Soarin' Quality

**letsdoitagain** · 08-01-2008, 03:30 PM

I have read on intercot that the film quality on Soarin' is not so good. I have never been on this attraction. Is it worth it when the film quality is substandard?

**robnadina** · 08-01-2008, 03:40 PM

It is worth it if its your first time. You only notice the film quality if you have rode it several times. Regardless of how the film plays, this is a great ride! It is a must everytime we go to CA and we never get tired of it. Hope you have a great trip!

**Dawnya** · 08-01-2008, 04:19 PM

Oh yes, it is worth it! We have ridden it several times, and it is still one of our favorites.

**AmandaChan** · 08-01-2008, 04:34 PM

We've rode this a total of .. 3 times, and the idea of the quality not being good never popped into my head. If that tells you anything.

**SpecJoe Magic** · 08-01-2008, 04:40 PM

The film quality does seem to have gotten a little worse over time, but it was still in good enough shape when I rode it in May to not detract from the experience. It's definitely worth a visit if you've never ridden it. I think you'll be impressed by it.

**GrumpyFan** · 08-01-2008, 05:13 PM

Rode it in June and it was fine. The quality isn't really the issue.
I think what's being referred to here is some of the little specks, bugs, and other items that apparently made onto the original reel when it was filmed. Depending on where you sit, and where your eyes are focused, these things sometimes can be annoying, especially if you're a geeky type who is used to the Bluray HD home theatre experience.
It's not so bad to the point of making it unwatchable though. So, go ride and enjoy.

**GrmGrninGost** · 08-01-2008, 07:00 PM

Soarin' may well be the best ride at WDW. The film could use a little cleaning up, but the ride is no less than great as is!

**CleveRocks** · 08-01-2008, 07:26 PM

Soarin' opened in May 2005. I first rode it in November 2006 and the poor quality of the images ("dirt," etc.) distracted me the very first time I rode it ... and I hadn't read anyone else's comments about it before that time.

It was a distraction. I noticed it. I was disappointed ...

... and then I got another FASTPASS for it and rode again 2 hours later!!! So you can see how much it affected my overall opinion of it.

**PittFan** · 08-01-2008, 10:53 PM

Definitely my favorite attraction !!! A must see ... at LEAST once.

**dizknee531** · 08-01-2008, 11:02 PM

Fastpass it and enjoy!! Definitely worth it, despite the film quality.

**Imagineer1981** · 08-01-2008, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by GrmGrninGost

Soarin' may well be the best ride at WDW. The film could use a little cleaning up, but the ride is no less than great as is!

gotta disagree about it being the best, but its worth riding once if you have FP...if its 65 minute wait...skip it

**joelkfla** · 08-02-2008, 12:23 AM

I still hear lots of comments from guests on my buses that it's amazing, or the best ride ever.

**LizLovesDiz** · 08-02-2008, 12:44 AM

It's a great ride,don't miss it !! The quality was not that bad when I was there last!

**Vito** · 08-02-2008, 03:42 AM

I really love Soarin - I've never ridden it at WDW, but I've ridden it several times at DL over the past few years, and never noticed anything about the film that detracts from the experience. I mean, it's not like watching a crisp Blu-Ray on a brand new HDTV, but you have to realize just how HUGE that screen is.

The special format of the movie is probably what makes it difficult to use a higher quality of projection, but I am somewhat surprised that they don't have some digital method of projection. I imagine that eventually once the technology gets there they'll install a digital system so the film quality won't ever be an issue.

Again, I've never noticed a problem with the film quality at DL, and Soarin at DL has been there much much longer than at WDW.

But anyway, Soarin is a must-see in my opinion. It's the best flight/simulator attraction I've ever been on. There are times where you really feel like you're flying, times where you want to lift your feet up, etc. It's really impressive, and if you haven't seen it, you definitely have to, but that's just my opinion.

**dephenn** · 08-02-2008, 06:58 AM

I have notice the film's flaws, but still enjoy this ride. It is one of my families favorites. I would recommend this ride.

Gottaluvgoof · 08-02-2008, 08:30 AM

I guess I enjoy it too much to notice any flaws. I have ridden it at least 10 times, and have loved each and every ride. It is definitely a favorite of my family. Soarin is a must!

**Wells** · 08-02-2008, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by GrumpyFan

....especially if you're a geeky type who is used to the Bluray HD home theatre experience.

Actually, the film has much greater resolution than HD....they just need to clean or replace it more often......

**kbean** · 08-02-2008, 04:40 PM

I never noticed any poor quality. It's worth a ride or two.

**pokci** · 08-02-2008, 04:47 PM

As you breathe in the citrus scent, and the cool crisp air of the mountains and feel the breeze blow gently upon your face, nothing will detract from this experience. In "real" life nature is nature - speckled and sometimes blurry and here and there a bug or two. Immerse yourself and just enjoy it for the experience and don't dissect it as a ride!

**Altair** · 08-02-2008, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by pokci

nothing will detract from this experience.

Except for the feet dangling in front of you. This is a very over rated attraction.

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