![]() Ĭast Member previews for the attraction began on April 17, 2022, while Walt Disney World Annual Passholders received an early look at the ride beginning on May 8, 2022. Disney Parks, through social media, also revealed on April 25, 2022, that actor Terry Crews would be part of the pre-show experience, playing Centurion Tal Marik, a new character created specifically for the attraction. The first footage from the ride was released in March 2022. Guardians of the Galaxy film series cast members Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and Glenn Close reprised their roles from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Peter Quill / Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Nova Prime Irani Rael, respectively. įilming for the ride commenced in October 2021. Much like its sister attraction Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! at Disney's California Adventure, the attraction cannot use the Marvel brand in its title or in advertising due to the 1994 contract with Universal Parks & Resorts, which pre-dates Disney's 2009 purchase of Marvel Entertainment. The name of the ride, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, was announced on August 25, 2019, at the D23 Expo 2019. ![]() Īt D23 Japan in 2018, it was confirmed that the ride would be one of the world's longest enclosed roller coasters, set to open during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, late 2021. The first track piece of the ride was installed November 2018. The roller coaster itself is housed in a new, massive show building situated backstage behind the Universe of Energy building and the PLAY! pavilion, which utilized 960 truckloads of concrete for its foundation. The show building that housed Universe of Energy was reused and retrofitted for the new attraction. Ellen's Energy Adventure closed on Augand construction of the roller coaster began later in the same month. The attraction was announced as part of an overhaul of Epcot at the 2017 D23 Expo. The roller coaster is housed in a new show building built behind the former Universe of Energy building (top), the latter, which, was reused and retrofitted for the queue (bottom). Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.Ĭonstruction of the attraction, pictured March 2019. Middle: the attraction's promotional poster and logoīottom: entrance to the attraction, with a Xandarian Starblaster ship in the foregroundĢ8☂2′29″N 81☃2′52″W / 28.374599°N 81.547877°W / 28.374599 -81.547877Ĩ trains with 5 cars. At the time of its creation, Space Mountain was unique for both its attraction design and rollercoaster construction.Top: the Wonders of Xandar pavilion logo used for Epcot signage When Space Mountain opened in 1975, it was quickly apparent that the estimated $20 million it took to construct it were dollars well spent. ![]() In December of 1972, construction began on Space Mountain. The new ride would use cutting-edge technological advancements and Disney magic to give riders the feeling of journeying through space. The Imagineers pushed the boundaries of engineering and technology to bring his dream to life. Inspired to create an equally thrilling ride for Magic Kingdom, Disney tasked his “Imagineers,” the park’s creative team, with its creation. ![]() Prior to the 1971 opening of the Magic Kingdom, in Orlando, Florida, creator Walt Disney had witnessed the growing popularity of the Matterhorn rollercoaster at Disneyland California. However, while the colorful attractions and whimsical characters of theme parks feel effortless, in reality, their success is based on the ongoing technological advancements that keep the attractions safe and fun. When you hear the phrase “theme park,” it’s hard not to simultaneously picture a mouse named Mickey.
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