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Guardians of the Galaxy Ride at Epcot Is One Epic Family Experience

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When it comes to family friendly coaster ride Disney is indisputable. The House of Mouse is always a step ahead in taking the thrill to the next level. Needless to say, how good the Imagineers are in re-creating the magic we are all mad about. Today the Company’s latest offering in technology – the all new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot is no exception. This one of a kind, most hyped ride attraction brings to life Marvels cinematic experience like never before. Opens on May 27, 2022, Guardians of the Galaxy ride hit the headlines already and we are all curious to know more and more about it.

The Experience

There are many speculations, comparing the experience with several other famous WDW family-friendly ride attractions such as Cosmic Rewind is seen compared with the Space Mountain ride with speed cranked up to 11.   Again it can be like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway with every car has its own unique experience. Last but not the least it can be like Seven Dwarf’s Mine Train with super smooth track and ride experience. These comparisons are just to figure out a rough idea about what the new attraction has in store. They are no real comparisons and better not to be as Disney is unique in all its offerings.

Cosmic Rewind – Galaxarium

There is no doubt that Cosmic Rewind is the first of its kind coaster ride at the newly renamed World Discovery section of Epcot. Cosmic Rewind brings to you the first-ever reverse launch on a Disney coaster. It is also considered one of the largest fully-enclosed coasters of the world. Also referred as story coaster, Cosmic Rewind combines the speed and thrills of a ride that tells a story with highly advance projections and visual effects. When it comes to smooth ride experience, Cosmic Rewind is unbeatable. Each coaster cars rotates independently, giving riders enough freedom to watch and feel the happenings and actions around while speeding along the track. Also with the inclusion different views and different sound tracks, Cosmic Rewind tends to offer a new experience to fans every time they visit.

How to enter the Ride

The new ride attraction welcomes you via a highly themed area emphasising on  the world – building experience at Epcot and the more incredible Wonders of Xander Pavilion. But, prior to become the guardian of this intergalactic chase through space and time, guests should know that the incredible new ride opens with a virtual queue. There will not be a traditional standby queue system this time. To enter the virtual queue guests must use the My Disney Experience app.

As posted by Disney Parks Blog all guests with a vilid Disney ticket or pass and a Disney Park Pass Reservation for Epcot can check for an available boarding group via the My Disney Experience app and request access to the virtual queue option. Booking for virtual queue starts at 7 a.m., on the day of your park reservation. You need not have to be in the park to access the virtual queue option. You can do this before leaving your Resort hotel or on your way to the park. In case those  who are not able to join a boarding group earlier in the day, Disney offers another opportunity at 1 p.m. But guests can access the second virtual queue opportunity from inside the Epcot park only.

Individual Lightning Lane Entry For Guardians of the Galaxy Ride

Individual Lightning Lane entry is also available as a special “a’ la carte” purchase for guests who doesn’t want to go through the added stress of virtual queue. Individual Lightning Lane entry can be purchase in the My Disney Experience app via the Disney Genie service on the day of the park reservation. 

Lightning Lane entrance as per Disney is a special queue option at select attractions that guests can purchase to save waiting time in line. Guests have to select an arrival window via My Disney Experience app to use a Lightning Lane Entry.

For more about Lightning Lane entrance at WDW, visit the DisneyWorld site

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