No Audio Animatronics Will Be in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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After years of speculation, and with the grand opening on the horizon, we now know that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will not have audio animatronics. Late last year, an interview with Imagineer Wyatt Winter for Entertainment Weekly raised hopes as animatronics were mentioned in passing as part of a list of … Read more

Media Previews of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Occur First Week of May, Affinity Group Previews Expected to Follow

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Despite still not having an official opening date for the ride, previews for the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT will start to commence in May. Media previews for the roller coaster will occur the first week of May, followed closely by previews for Club 33 members. If previews for Guardians … Read more

PHOTOS: “Alien” Trees and Landscaping Being Installed in World Discovery Near Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Zach Ridley, a Walt Disney Imagineer, just posted to Instagram that new “alien” trees and landscaping are currently being installed at World Discovery in EPCOT. New landscaping and “alien” trees are currently being installed including a “Mast” tree (Monoon longifolium). These will help the transition to the Wonders of Xandar pavilion and the future home … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Moves Slowly Outside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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Work continues at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind since our last update, where most of the pavement in front of the attraction was almost complete. A large crane is in front of the attraction, where the crew members appear to be working on the area under the roof where lighting fixtures are. The roof … Read more

PHOTOS: Awning Added Above Exit of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Roller Coaster at EPCOT

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One of EPCOT’s highly-anticipated attractions, the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster, is progressing with its construction. We spotted some new additions this morning at the park. It appears workers are now once again working on the attraction’s exit (possibly connected to a gift shop) on the right side of the show building. What … Read more

PHOTOS: Wood Framing Begins on Roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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It’s been a couple of weeks since we brought you an update on the construction of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Today, work resumed on the façade, which has been mostly untouched. Work is likely continuing indoors since the permit for the first show element was filed in April. While this is … Read more

Nothing Has Been Filmed Yet for Upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” Roller Coaster at EPCOT, Adding to Construction Delays

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Yesterday, James Gunn, director of Guardians of the Galaxy, tweeted that Filming has yet to begin for the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction in EPCOT. This news comes as a response to a question about Gunn’s busy filming schedule for 2021. The pandemic has derailed a lot of filming in Hollywood and … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Gradually Moving Along on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Façade in EPCOT

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Construction on the façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT has nearly come to a standstill. While this makes progress difficult to track, we do know a permit was recently filed for a “show element” inside the attraction, and there is still plenty of work to be done on the outside. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/11/21 (Innoventions West Demolition, Harmonious Centerpiece Ring, In-Park Filming, and More)

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Welcome to another day at EPCOT with beautiful flowers, great food, a little construction, and did we mention great food? Although, let’s start at the beginning and lately that means the entrance signs we pass on the journey. The entrance sign over here seems to be at a pause, but having a deadline of October … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/12/21 (Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Construction, New Orange Bird Face Mask, a Festival Passholder MagicBand, and More)

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We start another wonderful day at EPCOT with flowers, new merchandise, construction, signage, and of course, more food. Let’s be honest: most of the festivals are all about the food, but the flowers are a nice touch though. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we? The painting of the World Drive sign still shows no … Read more

PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Covered in More Blue Sheathing at EPCOT

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The roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has already received its weatherproof sheathing. Now that the front facade has been fully enclosed with wood paneling, the next step is to cover it with the same weatherproofing membrane. The installation of this sheathing is seemingly complete on the upcoming EPCOT attraction. The front facade of … Read more

PHOTOS: Pink Insulation Installed and Roof Work Continues on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Attraction at EPCOT

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We noticed quite a bit of work being done on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction this morning, so we decided to stop back by this afternoon for a better look. A construction wall now covers the length of the show building, but we are still able to sneak a peek at the … Read more

VIDEO: Groot “Rides” Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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He’s hooked on a feelin’… he’s high on believin’… He’s Groot! And apparently, he’s getting to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind before any of us (if not rightfully so.) The Disney Parks TikTok account is probably the best thing that’s come from the parks this year, full of honestly creative, funny reels of … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/16/20): First Look Inside a Star Wars Starcruiser Cabin, Disney Bringing Back Entertainment… Eventually, Guardians of the Galaxy Update, New McDonald’s Toys, Disneyland Reopening Delays, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, November 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/19/20 (New Annual Passholder Magnets, Vintage-Style Classic Disney Character Figures, Construction, and More)

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We visited EPCOT on a rainy uncrowded day to see what was in store for us. Join us as we explore the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Good morning from EPCOT! Scaffolding has returned to the pylons shortly after having been removed a few days ago. Spaceship Earth was down for technical difficulties in the … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Roof Construction at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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Following the completed installation of solar panel mounts at the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster in EPCOT, we have been itching to see some actual solar panels. There were plenty of workers on the roof of the coaster’s entrance when we swung by today. There was even a forklift at work. … Read more