<P> Announced at the 2016 San Diego Comic - Con, the attraction replaced The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which closed on January 3, 2017 . It is the first Disney attraction based on Marvel Comics characters in the United States, and may be followed by other Marvel - themed rides at Disney California Adventure . Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Benicio del Toro, and Bradley Cooper reprise their roles as Star - Lord, Gamora, Drax, The Collector, and the voice of Rocket, respectively . Due to Marvel's 1994 contract with Universal Parks & Resorts (pre-dating Disney's 2009 purchase of Marvel Entertainment), the Marvel brand is not allowed to be used as part of the ride's title or advertising . James Gunn directed all of the scenes involving the cast . </P> <P> Tyler Bates, composer of the Guardians of the Galaxy films, wrote the incidental music for the attraction's queue . The attraction also features six songs for the ride's six drop profiles, some of which were suggested by Gunn . </P> <Ul> <Li> "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar </Li> <Li> "Give Up The Funk" by Parliament </Li> <Li> "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf </Li> <Li> "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 </Li> <Li> "Free Ride" by The Edgar Winter Group </Li> <Li> "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley </Li> </Ul> <Li> "Hit Me with Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar </Li>

What song do they play on the guardians of the galaxy ride