How It Works: Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind 

The teleportation effect blew my mind the first time I experienced it. I immediately knew how they did it, but it is still SO incredible to see in person.

After riding this twice, it is my favorite Disney ride of all time. The queue, music, atmosphere, and speed made me fall deeply in love. I love this ride so damn much.

Cosmic Rewind was like my 204th coaster and it blew my mind at age 38. Imagine if this is like your 4th coaster and you're 6 years old. The bar is set SO HIGH!

I rode cosmic rewind on opening day and again two days later, and the use of spinning cars and the blaring throwback music throughout the ride makes it feel so unique and fun, the one part of the ride that has really stayed in my head is the spin you take around earth, it’s just such a cool scene and it’s the one part of the ride I really remember well

I'm 49 and my 8 year old rode this with me. I'll never forget the experience and neither will he. The bar is set so high!

i was so afraid of rollercoasters for so much of my life and this trip (last week) I decided to face my fears! I went on the Barnstormer, then Big Thunder Mountain, then Space Mountain. I decided to try Everest (definitely the most intense one I tried) and then Cosmic Rewind. Best ride ever! I was worried about motion sickness but I found it pretty minimal (although not everyone can say the same). I also went on Slinky Dog Dash. Cosmic rewind is now my new favorite ride in Disney World (I rode it 3 times, 2 VQ and one LL) and when I got everybody wants to rule the world I almost cried with joy

I rode it yesterday and I'm speechless. Pandora used to be my favorite - then Rise of the Resistance opened up and BLEW ME AWAY...then THIS? How is Disney going to top THIS? I've never seen it's equal in any ride ever in my life and I'm a coaster junkie! It's likely the best coaster on the planet! The whole experience was one of a kind. I'm so lucky I get to work for this amaing company and I get to ride these rides whenever I want. Want an experience!!!

Insanely surpassed my expectations

Honestly whenever I watch your videos you don’t spoil the magic for me or ruin the experience they actually make it better because I’m learning how these Imaginaires got creative to make such an amazing ride

Way to go. So cool to have one of these how to videos again. Nobody explains it better or makes my brain hurt more trying to take it all in. Thanks for all your work.

I do not exactly know if you will see this, but I just want to say your “how … works” videos has shown me that I want to do mechanical engineering. I think it is the interest in how things work behind the scenes, and how amazing it would be to help put together all of the “magic” at Disney and other themed parks.

My son and I had the pleasure of experiencing this groundbreaking ride. It was the best ride we've ever been on. If this is the new Era of rides, I'm here for it! Bravo Disney!

Both times I’ve ridden it I’ve gotten “I Ran (So Far Away).” Probably the best song to get on this ride because the high energy of the song matches the energy of the ride.

Definitely the top coaster at Disney world, if not the best ride overall at Disney. Exceeded my expectations. It’s incredibly fast but smooth while you have a ton of cold air blowing on you which helps from getting sick. It’s really much more than a coaster, no massive drops but a lot of spinning and sharp dips. Also the best part is the music selections they chose.

Usually I get a sneak peek on RU-vid regarding a new ride that I haven't ridden yet. But this time, I decided to refrain from seeing or hearing ANYTHING about this ride before actually riding it. When the day came to finally ride it, I was SO GLAD that I didn't know anything about it because it made the experience so much better!! This ride is WORTH THE WAIT!! It's unlike any other coaster on the planet. You will LOVE IT!!! Cannot WAIT to ride it again!! Makes me so thankful that I live in Orlando!!

It was just incredible! The inclusion of visual stim, spinning cars, and perfectly timed fun music just sets a new bar for roller coaster rides. I hope the extra effort in roller coaster development catches popularity and becomes the standard everywhere

I officially went in this ride today. This is by far the best coaster I’ve ever been on. The effects, the music and the amount of effort you can see that was put in on this ride blew my mind.

Loved this ride. I’m not a roller coaster fan and the entire engaging experience made it so fun and easy to enjoy. I’d return to Disney again just for this ride.

After riding this coaster a few days ago, all I want to do is relive the amazing experience I had on the ride. I'm watching RU-vid videos on it to relive the moment. My husband and I discussed right after we got off the ride that it is the best roller coaster hands down that we've ever been on. Loved the smoothness of the ride, the story, the music and had the biggest smile on my face the entire time we were riding on this coaster. Would definitely go back to Disney for this ride and would recommend for everyone to try it at least once if you get the chance.

My experience is it is probably one of the most well done roller coasters I have ever been on. The rotation of the ride vehicle give you a sensation unlike any other roller coaster I have ever been on.

