Is Guardian of the Galaxy ride a roller coaster?

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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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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INTRODUCING A REVERSE-LAUNCH COASTER This family-thrill attraction features the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully-enclosed coasters in the world! An innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering—this coaster rotates 360 degrees so you can focus on the action!

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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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By some measures, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is on the “more intense” end of the Walt Disney World roller coaster spectrum, but it's not intense by real world roller coaster standards. Nor is it uncomfortable or unpleasant at any point.

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But, being that this is a new coaster, it is incredibly smooth. You don't get the typical bumps and jostling you might find on Big Thunder Mountain or other coasters, but the rest of the technology and elements of this ride can make riders queasy.

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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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There are six different drop sequences in guardians of the galaxy. Is Guardians Mission: Breakout scary?

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Cosmic Rewind is fast, with a top speed of 60 mph. But it's so smooth that it doesn't feel as fast as other coasters that go this speed.

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Though Cosmic Rewind is a pretty smooth ride, those who are prone to motion sickness may find that this ride exacerbates those symptoms. There are no loops or inversions, but this is a fast roller coaster with rotating cars, which could make some people nauseous.

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It is one of the most thrilling rides at Walt Disney World — it's a step above Space Mountain, but not as intense as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.

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Which seats are the best? If you're concerned about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind being too intense, request one of the first two rows. That's the least thrilling and jarring. If you want the best seat from a storytelling perspective, anywhere in the middle is going to be ideal.

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It is a bouncing that does bring you out of your seat as you drop (lap belts should be tightened to help minimize this movement). Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout is absolutely a scary ride and just may be too scary for some kids.

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Here are the best non-scary Animal Kingdom rides for the less than lionhearted.
  • Toy Story Mania.
  • Alien Swirling Saucers.
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
  • Under the Sea – Journey of The Little Mermaid.
  • Peter Pan's Flight.
  • Encourage Your Kids to Try Something New.
  • Use Disney's Rider Switch Service.
  • Do some research before you arrive.


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Dumbo the Flying Elephant There's arguably no more iconic Disneyland ride experience than riding in a Dumbo car. The attraction, an aerial carousel, is neither high enough nor fast enough to scare most riders, and instead provides a smooth and memorable ride for guests of all ages.

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Take Dramamine® Non-Drowsy. If you know certain rides at the park will leave you feeling nauseous, start taking Dramamine® Non Drowsy as directed 30 minutes to an hour before you arrive at the park. Try our Dramamine® Non-Drowsy to help you limit your nausea and enjoy the day.

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The ride is arguably more thrilling than Big Thunder, Space Mountain, and the Matterhorn, but perhaps less thrilling than Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: Breakout. The Incredicoaster is a fairly smooth ride compared to some, and the pull-down harness feels secure.

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