Nova Corps Starblaster Ship installation begins at Guardians of Galaxy ride
Installation has begun on the 51-foot-tall Nova Corps Starblaster ship in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind entrance at EPCOT, according to Zach Riddley, Portfolio Executive, New Experience Development at Walt Disney Imagineering.
“Over the coming weeks, we’ll be assembling the 51-foot-tall ship, adding finishing details and tying in the landing pad area that surrounds the ship,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Once complete, this ship will be the signature icon of the Wonders of Xandar pavilion and immediately establish the Xandarian storyline guests will discover inside this new attraction. Plus, the bold blue and gold colors will make this a stunning new addition to World Discovery,” he wrote.
Described as a “family-friendly adventure,” the ride will be one of the longest indoor coasters in the world and will have the first reverse launch on a coaster in Disney history. The ride will open sometime this summer.
This will also be a new type of roller coaster — a “storycoaster that rotates 360 degrees so you’re always focused on all the action as you help the Guardians save the galaxy,” Riddley has previously announced.
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