World Nature · Simulator
Soarin' Across America
Glide above American landmarks in a suspended flight simulator with sweeping imagery, music and sensory effects.
40 min
live wait
Simulator
Mild thrill
40"
min height
Before you ride
Elevated suspended seating, simulated flight movement and occasional heights may bother guests afraid of heights.
Expert tip
Ask for the center section of the front row for a clear view without dangling feet in front of you.
⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki
⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 9 AM (~10 min) · also good around 8 PM (~14 min)
Busiest around 12 PM (~38 min)
| 9 AM | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 31 minutes |
| 11 AM | 37 minutes |
| 12 PM | 38 minutes |
| 1 PM | 33 minutes |
| 2 PM | 30 minutes |
| 3 PM | 31 minutes |
| 4 PM | 28 minutes |
| 5 PM | 26 minutes |
| 6 PM | 25 minutes |
| 7 PM | 15 minutes |
| 8 PM | 14 minutes |
Average standby wait from 10 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Soarin' Across America stats
Soarin' Across America is a simulator at Epcot. It was built by Dynamic Structures / Walt Disney Imagineering, opened in 2026 and lasts about 5 minutes. Riders must be at least 40 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 9 AM or 8 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Simulator
- Manufacturer
- Dynamic Structures / Walt Disney Imagineering
- Model
- Flying theater
- Opened
- 2026
- Track length
- 0
- Top speed
- 0
- Height
- 40 ft
- Drop
- 0
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 5 min
- Height requirement
- 40 in
💡 Fun facts
- The film debuted in 2026 for America’s 250th anniversary
- The projection dome measures about 80 feet across.
Reviews
I swear I waited 3 hours for this once when I was a kid.
BrettAlex EXPERT7/10