What is the best time to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?

At EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind typically has its shortest waits around 10 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.

How long is the wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?

The standby wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind runs about 72 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 175 minutes at its busiest.

Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind break down a lot?

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 32 minutes.

Is there a height requirement for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?

Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have Lightning Lane?

Yes. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wait Time & Best Time to Ride

At Walt Disney World's EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a ride worth planning around. This guide shows the current wait, typical wait, best time to ride, ride length, drop and intensity, Lightning Lane, and whether it is worth rope dropping.

Updated July 30, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.

Right now Park closed

Typical wait 72 min

Peak seen 175 min

Quietest hour 10 AM

Quick facts

Land: World Discovery
Height: 42 in (107 cm)
Lightning Lane: Yes
Opened: 2022
Ride length: About 3.5 minutes
Thrill: Big thrill

Best Time to Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Typical standby wait by hour. The quietest hour is marked in gold (10 AM); the wait usually peaks around 7 PM.

71 9AM

65 10AM

67 11AM

67 12PM

67 1PM

66 2PM

71 3PM

73 4PM

75 5PM

77 6PM

83 7PM

79 8PM

Pro tip: ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in the first hour after rope drop or in the last hour before EPCOT closes. If you would rather not wait at all, Lightning Lane lets you skip the standby line.

Is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Reliable?

Mostly reliable Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 32 minutes.

Should You Rope Drop Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?

The shortest waits for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind are right at rope drop and in the final hour before EPCOT closes, so arriving for park open is usually worth it. If the line is already long, ride later in the evening or use Lightning Lane.

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind FAQ

What is the best time to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?: At EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind typically has its shortest waits around 10 AM and its longest around 7 PM. Riding right at rope drop is your best bet.
How long is the wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?: The standby wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind runs about 72 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 175 minutes at its busiest.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind break down a lot?: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is currently graded Mostly reliable for reliability. Running about 98 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 32 minutes.
Is there a height requirement for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?: Yes. Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind have Lightning Lane?: Yes. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind offers Lightning Lane, so you can pay to skip the standby line if you would rather not wait.

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