Theming for Xandarian Starship Support Structure Begins at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

Shannen Ace

Theming for Xandarian Starship Support Structure Begins at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

Following the complete installation, theming for the Xandarian starship support stand has begun outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Extra details have been added to the ship structure, and now the steel stand is beginning to blend in.

Theming for Xandarian Starship Support Structure Begins

Repainting of the show building columns is seemingly complete.

Theming for Xandarian Starship Support Structure Begins

Some panels remain to be installed on the façade but the exterior building looks mostly completed. It will be known as the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion instead of the Universe of Energy Pavilion.

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The Xandarian Nova Corps ship is consequently meant to be an in-universe ship display.

Theming for Xandarian Starship Support Structure Begins

A solid black and silver-grey piece has been installed on the front of the stand.

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It wraps around the corner to the side of the stand.

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There are rectangles on the side of the piece.

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Concept art for the Nova Corps ship showed it floating or balancing on one wing, but it seems Walt Disney Imagineers weren’t able to make that effect happen without the support stand.

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See the concept art of the ship below.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open this summer.

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