EPCOT Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[Bocabear]

What's the latest guesstimate on when this ride opens? I think the consensus is Tron in the Spring/early Summer 2022, and this in the second half of the year?

(I'm also holding out hope they keep Spaceship Earth open until this is finished)

I see no reason to close Spaceship Earth since the refurbishment was cancelled and pushed out indefinitely... if it does happen...

 

[Surferboy567]

I see no reason to close Spaceship Earth since the refurbishment was cancelled and pushed out indefinitely... if it does happen...

No insider here but Spaceship Earth will be closed. It simply cannot continue in it’s current state. If I am not mistaken multiple insiders have said this.

I expect it to go down for refurb.

 

[Tha Realest]

No insider here but Spaceship Earth will be closed. It simply cannot continue in it’s current state. If I am not mistaken multiple insiders have said this.

I expect it to go down for refurb.

I of course would prefer it not be changed. However, I think its ride mechanisms have deteriorated to the point that they drastically need a major overhaul, and while it was slated to go down (for an extensive refurb) back in May 2020 those plans changed with the pandemic and they decided to squeeze what remaining workability they had until other rides came on board (like Ratatouille or Guardians).

 

[FigmentsBrightIdeas]

I of course would prefer it not be changed. However, I think its ride mechanisms have deteriorated to the point that they drastically need a major overhaul, and while it was slated to go down (for an extensive refurb) back in May 2020 those plans changed with the pandemic and they decided to squeeze what remaining workability they had until other rides came on board (like Ratatouille or Guardians).

In all honesty, the possibility having the ride mechs simply rebuilt and the pre-existing show being refurbished would’ve been the most cost effective & guranteed successful way to refurb it. Not to mention, I think adding “Tomorrow’s Child” back to the attraction would’ve been great for the anniversary, but whatever.

The fact they’re trying to make the whole thing about storytelling & supposedly shoehorning unnecessary film IP into the mix on that ride (like the stingray from Moana) is really stupid IMO.. ‘Communication’ (the way we’ve evolved in the way we communicate with others) is far more vast than the overly vague premise of ‘Storytelling’ but we shall see..

 

[Tha Realest]

The fact they’re trying to make the whole thing about storytelling & supposedly shoehorning unnecessary film IP into the mix on that ride (like the stingray from Moana) is really stupid IMO.. ‘Communication’ (the way we’ve evolved in the way we communicate with others) is far more vast than the simple premise of ‘Storytelling’ but we shall see..

I also wonder if the "evolution of man" narrative theme that carries throughout the ride is viewed as too Euro-centric and patriarchal by the Imagineering reviewers that are seeking to soften those edges throughout the park?

 

[No Name]

No insider here but Spaceship Earth will be closed. It simply cannot continue in it’s current state. If I am not mistaken multiple insiders have said this.

I expect it to go down for refurb.

I see this said so often, that something simply cannot continue in its current state. Disney will be happy to prove you wrong.

 

[doctornick]

I also wonder if the "evolution of man" narrative theme that carries throughout the ride is viewed as too Euro-centric and patriarchal by the Imagineering reviewers that are seeking to soften those edges throughout the park?

The ride is very Western oriented. I generally think they are going overboard in terms of trying to be inoffensive but I absolutely would agree with making SSE more universal. Is there anything from East Asia or India there? Or related to the indigenous peoples of the Americas or Australia? Etc

I mean, I love SSE and think the basic storyline is great, but would definitely support changing up the scenes to include more diverse cultures while keeping the basic premise intact. The storytelling concept though sounds weak.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Let’s take the SSE discussion to the appropriate thread, please.

 

[tommyhawkins]

This may have been covered already, I have followed the thread pretty closely but have not seen this hypothesized. There is something that has been bothering me and let's see if I can illustrate it well enough. Please shoot this theory down as you see fit.

The one internal view we have had of the coaster we all (or at least I did) assumed to be looking towards the corner that connects to the Energy building, but something about that picture hasn't seemed to line up in my head.

If you look at the amount of slope the track goes down until you get to the front of the building (yellow), it's a pretty decent vertical drop (red)..
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But if you look at this picture of that drop - between the top of the coaster until it hits the front of the building it appears to be much much smaller.
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So is it an optical illusion I'm confusing myself on or could we actually be facing a different section of the building in the internal view? and the track is actually not entering/exiting the building at that point?

The below is just a guess as to alternate orientation of the internal photo.

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There is an optical illusion, but no its not what you think it is.

The photo hides the fact the the corner is not square and goes back 40ft further than the back wall, I have modelled the entire building. heres a top down view

 

[luv house of the mouse]

There is an optical illusion, but no its not what you think it is.

The photo hides the fact the the corner is not square and goes back 40ft further than the back wall, I have modelled the entire building. heres a top down view

Also look at the original post and at the bottom photo. The building is not squared, it looks like it has been angled.

 

[tommyhawkins]

Also look at the original post and at the bottom photo. The building is not squared, it looks like it has been angled.

where theyve drawn the arrow on the aerial is a lift hill on that back wall. most likely into the "dome" i think a helix down through it

 

[mitchk]

I’ll be there in 3 days... I’ll take some pictures

 

[mitchk]

Today

 

[mitchk]

More

 

[MaximumEd]

Thanks for posting the pics. While I think this thing is in the wrong park, I can’t help but be curious for what the final product will be, especially after such a long process.

 

[larryz]

You can tell the development of this ride has taken a long time. We’ve now moved on to the “Zapruder Film” level of analysis

I understand Oliver Stone is looking for a screenplay documenting this ride's development and construction...

 

[FigmentFan82]

I understand Oliver Stone is looking for a screenplay documenting this ride's development and construction...

I believe the ladder was back and to the left

 

[danlb_2000]

New permit today...

1350 AVENUE OF THE STARS(ENERGY) - Fabricate and install pieces

 

[M:SpilotISTC12]

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Yikes. Summer 2023? Really? 6 years to build an indoor roller coaster? I get the whole taking the time for details and story but come on.

 

[Surferboy567]

I think it will be open in 2022. They can’t resist another tie in attraction to an anniversary.