I have the same CD too, i think. It's crazy how so many of those songs are now irrelevant.So interesting to read this strong consensus for CA version. I have been listening to the Disneyland Resort Official Album 2013 on my commute (really missing Dland - 90 days until we go!) and whenever the Soarin music comes on, it reminds me how very much I loved the CA version. It was great. It felt much more immersive than the World version, much more like you were really hang-gliding above the river, snow skiers, horse riders, etc. Love loved it. The World version is OK. I don't hate it. It's just not as much of a thrill to me as the experience is like watching a movie in a chair that rocks a little.
I don't have a super strong preference. There are things that each does well. Overall, though, I miss the smell of oranges. The scents in World aren't good. But, the transitions themselves are better in World, for instance.
This. I really enjoy the transitions, but the distortion needs to be corrected. I miss the oranges, but the overall concept of the world version is pretty cool, if you ask me.
I actually love the new version - but I like change and get bored fast with things. Screamin is my favorite ride but I'm excited for the newer version.