News Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction confirmed for Epcot

[Rich Brownn]

Hate to say this but Hagrids is great because it is a newer type of rollercoaster that is fun and has decent theming. There is no story being told on that ride, at least not effectively.

Maybe because the pre-show isn't running. Hagrid is teaching a class to show you the Skrewts, which doesn't go as planned. The bikes take off on their own, Hagrid tries to use magic to fix it, fails, you're nearly burnt by the run away Skrewts (which you find) and you use the extra power on the bike to get back. During your run you also encounter Fluffy, pixies and a unicorn. I thought all that was pretty obvious, especially with the on board audio.

 

[tirian]

I did cry the first time I rode FOP. I have never seen Avatar but the ride just blew me away with how it made me feel.

I saw Avatar three times in theaters (don’t judge me, lol) and can’t watch it again. I’ve tried many times, but it’s terrible...

...yet FOP is incredible.

 

[tirian]

My humble opinion, i'd rather not have either. I don't think its apples to oranges though, Universal was never in the business of preserving sight lines, whereas early Epcot made that a priority. Simply put, there shouldn't be a coaster in Epcot at all, thus eliminating the need to choose between a ugly box or an ugly track to look at.

Unless Epcot gets Mt. Fuji...

 

[aladdin2007]

Unless Epcot gets Mt. Fuji...

yes please!!! I know I know basically never going to happen. but if we can dream we can do it! Too bad they dont know that motto anymore.

 

[Rich Brownn]

yes please!!! I know I know basically never going to happen. but if we can dream we can do it! Too bad they dont know that motto anymore.

Wasn't there some controversy about Mt Fuji being of religious significance ?

 

[aladdin2007]

Wasn't there some controversy about Mt Fuji being of religious significance ?

I think it was more the Kodak/Fuji film issue at the time.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

I think it was more the Kodak/Fuji film issue at the time.

Speaking of Kodak/Fuji film issues...

 

[tirian]

yes please!!! I know I know basically never going to happen. but if we can dream we can do it! Too bad they dont know that motto anymore.

Most of them sincerely think it’s a Walt quote. Nope, our good buddy Tom “the screen man” Fitzgerald wrote that.

 

[tirian]

Wasn't there some controversy about Mt Fuji being of religious significance ?

Nope, just Kodak’s unhappiness with the word “Fuji.”

 

[RSoxNo1]

Most of them sincerely think it’s a Walt quote. Nope, our good buddy Tom “the screen man” Fitzgerald wrote that.

You spelled Beach Boy wrong.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Construction update from the Cabana Bay (sorry I couldn’t get much closer):

 

[rioriz]

Construction update from the Cabana Bay (sorry I couldn’t get much closer):View attachment 481493

That's not so bad, the building blends right in when you look at it from miles away

 

[Schmidt]

Maybe because the pre-show isn't running. Hagrid is teaching a class to show you the Skrewts, which doesn't go as planned. The bikes take off on their own, Hagrid tries to use magic to fix it, fails, you're nearly burnt by the run away Skrewts (which you find) and you use the extra power on the bike to get back. During your run you also encounter Fluffy, pixies and a unicorn. I thought all that was pretty obvious, especially with the on board audio.

Yeah, it’s not an effective story and that’s okay, it’s still an amazing ride

 

[cjkeating]

Construction update from the Cabana Bay (sorry I couldn’t get much closer):View attachment 481493

The blue box works from this distance.

 

[JEANYLASER]

I hope the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction resume work before the 50th birthday next year.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I hope the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind construction resume work before the 50th birthday next year.

I hope the ride is completed and ready to go FOR the 50th!

 

[danlb_2000]

New permit filed today:

1350 Avenue of the Stars (Guardians of the Galaxy) - Support Structure Installation

 

[JEANYLASER]

Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will have Fast Pass+ and Single Rider?

 

[marni1971]

Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will have Fast Pass+ and Single Rider?

Possibly not Fastpass+

 

[412]

Possibly not Fastpass+

Omitting Fastpass+ would be a huge deal. I know paid FastPass has been considered, but is completely eliminating FastPass really on the table for new attractions?