How to Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot

Calling all Space Rangers, Trash Pandas, and Groot fanatics! Are you ready to rock out through the cosmos with Rocket, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Mantis on the thrilling Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster at Epcot? This innovative, reverse-launching masterpiece is more than just a ride – it’s an intergalactic adventure that’ll have you screaming with laughter (and maybe a little fear) as you hurtle through space on a galactic chase with the best soundtrack!

Updated: February 2024

But before you suit up and answer the Guardians’ call, here’s your ultimate guide on how to ride Cosmic Rewind.

Purchase Lightning Lane Single Pass Entry  

Want to guarantee your ride? Purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass through the MDE app. This skips the virtual queue and grants you a specific return time, but comes at an extra cost.

You also have the option to purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass in the My Disney Experience app. Just like the boarding groups, this option is limited and subject to availability. You will still have to have valid admission for Epcot.

There is an additional cost for this one. The price varies based on date, so it will not be the same every day. You do not need to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass to be able to purchase a Lightning Lane Single Pass.

Guests staying on Disney property will be able to purchase this option in the app 7 days before check in at 7:00 AM. If you are staying off-property, you will not be able to purchase the Lightning Lane Single Pass until 3 days prior. The times typically go very quickly, so have everything linked in your app and know how to navigate it ahead of time.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Song Options

Each ride vehicle blasts off to a different classic tune from the iconic “Awesome Mix” of the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Feel the pulse of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears, unleash your inner dancing queen with “Conga” by Gloria Estefan, or belt out the emotional anthem “I Ran (So Far Away)” by A Flock of Seagulls. Get down with the funky grooves of “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps, sing along to the empowering “One Way or Another” by Blondie, and groove to the infectious energy of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. No matter your musical preference, there’s a Guardians hit waiting to fuel your interstellar escape, leaving you humming along long after the ride ends!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind FAQs

• What is the height requirement? Guests must be 42″ tall to ride.
• Is there a ride photo? Yes, you can have your attraction photo linked to your My Disney Experience account by using Bluetooth or your Magic Band.
• Can Rider Switch be used? Yes! You can find all of the details here.
• Can I use DAS for this ride? Right now, guests who qualify to use DAS will still need to join the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. A DAS return time will not be distributed like it as for rides that have a regular standby line. You can find out more about DAS here.
• Will I get motion sickness? This is definitely a thrill ride! If you are prone to motion sickness, you might want to sit this one out.
• Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind go upside down? No, it does not go upside down.

Do you feel like you’re ready for your adventure through the galaxy? If you have questions about how to ride Cosmic Rewind, leave them in the comments. I hope this was helpful!