glad you finally got to this one and Im glad to see you doing more videos again. I almost thought you were taking a long break or something. But Im glad youre back.

[@Jordantmori]

I think it’s cool how all the parks have themed it differently. Way better than complete copies.

[@shrek6446]

Orange Cassidy cameo was amazing!

[@megancordato9655]

By far this is the most well deserved video & ride

[@luvgirl623]

Could you do a video on Maelstrom that used to be at Epcot? I literally just learned about this ride the other day lol

[@EndGameEnt]

Soarin' pronounced SORN! Love the video, another fantastic production from Theme Park History. I really love what y'all do here.

[@geviveltoxerr5768]

Big fan of your channel, you offer incredible detail! Keep up the good work! Could you do a history of rides like Kali River Rapids, Flight of Passage, Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Muppetvision 3d, or even a history of pin trading in the parks? Could be fun watches for your viewers!

[@toastperson8346]

Great video man keep up the good work

[@BetweenTheLyons]

I will never not laugh at Patrick Warburton screaming "Why is this shirt so TIGHT!?"

[@emanuelrivera8048]

I got so lucky I got to experience this one last time last year during its limited return to DCA!!! I was crying the whole time 😭

[@joshgobble]

that is super weird tbh

[@emanuelrivera8048]

@@joshgobble How, it was brought back during the summer of 2019, but since this was the very first ride my girlfriend ever rode in Disney, Jerry Goldsmith soundtrack puts this emotionally over the top.

[@presleysullivan2628]

Can you cover the universal studios halloween horror nights where villains took over the park like with maximum carnage? It would be cool to see as little is know of it currently.

[@mongul305]

Keep it coming 👍

[@bartplays3392]

Yay new video great video

[@jarinielsen2005]

Good vlog and Thank you

[@Kaylin777]

I love Soarin! I rode it at Epcot when I was younger and at age 14.

[@JuliusAwen]

Europapark: "I'm SO gonna steal this...!"

[@Nate21207]

Didn’t think we’d catch the OC in the bottom, huh

[@emmanuelaquino4340]

I popped for that one. Thumbs up.

[@ThemeParkHistory]

tried to include it in the video as lazily as possible.

[@matth3w2002]

Can you please do a history of Cat in the Hat and/or a TPH express of the other attractions they have in seuss landing?

[@ThemeParkHistory]

Here is the thing about the Cat in the Hat Matthew: I want to do it, but I want the entire video to be in the same rhyming scheme as the books. It'll eventually get covered, one way or another.

[@matth3w2002]

@@ThemeParkHistory Ok ok let me try ahahem, Hello and welcome to Theme Park History, covering theme parks greatest mysteries. Today we'll be making a stop at Seuss Landing, to discuss an attraction that's truly outstanding. A dark ride that spins you around like a blender. About a black and white cat in all of his splendor...... And so on and so forth.

[@holmesfamily3439]

@@matth3w2002 that was impressive, it must have taken practice.

[@jennacentofanti3333]

Love this and all your videos! Maybe for your next one, you could do Haunted Mansion Holiday? Would love to see your take on the seasonal make over :)

[@michaeleisner4758]

One of my masterpieces

[@emilyshaffer811]

Love this video! I would love to see a Theme Park History video for the Haunted Mansion!!! :)

[@GreekSilverHeroChannel]

This is one of my favorite rides at Disney California Adventure..

[@katwil89]

My favorite ride anywhere, ever. ❤️

[@Coophack6584]

Yes plz. TPH still got it

[@ItsaGoldenman]

You should do knott's scary farm next month

[@clarkmorgan4199]

And Halloween Time at Disneyland or Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights.

[@MrBassmann15]

@@clarkmorgan4199 He already did Halloween Horror Nights.

[@clarkmorgan4199]

What about the history of USH"s Horror Nights@@MrBassmann15

[@MrBassmann15]

@@clarkmorgan4199 I meant that one.

[@clarkmorgan4199]

Yes,@@MrBassmann15!

[@Rose34561]

I was california adventure in april this year and yes I can confirm Soarin over California did return and it had quiet a long wait im glad ive gotten to experience soarin over California all 3 times ive been to California adventure

[@dylanmurphy4143]

I absolutely love all your videos! Can you do the haunted mansion for next months video?? 👻

[@RyanDaly]

Great video as always man btw last week I went to Disneyland Paris and went on the ratatouille ride for the first time. Really enjoyed it so I’d like to recommend that for a future video :)

[@IamFakeJesus]

The orange Cassidy cameo was nice 😎👍

[@prettygirl2105]

I rode Soarin’ for the first in 2022. I absolutely loved it. I understand the hype.

