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Disney Tests Staged Lane Releases at EPCOT’s Cosmic Rewind to Ease Queue Bottlenecks

The live test aims to make the handoff from the pre-show to the loading hallway safer for families.

Overview

  • At Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which began using the new setup Thursday, cast members now form three lanes outside the pre-show and send guests forward one lane at a time.
  • Staff reportedly release the lane farthest from the hallway first to remove any benefit from crowding near the closest door.
  • The change targets a long-known choke point where three exit doors merge into a single narrow corridor, a spot tied to rushing, pushing, and even recent glass replacement.
  • Disney has not said the procedure is permanent, so visitors should expect active direction from staff as the park gathers feedback and adjusts the flow.
  • The move follows earlier tests such as separating Lightning Lane and standby groups and closing select doors, reflecting Disney’s practice of piloting simple on-the-ground fixes to protect story moments and improve safety.