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Let me start by saying that I love Soarin. I love the feeling it creates, the inspirational music, and the breathtaking scenery. The original orchestral score is one of the best Disney has ever created for a ride. When viewed in the right seat, this ride is a 10 easily. However, there is one major flaw inherent in the design...the last row gets screwed. If you have never ridden rows A or B of Soarin (any side), then you really havent ridden Soarin...or at least not at its full potential. When in the back row (C) side 1 or 3, the ride is almost completely neutered. You are treated to a curved edge of the screen at the bottom, having to look up at the screen with feet dangling in front of you from the higher rows. When ridden in the front row (A), you are blessed with a screen so wide and tall that it envelops you in the full experience. Here is a tip: The two times I rode it, they asked for parties of 2 when we got up close to the ride. Do NOT volunteer, because you will definitely get the shaft in the last row. They fill up the front rows first, and try to fill the theater up with a "lucky" pair of riders that get to skip ahead in line. I fell for it hook, line, and sinker the first time...trying to get on the ride as fast as possible, as anyone would. They tried to do it again on my second time through asking how many were in my group, but I pleaded with him to allow me in the next showing to ensure a top row ride...it was WELL worth it. Soarin in the front row is amazing!
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