[@TheHopSays]

Nice use of Orange Cassidy. Lol

[@CaitCher]

Yes! This video would never be complete without Patrick Warburton! I love that man!

[@kelsmister]

Ah my childhood. I LOVED this ride. My dad and I would only hit California Adventure only for this ride, then head back to Disneyland. XD Downside the only best row is Alpha, otherwise you see feet ruining the illusion of flight.

[@Courier_333]

AND AYE IMM ONE OF THE PEOPLE WHO SUGGESTED THIS RIDE HELL YEA

[@averyeml]

Every time I see a clip from that California Adventure special it’s a whole new level of eye opening. Just... so much cheese for a park that was so bad and has changed so wildly since then... it’s magical.

[@penninefilms4714]

Always enjoy your videos, though the amount of time and effect you put in to them really pays off.

[@cirqu16freak]

Haunted mansion soon! Please! Also loved this video!

[@C_M_R]

Great video. I've done the all except Shanghai Disneyland. Maybe next year.

[@mightypupsfanboy]

I love that ride my childhood 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@chasegraybill7284]

I love this dude’s videos but, it sucks the I have to wait a bit for them I think if he had some ppl help him the whole channel in and of it self would get even better. But keep up the good work my man👍👍

[@WisteriatheFirst]

Love the way you say la quinta. 😅 😅 It's cute. 😂

[@JoshuaGomezMusic]

my guy did not reference Kronk, Inside the NBA, AND Pro Wrestling in the same video. I love this guy

[@ryanlewey5729]

Loving that orange Cassidy in this vid 😂

[@theowinters6314]

Disney has reverted attractions in the past (the Tiki room in WDW comes to mind) and with Soarin', flipping it back to Over Californian is fairly simple compared to other reskins. As it has two theaters they could actually run both versions at the same time (though I doubt they would ever do that).

[@MiorPhoenix]

I am having such a Mandala effect where Soarin' had different footage. This was around 18 years ago, around the time that California Adventure had opened, so I don't remember what ride I was on. But the footage that I remember made me laugh when we fly over people outside a market and one guy fell over backwards on a box of fruit. I laughed really hard and thought that Soarin' was a hilarious ride. But now whenever I go, I have only seen footage of Soarin' Over California and Soarin' Around the World. Now I don't know what ride I went on that had the funny footage. I could have sworn it was Soarin' or at least something that used to be in California Adventure. Maybe what I remember was just from a dream...

[@Jbourdeau1]

9:13 saw that joke coming a mile away. Well done. Disney attraction needs nore wrestling references

[@jrios29]

I pop every time he makes a wrestling reference!

[@willdavis8173]

Wow I'm early...love the vids tho

[@averyeml]

Soarin’ has a weird magic on me. Even if I’m in tennis shoes and contacts (as opposed to flip flops and glasses) I’m so concerned I’m gonna drop the NOTHING loose I have on me. It also totally immersed me in the ride despite seeing the screen beforehand, watching the seats load into place, and even seeing a seam on the screen once. Doesn’t matter. It WORKS. I love this ride but it trips me out SO HARD.

[@megancordato9655]

This idea i like

[@psycho_retros_2]

“Flight 69N” 😉 (Also, I suggest Great Movie Ride)

[@Blacknight6577]

You should do Avatar from the Animal Kingdom

[@seanpatrickcain2]

Flight of Passage?

[@Blacknight6577]

Ready Player Two yes unless there’s more Avatar rides

[@tarzan5932]

Blacknight657 there’s Navi river journey

[@Blacknight6577]

Q Shelley true true

[@BlueEyesWhiteCinnamonRoll]

That fucking ride shut down while I was 90% thru the line and the place was just about to close. Fuck that ride River one I think

[@stephenkostiak3929]

I like your intro and ending of the video about Soarin. You were acting like a flight attendant on a passenger jet airplane.

[@anthonypiseno6341]

Who has heard of WIngs over Washington? It's amazing.

[@emsydacat9707]

The director of the ride's, Rick Rothschild, kids are childhood friends of mine! I know him pretty well as a result. Super awesome dude.

[@mamagrubbs]

that chuck golf joke 😹

[@JGuy97]

I’d like if Disney would swap out Around the World with Over California annually for a few months since it’s clearly still popular. Alternatively, they could permanently play both with one in each theater.

[@JimmyGoodYT]

Great video, TPH! Personally, I enjoy the original Soarin' Over California best and was lucky enough to get to ride it earlier this year. Such an inventive ride system that offers a unique experience unlike any other!