When Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind unexpectedly shut down for two hours, EPCOT cast members didn’t leave guests standing around disappointed — they broke into an impromptu dance party instead.
Cast Members Step Up During Unexpected Downtime
Few things frustrate Walt Disney World Resort guests more than arriving to find a headlining attraction closed with no warning. Yet during a recent two-hour closure of the Marvel Studios-inspired coaster, several quick-thinking EPCOT cast members chose to turn the situation into something guests would remember fondly instead.
The moment was captured by Instagram user @_juan_macias_03, who shared footage of the interaction online and noted they’d submitted “Cast Compliments” to recognize the employees involved.
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In the video, multiple Disney cast members can be seen leading nearby guests through the “Cha Cha Slide” right in the middle of the ride’s closure, transforming what could have been an awkward wait into a magical memory.
Disney Cast Member Reacts
The gesture clearly resonated beyond just the guests who took part. One of the Walt Disney World Resort cast members featured in the clip later found the post and left a comment thanking the creator directly.
“IT’S ME !!!!!! literally thank you sm for taking this video !!! seriously this has made my week :,)” the Disney cast member wrote.
For guests who experience a similarly memorable moment during a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort visit, recognizing the cast members responsible is easy: simply submit a “Cast Compliment” at Guest Services or through the official Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort apps.
Although it’s not clear exactly when this video was filmed, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was operating normally at the time of this article’s finalization.
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