Located in EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is the first rollercoaster inside the park. This ride propels guests on a one-of-a-kind mission using both the power of special effects and innovative ride technologies.
The premise of the ride is that Xandarians traveled from their homeworld in the Andromeda Galaxy to Earth – or Terra, to create the Wonders of Xandar pavilion to share more about their people and their advanced technologies.
Star-Lord chose EPCOT as the place for the Wonders of Xandar Pavailion after reminicing of his time at EPCOT as a small child.
Before the journey begins, guests get to be fully immersed in learning about the similarities between Xandar & our own through a planetarium-style space exhibition.
After the tour, guests are invited to board a Nova Corps Starcharter cruiser orbiting Earth.
Upon reaching the Starcharter things go awry.
Xandar is interrupted when the Celestial Eson, comes to Earth to reset reality, resulting in the Guardians of the Galaxy coming in to try and defeat him. In the chaos, guests are sent back in time to witness the Big Bang.
The groundbreaking coaster inverts riders forward and backward while turning them 360 degrees, creating a more immersive experience than ever before.
The combination of state-of-the-art technologies, dynamic sets, and special effects brings the story to life as riders “blast through” different environments with the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Along the way, guests face off against enemies, makes stops & explore a collection of cosmic artifacts and powerful energy sources, all with a backdrop of a a Guardians of the Galaxy sound track!
Make sure you ride this more than once becauese each journey is unique!
More about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
The height requirement to ride Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind is 42 inches.
Not at this time
Yes, guests will exit the ride through the Treasures of Xandar gift shop where they can purchase various Guardians of the Galaxy-themed merchandise such as t-shirts and toys.
Each vehicle on Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind fits 4 people. Guests sit two by two.
No, Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind does not go upside down. It does have the ability to maneuver 360 degrees so it does spin.
Who’s ready to experience the first rollercoaster in EPCOT?