Changes

On May 04, 2018, the foundation for the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster was laid down <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/guardians-of-the-galaxy/news/04may2018-video---960-trucks-lay-massive-foundation-for-guardians-of-the-galaxy-coaster-at-epcot.htm </ref>, and by June 12, the construction went vertical <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/guardians-of-the-galaxy/news/12jun2018-photos---steel-rises-from-the-guardians-of-the-galaxy-roller-coaster-site.htm </ref>. In September 2018, the front of the Universe of Energy pavilion was demolished, allowing guests to see all the way though the building <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/guardians-of-the-galaxy/news/18sep2018-photos---demolition-comes-to-the-front-of-the-universe-of-energy-building.htm </ref>. Over the next two years, construction on the new pavilion would continue. Due in part to the 2020 COVID pandemic, construction on the Wonders of Xandar progressed slowly. On September 30, 2021, Disney announced that the new pavilion would be officially called "Wonders of Xandar" <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2021/09/universe-of-energy-pavilion-renamed-to-wonders-of-xandar-as-first-other-world-showcase-pavilion/ </ref>. In October 2021, filming for the attraction took place, with Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, and Glenn Close reprising their roles from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise <ref> https://comicbook.com/marvel/news/is-guardians-galaxy-3-filming-james-gunn-clarification/ </ref>.

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.