What is the new ride at Epcot called?

At a Glance. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is EPCOT's newest ride. Its premise is that it's EPCOT's newest World Showcase pavilion, with a twist: you're not visiting another country - you're visiting another planet - Xandar.



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It's a smooth ride, similar in feel to Slinky Dog Dash, with no sudden jerking or bumps. If, like me, you enjoy a lot of the pre-ride queue but are hesitant (make that totally unwilling) to go on the ride itself, there's a chicken exit.

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Walt Disney World has since officially announced Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, replacing the dinosaurs of Universe of Energy at Epcot.

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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 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 actually do feel like you are in a spaceship surrounded by the stars.

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There are 11 rides at EPCOT in 2023, and only 9 rides at Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom. With the addition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Coaster, EPCOT attractions have even taken a spot as some of the best thrill rides in Orlando!

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Yesterland: Wonders of Life at Epcot. A golden dome houses Wonders of Life, Presented by MetLife. It's not an attraction in the traditional sense.

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Epcot's most thrilling attractions are arranged from most to least intense.
  • 01 of 05. Mission: SPACE. Michael Gray/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0. ...
  • 02 of 05. Test Track. Walt Disney World. ...
  • 03 of 05. Soarin' Around the World. Courtesy of Disney. ...
  • 04 of 05. Frozen Ever After. Walt Disney World.


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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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Since Disney wanted to keep it family-friendly, Cosmic Rewind isn't as fast as the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster or the TRON coaster, both reaching speeds of around 60 mph. It's faster than Space Mountain which tops out at 27 mph, but it doesn't quite feel as fast as Slinky Dog Dash which reaches 40 mph.

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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 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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Does the ride have upside-down loops and drops? TRON Lightcycle / Run does not go upside down, but it does have big drops. There are also twists and turns throughout the ride — after all, you're racing on a motorbike.

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