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| image= Soarin2Moroccopavilion2.jpegjpg| caption='''Guests flying over the Golden Gate Bridge.The Morocco pavilion from across World Showcase Lagoon''' | themeCountry=FlightMorocco| land=Future World| vehicle= Hang GliderShowcase
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| opened=May 5October 1, 2005| duration= 5:001982| custom_label_1 = TypeNumber of Attractions| custom_value_1 = Motion simulator0|custom_label_2= FastPass +Number of Restaurants|custom_value_2= Yes (Group A)4}}Soarin' (also known as Soarin' Over California) <html></div></html>Morocco is an attraction a pavilion located within World Showcase in [[The LandEpcot]] pavilion in . It is located between the [[EpcotJapan]] and [[France]].==Attraction History=====Construction in Disneyland===The concept Morocco was one of Soarin' began in 1996the countries planned for World Showcase dating back to 1978 <ref> http://progresscityusa.com/2011/06/19/epcot-origins-a-model-future-1978/ </ref>. In fact, when Disney Imagineers began work on an attraction CEO Card Walker revealed the companies plans for EPCOT Center in the unbuilt Disney’s California Adventure park. The attraction cast member Eyes and Ears magazine, he noted that Morocco was orginally one of the first ten countries to sign a motion simulator type attraction known as Ultraflight letter of intent to participate in World Showcase. Although the pavilion was not an opening day pavilion, Moroccan themed bathrooms were operational on EPCOT Center’s opening day <ref name= "Martinpotties"> http://wwwprogresscityusa.martinsvids.netcom/2010/02/16/the-mystical-potties-of-morocco/?s=Soarin </ref>. Construction on the rest of the pavilion then began in late 1982, which was to hoist vehicles over a large OMNIMAX screen, giving guests with the sensation that they were hang-gliding over California official groundbreaking taking place in 1983 <ref name= "bookpotties"/> Pedersen, R.A. The EPCOT Explorer's Encyclopedia:. United States: EpcyclopediaFinally, 2011on September 7, 1984 the Morocco pavilion officially opened <ref> https://www. Printmouseplanet.com/guide/430/Walt-Disney-World/Epcot/World-Showcase--Morocco/ </ref>. Development on Since the attraction hit pavilion opened it has seen a snag however, when Imagineers could not figure out a ride mechanism that would achieve the sensation they were trying to createrelatively few number of changes. Originally, Imagineers had wanted to use Besides the "dry cleaning idea"changing of many of the shops located in the marketplace, which would the only major changes in Morocco have consisted of a series been the addition of little hang gliders the Tangierine Café on a conveyor that moved around September 30, 1999 <ref name= "press release"> http://www.wdwmagicintercot.com/attractionsdiscussion/soarinarchive/news/03oct2004index.php?t-disney-soarin-press-release195363.htm html </ref>. This ride mechanism (as well as otherswhich replaced the tourism bureau) however, proved unsuccessful and the attraction was eventually stalled addition of Spice Road Table in January 2014 <ref name= "press release"/>. It was not until Imagineer Mark Sumner came up with a system that would allow guests to board at the same place, and then be raised forward into the screen that the attraction became a reality <ref name= "press release"http:/>/www. The idea for the new ride mechanism came to Sumner when he was working wdwmagic.com/dining/spice-road-table/news/11jan2014-review---spice-road-table-at his home over the weekend, and he built a model in his attic using an erector set -epcot's-morocco-pavilion.htm <ref name= "press release"/ref>.
Although ==Layout <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_one.html </ref> <ref> http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2011/10/morocco_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>==[[Image:Moroccopavilion.jpg|300px|thumb|The Koutoubia Minaret in the ride vehicle issue was solvedMorocco pavilion]]Unlike the other countries in World Showcase, it still took Imagineers two years of preparation and filming before the attraction Morocco pavilion was actually built. Disney filmed directly sponsored by the video for ride, from a helicopter using a 48 frames per second IMAX cameracountry it represented. The filming itself took a good deal In fact, King Hassan II (the King of time, as Disney had to receive special permission Morocco) sent craftsmen and permits artisans to film many of help Disney design and create the locations <ref name= "press release"/>pavilion. Despite Since Islamic religion prohibits the setbacksartistic depiction of live objects, the attraction opened decorations in Disney's California Adventure as Soarin’ Over California on February 8the Morocco pavilion were all decorated with geometric patterns. Like many cities in Morocco, 2001 <ref name= the pavilion is divided into ville nouvel (the “new city” which is located in the front of the pavilion) and medina (the “old city” which is located in the pavilion’s rear). The "MartinBab Boujouloud Gate"/>, which was inspired by a similar structure found in Fez, separates the two areas.