The digital graphics along with the smooth ride were surprising! “I ran” by flock of seagulls playing the entire on an amazing sound system just sweetens the deal. The backwards aspect and spinning were a bit much for my seasoned stomach, but had I been younger I would have loved it! Great experience, highly recommended. Absolutely loved it! Thanks Disney!

such a good video explanation! thank you!!!!

This ride changed the game for roller coasters and indoor coasters. I was blown away by this ride. It truly is NEXT LEVEL!!

Just rode it and it it the best Disney ever did. Combined theme and ride experience. WOW!

This is my favorite ride in any theme park. The music, is the theming, the ride itself, it’s the best designed ride I’ve ever been on.

One thing I like about this - it seems like a ride system that pulls together everything Disney has developed and learned about queue, pre-show effects, and our favorite purplish Epcot design vibe. With the screens, they could easily re-theme it the same way they did Universe of Energy. Imagine if they re-did classic Journey Into Imagination as an elaborate omnicoaster with this level of technology: _"and what about Science Science Science...?"_

This coaster is as smooth as butter. It was not bumpy at any point and that's what makes this ride one of my favorite roller coasters in any park!

I am really, really uncomfortable on roller coasters, I typically avoid them. Somehow my girls talked me onto this one. I was simultaneously terrified and in complete awe. This thing is incredible. I don't know if I can bring myself to go back on it, but I am completely fascinated by it. Hands down one of the most incredible ride experiences I have ever seen. To be clear, there is nothing any more "terrifying" about this than any other Disney coaster - I am just a complete wimp, I really hate coasters lol. But this is the first one I have ever been on that makes me wish I loved them, and is actually tempting me to get back on. Just absolutely incredible.

I just rode it and holy crap IT IS AMAZING!!!

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Just got to ride it today and the only thing that disappointed me was that I couldn't ride it again! What an incredible coaster this was, with honestly a rather great storyline. The actors all did well for the show scenes, and the banter along the ride couldn't be funnier to hear over all the laughing and screaming everyone was doing. Don't think I've ever walked off a ride smiling more. Disney is on a good path once again with their ride choices I think, may they continue to impress and innovate! Plus, the music really sells it--I got lucky enough for Tears for Fears on my first ride!

I didn’t know what to expect on Cosmic Rewind, I didn’t look it up before hand or anything! Wow! ‘I Ran’ played and when they say ‘We’re going back, right back, I just knew we’d go backwards. The music had me beaming ear to ear and I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. I could pick up the whole vibe how amazing and breathtaking this ride is. The visuals are incredible. I couldn’t stop talking about it when I came off. The best ride I have ever been on!

I rode this twice on opening day. I was very nervous because I can get motion sick, but if you sit in the middle cars, it doesn't cause as much of motion sickness (I also took a bonine just in case). Wish I could have ridden it more times than just twice, but it was so visually stunning. It was a perfect balance of chaos without it being too much. There are barf bags at the end because people get so sick riding it, so do take proper precautions if you get motion sick! In order to be available for the 1:00 ticket drop you have to already be inside EPCOT. We were at the Land Pavillion on the second level overlooking the food court. It went dead silent as the clock hit one, before echoing cheers filled the room. Probably two hundred people were in there, + whoever got passes let everyone know. I'm getting chills just remembering it, because it was so crazy to see humanity unite for a split second.

5:00 "Son, if you're going to be on your phone for the whole Galactic Starcruiser then we're going home right now"

This ride was simply incredible. It blew away every expectation that I had. I can honestly say this was the first coaster I’ve ever ridden that I yelled with joy and excitement for the entire ride.

Mind blown! This is the absolute BEST ride in the world. This ride is smooth and engaging and the music is absolutely perfect (Disco Inferno). We loved it and I wish I would have done it twice. We visited in Oct 2023.

I rode Cosmic Rewind last week during my first ever visit to Disney World and it was genuinely one of the coolest experiences of my life which I know sounds crazy to say. I haven't been to many amusement parks in my life which I feel in part is because I also don't typically do roller coasters. I tried some for the first time around 5 years ago and lets just say my body didn't like them too much. But after one of my friends and then my aunt went on and said it was the best coaster they've ever been on, I knew that if I didn't go on this ride during my trip a few weeks later, I would be missing out on so much. Needless to say, I am SO glad I didn't chicken out and (even though I haven't been on many) it was my favorite ride at Disney by far and I don't see anything topping it for a long time.

ever since my last trip to disney this start of june ive been obsessed with how some coasters work. the lsm system is amazing and truly revolutionary for coasters

I don't know how Disney does their disappearing core illusion, but if it were me, the core would be below the entire enclosure. The audience would only ever see a reflection of the real core on a one-way mirror angled 45 degrees over the hole where the core sits. When the lights go out, the lights over the core would go out, and lights behind the one way mirror would come up. No moving pieces at all.

