World Discovery · EPCOT
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wait Time & Best Time to Ride
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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.
Riders must be at least 42 in (107 cm) tall to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is usually best at rope drop or in the final hour before EPCOT closes. The ride runs about 3.5 minutes and is rated big thrill. Typical waits are around 79 minutes, with the shortest waits often around 9 PM.
Updated October 28, 2026. Live waits refresh throughout the day.
Best Time to Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Typical standby wait by hour. Quietest around 9 PM, busiest around 7 PM.
Quick facts
- Land
- World Discovery
- Height
- 42 in (107 cm)
- Lightning Lane
- Yes
- Opened
- 2022
- Ride length
- About 3.5 minutes
- Thrill
- Big thrill
See where this height sits across every ride in the Disney ride height requirements chart.
Is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Reliable?
Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 52 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.
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 9 PM 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 79 minutes on a typical day and climbs near 195 minutes at its busiest.
Does Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind break down a lot?
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is currently graded Spotty for reliability. Running about 96 percent of the day over the last 90 days, with most outages lasting about 52 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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