This event is on May 15, and looks to be a hybrid media event. Here is a quick breakdown of what happened, and my experience trying to get early access to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind:ĭ23 Member Preview. And, Disney, in quick fashion, this week opened up access to D23 Members, DVC Members, and AP holders. So, savvy Walt Disney World Fans wanting to avoid the long lines and virtual queues have been checking their inboxes with watchful eyes for any sign of previews. We also don’t know whether it will be a Lightning Lane option, or, if so, how much it will cost. If there is a virtual queue, we don’t know how long it will be in-place. I mention all that because we don’t know what method of securing access to the attraction Walt Disney World will require next month.

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue. Obviously, the topic of Individual Lightning Lanes and Genie+ could warrant its own article series-let me know if you would like to read that-so I will stop short of writing an entire novel on the subject. It’s worth noting that the Lightning Lane options tend to sell out very quickly each day. This means guests have the option to purchase access to the Lightning Lane to skip the long lines for each of these rides, respectively. Both rides no longer require the virtual queue process, but each is considered a “Individual Lightning Lane” attraction. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure over at EPCOT also opened with a virtual queue requirement last year. Though this was likely intended to curb lengthy wait times, it led to large crowds when guests were attempting to enter the park, or join the virtual queue in-person. Further, there were only two time periods a day when guests could attempt to secure a spot in the virtual queue (7 AM and 1 PM) and guests had to be inside Hollywood Studios to make those reservations at 1PM. That’s right-guests with park tickets (in a world before the park pass reservation system) were not guaranteed a ride on what is still one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World-even if they had a ticket to Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.įor example, when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened in 2019, guests were required to use their My Disney Experience App at specified times to attempt to secure a time slot to return and ride the attraction. Additionally, Disney has implemented a “virtual queue” system in recent years upon the opening of new attractions, which has resulted in varying levels of guest satisfaction.

In addition to the ability to enjoy a brand new attraction before others, a preview is attractive because people want to avoid the anticipated wait times on opening day and beyond. Previews are highly sought-after, perhaps more so now that the internet has pulled the curtain back on the Disney-universe.

None of this impacts early access for media outlets, popular Disney YouTubers, or TikTok stars cherry-picked by Disney. Importantly, none of the above mentioned are guaranteed access to previews instead, access is given on a first come, first serve registration process. If you want my full breakdown of what we know about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind so far, check out my podcast-the Defacto Dad podcast. Those people are D23 Members, DVC members, and Annual Passholders (AP holders). I know what you’re thinking-what could be so hard about enjoying early access to a new attraction themed to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most audacious troupe? Well, that requires some explanation into attractions previews, virtual queues for popular rides, and the fact that Disney memberships, regardless of price, don’t guarantee access to events.Īs mentioned in my article, What We Know About Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, certain people get to preview the ride before it opens to the general population on May 27. It also results in a frenetic, email morning surprise for holders eager to ride one of Disney’s most-anticipated new attractions. Being an Annual Passholder for Walt Disney World grants the holder many perks: discounts, (mostly) year-round park access, and special events.

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