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Soarin' Over California reviews

Theme Park Insider readers offer their ratings and reviews for Soarin' Over California, a movie in Condor Flats at Disney's California Adventure. (The minimum height to ride is 40 inches.)

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Posted: June 9, 2012

A travelog film where visitors sit in ski-lift-type benches underneath a giant wing, which rise into the air in front of a giant, IMAX-style screen. Your feet dangle as you "fly" over various sights around California, sniffing the oranges and sea air and feeling the breeze as you fly by.

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69 votes, so far

Love it. A unique ride only at Epcot and Disneyland. I give it outstanding. - Carl Stovall

This is one of Disney's best. Not particularly thrilling or heart pounding, so much as a relaxing flight over some of California's most beautiful terrain. Subtle shifts in movement create the illusion of flight and even more subtle changes in environment...like citrus and pine odor, create an experience not seen anywhere else. This is a must see by any standard. - Jeff Haslam

one of the most unique rides out there i love the feeling of flying threw California and i love the sights, i love this ride 10/10 - daniel reyes

It offers a lot of things: the views are majestic and also beautiful, the motion is slightly thrilling but also calming. It leaves you more than satisfied, and I love it! 10/10 - E G

One of the Greatest rides EVER! - Brett Angwin

Very fun. its a great experience! highly recommend it! - N O

My favorite attraction in the entire park. The entire experience is breathtaking and sure to wow you. The view from the front row is beautiful. - Jeff Moon

Mix some stunning shots of California's most scenic places, with a lovely score by the late Jerry Goldsmith, and you have this moving, and classic attraction. Other simulators may be more technologically impressive, but this is the only one I've been on that is a genuinely moving experience. One of my favorites at the Disneyland resort! Easily a 10/10. - Tommy N

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