===Construction Located in Walt Disney World===[[Image:Soarinmodelthe ville nouvel is the pavilion’s gardens, which includes a working waterwheel (located on the lagoon) that brings water to the gardens.jpg|300px|thumb|Mark Sumner with his Soarin' ride model.]]Due The new city part of the pavilion is also home to the overwhelming success of Soarin' Koutoubia Minaret. The largest structure in Disney’s California Adventurethe pavilion, Disney executives decided to make the minaret is a copy replica of the attraction Koutoubia Mosque Minaret found in Walt Disney World <ref name= "Martin"/>the city of Marrakesh. InitiallyAt one time, Soarin was to be housed guests could visit the Center of Tourism in one of the World Showcase pavilions in [[Epcot]], however when a suitable Moroccan pavilion where they could not be agreed upon, the attraction was moved obtain vacation planning literature and even book flights on Royal Air Maroc. This area has since been replaced by the counter service restaurant [[The LandTangierine Café]] pavilion <ref name= "book"/>. With the location now determined, Disney announced the creation of Soarin’ on October 10, 2003 (although construction had quietly started in August) <ref name= "press release"/>.
In order to fit Soarin' into The Land pavilionAfter passing through the Bab Boujouloud Gate, there is a new show building was created <ref name= "Martin"/>noticeable change in the pavilion’s design. The old Food Rocks Theater was walled off to create a hallway connecting Instead of the show broad streets and ordered building to the rest placement of the pavilion<ref name= "Martin"/>. The building was designed to blend in with the nearby [[Imagination!]] pavilion so that it would not take away from the pavilion architecture<ref name= "Martin"/>. On January 3ville nouvel, 2004, Food Rocks closed, and later in the year the programming medina is more narrow and testing of Soarin' began<ref name= "Martin"/>winding. In January The majority of 2005 the entire Land pavilion closed in order to facilitate medina is taken up by the integration pavilion’s marketplace, where guests can purchase all sorts of Soarin’<ref name= "Martin"/>authentic Moroccan merchandise. During In the closure, changes were marketplace guests can also made to [[Living with find the Land]]pavilion’s Kidcot station, as well as where they can get their Epcot passports stamped. Although the pavilion’s food court and atrium <ref name= "Martin"/>. Finally on May 5marketplace is themed to look like it is outdoors, 2005 Soarin' opened to the public <ref> http://thisdayindisneyhistory.homestead.com/may05.html </ref>. In March of 2015, Disney announced that Soarin' would receive entire area is covered by a third theater and an upgraded projection system in 2016 <ref> http://wwwwell hidden roof.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/05mar2015-disney-confirms-soarin'-expansion-This was done to protect both guests and-theater-upgrades.htm </ref>the merchandise from Florida’s elements.
