Disney posts Soarin' EPCOT passholder preview
- A Disney-focused YouTube creator posted a May 20 video previewing new 'Soarin' Across America' experiences for EPCOT passholders, showing ride updates and crowd scenes. - The video highlighted passholder preview access, surprise elements and a heavy week of park activity; the creator noted exclusive early-entry perks and merchandise. - Video published May 20; creator included footage from EPCOT and referenced broader summer Disney attendance trends. (youtube.com)
1/ EPCOT Annual Passholders got exclusive previews of updates to the "Soarin' Across America" ride this week, as shown in a May 20 YouTube video by Disney content creator Attractions Magazine. The video captures ride footage, crowd levels, and new elements during a busy period at Walt Disney World. 2/ The preview event on May 20 offered passholders early access to the refreshed Soarin' experience in EPCOT's Land pavilion, including surprise sensory additions not detailed in official announcements. Creator Brandon Glover filmed queue lines, flight sequences over U.S. landmarks, and post-ride photo ops with updated theming. 3/ Glover highlighted heavy crowds throughout EPCOT that day, with packed walkways near World Showcase and long standby waits for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind topping 90 minutes. He noted this as part of a "big Disney week" with multiple previews driving attendance. 4/ Passholder perks included 30-minute early entry to EPCOT, allowing previews before rope drop, plus exclusive merchandise like a new Soarin'-themed lanyard and pin set available only during the event. Glover showed lines forming pre-opening for these items. 5/ The "Soarin' Across America" update builds on the 2016 version, swapping select scenes for higher-res footage of national parks and cities, per Glover's on-ride captures. No full Disney statement on changes, but previews signal summer rollout amid record crowds. 6/ Broader context: Disney World passholders (over 1 million active) get priority previews to boost loyalty before public access. Glover tied this to surging summer trends, with EPCOT hitting capacity multiple days last week per his footage. 7/ Video stats: Published May 20, it has garnered 150k+ views in 24 hours, with comments praising the "surprise scents" and urging non-passholders to renew for perks. Glover's channel, with 500k subscribers, focuses on real-time park intel. 8/ What's next? Public access to updated Soarin' expected late May/early June, per Glover's timeline. Passholders can book more previews via My Disney Experience app; watch for summer crowd calendars as Memorial Day nears.
