How scary is the new Guardians of the Galaxy ride?

The Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride is designed to give you a jolt of excitement, a burst of adrenaline, and a dose of Marvel's unique charm. Yes, it's a bit scary. Yes, it's intense. But it's also incredibly fun and exciting.



Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT is considered a "high-thrill" but very smooth experience. Unlike traditional coasters with massive, stomach-churning drops, the intensity here comes from its backward launch and its "Omnicoaster" technology, where the ride vehicles rotate 360 degrees to point you toward specific story elements. On a "scary" scale, it is a step above Space Mountain due to its speed and darkness, but significantly less intense than Rock 'n' Roller Coaster because it has no inversions (it never goes upside down). The biggest concern for most riders is motion sickness; the combination of rotating cars and large digital screens can be disorienting. If you enjoy fast-paced action and a "party" atmosphere with an 80s soundtrack, it is more "exhilarating" than "scary."

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Even though this is a coaster that rotates and launches in reverse, Disney describes Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind as a family-friendly coaster. It's a smooth ride, similar in feel to Slinky Dog Dash, with no sudden jerking or bumps.

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If you're someone who struggles with motion sickness on your run-of-the-mill roller coaster, Cosmic Rewind is like that on steroids. Not only are you being propelled in one direction, but you might also be spinning around at the same time.

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Cosmic Rewind Motion Sickness Report There's no way to sugarcoat it, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has a higher than average ability to induce motion sickness. Disney's newest roller coaster is an “Omnicoaster”, meaning that Imagineers have programmed turning into the ride experience.

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Now, guests hear classic rock/pop songs from the Guardians of the Galaxy film soundtrack, and experience one of six drop sequences (meaning the ride should be different the first few times you ride it). The ride itself is shorter, faster and more intense than Tower of Terror was, but it's not a huge change.

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Does Cosmic Rewind have any big drops or go upside down? The coaster has plenty of turns, but it doesn't have any major drops.

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The new Guardians ride is a roller coaster, and not just any roller coaster. One of the big features of the ride is a unique ride vehicle that allows for 360-degree motion and reverse launches.

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TRON is by far the most intense coaster in the Magic Kingdom, although it doesn't have any loops or inversions. If Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Splash Mountain, or Big Thunder Mountain give you pause, skip TRON.

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Tall Heights In Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Cosmic Rewind may be too scary for kids who do not like heights or the feeling of being far up. This one is a little harder to explain, but the coaster track has the vehicles flying through space, and you do feel like you are in a spaceship surrounded by the stars.

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It is a thrill ride, but it's probably only scary for those who are sensitive to the dark. Keep in mind, though, the ride can be jerky, meaning that you could feel like your bones are shaking within your skin at certain times.

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