If you’ve never been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, there are only a few attractions that the two Disney Parks actually have in common that are truly identical, but one of them is a must-ride for anybody who has never done it. Soarin’ Around the World is a fairly simple attraction, all things considered, but it’s a great deal of fun and something that I would have called a uniquely Disney attraction. This is why I found it more than a little surprising when I found Soarin' Around the World, or at least something a lot like it, in… Branson, Missouri.
During my recent trip to visit Silver Dollar City, I got to experience some of the additional entertainment that Branson, Missouri has to offer. That included a standalone attraction attached to the Beyond the Lens "techno-tainment" experience on the “Branson strip” called Flyride. It is, essentially, a version of Soarin’, though with some unique differences that make this one worth checking out if you happen to be in the area.
