Disney Files New Permit for EPCOT's Most Popular Ride

What’s the most popular ride in EPCOT? Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, of course!

Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

This ride has always been one of our favorites, and we all remember the time that we finally got all six songs. Disney filed a new permit for the attraction, and we’re hoping that doesn’t mean downtimes are coming.

The permit is for “general construction” and lists Coastal Steel as the contractor, so it’s likely this is for general maintenance rather than a massive change. While it could mean a small closure, they might be able to work on it at night, depending on the project, and keep the ride moving and grooving.

Cosmic Rewind queue

There haven’t been any closures announced by Disney, so we wouldn’t worry too much right now, but we’ll be keeping an eye on it to see what happens. It’s also possible it’s in more backstage areas, and we won’t even notice a change.

Cosmic Rewind

EPCOT is days away from the first day of the Food & Wine Festival, which starts on August 27th and runs till November 21st. This festival is packed with food booths featuring delicious snacks to try, free concerts by well-known artists, scavenger hunts, and more!

2025 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival

Personally, I’m excited for the new Cheers to Cheese! exhibit, which will explore the history of cheese with fun facts. You’ll be able to see it at CommuniCore Hall (aka you can see it with indoor air conditioning!), and we always love it when Disney adds new experiences to the lineup.

CommuniCore Hall for the Flower and Garden Festival

Of course, we’re pretty dang excited for the food, too. This is Disney Food Blog’s time to SHINE, and we go out and try everything the festival has to offer. We’ll have all the details and reviews right here, so make sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter so you know where to stop during your visit.

Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more Disney news and updates, along with tips and tricks on how to have the best Disney World vacation yet.

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