NEWS: This EPCOT Attraction Is Now Having A Soft Opening

Guests visiting EPCOT today are in for a treat! One Attraction is currently having a soft opening for ALL Guests. Get the details!

Soarin' Across America

The Walt Disney Company has shared that a new version, "Soarin' Across America," will debut at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. 

"Soarin' Across America" will include dozens of new locations featured on this flight. "Soarin' Across America" comes to EPCOT on May 26, 2026, and to Disney's California Adventure on July 2, 2026.

"Soarin' Around The World" at EPCOT will close in preparation for "Soarin' Across America." Guests can experience "Soarin' Around the World" through May 13th, 2026.

Previews

Earlier this week, Disney Vacation Club Members and Annual Passholders were able to enjoy a special preview of Soarin' Across America.

Passholders were able to enjoy a "preview flight" of Soarin' Across America on May 19th and 20th.

Disney Vacation Club Members were able to enjoy their preview on May 21st.

Soft Opening

Soarin' Across America is currently having a soft opening for ALL EPCOT Guests! This is four days ahead of its scheduled opening! As this is earlier than anticipated, Disney could stop this soft opening at any time.

Soarin' Across America is having a soft opening today!

If you are in EPCOT over the next few days it is worth checking out the My Disney Experience App to see if the attraction is open or even heading over to the attraction itself. At the time of this writing, the wait time is posted in the My Disney Experience App, and is posted at 25 minutes.

Are you visiting EPCOT and will try experience Soarin' Across America during the soft opening? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!