Soarin to Close for Refurbishment

[John]

I can understand why this would disappoint some folks visiting WDW on Marathon weekend. But, of course, the ride has needed refurbishment for a long time. When I rode it a couple of weeks ago (the first time in several years) that annoying "flaw" in the footage--call it lint, for lack of a better description--stuck out like a sore thumb. Even the couple next to me commented on it, and it was their first time on the ride.

Does make you wonder though whether they could have completed the new theatres first - then took the old ones down for refurb. Seems like that might have made more sense given the popularity of the ride but maybe there is some logistic reason they couldn't do that.

[MNNHFLTX]

Does make you wonder though whether they could have completed the new theatres first - then took the old ones down for refurb. Seems like that might have made more sense given the popularity of the ride but maybe there is some logistic reason they couldn't do that.

They probably want to get all three theaters up and running at the same time for the premiere of the new film--goodness knows, as popular as it has been, it will be even more popular with the new footage.

[baldburke]

Does make you wonder though whether they could have completed the new theatres first - then took the old ones down for refurb. Seems like that might have made more sense given the popularity of the ride but maybe there is some logistic reason they couldn't do that.

That plus the fact that it leaves only other draw in the park, Test Track. That is at least until Frozen opens later this year. Let's hope they don't close too much too quick at DHS or WDW will be down to the equivalent of two to two and a half parks until they get everything back on board.