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Soarin' (also known as Soarin' Over California) is an attraction located within [[The Land]] pavilion in [[Epcot]].
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| image=MagicCarpetsSign2.jpg
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| image= Soarin.gif
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| caption='''The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Photo credit: Disney'''
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| caption='''Guests flying over the Golden Gate Bridge.'''  
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| park= Magic Kingdom
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| theme=Flight
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| land=Adventureland
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| land=Future World
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| opened=May 24, 2001
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| vehicle= Hang Glider
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| number_of_vehicles=16
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| park= Epcot
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| opened=May 5, 2005
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| duration=1:30
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| duration= 5:00
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| custom_label_1= Based on
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| custom_value_1= Disney's Aladdin
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| custom_value_1 = Motion simulator
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| type=Hub and Spoke
 
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in [[Adventureland]].
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==History==
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The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction located in [[Adventureland]]. The ride is based on the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, and it is similar to [[Dumbo the Flying Elephant]] in [[Fantasyland]].The Magic Carpets opened May 23, 2001 in the newly created Agrabah Bazaar (an expansion of Adventureland) <ref> http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-magic-carpets-of-aladdin.htm </ref>.
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==Description==
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===Backstory===
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According to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin's backstory, the Genie bottle that serves as the centerpiece of the attraction was discovered when the well that had previously been located in the center of Adventureland was dug up at the turn of this century <ref> Tomorrowland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello </ref>.
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===Ride===
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When guests enter the loading area they are able to choose from 16 magic carpets. Riders are also given the ability to choose whether they want to sit in the front row or the back. Front row passengers can control the height of the carpet, while back row passengers can tilt the carpet to the left or right <ref> http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/advaladdin.htm </ref>. Once seated, riders are instructed how to fly their carpets before being lifted into the air. The magic carpets fly in circles around the Genie's lamp (which is decorated with characters from Disney's Aladdin) while music from the movie plays. Guests should also watch out for a large camel that “spits” water at the carpets. After 90 seconds the carpets descend back to the loading area and guests exit the ride.
  
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===Spitting Camels===
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There are two spitting camels located near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. One camel spits water onto guests as they ride on the carpets, while the other one faces away from the attraction and squirts nearby pedestrians. These camels were originally featured in the Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade that ran at [[Disney-MGM Studios]] from December 21, 1992 until August 27, 1995<ref name= "Dated"> waltdatedworld.com/id54.htm </ref>. Following the end of the parade's run, the spitting camels were placed outside of the park's [[Soundstage Restaurant]]. The Soundstage Restaurant eventually closed on November 14, 1998 <ref> http://www.studioscentral.com/column/remember-when/soundstage-restaurant </ref>, however the spitting camels were eventually relocated to their current location in the Magic Kingdom during the construction of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in 2001 <ref name= "Dated"/>.
  
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==Attraction History==
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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*If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
  
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===Construction in Disneyland===
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*The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
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The concept of Soarin' began in 1996, when Disney Imagineers began work on an attraction for the unbuilt Disney’s California Adventure park. The attraction was a motion simulator type attraction known as Ultraflight, which was to hoist vehicles over a large OMNIMAX screen, giving them the sensation that they were hang-gliding over California. Development on the attraction hit a snag however, when Imagineers could not figure out a ride mechanism that would achieve the sensation they were trying to create. Originally, they had wanted to use the "dry cleaning idea", which would have consisted of a series of little hang gliders on a conveyor that moved around. This ride mechanism (as well as others) however, proved unsuccessful and the attraction was eventually stalled. 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. The idea for the new ride mechanism came to Sumner when he was working at his home over the weekend, and he built a model in his attic using an erector set.  
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Although the ride vehicle issue was solved, it still took Imagineers two years of preparation and filming before the attraction was actually built. Disney filmed the video for ride, from a helicopter using a 48 frames per second IMAX camera. The filming itself took a good deal of time, as Disney had to receive special permission and permits to film many of the locations. Despite the setbacks, the attraction opened in Disney's California Adventure as Soarin’ Over California on opening day, February 8, 2001.
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*In 2001, the construction Agrabah Bazaar (and subsequently the Magic Carpets of Aladdin) added an Arabian theme to Adventureland that had not previously existed.
  
