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Soarin' Over California 4K-POV Disney's California Adventure

This attraction opened with Disney California Adventure in 2001 at what was then the park's Condor Flats area (as seen in the thumbnail). In early 2015, it closed for refurbishment as the surrounding area was transformed into Grizzly Peak Airfield. It reopened on May 15, 2015, with new exterior theming and updates to its screen and projection system. Several exterior changes include the replacement of the mock-up RS-25 rocket engine with a fire lookout tower. From January to March 2016, the attraction intermittently operated as Soarin' Over California to prepare for the introduction of the Soarin' Around the World ride film. The original film was shown until June 16, when the attraction was closed to prepare for the new film's debut on June 17. On various occasions, Disney has brought back the original Soarin' Over California for return engagements. The first was on May 23, 2019, Disney announced that Soarin' Over California would temporarily return to the park for the month of June, following the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park on May 31. On June 21, they announced that the limited return had been extended to August 31, 2019, due to popular demand. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure, it was announced that Soarin' Over California would return from February 6, 2026 until July 1, 2026.