Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Sticks to Virtual Queue Despite Test Track Closure

Jun 17, 2024 in "Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind"

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Posted: Monday June 17, 2024 3:30pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

With EPCOT's Test Track now closed for a significant refurbishment, many park-goers hoped that the popular Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind would switch from its virtual queue system to a traditional standby line. However, Disney has decided to keep the virtual queue in place.

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane signs

While the virtual queue allows Disney better operational control and efficiency in guest flow management while minimizing congestion around the attraction, it creates a planning burden for guests and limits the number of times the attraction can be experienced in a day.

You can ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind up to three times in a single day. Secure a spot in the virtual queue at 7:00 am or 1:00 pm, purchase an Individual Lightning Lane access, and join the virtual queue again if staying at a Deluxe Resort during Extended Evening Hours.

Implications for Guests Visiting EPCOT

Wait times at EPCOT this summer will be impacted by the closure of Test Track

With Test Track closed and Cosmic Rewind sticking to its virtual queue, here's what you can expect:

Virtual Queue Timing: Virtual queue slots for Cosmic Rewind are released at 7:00 am and 1:00 pm daily. The 7:00 am release can be accessed from anywhere, while the 1:00 pm release requires guests to be inside EPCOT. The morning distribution typically reaches capacity in around 4 seconds, with the afternoon distribution usually remaining open for longer (minutes).

Increased Wait Times Elsewhere: Other popular attractions like Frozen Ever After, Soarin' Around the World, and Remy's Ratatouille Adventure may see increased wait times as guests seek alternative experiences. Even traditionally low-wait-time and high-capacity attractions like Spaceship Earth and Living With The Land boat ride will likely see longer waits.

Strategic Planning: More than ever, planning your day at EPCOT will be crucial. Use the My Disney Experience app to keep track of wait times, virtual queue releases, and available experiences.

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gerarar18 hours ago

Final Day 977 Stats (1/30): 7am: 4.0 secs 1pm: 1.8 secs* *the morning 7am drop lasted longer than afternoon 1pm drop BG 155 (+5) is the last BG called for the day at 8:15pm. Notable stoppages: 4:00 - 4:41pm Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 40m -> 40m (+0) 1pm: 1hr 37m -> 1hr 36m (-1m) That does it for Day 977 of GotG: CR!

gerarar18 hours ago

1pm drop lasted for 1.755 secs. Thursday 1pm Drop Average: 1hr 37m -> 1hr 36m (-1m) Up to BG 72 called at 1pm, 5 less than yesterday.

gerarar18 hours ago

7am drop lasted for 3.947 secs. Thursday 7am Drop Average: 4m -> 4m (+0) BG's 1-17 called at 8:45am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar1 day ago

Final Day 976 Stats (1/29): 7am: 4.6 secs 1pm: 1926.7 secs, or ~32 mins BG 150 (-3) is the last BG called for the day at 8:15pm. Notable stoppages: 10:50 - 11:28am 2:55 - 3:15pm Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 12m -> 12m (+0) 1pm: 2hr 46m -> 2hr 45m (-1m) That does it for Day 976 of GotG: CR!

gerarar1 day ago

1pm drop lasted for 1926.740 secs, or ~32 mins. Wednesday 1pm Drop Average: 2hr 46m -> 2hr 45m (-1m) Up to BG 67 called at 1pm, 5 less than yesterday.

gerarar1 day ago

7am drop lasted for 4.612 secs. Wednesday 7am Drop Average: 12m -> 12m (+0) BG's 1-16 called at 8:48am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar2 days ago

Final Day 975 Stats (1/28): 7am: 3.3 secs 1pm: 868.7 secs, or ~14 mins BG 153 (+8) is the last BG called for the day at 8pm. Notable stoppages: None Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 17m -> 17m (+0) 1pm: 2hr 22m -> 2hr 22m (+0) That does it for Day 975 of GotG: CR!

gerarar3 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 868.661 secs, or ~14 mins. Tuesday 1pm Drop Average: 2hr 22m -> 2hr 22m (+0) Up to BG 72 called at 1pm, 5 more than yesterday.

gerarar3 days ago

7am drop lasted for 3.312 secs. Tuesday 7am Drop Average: 17m -> 17m (+0) BG's 1-15 called at 8:46am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar3 days ago

Final Day 974 Stats (1/27): 7am: 4.2 secs 1pm: 2.0 secs* 6pm: 12.3 secs *the morning 7am drop lasted longer than afternoon 1pm drop BG 145 (+25) is the last BG called during regular park hours at 8pm. For EEH, resumed at 9:25pm with BG's 151-173 with BG 190 as the last BG called for the day at 10pm. Notable stoppages: None Average pace: 5mins/BG, 3mins/BG during EEH VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 33.0s -> 32.8s (-0.2s) 1pm: 47m -> 47m (+0) 6pm: 18m -> 18m (+0) That does it for Day 974 of GotG: CR!

gerarar3 days ago

6pm drop lasted for 12.277 secs. Monday 6pm Drop Average: 18m -> 18m (+0) Up to BG 123 called at 6pm, 23 more than yesterday.

gerarar3 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 2.030 secs. Monday 1pm Drop Average: 47m -> 47m (+0) Up to BG 67 called at 1pm, 11 more than yesterday.

gerarar3 days ago

7am drop lasted for 4.203 secs. Monday 7am Drop Average: 33.0s -> 32.8s (-0.2s) BG's 1-17 called at 8:42am as part of the initial wave.

StarWarsGirl3 days ago

Currently only running one side of Guardians for extended hours. Will be interesting to see the stats. Off night at Epcot. Remy's is down, as is SSE, and Guardians has massive lines.