Disney Honored With Golden Ticket Award for Guardians of the Galaxy and Star Wars Rides
We are excited to share the news that two of Disney World’s most beloved attractions – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT have just won big at the 2022 Golden Ticket Awards!
For those unfamiliar, The Golden Ticket Awards are presented by Amusement Today and honor the top ride experiences across the theme park industry. For 2022, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind won Best New Attraction and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance took home the prize for Best Dark Ride for the second year in a row!
“It’s an honor to be awarded Best Dark Ride for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance,” said Jackie Swisher, Vice President of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Through a mix of world-class, innovative technology and only-at-Disney storytelling, I’m proud we help guests live their own Star Wars story every day as members of the Resistance or the First Order all throughout the immersive land of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!”
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT is the latest attraction to debut as part of the theme parks incredible transformation. Kartika Rodriguez, Vice President of EPCOT had this to say about the new Marvel attraction being an award winner, “Opening this attraction in summer of 2022 was a pivotal moment in the overall transformation of EPCOT and the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, and I am proud to see its excellence recognized,” she said. “From the planet Xandar to our own home planet, Terra, only Disney could tell a story as thrilling and groundbreaking as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.”
Cast members from both attractions shared the awesome news! You can check out their video below:
Congratulations Disney World on both of these noteworthy, state-of-the-art rides! For those who have yet to experience Rise of the Resistance or Cosmic Rewind, now is the perfect time to start planning your getaway!
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