Hi Jessica, thanks for asking this great question to planDisney!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has become my absolute favorite attraction and I can't help but smile from ear to ear each time I launch into space! I've been able to experience this attraction with every song choice with the exception of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. I am hopeful I can experience this song during my next visit to
EPCOT. In case you are wondering, here is a list of the other songs currently on the playlist:
- “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps
- "Conga” by Gloria Estefan
- "Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears
- "I Ran” by A Flock of Seagulls
- "One Way or Another” by Blondie
I am so happy that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has a
Virtual Queue available. I can't imagine what the stand-by wait times would be otherwise due to the popularity of this attraction. Currently, there are 2 opportunities each day to request to join the virtual queue (subject to change):
7:00 am - Guests do not need to be in EPCOT to join the virtual queue.
1:00 pm - Guests MUST be in EPCOT to join the virtual queue.
Additionally, there is another opportunity to request to join the virtual queue at 6:00 pm on select dates during
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours for eligible guests.
So, to answer your specific question, yes - you will need to physically enter EPCOT before you can request to join the virtual queue. I attempted this exact scenario on my last visit to Walt Disney World on three occasions and I was successful one time.
Disney includes
Park Hopper Availability on the
Hours & Events Calendar. Generally, park hopping begins at 2:00 pm but please check the calendar prior to your vacation as times are subject to change.
Finally, if you are staying at a
Disney Resort hotel, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin or the Shades of Green hotel, you also have the opportunity to purchase an
Individual Lightning Lane beginning at 7:00 am each morning (also subject to change).
Jessica, I hope you find this information helpful. Thanks again for stopping by planDisney!
Diane