Disneyland Temporarily Closes Soarin' Across America

A new patriotic attraction at Disney California Adventure experienced significant technical difficulties on its opening day, July 2, 2026, forcing a temporary closure. The Soarin' Across America overlay, part of Disneyland Resort's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary, debuted at the park after first launching at Walt Disney World's EPCOT in late May.

The flight simulator attraction, located in the Grizzly Peak area, reportedly encountered problems with one of its two theaters shortly after opening on Thursday morning. According to guest reports, the screen in the left theater displayed colorful lines and glitched during the film before breaking down entirely. A subsequent group of guests was evacuated before their ride began. For a period in the mid-morning, the attraction was not listed on the official Disneyland app, and it remained closed for approximately 45 minutes before resuming full operation.

The debut was intended to showcase a fully refreshed experience. Soarin' Across America takes guests on a simulated hang-gliding journey over iconic American landscapes, from the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty and the Hollywood Sign. The...