Guests in ride car for GOTG - Guardians of the Galaxy; EPCOT
  • On Aug 5, 2024
    Chelsey from MI Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    For Guardians of the Galaxy ride, it says that all rider swap participants are required for lightning lane single pass prior to boarding. Does that mean if my friend who doesn't want to ride or my nephews who are too small required to purchase it also?

    Greetings, fellow EPCOTian! I am so glad to welcome you back to planDisney, Chelsey, as you join the People of EPCOT to save the galaxy.

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is an epic experience that jumps through time and space with an awesome soundtrack. You can accompany the Guardians on this ride with either a Virtual Queue or Lightning Lane Single Pass. The Virtual Queue gives you access to the standby line and the Single Pass is entry to a shorter line. 

    Since you have tiny Terrans, I am glad Rider Switch is an option so you do not miss the chance to enjoy thrilling attractions at Walt Disney World Resort, like battling Eson. Everyone in your group who wants to join the adventure must have access to a queue. Your whole group can go to the entry points for the attraction and let the Cast Members know you are going to be using Rider Switch. They will want to know who is riding and who is not. They will direct the first riders to the queue based on the type of access everyone riding has. The people who will go second will wait in an area with the non-riders. When the first riders return, the second group will directed into the Lightning Lane queue. Your nephews and anyone who does not ride will not enter the queue and will not need a Single Pass.

    If you want some advice from my experience, I would use Rider Switch for Cosmic Rewind with a Virtual Queue but not a Lightning Lane Single Pass. With a Virtual Queue standby entry, Rider Switch is awesome because you skip that second standby queue for the other group to ride. However, with the Lightning Lane access, you can do this without a Cast Member coordinating your entry. 

    Personally, I would head to the game room at the end of Mission: SPACE. You can get to this awesome area of video games, air conditioning and benches through the Mission: SPACE Cargo Bay gift shop. It works so well to hang out comfortably and swap adults between rides. Your littlest nephews won't even realize they are missing out on something. 

    I hope this information helps, Chelsey. If you have any other questions, you know you have a friend in planDisney!

    I am Groot!
    Jana
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Hi, everyone! I’m Jana, a Disney-loving wife and mom from Atlanta. My boys (my husband and sons) are the greatest joys in my life. We have so many magical memories from our vacations at Walt Disney World Resort and aboard Disney Cruise Line. I welcome the chance to share my knowledge and advice in helping you plan your visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Learn More About Jana

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