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  • 11 months later...

This seems to answer the question of whether they'll need to close the ride to finish the track expansion.  And also, the track expansion is coming soon!!!

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Toy Story Mania closing for one day refurbishment as part of track expansion

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Toy Story Mania at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be closed for a one day refurbishment on March 15 2016.

Construction is nearing completion on the third track expansion, which is planned to open Summer 2016. The one day closure of the original attraction is part of the expansion project.

 

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/toy-story-mania/news/20feb2016-toy-story-mania-closing-for-one-day-refurbishment-as-part-of-track-expansion.htm

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From WDWMagic...

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See clips of two of the new destinations coming to Epcot's Soarin' later this summer

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Disney has released a brief preview showing two of the destinations to be featured in the upcoming Soarin' Around the World attraction.

The reboot of the hugely popular Soarin' attraction will take guests to the Great Wall of China, Sydney Harbor in Australia and beyond.

Soarin' closed on January 4 2016 to begin the remodel, which will also see the addition of new digital projectors, expanded capacity with a third theater, and new scents to accompany the all new film.

The new film is expected to debut shortly after the film makes it global premier in the new Shanghai Disneyland on June 16 2016.

 

Article Posted: Apr 19, 2016 / 3:21pm EDT

 

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/soarin/news/19apr2016-video----see-clips-of-two-of-the-new-destinations-coming-to-epcots-soarin-later-this-summer..htm

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Oops... I take it back...  ;)

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Soarin’ Around the World Takes Flight at Disney Parks This Summer

Victoria Lim

by Victoria Lim, Managing Editor, Public Relations & Editorial Content

Imagine a wind-through-your-hair flight above The Great Wall of China, a bird’s-eye view of the Sydney Harbor in Australia, gliding around the Matterhorn in Switzerland …

These are among more than a dozen breathtaking ways you’ll be able to experience the wonders of the world when Soarin’ Around the World makes its groundbreaking debut across the globe this summer. The next generation of the popular Soarin’ attraction makes its premiere at the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland this summer as Soarin’ Over the Horizon.

The next day on June 17, guests at Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort and Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort will be able to board the exhilarating aerial adventure that immerses you in a multi-sensory experience, complete with stunning sights, spectacular sounds and even subtle scents. Fastpass+ will be an option for Soarin’ beginning Thursday, April 21.

Here’s a preview of what you’ll see on Soarin’ Around the World:

Could you feel the mist from the harbor? What a view!

In addition to the new film, the Epcot attraction also added a third theater and reimagined its interactive queue. What destination are you looking forward to flying over in Soarin’ Around the World?

 

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/soarin-around-the-world-takes-flight-at-disney-parks-this-summer/

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This is cool-

They're going to show the original Soarin' starting May  27th and continuing up until June 16 at Epcot:

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/05/last-chance-to-experience-the-classic-soarin-at-epcot-and-disney-california-adventure-before-soarin-around-the-world-debuts-on-june-17/

Last Chance to Experience the Classic Soarin’ at Epcot and Disney California Adventure Before Soarin’ Around the World Debuts on June 17

Victoria Lim

by Victoria Lim, Managing Editor, Public Relations & Editorial Content

Want a last chance to hang-glide across the snow-capped mountains, above towering redwoods, and along the rocky shorelines of the Golden State?

Last Chance to Experience the Classic Soarin’ at Epcot Before Soarin’ Around the World Debuts on June 17

Epcot guests will enjoy farewell flights when the classic Soarin’ returns to The Land pavilion in Future World starting May 27. The attraction reopens at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort before the new film, Soarin’ Around the World, debuts next month at Disney parks in Shanghai, California and Florida. Disney FastPass+ service will be available starting May 21 for this limited opportunity to enjoy the classic Soarin’ experience at Epcot.

The classic Soarin’ film based on the popular Disney California Adventure park attraction, Soarin’ Over California, is a multi-sensory adventure with stunning views over California’s popular sites including the Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park to name a few. You’ll swear you feel the mist from the ocean. Don’t miss your chance to experience Soarin’ Over California at Disney California Adventure now through June 15, and at Epcot through June 16.

Last Chance to Experience the Classic Soarin’ at Epcot Before Soarin’ Around the World Debuts on June 17

The new film, Soarin’ Around the World, debuts June 17 at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort and Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort the day after its world premiere at Shanghai Disneyland and highlights landmarks from across the globe. We look forward to sharing more about the new Soarin’ experience right here on the Disney Parks Blog.

I didn't think we'd get a chance to see the original version again.

Hopefully, they will be using the new digital projection equipment for this.

TCD

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20 minutes?!  I'd better start strength training for my shooting arm...  ;)

 

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VIDEO: Third track added to Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios vastly increases capacity

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The popular attraction Toy Story Midway Mania at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World recently received a third track, greatly expanding the capacity of the attraction. The third track is located in a whole new building and features its own queue and exit, but does not feature any ride changes.

This new addition was sorely needed as the attraction consistently had the longest wait time in the park. So far the attraction has not increased the amount of FastPasses they hand out each day but cast members have said that they will in the near future.

 

http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/06/video-third-track-added-to-toy-story-midway-mania-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-vastly-increases-capacity/

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