This was the best ride I've been on ever; only experiencing it for the first time a few weeks ago. Because of the use of rotation of the individual cars there is a lack of jarring normally felt on other coasters. Instead of being jarred suddenly into a new direction, you are pulled smoothly in that direction feeling the g-forces. No headaches or sore muscles. I think this ride is great for those that don't normally like coasters while still maintaining a level of excitement for the experienced coaster rider. 10/10

Got in the virtual queue June 2022. This ride is by far Disney World's best coaster... At least till Tron opens... Then we will see. I have done all the Disney coasters in Disneyland and Disney world. This has the best cars, track, video and audio implementation of any ride I have ever been on. Sure, it's not the fastest and doesn't go upside down but man... It's soooooo good.

Your videos are helping me face my fears of rollercoasters. Thank you. This is top of my list to try next time I'm able to make it to Orlando.

I went into this ride not knowing anything at all about it, and wow did this ride blow my mind! It is by far the best ride in all of WDW/DL, absolutely breathtaking in its scope! After my first ride left me speechless, I paid for the individual LL just to ride it again!

I ran... I ran so far away!!!! Loved hearing 80's music while I was thrown all over the place. Amazing ride!

I rode this coaster a few days ago, and it was amazing. Great pacing, fun layout, good songs. Definitely Disney world’s best coaster so far.

Great video as usual. And wow does the actual coaster part of the ride look absolutely beautiful But you do know that “Dom Teretto” is just the character that Vin Diesel plays in the Fast and the Furious franchise right?!? 😝

So cool! Thanks so much for doing these!

Rode this thing today, and it blew me away. Best ride as Disney!

Great ride, very unique and fun experience, and I really dig the music to it. I did not like the multiple chambers before you board however.

I got to ride this early May. Absolutely blew me away. Screamed the entire time. Not out of fear, but no other expression of joy would suffice! I'm 58 and while Space Mtn caused me some discomfort this trip, GOTG was totally comfortable. Can't wait to ride it again!

Awesome video! I rode this coaster for the first time yesterday and it is not only the smoothest coaster ever, it’s also way more exciting than any video can capture and I highly recommend you ride it.

Hands down the best ride at Disney - thoroughly enjoyed the speed and different soundtracks creating a different experience each ride!

I rode it a week ago, and I can’t stop thinking about it. It was so good!

This is the best rollercoaster I’ve ever been on, I hope Disney finally takes it off of Virtual Queue soon! Even my mom and dad liked it, and they’re chronic grumps!

Another great vid! Thank you so much for creating these. It just makes me love the attractions they focus on even more, as well being extremely educational. ...and I agree! This is Disney's best coaster!

This was ride absolutely incredible experience!!! I am still baffled by the transportation room scene! The coaster was so incredibly smooth and equally thrilling!! Ranks very very high on my favorite coasters of all time!!

I managed to ride it back to back with two Lightning Lanes. My songs were Conga and One Way or Another from entering the first time to exiting the second took me just under an hour. I loved the ride and can't wait to ride it again, I am fully aware that that this first experience was extremely lucky and I doubt my next day at Epcot will go nearly as smoothly. I booked two lightning lanes one for me and one for my mother but she does not do many coasters so she decided to sit it out so I used her Magic Band for my second go.

I've been on Guardians 3 times now and every time the song is Everybody Wants to Rule the World. And the last time I went on it, it had a wind chill.

I rode this on my birthday and it is by far my favorite ride in disney world.

This has to be the best rollercoaster on property hands down, The Song we got was "September" totally worth the wait.

Just rode it for the first time, amazing ride, had a blast!!

Honestly amazing videos dude. Very well researched and insightful. Keep up the awesome work

“Dom Toretto” LMAO well done!

It tossed my tummy about a bit. I've seen a few other videos of rode footage and your clip near the end actually looked as fast as it felt. It was unlike any other coaster or ride I've ever been on. Very short, but a full experience. I couldn't figure out how going as fast as we were we still could see the screens so long until you explained it. All in all, it was worth the wait. (It was hung up for an hour for some reason as we were just about to load.)

I made an effort to not watch any videos about this ride, going into it blind. Was absolutely stunned and had so much fun. Best Disney ride ever.

My favorite roller coaster ever. Loved it. Worth the wait!

I had to laugh when you mentioned that most of the attraction is in a massive building out of view. Maybe it's out of view for a blind person.

