Disney4me Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago While this EPCOT attraction may not top the park’s list of longest waits anymore, its everlasting popularity and certain operational hurdles keep it a Lightning Lane favorite. Soarin’ Around the World Soarin’ is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary at Disney World, having been cloned over (in its original … Over California format) from the Disneyland Resort as part of the Happiest Celebration on Earth. At the time, the ride was EPCOT’s headline attraction, commanding huge lines in The Land pavilion. Over the past two decades, Soarin’ has remained popular, but the ride has slipped from its position as the park’s busiest attraction, ceding ground to new additions like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This has, in turn, led the ride’s average wait times to be at the middle of the EPCOT pack most weeks, not close to the park’s headliners, but also longer than most other attractions at the park. Soarin’ That leads us to Lightning Lanes. Despite the ride being in the middle of EPCOT’s list of busiest rides, many guests still use a Lightning Lane for it. Why? Well, we’d say there are two big reasons: The Queue: The Soarin’ queue is, to be blunt, incredibly boring. Its faux airport setting wasn’t all that exciting in 2005, and it’s showing its age despite a refurbishment in the mid-2010s. It wouldn’t be nearly as bothersome if the line weren’t often at a standstill, which brings us to issue number two: Load Times: While Soarin’s ride system is a technical marvel — Disney adults of a certain age surely remember how often the Disney Channel aired a short promotional video detailing how Imagineers used an Erector Set to assemble the first prototype during the early 2000s — but it’s load times are somewhat slow, leading to a lot of fits and starts. These two factors combined make the ride appealing to use a Lightning Lane to bypass — or at least mitigate — these issues. Soarin’ Lightning Lane Soarin’ may not be the most popular ride at EPCOT anymore, but the ride is still worth a Lightning Lane for many. Stay tuned to DFB for more on Disney World! The New Procedures You Have to Follow in EPCOT Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW Would you use a Lightning Lane on Soarin’? Let us know in the comments below.The post Why Disney Adults (Including Me) Keep Booking Lightning Lanes for This Random Ride first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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