Walt Disney World has announced the return of Star-Lord, also known as Peter Quill, to EPCOT for a meet-and-greet experience starting September 29, 2024. This highly anticipated event marks the character's return to interacting with guests after a period of absence.
Location of the Meet-and-Greet
The meet-and-greet will be located in a small garden area between the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction and the Mission: SPACE attraction in the World Discovery area of EPCOT. This strategic location ties in perfectly with the theme of the Cosmic Rewind ride.
Previous Appearances
Star-Lord has previously appeared at EPCOT during various events, including the Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Live! concert series held at the America Gardens Theatre from 2018 to 2019. This musical experience featured Star-Lord and Gamora leading the audience through a series of songs inspired by the Awesome Mix soundtracks from the Guardians of the Galaxy films.
In recent times, Star-Lord was also seen during the opening ceremony of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind on May 5, 2022, where he danced alongside Gamora.
Expectations and Excitement
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Star-Lord and are hopeful that other characters from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise might also make an appearance. While there is no official word on whether other characters will join him, the possibility of seeing a large Groot character is a thrilling prospect for many fans.
To celebrate his return, Disney has released a short video showing Star-Lord dancing around various landmarks at EPCOT, including Spaceship Earth and The Seas with Nemo and Friends, as well as in front of the Nova Corps ship near the Cosmic Rewind attraction.
