EPCOT is testing a new morning rope drop entry process as it prepares for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to move to a standby queue on February 25, 2025.
The updated procedure changes how guests are directed after passing through the park entrance.
This morning, regular entry guests were directed to the left of Spaceship Earth, continuing past the attraction before being held just outside Connections Café. Meanwhile, Early Entry guests—those staying at Disney Resort hotels and select partner resorts—were directed to the right of Spaceship Earth.
Previously, non-resort guests were held directly in front of Spaceship Earth before being allowed further into the park at official opening time.
Cast Members we spoke with indicated that this new process is likely a permanent change, designed to help manage morning crowds once Cosmic Rewind begins using a standby queue. The adjustment will help reduce congestion in front of Spaceship Earth and improve guest flow toward high-demand attractions like Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, Frozen Ever After, and Cosmic Rewind.
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