Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind's Virtual Queue drop availability shifts to a new pattern in recent days

Aug 09, 2022 in "Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind"

Posted: Tuesday August 9, 2022 2:00pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The virtual queue availability for EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind has recently shifted, bucking the trend that has remained mostly steady since opening.

Nova Corps Starblaster at the entrance to Wonders of Xandar pavilion

For the second consecutive day today, the 7am virtual queue distribution has lasted longer than the 1pm distribution. Today's 7am drop reached capacity in 32 seconds, with the 1pm drop completed in 26 seconds. Yesterday saw the morning reach capacity in 11 seconds, followed by just 9 seconds in the afternoon.

Over the past month, the 1pm distribution has been available for upwards of a couple of hours. It is too early to say if we are seeing a long-term shift, but if you are planning a visit to EPCOT in the coming days, be aware of the recent trend, and don't assume that the afternoon distribution will be available for an extended period.

The pre-show rooms have been bypassed in recent days to keep the ride operational

In addition to the distribution shift, the ride has been seeing some lengthy downtime over the past week. Saturday saw the ride closed for a third of the day, and there have been numerous reports of the teleportation pre-show being skipped entirely, and guests walked through the rooms to the loading station.

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind

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gerarar1 day ago

Final Day 936 Stats (12/20): 7am: 2713.4 secs, or ~45 mins 1pm: 8398.2 secs, or ~2 hours 20 mins BG 162 (+7) is the last BG called for the day at 8:30pm. Notable stoppages: 3:08 - 3:24pm 4:28 - 4:48pm Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 4m -> 4m (+0) 1pm: 1hr 38m -> 1hr 39m (+1m) That does it for Day 936 of GotG: CR!

gerarar1 day ago

1pm drop lasted for 8398.159 secs, or ~2 hours 20 mins. Thursday 1pm Drop Average: 1hr 38m -> 1hr 39m (+1m) Up to BG 70 called at 1pm, 5 more than yesterday.

gerarar1 day ago

7am drop lasted for 2713.443 secs, or ~45 mins. Thursday 7am Drop Average: 4m -> 4m (+0) BG's 1-17 called at 8:52am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar2 days ago

Final Day 935 Stats (12/19): 7am: 5.1 secs 1pm: 722.3 secs, or ~12 mins BG 155 (+3) is the last BG called for the day at 8:30pm. Notable stoppages: 11:10 - 11:35am Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 12m -> 12m (+0) 1pm: 2hr 50m -> 2hr 49m (-1m) That does it for Day 935 of GotG: CR!

gerarar2 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 722.294 secs, or ~12 mins. Wednesday 1pm Drop Average: 2hr 50m -> 2hr 49m (-1m) Up to BG 65 called at 1pm, same as yesterday.

gerarar2 days ago

7am drop lasted for 5.063 secs. Wednesday 7am Drop Average: 12m -> 12m (+0) BG's 1-16 called at 8:43am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar2 days ago

Final Day 934 Stats (12/17): 7am: 4.2 secs 1pm: 371.6 secs, or ~6 mins BG 152 (-2) is the last BG called for the day at 8:30pm. Notable stoppages: 4:15 - 4:31pm Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 17m -> 17m (+0) 1pm: 2hr 26m -> 2hr 25m (-1m) That does it for Day 934 of GotG: CR!

gerarar2 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 371.620 secs, or ~6 mins. Tuesday 1pm Drop Average: 2hr 26m -> 2hr 25m (-1m) Up to BG 65 called at 1pm, 6 less than yesterday.

gerarar2 days ago

7am drop lasted for 4.224 secs. Tuesday 7am Drop Average: 17m -> 17m (+0) BG's 1-16 called at 8:51am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar4 days ago

Final Day 933 Stats (12/16): 7am: 5.8 secs 1pm: 6.3 secs 6pm: 15.8 secs BG 154 (-1) is the last BG called during regular park hours at 8:28pm. For EEH, resumed at 9:19pm with BG's 164-170 with BG 200 as the last BG called for the day at 10:30pm. Notable stoppages: 2:55 - 3:19pm Average pace: 5mins/BG, 4mins/BG during EEH VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 34.8s -> 33.6s (-0.2s) 1pm: 49m -> 49m (+0) 6pm: 18m -> 18m (+0) That does it for Day 933 of GotG: CR!

gerarar4 days ago

6pm drop lasted for 15.777 secs. Monday 6pm Drop Average: 18m -> 18m (+0) Up to BG 121 called at 6pm, 4 less than yesterday.

gerarar4 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 6.299 secs. Monday 1pm Drop Average: 49m -> 49m (+0) Up to BG 71 called at 1pm, 2 more than yesterday.

gerarar4 days ago

7am drop lasted for 5.847 secs. Monday 7am Drop Average: 33.8s -> 33.6s (-0.2s) BG's 1-16 called at 8:56am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar5 days ago

Final Day 932 Stats (12/15): 7am: 4.8 secs 1pm: 5.0 secs BG 155 (+10) is the last BG called for the day at 8:30pm. Notable stoppages: None Average pace: 5mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 26.7s -> 26.5s (-0.2s) 1pm: 1hr 22m -> 1hr 21m (-1m) That does it for Day 932 of GotG: CR!