Europe in the Air reviews

Written by Tanner Harmon
Posted: May 1, 2010

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This ride was extremely disappointing. I thought it was going to be 3D like the previous attraction (Corkscrew Hill) was. It was not in 3D, nor was it exciting. It was just like watching a short scenic film showing various sites across Europe. The scenery was pretty, but it was not worth the long wait in line. They should get rid of this and either put Corkscrew Hill back (which I really liked) or replace it with an Irish themed 3D attraction that is more exciting and magical. I will not be riding this again until they change it. - Rachel McCallister

I really wish they didn't get rid of Corkscrew Hill because I liked that more. - Bryce Verlinden

I really with they'd get rid of this ride. We rode it when it first opened and never again. It's boring and made us both feel sick. - Hannah Atkins

I was really excited to see they were finally ditching the AWFUL corkscrew hill that had overstayed its welcome, but this was a BIG disappointment. I could place my finger on all the problems at first but now I have them. First, this ride is an attempt to harness some of the success of Soarin' but due to Soarin's simple design and concept nothing less than perfection can stand up to it. Second, the simulator is not in sync with the film creating the feeling as if you are in a gyroscope and the screen is moving and you are as well, but separate of each other. This can easily lead to motion sickness. I don't have a weak stomach and this ride can even bother me. Finally, The transitions between scenes and the filming itself seems slapdash in many instances. - Tom Rigg

It was OK but I wouldn't wait a long time for it. Not as many special effects as Corkscrew Hill. Scenery is nice but not sure why we had to buckle in the seats, not much movement. - Martha Moyers

Brief nice diversion with A/C. Could have used either narration or geographic labeling though. - Jean Seo-Park

It was alright, Corkscrew Hill was better in my opinion. Europe in the Air isn't something I will ride everytime I go to BGW, unlike Corkscrew Hill. - Chase Gray

I really liked the ride once you got there. (A couple scenes cause motion sickness, but you can shut your eyes). The real problem is the preride wait. Didn't the park even try to think this through? To get to this high tech seeming futuristic plane ride, you had to wait in line in walking down a tunnel or cavern of some kind (for a long time with no diversions). Then enter a series of dingy rooms with movie screens that told you boarding would begin shortly. - r laufer

When I went I had a fast pass but even with no wait it wasn't the best. For a while I thought that it was going to be "Soarin #2" not exactly soarin' but it was still fun. No dangling feet or scents so soarin' still wins. - Jacob Ferguson

It was very cool to see Europe with this moving attraction. It made me want to visit Ireland very badly! It is definitely worth a ride. - Monica DellaVecchia

Some of the shots are a bit blurry. The jerking around actually gave me motion sickness. I miss Corkscrew Hill. - Scott Sanders

Fun little ride. Don't sit in front row, it gave me headache. - Ryan Quinn

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