Marvel themed area at Disney parks
Avengers Campus [ a] [ 3] [ 4] Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)–themed area located atDisney California Adventure andWalt Disney Studios Park inDisneyland Paris , and being developed forHong Kong Disneyland under the nameStark Expo .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] Marvel -themed areas or "lands" are being developed simultaneously at the three parks and inspired by the MCU. However, they instead take place in the "Marvel Theme Park Universe",[ 8] MCU multiverse ,[ 9] the Blip , introduced inAvengers: Infinity War [ 10] Walt Disney Imagineering , in collaboration withMarvel Studios and Marvel Themed Entertainment.[ 11]
All three parks had hosted Marvel-themed seasonal events in the past.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Based on three different continents, the Marvel-themed areas will be defined as the "Super Hero campus" of their specific region, that will help guests to become heroes.[ 15] [ 16]
Disney California Adventure [ edit ] Avengers Campus atDisney California Adventure is centered around anAvengers campus located on the former shared grounds of aStark Industries plant andStrategic Scientific Reserve complex. The area takes up the space previously occupied byA Bug's Land —withWeb Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure using the same show building that previously housed theIt's Tough to Be a Bug! Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!Hollywood Land .
A Bug's Land closed on September 5, 2018, to make way for the new area. At the 2017D23 Expo , Disney announced the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction would be joined bySpider-Man and the Avengers as part of the new immersive superhero-themed area at the park. Disney initially announced on March 11, 2020, that Avengers Campus would open on July 18, 2020, but was delayed due to the theme parks being shut down caused by theCOVID-19 pandemic and two stay at home orders issued byCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom .[ 17] [ 18] [ 19] a 1994 contract withUniversal Parks & Resorts , Disney cannot use the "Marvel" name in the park's branding or attractions.[ 20] [ 21] [ 22]
Aerial image of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure during advanced construction stage, November 2020. Avengers Headquarters withGuardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! On February 28, 2022, to honorStan Lee , the park dedicated a plaque by an entrance to the Campus surrounded by blue planters as Lee would have celebrated his 100th Birthday in December 2022. The plaque's inscription reads: "We dedicate Avengers Campus to the incomparable Stan Lee. 'That person who helps others simply because it should or must be done and because it's the right thing to do, is indeed without a doubt a real superhero.' Thank you, Stan, for inspiring the hero within each of us. You have made us all True Believers."[ 23] Thanos called "King Thanos".[ 24]
In early June 2024, Disneyland announced that the Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts show would have its final performance by June 30, 2024. AlthoughDoctor Strange would continue to make appearances in Avengers Campus.[ 25] Deadpool would appear at Avengers Campus for a limited time, marking the first time that Disney Parks have featured a live character experience from an R-rated film.[ 26] [ 27] Avengers Infinity Defense , while a new attraction,Stark Flight Lab , was announced. Additionally,Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role asTony Stark for both Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab.[ 28] [ 29] [ 30]
Current attractions and entertainment [ edit ] [ edit ] Former attractions and entertainment [ edit ] Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts (2021–2024)[ 25] TheCollector 's Warehouse WEB Suppliers[ 31] Campus Supply Pod Avengers Vault Meet and greet characters [ edit ] The following is a list of characters who have been available for meet and greets or have made appearances at Avengers Campus. Many character appearances are timed with the release of their associated Marvel Studios film or television project.
A number of additional Marvel-related shows and character interactions have appeared in the adjacentHollywood Land area. These include:
Walt Disney Studios Park [ edit ] The version atWalt Disney Studios Park inDisneyland Paris exists on the formerBacklot area of the park.[ 15] [ 64] Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith that featuresIron Man andCaptain Marvel ) andWeb Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure from California, now titled as Spider-Man W.E.B. Adventure.[ 6] [ 65] [ 66] [ 67] [ 68]
On September 30, 2024, a new nighttime spectacular show was announced,Doctor Strange: Mystery of the Mystics . It ran from November 23, 2024 to March 29, 2025.[ 69] [ 70]
To promote the theatrical release ofCaptain America: Brave New World [ 71]
Attractions and entertainment [ edit ] In the Training Center, guests can meet Spider-Man, Iron Man, or other Marvel characters. The experience features a dynamic "freeze frame" video sequence, created with Disney Photo Pass through 27 cameras placed around the area.[ 72]
Former Attractions and entertainment [ edit ] Doctor Strange: Mystery of the Mystics Pym Kitchen Stark Factory Super Diner WEB – Worldwide Eating Brigade FANtastic Food Truck Hong Kong Disneyland [ edit ] Hong Kong Stark Expo Venue (Iron Man Experience ) and S.H.I.E.L.D. Science and Technology Pavilion (Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! ), pictured in 2024 The version atHong Kong Disneyland was announced in 2016, as part of the park's expansion plan.[ 73] Tomorrowland and will be rethemed as the Marvel theme Stark Expo based inHong Kong .[ 74] Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! [ 75] Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters . Along with a new retail facility and themed food.[ 76] Avengers themed ride will open, which was originally set to taking over the area previously occupied byAutopia .[ 77] [ 78]
During HKDL's 20th anniversary activities, a Avengers attraction was announced. Once Stark Expo is completed, Marvel-themed land eventually include three rides and live entertainment.[ 79] [ 29]
[ edit ] Iron Man Experience Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Expo Assembly Station – Heroic Encounter Tomorrowland TheatreGuardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! The Marvels: Skrull Invasion Find Your Super Power: Battle for Stark Expo Find Your Super Power: Battle in the Sky Join the Mission: Scarlet Skies [ edit ] [ edit ] Future attractions and entertainment [ edit ] Untitled Avengers attraction[ 79] [ 29] Untitled Avengers live entertainment Untitled Avengers quick-service dining The music for the themed land at Disney California Adventure was arranged byJohn Paesano , who referenced themes from the MCU'sAvengers Spider-Man Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Ant-Man Captain Marvel Black Panther Hollywood Records andMarvel Music on April 22, 2022.[ 80]
TheFantastic Four andH.E.R.B.I.E. fromThe Fantastic Four: First Steps Tomorrowland in July 2025 to mark the release of the film. Additionally,The Thing andInvisible Woman made appearances at Hong Kong Disneyland'sTomorrowland , with the Thing also appearing at Disneyland Paris's Avengers Campus.[ 81]
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