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

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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 minute ago

Final Day 487 Stats (9/27): 7am: 23.0 secs 1pm: 25181.0 secs, or ~7 hours 0 mins BG 185 (-5) is the last BG called for the day at 8pm. Notable stoppages: None Average pace: 4mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 15m -> 15m (+0) 1pm: 3hr 23m -> 3hr 26m (+3m) That does it for Day 488 of GotG: CR!

gerarar3 minutes ago

1pm drop was open for the rest of the day, closing at 8pm and lasting for 25181.042 secs, or ~7 hours. Wednesday 1pm Drop Average: 3hr 23m -> 3hr 26m (+3m) Up to BG 77 called at 1pm, 2 less than yesterday.

gerarar5 minutes ago

7am drop lasted for 23.0 secs. Wednesday 7am Drop Average: 15m -> 15m (+0) BG's 1-20 called at 8:50am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar1 day ago

Final Day 487 Stats (9/26): 7am: 6.4 secs 1pm: 15381.6 secs, or ~4 hours 16 mins BG 190 (+35) is the last BG called for the day at 8pm. Notable stoppages: None Average pace: 4mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 21m -> 21m (+0) 1pm: 3hr 22m -> 3hr 23m (+1m) That does it for Day 487 of GotG: CR!

gerarar1 day ago

1pm drop lasted for 15381.619 secs, or ~4 hours 16 mins. Tuesday 1pm Drop Average: 3hr 22m -> 3hr 23m (+1m) Up to BG 79 called at 1pm, 30 more than yesterday.

gerarar1 day ago

7am drop lasted for 6.423 secs. Tuesday 7am Drop Average: 21m -> 21m (+0) BG's 1-20 called at 8:41am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar2 days ago

Final Day 486 Stats (9/25): 7am: 4.6 secs 1pm: 185.8 secs, or ~3 mins 6pm: 4.0 secs BG 155 (-25) is the last BG called during regular park hours at 8pm. For EEH, resumed at 8:53pm with BG's 157-159, with BG 181 as the last BG called for the day at 10pm. Notable stoppages: 10:00 - 10:30am 10:46 - 12:04pm Average pace: 4mins/BG, 3mins/BG during EEH VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 11.8s -> 11.7s (-0.1s) 1pm: 1hr 13m -> 1hr 12m (-1m) 6pm: 21m -> 21m (+0) That does it for Day 486 of GotG: CR!

gerarar2 days ago

6pm drop lasted for 4.043 secs. Monday 6pm Drop Average: 21m -> 21m (+0) Up to BG 115 called at 6pm, 32 less than yesterday.

gerarar2 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 5.715 secs. Tuesday 1pm Drop Average: 1hr 13m -> 1hr 12m (-1m) Up to BG 49 called at 1pm, 27 less than yesterday.

gerarar2 days ago

7am drop lasted for 4.562 secs. Tuesday 7am Drop Average: 11.8s -> 11.7s (-0.1s) BG's 1-10 called at 8:58am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar3 days ago

Final Day 485 Stats (9/24): 7am: 3.8 secs 1pm: 56.1 secs BG 180 (-5) is the last BG called for the day at 8pm. Notable stoppages: 4:04 - 4:22pm Average pace: 4mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 32.3s -> 31.9s (-0.3s) 1pm: 2hr 15m -> 2hr 13m (-2m) That does it for Day 485 of GotG: CR!

gerarar3 days ago

1pm drop lasted for 56.154 secs. Sunday 1pm Drop Average: 2hr 15m -> 2hr 13m (-2m) Up to BG 73 called at 1pm, 3 less than yesterday.

gerarar3 days ago

7am drop lasted for 3.833 secs. Sunday 7am Drop Average: 32.3s -> 31.9s (-0.4s) BG's 1-19 called at 8:40am as part of the initial wave.

gerarar3 days ago

Final Day 484 Stats (9/23): 7am: 4.4 secs 1pm: 8.8 secs BG 185 (+0) is the last BG called for the day at 8:15pm. Notable stoppages: 4:26 - 4:59pm Average pace: 4mins/BG VQ Drop Mean/Average: 7am: 9.9s -> 9.9s (+0) 1pm: 1hr 24m -> 1hr 23m (-1m) That does it for Day 484 of GotG: CR!