We were just wrapping our minds around the recent ride updates. From an updated Frozen Ever After experience in Norway, a revamped Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure with no more 3D glasses (blessed simplicity for parents everywhere), and we thought we’d reached peak excitement.

Dreamers, gather ‘round because the latest from Disney had us amazed. Wait one moment, we’re getting something here… Soarin’ to Tower, do you copy? We’re cleared for takeoff!

Imagine this: you’re seated, seatbelts on, and your beauties under the seat (AKA your mouse ears). Lights dim. Your glider now in place. A hush falls. Then the screen slightly illuminates in front of you, the wind lifts at your back, and you’re soaring. From the jagged peaks of the Rockies to the shimmering skyline of New York, from the golden California coast to the misty Everglades, every view a tribute to our land, every scent a memory you didn’t know you were making.

When Disney says “from sea to shining sea,” they actually mean it. And we’re buckle-up ready for this summer of 2026 spectacle.

Soarin’ Across America is coming to Disney California Adventure and EPCOT in Summer 2026, and we’re already buckled in.

Drum roll…Chief Flight Attendant Patrick Returns!

And there at the helm? Chief Flight Attendant Patrick (woo hoo!!), back and ready to guide you through this coast-to-coast journey.

He’ll once again be welcoming guests aboard for another unforgettable flight. Patrick’s return makes this new version of Soarin’ even more special, a heartfelt nod to the attraction’s legacy and the perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Walt Disney Imagineering is already capturing over a dozen breathtaking locations for the new film. Whether you’re taking off from EPCOT or Disney California Adventure, you’ll be soaring coast to coast with Patrick at the helm, bringing everyone together for a patriotic adventure that honors the heart and spirit of the nation.

Soarin’ Into the Future

This update connects both coasts in a way only Disney can, through stunning visuals, timeless music, and that indescribable “you’re really flying” feeling. With Patrick’s return and a coast-to-coast storyline, Soarin’ Across America is shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest park highlights.

Until then, Dreamers, Soarin’ to Tower… we’re listening for the next update!