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===Construction in Walt Disney World===
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*The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first attraction added to Adventureland since the park opened on October 1, 1971 (although The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management had replaced [[Tropical Serenade]] in 1998).
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Due to the overwhelming success of Soarin' in Disney’s California adventure, Disney executives decided to make a copy of the attraction in Walt Disney World. Initially, Soarin was to be housed in one of the World Showcase pavilions in [[Epcot]], however when a suitable pavilion could not be agreed upon, the attraction was moved the [[The Land]] pavilion. With the location now determined, Disney announced the creation of Soarin’ on October 10, 2003 (although construction had quietly started in August).
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[[Image:Soarinmodel.jpg|thumb|Mark Sumner with his Soarin' ride model.]]
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In order to fit Soarin' into The Land pavilion, a new show building was created. The old Food Rocks Theater was walled, off to create a hallway through which guests could reach the show building. The show building was designed to blend in with the nearby [[Imagination!]] pavilion, so that it would not take away from the pavilion architecture.  On January 3, 2004, Food Rocks closed, and later in the year the programming and testing of Soarin' began. Then, in January of 2005, the entire The Land pavilion closed in order to facilitate the integration of Soarin’. During the closure, changes were also made to [[Living with the Land]], as well as the pavilion’s food court and atrium. Finally, on May 5, 2005 Soarin' opened to the public in Epcot.
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==Attraction Plot==
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Soarin' is a motion simulator attraction which allows guests to take a trip to California on flight 5505 (a reference to the attractions opening date). Cast members wear airline costumes to help set the theme of the attraction.
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===Queue===
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The queue for Soarin' was the first Disney queue to become interactive. While in line for the attraction, guests can play video games which include a bird racing game, and "Pop the Blob". Guests move through the queue after playing each game, making the movements less frequent but more drastic. When guests reach the loading area, they watch as safety video  before being led to their terminal.
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===The Ride===
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Soarin’ begins with guests boarding the ride vehicles and being lifted into the air. The vehicles then "travel" to various locations in California including:
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* The Redwood Creek- Where guests see various boaters and wildlife.
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* The Monterey Coast- Where guests can feel the ocean breeze and see boaters. Guests can also smell the sea breeze here.
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* Yosemite National Park- Where guests fly over a giant waterfall, and also see another hang glider. 
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* Palm Springs- Where guests fly over the La Quinta golf course, as they smell sagebrush in the air.
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* Camarillo- Where guests fly over orange groves, even smelling the oranges themselves.
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* San Diego- Where guests fly over the USS Stennis aircraft carrier
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* The Anza Borrego Desert State Park- Where guests see the Thunderbirds and fly over horseback riders, while once again smelling sagebrush.
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* Malibu- Where guests can see various surfers, as the smell of the sea breeze permeates the air.
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* Los Angeles- Where guests swoop down over a freeway, as they see the city lit up at night. 
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* Disneyland- Where guests see and aerial view of the park, as fireworks go off and Tinkerbell fly by.
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After seeing Disneyland, guests land back on the ground and exit.
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==Attraction Score==
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The score for Soarin' was written by Jerry Goldsmith who was reportedly in tears after riding the attraction for the first time. Goldsmith's father was a pilot who loved California, and the composer was quoted as saying, “I'd do anything to be part of this project...I'd even score the film for free". The official Disney website states that Goldsmith was "Inspired by the optimistic spirit of California".
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==See the Film==
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To see the movie shown in Soarin', click play below:
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{{#ev:youtube|fuDwOSsZe3E|420}}
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* If you look closely on the golf ball in the Palm Springs scene, you can see a hidden mickey.
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* Because Monterey is considered a marine sanctuary, it took a year to obtain all of the necessary permits to film that scene.
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==References==
 
==References==
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http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneys-california-adventure/soarin/
 
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http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/epfw-soarin.htm
 
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http://allears.net/tp/ep/e_soar.htm
 
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http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions/Soarin/News/16Apr2005-The-making-of-Soarin-facts-and-info.htm
 
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Pedersen, R.A. The EPCOT Explorer's Encyclopedia:. United States: Epcyclopedia, 2011. Print.
 
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http://www.martinsvids.net/?cat=10
 

Revision as of 17:31, 12 February 2020

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
MagicCarpetsSign2.jpg
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin. Photo credit: Disney
Magic Kingdom
Land Adventureland
Attraction type Hub and Spoke
Opening date May 24, 2001
Vehicle capacity 4
Number of vehicles 16
Ride duration 1:30 minutes
Based on Disney's Aladdin
FastPass + Yes

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is an attraction in Adventureland.

History

The Magic Carpets of Aladdin is a hub and spoke attraction located in Adventureland. The ride is based on the 1992 Disney movie Aladdin, and it is similar to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland.The Magic Carpets opened May 23, 2001 in the newly created Agrabah Bazaar (an expansion of Adventureland) [1].

Description

Backstory

According to the Magic Carpets of Aladdin's backstory, the Genie bottle that serves as the centerpiece of the attraction was discovered when the well that had previously been located in the center of Adventureland was dug up at the turn of this century [2].

Ride

When guests enter the loading area they are able to choose from 16 magic carpets. Riders are also given the ability to choose whether they want to sit in the front row or the back. Front row passengers can control the height of the carpet, while back row passengers can tilt the carpet to the left or right [3]. Once seated, riders are instructed how to fly their carpets before being lifted into the air. The magic carpets fly in circles around the Genie's lamp (which is decorated with characters from Disney's Aladdin) while music from the movie plays. Guests should also watch out for a large camel that “spits” water at the carpets. After 90 seconds the carpets descend back to the loading area and guests exit the ride.

Spitting Camels

There are two spitting camels located near the Magic Carpets of Aladdin. One camel spits water onto guests as they ride on the carpets, while the other one faces away from the attraction and squirts nearby pedestrians. These camels were originally featured in the Aladdin’s Royal Caravan parade that ran at Disney-MGM Studios from December 21, 1992 until August 27, 1995[4]. Following the end of the parade's run, the spitting camels were placed outside of the park's Soundstage Restaurant. The Soundstage Restaurant eventually closed on November 14, 1998 [5], however the spitting camels were eventually relocated to their current location in the Magic Kingdom during the construction of the Magic Carpets of Aladdin in 2001 [4].

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • If you want to get hit by the spitting camel, fly your carpet at mid-level.
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first permanent Aladdin themed attraction in Walt Disney World.
  • In 2001, the construction Agrabah Bazaar (and subsequently the Magic Carpets of Aladdin) added an Arabian theme to Adventureland that had not previously existed.
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin was the first attraction added to Adventureland since the park opened on October 1, 1971 (although The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management had replaced Tropical Serenade in 1998).

References

  1. ↑ http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-magic-carpets-of-aladdin.htm
  2. ↑ Tomorrowland: Walt Disney World Walking Tour by Lou Mongello
  3. ↑ http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/magickingdom/advaladdin.htm
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 waltdatedworld.com/id54.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.studioscentral.com/column/remember-when/soundstage-restaurant
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