PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roof Panel “Bridge” Added, Entrance Area Making Little Progress at EPCOT

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PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roof Panel “Bridge” Added, Entrance Area Making Little Progress at EPCOT

We have been intently following the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind for quite some time. The roof construction has been interesting to watch, as layer after layer has been added. A new element has recently been added to the roof.

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A metal frame has been attached as a bridge between two roof sections.

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A closer look reveals that the frame has four tabs (only three are visible) on the left. It is possible that this section is hinged. This would provide a seamless roof row while allowing workers to more easily perform roof maintenance by swinging the panel out of the way.

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Artist concept rendering: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be the first “other-world” showcase pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The adventure starts in the Galaxarium, a planetarium-like exhibition that explores the similarities and mysteries of the formation of Earth’s galaxy and Xandar. Guests will be invited to learn more about the treasures Xandar has to share – until the moment when the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive, and adventures across the cosmos ensue. The attraction will feature a new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering – a storytelling coaster that rotates 360 degrees to focus guests on the action, including the first reverse launch on a Disney coaster. (Disney)

The concept art shows what looks like a continuous roof section running the width of the structure.

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Not much else has changed above and near the attraction entrance.

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The courtyard area still has open pits and excavation equipment. One construction door is open, but we did not see any workers on site.

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Much of the construction site is littered with debris and building materials. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was to open for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in October. A series of setbacks has likely delayed opening until 2022.

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