===Soarin' Around Another point of interest in the World===On August 16, 2015 Disney announced that the attraction would be receiving a new film called Soarin' Around Moroccan pavilion is the World <ref name= "parksblog"> http://disneyparksFez house.disneyHere, guests can tour an authentic Moroccan home.go.com/blog/2015/08/soarin-around-Nearby another minaret, which is a replica of a minaret found in Chellah (a historic site near the-world-coming-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/ </ref>city of Rabat), can be seen. According to Disney:{{Quotation| "Soarin’ Around Also located in the World will take guests on old town section of the Moroccan pavilion are an ancient water clock (which is a journey to far-flung lands, over some replica of the world’s most unique natural landscapes a clock found in Fez) and man-made wonders. It will use the same technology that will make the Shanghai attraction, Soaring Over the Horizon, so spectacular, ensuring that the very best Disney has to offer can be experienced at Disney Parks around a replica of the worldNejjarine Fountain." <ref name= "parksblog"/>}}
On January 4, 2016 Soarin' was closed in order to construct a third theater for the attraction, as well as to update the projectors in the existing theaters in preparation for Soarin' Around the World's implementation <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/19oct2015-epcots-soarin-closed-for-first-half-of-2016-for-refurbishment.htm </ref>. On May 27, 2016 the original Soarin' Around California reopened to guests for a brief period of ==Attractions==At this time <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/27may2016-photos---soarin-reopens-at-epcot-with-third-theater.htm </ref>. Finally, on June 16, 2016, Soarin Around California closed for good, and on June 17, Soarin' Around the World made its debut <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/Morocco pavilion does not feature any attractions/soarin/news/15jun2016-soarin-to-close-early-to-prepare-for-new-soarin-around-the-world.htm </ref>
==Attraction Plot=====Soarin' Over California===Soarin' Over California was a motion simulator attraction that allowed guests to take a trip to California on Flight 5505.====Queue==Shopping==The queue for the original Soarin' was the first Disney queue to become interactive. While in line for the attraction, guests could play video games which included Moroccan pavilion features a bird racing gamewide variety of shops, and "Pop the Blob". Guests moved through the queue after playing each game, thus making the line movements less frequent, but more drastic. After reaching the end most of which are located in the queue, guests were separated into Concourse A or Concourse Bpavilion's marketplace. Once inside, guests would watch a safety video hosted by Patrick Warburton before entering their theater and departing for their flight
====The Flight====[[Image:Soarinflying.jpg|400px|thumb|Guests flying over Yosemite Valley.]]Soarin’ Over California began with '''Tangier Traders'''- Here guests boarding their ride vehicles can purchase traditional clothing and being lifted into the airshoes among other authentic merchandise. The vehicles then "traveled" to various locations in California including:
* San Francisco'''Brass Bazaar'''- Where This shop sells artisan products including decorative plates and mirrors. The shop also features an outdoor bazaar where guests flew over the Golden Gate Bridgecan purchase ceramic tiles and handmade baskets.
* The Redwood Creek'''Medina Arts'''- Where guests saw various boaters This shop offers traditional ceramic Tajine and wildlifeceramic plates.
* The Napa Valley'''Casablanca Carpets'''- Were At this store guests saw different hot air balloonscan purchase hand knotted carpets and rugs.
* The Monterey Coast'''Souk- Where guests could feel the ocean breeze Al-Magreb'''- This store offers a wide variety of Moroccan merchandise, including Fez hats, wind chimes and see boatersHenna Lamps. Guests could also smell the sea breeze here[[Image:MoroccoShop.jpg|400px|thumb|The inside of one of the many shops found in the Morocco pavilion]]===Former Shopping===
* Yosemite National Park- Where guests flew over a giant waterfall, and also saw another hang gliderThroughout its history the Morocco pavilion has housed many different shops. Stores that were once located within the pavilion included:
* Lake Tahoe- Where guests flew over various skiers. '''Berber Oasis'''
* Palm Springs- Where guests flew over the La Quinta Golf Course, as sagebrush permeated the air.'''Fashions From Fez'''
* Camarillo- Where guests flew over orange groves, even smelling '''Jewels of the oranges themselves.Sahara'''
* San Diego- Where guests flew over the USS Stennis aircraft carrier.'''Kasbash Woodcrafts'''
* The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park- Where guests could see the Thunderbirds and flew over horseback riders. In this scene they once again smelled sagebrush.'''Mekens Potters'''
* Malibu==Restaurants=='''[[Tangierine Café]]- Where guests could see various surfers, as ''' Located in the smell "new city" portion of the sea breeze lingered in the airMoroccan pavilion, this counter service restaurant serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests can get sandwiches and wraps here, along with other Mediterranean specialties.
* Los Angeles'''[[Restaurant Marrakesh]]- Where ''' This table service restaurant is located in the "old city" portion of the Moroccan pavilion. Here guests would swoop down over can get a freewaytraditional Moroccan meal, as they saw the city lit up at nightincluding a number of lamb and chicken dishes.
* Disneyland'''[[Morocco Coffee & Pastries]]- Where ''' This bakery allows guests saw an aerial view of the park, as fireworks went off and Tinkerbell flew byto purchase authentic Moroccan sweets.
