These guests got more than they bargained for while visiting the EPCOT theme park at Disney World this month.Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the MagicAttraction downtime is a routine part of any theme park day. Sometimes it’s a technical glitch that needs troubleshooting; other times, weather forces rides to close, and severe conditions can shut down nearly every outdoor attraction at once. Whatever the cause, unplanned downtime adds stress to a park visit — and that stress multiplies when the issue is park-wide and affecting multiple attractions.Located in World Discovery at EPCOT, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind remains one of the park’s most in-demand attractions, regularly drawing long wait times — and for good reason.Credit: DisneyA Rare Look Behind the CurtainWhile a mid-ride technical difficulty is rarely a magical experience, one recent evacuation gave guests an unexpected glimpse of Cosmic Rewind that they don’t typically get to see.Recently, @travelsbymarisha shared her own experience of an in-ride shutdown, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the coaster with the house lights up. According to Marisha, cast members explained that around seven ride vehicles were stopped when the attraction went down, with all those guests needing to exit. Once safety restraints were released, guests could view the coaster’s full layout illuminated — a perspective almost never seen outside maintenance walkthroughs.My first ride evac was an epic one! #guardiansofthegalaxycosmicrewind #epcot #rideevacuation #cosmicrewindepcot #travelsbymarisha View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marisha MarvelousMouseTravels (@travelsbymarisha)Marisha’s account also describes how her daughter became stuck on the attraction for approximately 20 to 25 minutes a few months ago before the ride eventually restarted on its own. The guest also noted that, because their vehicle was positioned on the track, they had difficulty hearing the announcements cast members made throughout the delay — a detail that underscores how communication can be challenging during an evacuation, depending on a guest’s location within the show building.As is standard practice, cast members typically issue a Lightning Lane Multi Pass to affected guests, allowing them to return and experience the attraction in full once it’s back up and running. Marisha revealed that her daughter received a pass so she could experience the ride without delays during her trip.Credit: DisneyWhat is your lights-on or evacuation story? Let Inside the Magic know in the comments down below!The post EPCOT Evacuation Documented as Guests Become Stranded on Major Disney World Attraction appeared first on Inside the Magic.