Select guests at Disney California Adventure park received a surprise welcome from their very own Chief Flight Attendant, Patrick Warburton, in celebration of the limited time return of Soarin’ Over California during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, happening now through April 22, 2024.
For more than twenty years, Patrick has welcomed guests to Soarin’ attractions at Disney California Adventure park in California and at EPCOT in Florida with some “important safety tips” in a pre-recorded safety video before they take flight. For this special experience, he decided to conduct his final safety check in person before surprised guests flew through picturesque locations in California, including Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs, San Diego harbor, Malibu at dusk, and the energetic lights of downtown Los Angeles, before returning for a triumphant flight over Disneyland Park as seen during the holidays.
“It’s just magical to see how beloved Soarin’ Over California still is after all of these years,” Patrick shared. “I can remember my first trip to Disneyland at the age of five and I continue to be a huge Disney fan, so to be part of a Disney attraction that has lasted this long has just been such a sweet and wonderful thing for me.”
“Getting to surprise guests today was super fun, and it’s great to see the impact that this safety intro has made for the past 23 years and how people still love it. It was such a blast getting to be the Chief Flight Attendant for Soarin’ Over California once again!”
All we can say is, “Nice work, Pal!”
Soarin’ Over California is back for a limited time during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. During the Festival, guests can savor a variety of specialty dishes and beverages, as well as enjoy great entertainment taking place now through April 22. Participating dining locations, select carts and ten festival marketplaces – including the new Earth Eats marketplace – peppered throughout Disney California Adventure park serve irresistible bites and beverages inspired by California’s diverse culinary scene. Select locations in the Downtown Disney District also feature specialty menu items in celebration of this year’s festival. You can view the full festival menu on Daps Magic or pick up a Tasting Passport during your visit.
What do you think of this special surprise? Is Soarin’ Over California one of your favorite attractions? Let us know in the comments below!
