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Is Guardians ride OK for kids?

However, if your 6-year-old is still more comfortable with the Barnstormer vs Space Mountain, you'll want to wait a bit for this one. Due to the rotating, intensity, speed, and darkness, we'd suggest sticking to kids eight and up for this attraction.



Whether the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride at EPCOT is "OK" for your child depends on their height and their tolerance for high-speed, rotating motion. The ride has a strict 42-inch (107 cm) height requirement, which most children reach between the ages of 5 and 7. Unlike traditional "scary" coasters, it does not feature any inversions (going upside down) or massive vertical drops. However, it is an exceptionally intense "Omnicoaster" that features a backward launch and ride vehicles that rotate 360 degrees while traveling at high speeds through the dark. This can be very disorienting and is a frequent trigger for motion sickness, even in children who enjoy other coasters like Big Thunder Mountain. If your child is a fan of the Guardians movies and enjoys thrills, they will likely love the immersive music and storytelling. However, if they are prone to queasiness or are afraid of the dark and loud noises, you might want to utilize the "Rider Switch" service, allowing one parent to ride while the other waits with the child, and then swap without waiting in the full line again.

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Darkness May Make Guardians Cosmic Rewind Too Scary For Some Kids. The attraction is essentially a coaster that takes place inside a planetarium. If your child has been on Rock N Roller Coaster or Space Mountain and found the dark element of the attraction too scary, this may not be the ride for them.

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There are six different drop sequences of the ride, each synced to its own visuals and songs, some of which were suggested by James Gunn, director of the Guardians of the Galaxy films.

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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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Really big. 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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The ride has no straight drops, but there are some areas where the track is curved so you're turning down (while the seat rotates keeping you facing the same way). It does not go upside down.

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There is no doubt the ride is fun! Ages 8 and up seem a little more appropriate for this attraction. There are constant dips and sweeping motion, but no extreme drops, and no going upside down.

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

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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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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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