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For what it’s worth, I have heard that they are pushing it to the very end to have everything fully ready by the opening.
If that is true than a soft opening probably is not in the cards. But you never know.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind - General Discussion
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If that is true than a soft opening probably is not in the cards. But you never know.
If GotG is genuinely better than the "old school Madam Tussaud's Animated Latex Museum" that is RotR, i'll bite my foot. That's nothing against anyone who loves the ride - hell, I expect to have a fun time with it. But RotR has the unique combination of being the most cutting edge, wow inducing, and fun attractions at the resort.
Just talking total experience, it already loses out because the queue will almost undoubtedly be a lesser experience from what Zach has shown and the ride is probably up there as one of the most fun attractions I don't doubt, but the coaster doesn't seem to bring anything new to the table from what we know about it (or else Disney would be talking about it) and it feels like many reviews haven't exactly been singing it's praises.
I feel like comparing to RotR is Apple to Oranges though. If we just compare to the existing coasters... then I still don't think it will be a slam dunk winner as Everest, RNRC, and Tron are seemingly all more intense. GotG has had a decent amount of reviews saying it's lacking intensity, although that could work in it's favor as that means it's accessible to more people.
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I love Rise. It truly is one of the best theme park experiences ever made. But even if Guardians ends up being a very cool and upgraded Space Mountain with preshow elements and re-rideability with the different songs at the least...it'll make a lot of fans that Rise of the Resistance might not have.
I remember the comparison of ROTR vs. Hagrid's in 2019; Rise is a better experience and Hagrid's is a better ride, and I'm sure Guardians will end up in the ride category.
I remember the comparison of ROTR vs. Hagrid's in 2019; Rise is a better experience and Hagrid's is a better ride, and I'm sure Guardians will end up in the ride category.
That's why I said at the end of my last post that the comparison isn't even really even an apt one as they are two completely different types of things. The goal of a ride like GotG is to provide a bit of a thrilling and coaster experience for the whole family and not a ton more.
It'll certainly be one of the most popular rides at the resort. I just don't think it has what it takes from the rumors and what we know to ever possibly be my personal favorite at the Resort and definitely not in Orlando. I think we should be comparing it to coasters more than a complex dark ride, though.
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Or just remember that when it opens, it will be hands-down the absolute best coaster in Epcot.
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Comparing a dark ride like Rise to a roller coaster / thrill ride is kind of silly. It basically should be compared to its similarities to Space Mountain , Everest , and Rock n Roller coaster. I think this ride should take the top of that Line up, if not it will be a disappointment in my eyes.
Depends what you are looking for as by all account GotG won't be near as themed as something like Everest nor really have the intensity that Everest gives on the backwards sections and the drop. I think this will be very similar to what a modernized Space Mountain should be like. Not extremely intense, tame enough for people of almost all ages, but still enough of a kick to make it fun, if not lacking in the on-ride theming department a bit.
I'll form my true opinion once I ride it, but from everything we've heard, I think there are definitely people who may like something like RNRC or Everest better still simply because they're more of actual thrill coasters whereas this kinda sounds like Gringotts in that it's got a stop/start issue in front of the screens potentially.
Isn't it presented by Di$ney as a story coaster? Than only Hagrids is the one to beat. I have a feeling Hagrids will win that by a landslide.
Wait, everyone here has to ride it before we can discuss it?
I'm pretty sure most of the people here are bots or broke history majors, so that's going to take a while
I would personally like to discuss the ride based on info that I have and adjust my opinion of it as new information arrives and I ride it myself
Hagrids may win for me on forceful launches alone...not to mention all the stunts it fits in through its layout
Well said, Rise is a journey, the ride is the finale
Guardians seems to fall more in line with 'pure ride'
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No chance this is better then Hagrid. Although I’d argue Hagrid is fairly intense for a family coaster
And, at the same time, it will be the worst coaster in Epcot.
Spoilers for the pre-shows:
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No Epcot tie-in surprises, and the big “effect” sounds like a riff on something Star Trek: The Experience and Poseidon’s Fury both already did 20+ years ago (which is very cool, but hardly groundbreaking).
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Pre-Show Backstory and Impressive Effect Description
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No Epcot tie-in surprises, and the big “effect” sounds like a riff on something Star Trek: The Experience and Poseidon’s Fury both already did 20+ years ago (which is very cool, but hardly groundbreaking).
Apparently Cosmic Rewind will not have a standby and will be VQ and Lightning Lane only. Can anyone confirm?
If this is true, I may just skip Disney altogether when I go in September. I’m not going to spend all that money on tickets and then Lightning lane only to get screwed over.
If this is true, I may just skip Disney altogether when I go in September. I’m not going to spend all that money on tickets and then Lightning lane only to get screwed over.
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According to WDW Magic, yes.
Disney announces Genie queue options for EPCOT's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind' rollercoaster
Disney is expecting high demand for EPCOT's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind' and will not offer a standby line.
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Should we really be surprised? RotR and Rat both had VQ for months or well over a year in RotR case. I fully expect TRON to have VQ and be an upcharge Lightning Lane attraction as well.
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Months. Ride opened October 1, VQ was removed starting January 10th, and this is mostly because it has a very high capacity and because it isn't as overwhelmingly popular as something like GotG will be.
I'd bet VQ is around until at least when TRON opens and then TRON will have a VQ for awhile after that.
