News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[correcaminos]

As a DVC member without an annual pass, I find the wording here interesting. I also received the email today.
"Disney Vacation Club® Members: This event is part of Membership Extras, an incidental benefit. Extras are available with eligible ownership interests."

I am hoping its an after hours event, where I don't need a ticket to get in to ride, like the Moonlight Magic nights.

I don't think it will be based on the last preview they did for Remy. In fact I don't recall any previews being like that (after hours events) in more recent years - knowing I did not pay attention to GE previews.

The Membership Extras is a very common wording to have for these things. It's a "free" thing they can offer to entice direct sales.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I'm pumped. Really glad this is the one opening first over Tron as I am headed there June. It's kinda funny how this developed and got finished almost under the radar compared to Tron's well scrutinized snail pace. But I realize there was already a building in place and much of the work could be done out of the public eye. Still hats off to a good job, Disney.

 

[Rivergirl05]

Didn’t remy start as boarding groups first and then introduce ILL after a few weeks? Could this go the same why and when do you think they’d make that announcement?

 

[lewisc]

They can't do all ILL because the system isn't flexible.

If the coaster can take 2000 pph, and runs for a 12 hour day they would love to sell 24,000 ILL.

However all those ILL have windows... what if no one shows up for the first 30 minutes. Now the ride sits empty for 30 minutes and the ILL line is backed up the whole day.

Or what if people no show for their ILL appointment? Now they will send the coaster out with empty seats (not a good PR look)

Finally what is there is a 2 hour break down? They have people that paid to ride the ride, but now 4,000 people that can't ride the ride.

Having an additional standby or Virtual boarding groups allows this to be flexible based on ride performance and ILL actions.
If they have empty seats, call more BGs or let more standby ride
If they have a breakdown, call less BGs or let less standby ride

Priority standby. Expected wait time under an hour.

$ILL for only $20. Priority Standby only $5. A 75% savings.

An idea for next Generation genie.

 

[Indy_UK]

Still looks a tad extreme for the little ones. Not sure if my 6 year old would do this

 

[Purduevian]

Priority standby. Expected wait time under an hour.

$ILL for only $20. Priority Standby only $5. A 75% savings.

An idea for next Generation genie.

You are still selling $5 standby ride slots for places that might not be there later in the day. To fill all seats as well as allow for breakdowns, or even just slow loaders, there has to be some line that can get called on when there is space or ignored completely (possibly for the rest of the day)

 

[Trauma]

I don’t think this is worth flying in for when I’m already going in July. My wife on the other hand wants to do it. How do these things work? If you fly in the day of your preview and the ride breaks down I’m assuming your out of luck?

If you have access to the preview do you still need a park reservation?

 

[matt9112]

The mist filled the cave between the lifthill and the broken track, obscuring the track switch and making the sudden arrival at the broken track more of a surprise.

But I believe it caused ride system issues and obscured one or more cameras at times, so it was discontinued.

-Rob

Theres no way different cameras or sensors etc could be used? The default is just the off switch?

 

[wdwmagic]

Theres no way different cameras or sensors etc could be used? The default is just the off switch?

It was causing corrosion and other issues. The wrong type of fog system was installed.

 

[wdwmagic]

I don’t think this is worth flying in for when I’m already going in July. My wife on the other hand wants to do it. How do these things work? If you fly in the day of your preview and the ride breaks down I’m assuming your out of luck?

If you have access to the preview do you still need a park reservation?

Yes there is no guarantee of being able to ride.

The preview automatically signs a park reservation.

 

[threvester]

Yes there is no guarantee of being able to ride.

The preview automatically signs a park reservation.

I already have a trip booked with park ressies made. If i get a day im scheduled for another park will it overwrite it?

 

[DCBaker]

I already have a trip booked with park ressies made. If i get a day im scheduled for another park will it overwrite it?

If it works the same way the Ratatouille previews did, it was just automatically added on to your account as a bonus reservation.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Priority standby. Expected wait time under an hour.

$ILL for only $20. Priority Standby only $5. A 75% savings.

An idea for next Generation genie.

 

[lewisc]

You are still selling $5 standby ride slots for places that might not be there later in the day. To fill all seats as well as allow for breakdowns, or even just slow loaders, there has to be some line that can get called on when there is space or ignored completely (possibly for the rest of the day)

You'll keep filling the priority standby group. Refund $1 for every 15 minute wait more then an hour.

 

[DicksonGR]

Any of you lovely Cast Members want to help a poor Scotsman out DM me… I leave WDW on the 10th May! D’oh!

Seriously though… I think this will be a good one.

 

[DCBaker]

"D23 Gold Members, stay tuned later this week for news about how you might be able to experience this attraction before opening day!"

EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sets Launch Date - D23

It’s time to save the galaxy! Beginning Friday, May 27, guests visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World

d23.com

 

[UNCgolf]

It was causing corrosion and other issues. The wrong type of fog system was installed.

So basically they could just install an updated fog system during a refurbishment, but they choose not to?

 

[DisneyDean97]

So basically they could just install an updated fog system during a refurbishment, but they choose not to?

... if Disney isn't willing to fix the ride's multi-million dollar audio animatronic... which is pivotal to the entire plot of the ride... then they're not going to install a brand new fog system just for an improved ambience

 

[Squishy]

... if Disney isn't willing to fix the ride's multi-million dollar audio animatronic... which is pivotal to the entire plot of the ride... then they're not going to install a brand new fog system just for an improved ambience

Fog system wouldnt be as expensive

 

[UNCgolf]

... if Disney isn't willing to fix the ride's multi-million dollar audio animatronic... which is pivotal to the entire plot of the ride... then they're not going to install a brand new fog system just for an improved ambience

It's not solely ambiance; it was an important effect. You're not supposed to be able to see the broken track until you emerge from the fog and it's right in front of you.

Regardless, the main point was already mentioned above -- it would be much cheaper to fix that effect than the yeti.