Do you think you have what it takes to work at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?
I had the opportunity to be a part of the opening team for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and I am rounding up some of the qualifications for working at this popular EPCOT attraction.Â
Cast Members really do make the magic happen at Disney World! I was fortunate to be able to be a Cast Member, and even though I no longer work at Disney World, I still have so much respect and admiration for every single Cast Member. There are so many different roles available as a Cast Member and each role is unique. However, what are some of the most important qualifications for a Cast Member working at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?
You Need to Put Safety First
Safety is important all across Disney World, but it is especially important when you are operating an attraction. Every single Disney World attraction requires putting safety first and foremost. Safety even goes above things like theming, courtesy, and efficiency. Safety is THE most important aspect of working at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
As a Cast Member, you are required to ensure everyone meets the boarding requirements including height requirements, ensure everyone is safely secured and following directions, and monitoring safety in everything you do. Cast Members are always watching their surroundings and monitoring guests to make sure everyone is safe. As you have probably already gathered, safety is SUPER important, especially when you are dealing with a fast-moving attraction like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.Â
You Have to Be Able to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
As well as having an eye for safety, working at an attraction like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind requires you to thrive in a fast-paced environment. New attractions almost always have a huge demand, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attracted lots of eager riders. You need to be able to put some pep in your step (safely) to ensure as many people as possible are able to experience the ride.
As a ride operator, you are trained in all the different positions of an attraction from loading to greeting guests at the entrance, you do it all! Each position plays a role in making sure the attraction is operating efficiently and there isn’t any room for slacking off on the job. You will be on your feet and moving your whole day, and usually at a fast-pace, so be ready.
You Have to Be OK With LOTS of Stairs
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has A LOT of stairs. You have probably wondered at least a few times why they decided to put in two huge staircases right as you get off the ride (it is really to get you up and over the track, but trust me, we wondered a lot too.) However, those are only beginning when it comes to stairs. The entire attraction and building are filled with staircases.
Just to move in between positions or get to the breakroom usually required climbing at least a few flight of stairs. As well, the entire track is walked by a Cast Member each morning, and as you have probably guessed, there are lots more stairs to get to and around the track. During evacuations you will also need to climb stairs to get to and evacuate the guests on the ride. The good news is that you will get leg day in every single day you are at work!
You Have to Be OK With Vomit
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a roller coaster that goes fast and puts a lot of weird forces on your body. Add in some darkness, screens, and a full day in the park, and you will find that the ride doesn’t always agree with everyone.
To work at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind you will have to OK with vomiting (or at least enough to be able assist someone that isn’t feeling well.) While the ride operators are not the ones that actually clean up the vomit, you will likely find yourself nearby some at some point. It doesn’t happen constantly, but it is definitely something that you will need to be prepared for.
You Need to Be Able to Adapt Quickly
This is pretty true for just about anywhere at Disney World. Things can change quickly and you need to be able to adapt. Sometimes processes in the ride’s operation will change or the ride might go down for technical difficulties. No matter what the situation, you need to be able to pivot and adapt. There are lots of processes in place for when things happen that we follow, but every situation is not the same and sometimes requires adaptation. The ride may be operating smoothly one minute, and then be down for technical difficulties the next, so being ready to adjust is necessary.Â
You Have to Be Able to Have Fun With Theming
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has a pretty neat backstory for the attraction. Essentially, the ride is supposed to be a pavilion for Xandar (much like the pavilions in World Showcase). The people of Xandar have built the pavilion to share their culture with the people of Earth. As part of the exhibition, the Xandarians want to take guests up to see the Cosmic Generator. However, that is where things take a turn for the worst!
But, no spoilers here, you will have to experience the attraction to find out. You can have a lot of fun being a Xandarian and immersing the guests in the story. However, it can also be confusing so also knowing when to tone down the theming is important too!
Bonus Points for Loving the Ride!
You do get some bonus points for loving the ride too! However, this is not a requirement at all. You do not need to love the ride or have even ridden the attraction to be able to work there. We had numerous Cast Members who either didn’t want to ride or didn’t like to ride. While you are given the opportunity to ride during training, it is not something you MUST do.
We had some that did not like roller coasters and chose not to ride, and we also had some Cast Members that had ridden the ride once and it just did not agree with them. We also had plenty that absolutely loved the attraction and rode any chance they got. Wherever you stand on ride affinity won’t matter for working there, as long as you are able to describe the ride and talk to guests about it!
While working at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind may not be for everyone, I absolutely loved my time working there. I think back on my time there so fondly and I love sharing my favorite attraction with anyone that visits Disney World. I personally think it is a absolutely amazing ride, although I might be just a little bit biased.Â
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