The preview schedule for EPCOT's new Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind rollercoaster is beginning to take shape despite still not having an official opening date for the ride.
The latest information, although not yet officially announced, suggests that media previews will take place during the first week of May 2022, with Club 33 previews shortly after.
Assuming that previews follow the recent opening of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT, alongside previews for Club 33 members, we should also expect previews for D23, Cast Members, and Annual Passholders. It seems that random soft openings for guests who happen to be in the area are a thing of the past, with Disney preferring to use the soft opening period to plus the membership offerings for those select groups.
When the attraction does open, we should also expect a virtual queue to manage guest numbers. It would seem likely that an Individual Lightning Lane purchase will be offered, allowing Disney to quickly monetize the new ride. Should Disney go this way, as it did with Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, it does mean there will likely be no standby line option available to guests who miss out on either of the two ride reservation systems.
Disney has not made the rumored Memorial day weekend opening date for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind official. Still, that date in late May remains the best estimate for the coaster's general public debut.
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