Best Time to Ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

EPCOT · Based on 3,649 real wait time data points logged Sep 17–Oct 17, 2026 · park-local time

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at a glance

Ride length: About 4 minutes, not counting the wait
Height requirement: 42" (107 cm) or taller
Average standby wait: 83 minutes (last 30 days)
Shortest waits: Around 8AM (avg 66 min, hourly average, last 30 days)
Latest status: Operating · 95 min posted wait (latest check 12:49 PM park time, Oct 17) · Downtime history
Breakdowns (90 days): 65 unplanned breakdowns, median 26 min · down on 49 of 90 tracked days (~54%)
Forecast accuracy: Our day-ahead wait forecast landed within 10 minutes of the day's actual average on 14 of 30 scored days (47%), average miss 14 min (last 30 days) · How we score it
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Single Pass · usually first seen sold out around 11:45 AM ET (median of 58 days, last 60 days) · LL strategy

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an attraction in World Discovery at EPCOT. It lasts about 4 minutes. Minimum height: 42 inches. Lightning Lane access is sold separately as a Lightning Lane Single Pass. Listed audiences include: Teens and Adults. Accessibility notes include: Must Transfer from Wheelchair/ECV.

Thrill Ride ~4 min ride 42" min height World Discovery Indoors Lightning Lane Single Pass

8AM

Shortest average wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Arrive around 8AM for an average wait of just 66 minutes. That's 33 minutes shorter than the peak time (8PM, 99min avg). Best day of the week: Wednesday (67min avg).

83m

Average Wait

66m

Best Time Wait

99m

Peak Time Wait

195m

Record High

Hour-by-Hour Wait Guide

8AM 66m Best

9AM 85m Busy

10AM 78m Busy

11AM 79m Busy

12PM 78m Busy

1PM 77m Busy

2PM 79m Busy

3PM 84m Busy

4PM 85m Busy

5PM 84m Busy

6PM 92m Busy

7PM 93m Busy

8PM 99m Busy

9PM 91m Few readings

10PM 63m Few readings

11PM 53m Few readings

Wait Times by Hour

Best Day of the Week

Wait Time Heatmap: Day × Hour

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind averages 138 minutes at 6 PM on Saturdays but only 40 minutes at 11 PM on Thursdays.

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	80	98	91	86	95	90	88	88	85	77	81	108	114	87	59	40
Tue	64	76	73	72	64	69	62	67	69	71	82	83	88	55
Wed	51	62	53	66	66	63	63	83	73	71	69	71	68	65
Thu	68	72	70	71	64	66	70	71	72	65	74	82	94	102	44	40
Fri	72	93	78	79	84	77	82	78	87	100	115	109	118	95
Sat	59	96	89	96	96	97	96	112	109	107	138	104	124	110	110	110
Sun	75	91	88	82	78	78	87	85	91	83	89	87	81	120

Tips for Riding Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind with Minimal Wait

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT averages a 83-minute wait, but timing makes a huge difference. The data shows waits are shortest around 8AM (66min) and longest around 8PM (99min) — a 33-minute difference just by choosing the right time.

Wednesday is typically the lightest day of the week with an average wait of 67 minutes. Avoid Saturday if possible — waits average 103 minutes.

Pro tip: the shortest waits in this data come early in the day (around 8AM), so heading to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind soon after you arrive at EPCOT pays off.

Predicted wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — next 7 days

Our forecast of the average standby wait, built from this ride's historical patterns, day-of-week trends, and the seasonal calendar.

Today

127min

Tomorrow

102min

Mon 19

99min

Tue 20

83min

Wed 21

73min

Thu 22

83min

Fri 23

107min

Forecasts are estimates of the daily average and update as new data arrives — actual waits swing by hour, so use the hour-by-hour chart above to pick your window.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind — ride facts

Location: World Discovery · EPCOT
Type: Thrill ride
Ride length: ~4 min
Height requirement: 42" or taller
Setting: Indoor (climate-controlled)
Lightning Lane: Lightning Lane Single Pass

Frequently asked questions

How long is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind lasts roughly 4 minutes, not counting the wait in line.

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

Over the last 30 days, the posted standby wait for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT averaged 83 minutes and peaked at 195 minutes, based on 3,649 live wait readings.

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

Based on real wait time data, the best time to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is around 8AM when average waits are 66 minutes. The worst time is 8PM with 99-minute average waits.

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

Wednesday tends to have the shortest waits for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, averaging 67 minutes.

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Full Wait Time History Uptime & Reliability Back to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	80	98	91	86	95	90	88	88	85	77	81	108	114	87	59	40
Tue	64	76	73	72	64	69	62	67	69	71	82	83	88	55
Wed	51	62	53	66	66	63	63	83	73	71	69	71	68	65
Thu	68	72	70	71	64	66	70	71	72	65	74	82	94	102	44	40
Fri	72	93	78	79	84	77	82	78	87	100	115	109	118	95
Sat	59	96	89	96	96	97	96	112	109	107	138	104	124	110	110	110
Sun	75	91	88	82	78	78	87	85	91	83	89	87	81	120

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	80	98	91	86	95	90	88	88	85	77	81	108	114	87	59	40
Tue	64	76	73	72	64	69	62	67	69	71	82	83	88	55
Wed	51	62	53	66	66	63	63	83	73	71	69	71	68	65
Thu	68	72	70	71	64	66	70	71	72	65	74	82	94	102	44	40
Fri	72	93	78	79	84	77	82	78	87	100	115	109	118	95
Sat	59	96	89	96	96	97	96	112	109	107	138	104	124	110	110	110
Sun	75	91	88	82	78	78	87	85	91	83	89	87	81	120

	8a	9a	10a	11a	12p	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p	7p	8p	9p	10p	11p
Mon	80	98	91	86	95	90	88	88	85	77	81	108	114	87	59	40
Tue	64	76	73	72	64	69	62	67	69	71	82	83	88	55
Wed	51	62	53	66	66	63	63	83	73	71	69	71	68	65
Thu	68	72	70	71	64	66	70	71	72	65	74	82	94	102	44	40
Fri	72	93	78	79	84	77	82	78	87	100	115	109	118	95
Sat	59	96	89	96	96	97	96	112	109	107	138	104	124	110	110	110
Sun	75	91	88	82	78	78	87	85	91	83	89	87	81	120