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Is Guardians of 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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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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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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The height requirement for this one is 42 inches. There are no big drops. The coaster is in the dark and you can't see the track at all times. There's a backward launch and LOTS of speed.

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This is hard to explain, but if you know, you know.) 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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There are six different drop sequences in guardians of the galaxy. Is Guardians Mission: Breakout scary?

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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 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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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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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Quick Facts This ride is Disney's first ever reverse-launch rollercoaster, giving guests the chance to zoom through the galaxy in a rotating ride vehicle while rocking out to one of six classic songs.

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Disney got this ride right. The first coaster in EPCOT is something else - a well themed coaster that has a story and music - that is very fast and has cars that spin independently towards the action - truly a must do experience. The coaster was quite fun but be warned it may be intense for younger kids.

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There are a few physical sets in the ride, but the visuals are primarily a variety of projections on screens positioned throughout the ride building. The screens vary in size, with some being very large. Do I wear 3D glasses on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? No.

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In most cases, guests who have been late to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have been allowed to ride after scanning their park ticket at the attraction's entrance. Though this may not be the case for every day, especially during the parks' busy seasons.

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Guests are limited to one ride per day on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind using the Virtual Queue during regular park hours. This allows as many people as possible an opportunity to ride. However, it is possible to get into the Virtual Queue and also buy an Individual Lightning Lane to ride a second time.

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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.

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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 attraction's transformation happens later in the afternoon each day. The Collector's Fortress goes dark, alarms sound and special lighting on the exterior of the Fortress alerts guests that something inside has gone awry. Guests may check the Disneyland app or Disneyland.com for the timing of this transformation.

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