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Wonders of Xandar

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When the Wonders of Xandar finally opened on May 27, 2022, the pavilion consisted of the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction and the Treasures of Xandar shop. Outside the pavilion, guests can also find a full sized Nova Corps Starblaster ship.
 
On July 17, 2022, a new dedication plaque was installed outside the Wonders of Xandar pavilion near the Starblaster ship. The pavilion's dedication reads:
 
{{Quotation|'''From Our World to Yours''' <Br>
This Starblaster is presented as a gift from the Nova Corps to the people of Terra. May it, like EPCOT, serve to inspire peace through understanding.|
Dedicated in the Terran year 2022<br />
Nova Prime Irani Rael<br />}}
 
==Backstory==
According to Disney, the Wonders of Xandar came about after the Guardians of the Galaxy saved the planet Xandar. Thankful for there deliverance, Xandar decided to send a traveling exhibit about Xandarian culture and history into the galaxy. Peter Quill, who had visited and loved EPCOT Center as a child, suggested that the Xandarians chose Epcot as the location of their new exhibit.
* The Wonders of Xandar's name is a reference to the former [[EPCOT Center]] pavilion [[Wonders of Life]]
* Outside the Wonders of Xandar pavilion, guests an see a full size Starblaster ship. When walking by, guests one can hear the ship's engine hum.
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