Walt Disney World did not offer any official statements about the opening timeline for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for over a year after Epcot closed and reopened. This was presumably shot on Vekoma’s test track in the Netherlands, and not on-site at Walt Disney World or even in Glendale, California.įor years, Disney stated that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would open “in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.” However, that has not been the case since the closure/reopening. Walt Disney Imagineering released the above video of the the OmniCoaster ride system. Cosmic Rewind’s vehicles will be able to rotate 360 degrees and do a reverse launch–a first for Walt Disney World. Imagineering is calling this an OmniCoaster ride system, and it’s a collaboration between WDI and Vekoma, a Netherlands-based roller coaster manufacturer. Disney has indicated that it’s a family-friendly attraction–but it’ll still probably have a height requirement. Walt Disney World is touting Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as a “storytelling coaster,” which is to say it’s a roller coaster with show scenes. That will likely be interrupted when the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, culminating in the Big Bang, and an adventure across the cosmos ensuing.
The expectation is that the actual attraction will play out along these lines, with the pre-show involving an edutainment component that pays homage to the original message of EPCOT Center. (When the feed is restored, we hear the Xandarian say, “…and now you know the secret of the universe.”) In the teaser video for the attraction in Epcot Experience, a recorded video of a Xandarian welcomes earthlings to the installation before being interrupted by Rocket Raccoon for being boring.
The premise is likely to be that the main building houses a science museum type exhibition. The conceit is that the Nova Corps have arrived on earth (that’s a Star Blaster parked out front) and are inviting guests to learn more about the treasures Xandar has to share. Regardless, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind starts in the “Galaxarium,” a planetarium-like exhibition that explores the similarities and mysteries of the formation of Earth’s galaxy and Xandar. Other offerings in the World Discovery area of Epcot will include the Play Pavilion, Space 220 Restaurant, Mission Space, and Test Track.Īccording to Disney, “Epcot just may be the perfect place for a Guardians-inspired attraction - Peter Quill (aka Star Lord) actually visited Epcot as a kid!” Plenty of EPCOT Center purists might disagree with that sentiment–whether that’s a good explanation for the thematic fit or a ham-fisted attempt at shoehorning Marvel into Epcot is in the eye of the beholder. This area will showcase science, technology, and intergalactic adventure. The Wonders of Xandar Pavilion will be located in the World Discovery neighborhood of Epcot. The former Universe of Energy Pavilion is now the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, which will be come to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. While releasing new details about the three new neighborhoods replacing Future World, Disney shed more light on how this pavilion will fit into the park. Walt Disney World has repeatedly referred to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as the first other-world showcase pavilion at Epcot. Here’s everything we know about that attraction–for the latest developments, construction progress, and first ride-through video of the attraction, scroll down to the “ApUpdate” heading…
Walt Disney World has since officially announced Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, replacing the dinosaurs of Universe of Energy at Epcot. Then came rumors that the Marvel misfits would take over the nearby Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (an overlay that actually would’ve made a ton of sense). It started with rumors of a replacement for the iconic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a la Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout at Disneyland Resort. The saga of a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Walt Disney World dates back years. This covers everything you need to know about the ride: when it’ll open, concept art, details, and more. This first-of-its-kind attraction is the biggest addition of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a Marvel-themed roller coaster under construction at Epcot.
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