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Disney's New Guardians Of The Galaxy Ride To Open At EPCOT May 27

According to Disney, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind​​ will be one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world.

ORLANDO, FL — Disney fans rejoice! Get ready to take off on an intergalactic chase through space and time with the Guardians of the Galaxy at Walt Disney World next month.

Disney announced this week that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is set to officially debut May 27 at EPCOT.

"This is another big, magical moment in the transformation of EPCOT and the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration currently underway," the company announced on its website.

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The new family-thrill coaster attraction will be located in World Discovery at EPCOT.

According to Disney, the attraction features the first-ever, reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the longest enclosed coasters in the world. The rollercoaster will also rotate 360 degrees.

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The adventure kicks off with guests touring the Galaxarium—a planetarium-like exhibition showcasing the similarities and differences between Xandar and Earth's galaxies.

But then just as guests are about to reach the culmination of the tour, everything goes sideways, and they're called into action to help the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Check out Disney's preview of the ride below:

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