After seeing Disneyland, guests would land back on the ground and exit.===Soarin' Around the World===Like its predecessor, Soarin' Around the World '[[Spice Road Table]]'''- Morocco’s newest dining establishment is a motion simulator attraction that allows guests to take flight. As opposed to the previous journey over California landmarks, Soarin' Around tapas restaurant located on the World takes guests to six continentsShowcase promenade. ====Queue====The queue for Soarin' Around the World remained essentially unchanged from Soarin' Over California. The only major difference being the addition of Concourse C, which leads to the attractions new third theater.====The Flight====After guests board their ride vehicles they ascend into the air. On their flight they visit a wide variety of destinationsSpice Road Table also offers various Mediterranean wines. These locations include:
* ==Entertainment=='''The MatterhornMusique Aramenco'''-Swiss Alps (Valais, Switzerland)This three piece band plays a fusion of modern and traditional Moroccan music. ===Former Entertainment===
*'''Ilulissat IcefjordMo'Rockin'''- Disko Bay (Ilulissat, Greenland)This five piece band combined rock and roll music with traditional Arabic rhythms. Mo'Rockin performed in the pavilion from 1999 until 2014.
* '''Sydney Opera HouseB'net Al Houwariyate'''- This group played traditional music including "rural Berber chants and Chaabi festival rhythms". B'net Al Houwariyate performed from October 2014 until November 2015. <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/bnet-al-houwariyate/news/21oct2015-moroccos-bnet-al-houwariyate-leaves-Bennelong Point (Sydney, Australia)epcot.htm </ref>
*'''Neuschwastein CastleRibab Fusion'''- Bavaria This funky band showcased Morocco's Amazigh (Hoheschwangau, GermanyBerber)culture.
==Fun Facts and Trivia==* '''Mount Kilimanjaro'''Since guests can see the Tower of Terror behind the Morocco pavilion, the top of the Tower was designed to blend in with the architecture of Morocco <ref> http://towersecrets.com/see-Amboseli National Park (Tanzaniathe- Kenya Border)tower-of-terror-from-inside-epcot/ </ref>.
* '''Morocco is the only country in World Showcase which the government of the host country actually helped design and construct <ref> The Great Wall of China'Epcot Explorer's Encyclopedia: A Guide to Walt Disney World'- Photography Locator (Near Jinshanling)s Greatest Theme Park </ref>.
*'''The Great Pyramid of GizaMorocco is the only country besides [[Germany]] to have a Friendship Boat dock located within its pavilion <ref> https://touringplans.com/epcot/attractions/friendship-''' El Gizaboats </ref>. * For a while, Egyptguests could take "The Treasures of Morocco" tour around the pavilion. The tour was free and lasted 45 minutes <ref> http://allears.net/ae/issue095.htm </ref>.
*'''The Taj Mahal- '''Agra (Uttar PradeshIf guests pay close attention, India) *'''Monument Valley-''' Utah-Arizona Border (Part they may notice that Imagineers produced the smell of Navajo National Monument) *'''Lau Island-''' Lau Island Group (Fiji) *'''Igazu Falls-''' Argentina-Brazil Border *'''Eiffel Tower-''' Paris, France *'''Epcot-''' Walt Disney World ==Attraction Score==The score for Soarin' was written by Jerry Goldsmith who was reportedly in tears after riding the attraction for the first time <ref name= "jerry"> http://www.jerrygoldsmithonline.com/disney_california_adventure_review.htm </ref>. Goldsmith's father was a pilot who loved California, incense and the composer was quoted as saying, “I'd do anything to be part sound of this project...I'd even score rural animals in the film for free" <ref name= "jerry"/>marketplace. The official Disney website states that Goldsmith This was "Inspired by done to make the optimistic spirit of California" area seem as authentic as possible <ref> httpshttp://disneylandland.disneyallears.go.comnet/aublogs/disney-california-adventurejackspence/soarin2011/ <10/ref>. ==See the Film==Click play below to see the movie shown in Soarin': {{#ev:youtube|fuDwOSsZe3E|420}} ==Fun Facts and Trivia==* If you look closely on the golf ball in the Palm Springs scene, you can see a Hidden Mickey <ref> http://disneydaddy.blogspot.com/2009/01/tip-tuesday-making-soarin-magical-formorocco_pavilion_part_two.html </ref>. * Because Monterey is considered a marine sanctuary, it took a year to obtain all of the necessary permits to film that scene <ref name= "press release"/>. * Disney negotiated a four hour window to film Yosemite National Park with the Department of the Interior <ref name= "press release"/>.
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