There’s going to be a patriotic new Disney Parks overlay coming to Soarin’, the large flight simulation attraction at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort in 2026—and it’s already sparked a wave of memes.
Initially, the journey was a primary characteristic at Disney’s California Journey as Soarin’ Over California earlier than its second iteration, Soarin’ Across the World, took over. However throughout the summer time of 2026 as a part of Disney Celebrates America, Soarin’ Throughout America will make its debut to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the USA’ founding. You already know, after we picked a democracy over a king again in 1776.
And whereas Disney’s intention is “to honor America’s previous, rejoice the current, and encourage its future,” there’s somewhat matter at hand of the political divide remaining heated throughout the nation’s present administration.
Certainly, Disney, because it celebrates all cultures, will probably embrace individuals from all walks of life that make up the material of its audiences. Clearly we’d wish to see the farms tended by those that ensure there’s meals on our tables, the lives of Native People who have been right here earlier than the European immigrants, wealthy cultural celebrations like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Satisfaction parades with rainbow crosswalks, and peaceable protests protected by the First Modification. In different phrases, all of the individuals who make up the very best of what a united America might be in the present day.
Followers of the parks, who’ve been much less enthused by actions the corporate has manufactured from late in regard to standing up for illustration of marginalized communities, have their very own ideas about what would possibly extra precisely mirror America. Listed here are the very best memes that pointedly name out what would possibly actually depict the state of a nation at present having fairly an id disaster. (But additionally take pleasure in some lighthearted, 100% ‘Murican funnies too!)
From people hoping to see this Girl Liberty from the defunct Muppet*Imaginative and prescient 3-D fountain…
How I believe Soarin’ Throughout America ought to look. I’ve additionally included a clear png so you may create your individual. Search for it within the first remark. pic.twitter.com/dAn29bEyJF
— Diservations (@diservations) October 20, 2025
To the utmost effort of this House Depot core reminiscence many people have of going with our households for weekend house responsibilities provides…
“Soarin’ throughout America” pic.twitter.com/klfwiX05aB
— Imemegination For Good (@imemegination) October 20, 2025
To the alarming…
Soarin’ Throughout America lets goooo!!! 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Un9ReHsfRJ pic.twitter.com/pM1ziyepgK
— DERICK+ (@esplanerd) October 20, 2025
Wants extra visitors:
Soarin’ Over I-4 pic.twitter.com/tyoJJiDkZH
— Phil ✦ The Horizoneer (@TheHorizoneer) September 25, 2023
Okay, this one we’re nonetheless pleased with, I believe—particularly since many rely on that $5 rotisserie rooster, $10 complete pizza, and $1.50 scorching canine combo to feed households (mine included so I can roast the state of our financial system) at Costcos throughout America.
Soarin’ Throughout America seems nice pic.twitter.com/ad9eQSQfOL
— Van 🎃 (@van_more_) October 20, 2025
Then there’s, after all, how the web remembers what actually occurred in America on January 6.
Soarin over America is gonna go loopy pic.twitter.com/syogOrD9iu
— HIM CURRY (@ShawnNOrlando) October 20, 2025
All kidding apart, right here’s the actual trailer for Soarin’ Throughout America that includes Patrick Warburton, the unique attraction host, making a comeback to his iconic Disney Parks universe position. The overlay will arrive subsequent summer time at Epcot in Walt Disney World and Disney California Journey on the Disneyland Resort.
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