Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Wins Prestigious TEA Award For Best Attraction
Walt Disney Imagineering can add another award to its trophy case, as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has won the prestigious Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement- Attraction in 2024 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).


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The internationally recognized Thea Awards acknowledge exceptional achievements in the themed entertainment industry. They also celebrate the creative teams who bring immersive experiences to life.
“On behalf of all Imagineers, I would like to thank TEA for this tremendous recognition of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and for continuing to drive the themed entertainment industry forward,” said Barbara Bouza, president, Walt Disney Imagineering. “As our Imagineering teams push the boundaries of creative storytelling in innovative and exciting ways, it’s always the highest honor for our work to be recognized by friends and colleagues from around the world.”
A Series of Firsts For Disney
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind saw Walt Disney Imagineering conquer a series of firsts for Disney. The attraction is the longest fully enclosed coaster in any Disney park.


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The attraction was also Disney’s first to use the Disney Omnicoaster ride system, which has the ride’s vehicles make controlled rotations to immerse guests in the action.
For Cosmic Rewind, Imagineers wanted to push the boundaries of storytelling and technology to capture the “grandiosity” and fun of Guardians of the Galaxy.


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“Congratulations to Walt Disney Imagineering on this well-deserved recognition,” said Jeff Vahle, president, Walt Disney World. “A highlight of our EPCOT transformation, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind combines the Disney hallmark of great storytelling with a ride experience that literally has guests coming back for more.”


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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has quickly become one of the most popular rides at EPCOT. It is also the perfect example of Imagineering’s magic. Congratulations Disney!
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