TheGuardians of the Galaxyroller coaster headed to Epcotis poised to take visitors for a spin (literally) when it opens in 2021.
Disney experiences and consumer products chairman Bob Chapek confirmed Wednesday at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions convention that the long-gestating attraction set to become Epcots first roller coaster when it debuts in time for Disney Worlds 50th anniversary celebration will feature an innovative ride design that will allow park guests to become part of the [rides story] unlike ever before.
We call it a storytelling coaster,' Chapek told the crowd in attendance for Disneys presentation at the annual industry gathering.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ roller coaster cars.Credit: ©Marvel/©Disney
On most coasters, the vehicles point straight ahead throughout the ride, but on this attraction each individual cab will be programmed to direct your eye to the story happening around you.
Chapek then debuted a series of images showing off the rides car designs, which are modeled after the Milano Starship from theGuardians of the Galaxyseries of films upon which the attraction is based.
Instead of whizzing by the action, youll be fully immersed in the story from the minute you launch, Chapek continued of the ride, which was designed in collaboration with Vekoma (the company behind theExpedition Everestcoaster at Animal Kingdom) and will be housed inside a massive indoor building thats large enough to fit four of Epcots Spaceship Earth attractions inside.
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Disneys IAAPA presentation also included video footage from a testing facility, in which a version of theGuardians of the Galaxyrides coaster trains can be seen spinning as they traverse a twisted course of track.
The ride will open as part of Disneys previously announced plans to revamp Epcot into a more accessible, family friendly destination, a transformation that will begin with the alteration of the parks Future World section.
Further development includes aRatatouille-themed dark ride a clone of a similar ride currently operating at Disneyland Paris also scheduled to open in 2021 in the World Showcases France pavilion.
Elsewhere, the Orlando-based resort will open aTron-themed roller coaster next toSpace Mountainat the Magic Kingdom in the near future as well as aStar Warslandat Disneys Hollywood Studios in summer 2019.
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