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Famous Disney Actor Spotted at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind
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A famous Disney actor recently visited the Guardians of the Galaxy ride at Walt Disney World Resort! Guests captured footage of the artist and shared it on social media, but the Disney Company was already at work filming a special video.

The actor who portrays Drax in the Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) series and two of The Avengers (2012) movies was seen along with cameramen and a bunch of camera equipment in front of the ride. Dave Bautista is known for his humorous portrayal of the beloved, burly character who is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Guardians of the Galaxy

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As the video begins, we see Bautista stepping up to the attraction’s entrance. Looking into the camera, he tells the audience he’s there to finally experience the ride for the first time. Bautista seems a little nervous, stating that his heart is pounding, but soon enough, he’s off!

The actor walks in to thunderous applause as he waves to excited fans. After posing for some quick pictures, he takes his place in line, preparing himself for the roller coaster ride that pays homage to his beloved films.

Guardians of the Galaxy

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As he boards the ride vehicle, he flashes his smile for more pictures and places the bar over his lap. When the ride is through, he states that he has never experienced anything quite like it before!

Bautista shares that the ride was perfect and that he had fun on the one-of-a-kind coaster. He later explains that he had been anticipating the attraction for a long time and was thrilled to finally get his shot at it.

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It’s always exciting to spot an actor or performer when visiting Disney Parks! Make sure to keep an eye out next time you visit; you never know who you might bump into!

About Christy Weinberg

Christy is a West Coast writer with a special place in her heart for Disneyland Resort and Aulani. Growing up near the Parks, she was an Annual Passholder for about twenty years, often frequenting the Resort several times per week. Though she recently moved to the Pacific Northwest, she carries the magic with her by writing about Disney and connecting with the Disney community on social media.