Thank you for this! I've been wondering for so long

Before going onto this ride, i already heard/saw a few things about this ride, and I thought I somewhat knew what to expect from it. I was so wrong. One of my friends who’d ridden it already was dying laughing because all she heard from me was me screaming and yelling at the top of my lungs, “OH MY GOD” the whole time. It really is an amazing ride!

One of the funnest and best rollercoasters I’ve been on!

Ive never been a coaster person but this is the best coaster ever. It got me into coasters just to see how much all of them pale in comparison

Rode it when it opened in May. Best ride I've ever experienced in my life!! I can't wait to write it again!

I’m convinced I’m the only person who felt so sick after riding this ride haha but I’m not good with rollercoasters so I guess it’s just a me thing… either way the pre-show, the atmosphere, and the music were all so immersive and made this a standout attraction

I love your breakdown with all the science and technology behind how this ride works, awesome video! First time I rode this I was completely and utterly blown away! I had like happy crying tears in my eyes because I was so amazed. It's such a unique experience between standing in line and making your way onto the ride and then of course the ride itself is spectacular. I will be shocked if I ever go on another ride that's better than this. Been on it 8 times and it's unbelievable every time! (Conga and I ran are the best songs)

I’m not the hugest fan of coasters but watching this and other videos helped me with my perspective on the ride. Highly enjoyed riding it twice last week

There were six songs?!? I only knew about 2. The music MADE this ride, it was the best!

This has to be one of the best roller coasters ive ever done. Ive never really have had fun on any coster like i did on cosmic rewind

Have gotten 4 rides on it, and all I can say is that it’s my favorite Disney roller coaster!

I was NOT prepared for how intense this was going to be

This was an incredibly fun ride and my favorite from all of the parks. It'll be a regular ride for me everytime I return.

Love this coaster. It’s a modern day Space Mountain that amazing and incredibly smooth!

Such an epic ride. Also, really nice 3D print of the LSM. I did experience the hold-thing right before the launch. It was quite odd to wait, but it's cool why they do it.

Truly an amazing attraction. I was nervous when I saw all the turning ability of the cars, but the way the orient you just the right way to experience each section, is perfect! I love this ride, and have only had the chance to ride it 3 times, can’t wait till November to ride again!

I’m almost 32 and this will be my 3rd roller coaster ever, the other 2 being ones I was forced onto. I was hoping to do this one of my own volition, but I’m terrified of the g-force feeling. It triggers my anxiety disorder (fight or flight) and my brain goes into full-on panic mode. I’m trying to overcome it 🫠 I have until December to hype myself up, so I keep watching videos like this lol.

This ride made me feel the most free and energetic I’ve ever felt in my life dude seriously it’s that amazing. the way your body moves whether it’s the music or the smooth spins that take you through the galaxy. it’s like how you feel when you’re flying in a dream. there was an old guy that got off the ride and had to check his pulse because he coukdnt believe how fucking incredible it was. it’s truly that good and i can’t wait to hold on on it again. so freeing and magnificent

Mos satisfying ride i have ever been on. Keep your arms up and feel like your flying.

this is definitely the best rollercoaster at disney world. I absolutely loved it!

Very cool that the planetarium dome is made by Spitz. Armand Spitz (1904-1971) pretty much created the US planetarium industry in 1947. Today his company (Spitz) is a world leader in projection domes.

That ride is absolutely amazing !!

It's a great ride, might dry your eyes out, Rule the world was playing in my trip and a lot of people got sick right after the ride, old folks were dizzy, but you gotta love the new car smell the entire ride is worth it even if you stall you get a ton of jokes like it's your fault I won't spoil anything because the ride is busy. But this really feels like your in the movie even if you never seen any of them

underrated channel tbh, i love videos like this

Wow! Very interesting! That was quite a detailed breakdown. Awesome!

This looks like a fun ride 😁thanks for explaining it to us👍

When I came off it all I could say was...Wow! For about 5 mins.

excellent video. I miss these explanation videos! Great job

Best ride I’ve ever been on AIEC

as usual, excellent video, thanks for sharing

In my opinion, the best ride in all of disney world (not counting nostalgia). It is incredibly smooth and is so fast and exhilarating for an indoor coaster. It is also based on an amazing movie series so that just adds a whole different layer

Recently visited Disney with my kids, wife, brother in law sister in law and niece and nephew. This was one of the first coasters we took my nephew (5 yo) on in Disney. Ride was amazing everyone cheering and laughing leaving except my nephew. He looked dazed and was very quiet. I asked him how that was and he simply added. "That was fast"

Just got back from Disney and this ride made the trip. IMO by far the best ride in all 4 parks and Universal Studios. Its like space mountain x 10. Well done all around