Disney California Adventure Park · Operating · 2001
Soarin' Across America
Flight simulator · Grizzly Peak
A hang-glider flight over American landmarks — the Condor Flats classic still rotates with Soarin' Over California on Grizzly Peak Airfield.
At a glance
Key facts for Soarin' Across America.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Flight simulator
Opened
2001
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Soarin' Across America.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Flight simulator
- classic
- family
- simulator
Experience
Flight simulator
Specs source: disneyland.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Soarin' Across America.
Timeline
2001
Soarin' Across America opens
Background
Soarin' opened with Disney California Adventure in 2001 as Soarin' Over California and later expanded with Around the World and Across America films. Guests still hang in suspended seats above a giant screen at Grizzly Peak Airfield, with Over California returning for seasonal ro…
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Sources & official links
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- Soarin' Across America — official ride pagedisneyland.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney California Adventure Park — official sitedisneyland.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney California Adventure Park on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Disney California Adventure Park rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Disneyland Resort · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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