[SPOILER FREE]
First, if you are here for unparalleled expertise on the spew/headache potential of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Rickey’s your main mouse.
However, if you want a painstakingly detailed (yet somehow spoiler free) review, head on over to Disney Tourist Blog and let Tom Bricker give you the run down. He’s the best!
Ok, so on to Rickey’s Spew Review:
The Queue
Once inside, the line is an absolute dream by hangover standards. Not jarringly loud, relatively dark and well air conditioned, it’s a pleasant respite from the outside world. Open space also dominates much of the queue, meaning you aren’t stuck in a claustrophobic, windowless cave (Rickey’s looking at you Rise of Resistance).
You will also have plenty to look at, but not in a sensory overload sort of way (so a happy median between Soarin’s endless halls of nothingness and Toy Story Mania’s insanity). In sum, Cosmic Rewind gets top marks for the queue in terms of a relaxing and stress-free experience.
The Pre-Show
During the pre-show some very intense flashing lights and a few loud noises threaten to enhance your self-induced agony. You probably wont feel like hurling during this time, but you might want to pop some extra painkillers beforehand.
The Music
With a list of 6 possible songs to choose from, I suppose it depends on which one you get. Rickey lucked out with “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears and it provided the perfect ambiance. However he might have been less thrilled with a more rollicking tune (e.g. Blondie’s “One Way or Another”). Regardless, all of the choices are 1000x better than the auditory assault that is Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster (in Rickey’s-obviously-totally unbiased opinion).
The Coaster
Rickey thinks riding Cosmic Rewind probably wins for most thrilling and enjoyable way to spew in all of Walt Disney World. It doesn’t have loops or large drops, but it’s fast, disorienting, spinny and AMAZING. While some who typically have fussy tummy issues have been fine, other, heartier folks have had to book it to first aid afterward.
While the possibility of nausea looms large, the relative smoothness of the ride lessens the headache potential. It does have some strobe-like qualities and the music pumps in at a generous volume, but the coaster doesn’t rattle your bones like Space Mountain or Everest. In other words, even if you are NOT hungover, but just old and creaky like Rickey, your neck will thank you.
Afterward Rickey felt almost exactly like he does as he exits Flight of Passage: slightly dizzy and perhaps a bit touch and go barf-wise, but ultimately exhilarated and ready for a beer (but that’s always).
Overall
If, like Rickey, you’re a real champ, you’ve never let a little hangover stop you from a good time. But, in this case, you could feel absolutely horrific after the whirlwind that is Cosmic Rewind. So either refrain from imbibing a lot the night before (zzzzzz) OR come prepared with an arsenal of medications and a barf bag to help you through. Regardless, you need to ride this ride if you get the chance. Puke and rally, y’all!
Did you have a rough go of it on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind? Let Rickey know in the comments!