Disney World Debuts ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Thrill Ride That Launches Backward

Disney World’s Epcot is getting a new addition in the form of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the first “reverse-launch” Disney coaster. The attraction is located in the World Discovery section of Epcot.  

As soon as you walk past the gates, you will be greeted by a Nova Corps Starblaster, one of the spaceships used in the movies.

Cosmic Rewind directly ties Epcot into its story as the inspiration for Star-Lord to set up Xandar’s Earth-based cultural pavilion, due to his love for Epcot from when he grew up on Earth. It is set up as a spoof of the other country-based pavilions that are part of Epcot’s World Showcase. Whereas you can visit places like Mexico and Japan in a day, the World Showcase goes intergalactic and transports park-goers to Xandar. Xandar is treated as a real place that exists and is nicknamed the first official ‘Other-World Showcase’.  

The line for the ride brings parkgoers through reproductions of Xandar, as well as relics from the planet. There is also a Good Morning Xandar segment that shows Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot being interviewed.

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The ride is categorized as an ‘omnicoaster’ that launches backward, before spinning and soaring through the makeshift galaxy. As you embark on your journey, your ride is accompanied by six random song selections from Blondie’s One Way or Another, to Earth, Wind & Fire’s September. Each song plays out a slightly different story so you will have to ride it a few times to fully experience everything the ride has to offer. The movie’s soundtrack was much-loved by fans and it’s great to see it so integrated into this new ride. 

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The ride is one that families can enjoy as you are shot through the galaxy, with Easter eggs and inside jokes from the movie taking you through your journey.

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[via New York Post and SlashFlim, image via Disney Parks]