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TM 2015 > Soarin' over the Transportation Museum

"The Soarin' [exhibit] was so well-done! Keep up the awesome work!" Every museum guest who tried out this exhibit came out with a huge smile.

What was it?

The Soarin' exhibit was a 4-minute, motion/thrill ride featuring a high-definition video of captivating landscapes. It even included some water spray!

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Once guests laid down on a biplane (really an air mattress), museum volunteers swayed the mattress back and forth to create the sense of flying. When the video included pictures of close-by waterfalls, guests would get sprayed by their mist (really a spray bottle). Throughout the ride, guests felt the wind in their faces (really lots of fans), as if they were really flying.

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In 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright commenced their famous flight. With this exhibit, you can re-take the famous flight. Are you ready?

Guest Comments
  • "The Soarin' [exhibit] was so well-done! Keep up the awesome work!"

  • "I loved the Soarin' Over California and getting wet!"

  • "The exhibits were so cool! I liked the Soarin' exhibit, it was very interesting that you did it because of the Wright brothers!"

  • "I really liked the Soarin' over California. It was SUPER fun!"

What's the secret?

It took a lot of work and lots of planning to create this exhibit. But seeing everyone smile when the "ride" was over...that was well-worth it! Every guest loved the exhibit...adults and kids alike!

 

If you're interested in creating the exhibit at home, click below for directions:

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Soarin' Directions at Home >

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