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A recent video shared on Twitter has brought both excitement and concern for Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at EPCOT. The video showcases new projectors that have been installed at the popular ride, enhancing the visual experience for visitors. However, what has caught even more attention is the significant water damage visible on the ride’s walls, raising questions about maintenance and quality control at the beloved theme park.
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Enhancements to Cosmic Rewind
The newly installed projectors are a promising update for Cosmic Rewind, one of EPCOT’s most popular attractions. The ride, themed around Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, has been a major draw since its opening, thrilling guests with its combination of storytelling, intergalactic visuals, and roller coaster excitement. The new projectors are aimed at further enhancing the immersive quality of the ride, offering sharper visuals and an even more engaging experience for guests.
Many fans on social media have expressed excitement over these technological upgrades, which are expected to make the ride even more visually stunning. The addition of new projectors shows Disney’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience and keeping their attractions at the cutting edge of theme park technology.
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Water Damage Raises Concerns About Quality Control
Despite the excitement surrounding the new enhancements, the video also drew attention to the water damage on the walls of the ride. The footage clearly shows stained and damp patches, sparking a conversation about the quality control standards at Disney parks. Many Disney enthusiasts and guests are expressing growing concern over the state of maintenance at the park, particularly for one of EPCOT’s newest and most advanced attractions. One guest commented:
Looks like Cosmic Rewind got some new projectors, looks great!
And honestly, it’s about time.
Of course it’s about time. Have you not been paying attention?
However this water damage has been here for well over a year and only gets worse.
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A Beloved Ride Under Scrutiny
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has quickly become one of the most popular rides at EPCOT, praised for its innovative storytelling, dynamic ride mechanics, and beloved Marvel theming. Since its launch, it has been a highlight for visitors, drawing long wait times and rave reviews. However, the sight of water damage is unsettling for many fans who hold Disney to a high standard, particularly in terms of maintaining the magic that sets Disney apart from other theme parks.
Disney has long been known for its meticulous attention to detail and exceptional quality control, ensuring that every attraction meets the highest standards. Yet, instances like this are leading some guests to wonder if Disney’s quality control has begun to slip. Recent concerns over maintenance and upkeep have surfaced with other attractions as well, contributing to an ongoing debate about Disney’s commitment to preserving the “magic” that guests have come to expect.
As Disney continues to invest in new technologies and experiences to keep its parks exciting, guests are hoping that the same level of care and attention is given to the upkeep of existing attractions. While the new projectors are certainly a welcome upgrade for Cosmic Rewind, the presence of visible water damage is a reminder that even the most advanced attractions require proper maintenance to maintain their magic.
The build quality of recent attractions just plain hasn’t been up to previous standards. Right down to the brand of whatever paint they use, nothing has held up to wear and tear and then on top of it all you have reduced maintenance of the parks in general. I’m not surprised that Guardians is also having issues.
More and more cost cutting to make sure they can hit their unrealistic growth potential. When a 3% INCREASE in profit is met with angry investors you know we are in late stage capitalism.
They just don’t want to pay people what they need to make to feel compensated correctly and it’s showing across every area of our world, not just Disney.
If they don’t uphold their standards and people start feeling like they are at Six Flags…well then they should prepare to lose a lot more money and guests.