Is Guardians of the Galaxy ride too scary for a 5 year old?

Kids under 6 probably aren't old enough to ride, no matter how fearless they may be. If you have a thrill-loving first-grader, then they won't have a problem on this ride. However, if your 6-year-old is still more comfortable with the Barnstormer vs Space Mountain, then you'll want to wait a bit for this one.



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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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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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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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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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You could put your son in front of you but that is as close as you'll get. There is a minimum height requirement of 44 to ride SM. Keep in mind that just because a child is tall enough to ride a ride, doesn't mean that it is appropriate at the first age they meet the height requirements.

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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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Short answer: Yes, the indoor coaster is wildly fun, and it's a fantastic addition to Epcot and Walt Disney World as a whole.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout does not go upside down. It does, however, make sudden, steep drops and quick rises throughout the course of the ride, sometimes in darkness. You start the attraction with a FAST ascent, which seems to take a lot of people by surprise.

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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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During the Halloween season, Disney will transform Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. Guests who wish to ride the original version will have to do so before 2 p.m.

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Depends on how you characterize intensity. Everest it's more bumpy and jerky, with stronger physical forces exerted. Guardians is much smoother, but much more disorienting in the dark with the screens and spinning. Guardians is more intense BY FAR.

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The height requirement for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is 42 inches / 107 centimeters.

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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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