EW has published an exclusive preview of the upcoming 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' rollercoaster coming to EPCOT in 2022, and with is comes some uncertainty about exactly what audio-animatronics show scenes we can expect.
The original edition of the article said, "Kicking off with a backward launch, the fast-paced attraction will rocket riders through time and space and into the largest 'show building' on the property, complete with animatronics, digital media, and the James Gunn-directed series' signature soundtrack of pop-rock hits, all in the name of amping up the same 'energy and excitement'from the films."
The article has been revised today to remove all mention of the animatronics, and now reads, "Kicking off with a backward launch, the fast-paced attraction will rocket riders through time and space and into the largest 'show building' on the property, complete with digital media and the James Gunn-directed series' signature soundtrack of pop-rock hits, all in the name of amping up the same "energy and excitement" from the films."
Did EW jump the gun and announce something that Disney wasn't ready to talk about just yet, or was it an error and there are in fact no animatronics in the attraction?
Disney has not previously made any mention of animatronics, but the ride's massive price tag has given observers the impression that we should expect some elaborate show elements, possibly part of the pre-show area that will take place inside the former Universe of Energy building.
Another tidbit in the EQ article refers to the thrill actor, with Disney saying, "the overall thrill factor lies somewhere between that of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster."
You can read the full article at EW.
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