If you’ve ever seen a Marvel movie, read a Marvel comic, or watched a Marvel tv show, you’ve seen the work of Stan Lee. A writer, editor, publisher, and producer, Lee was the primary creative director of Marvel Comics for more than 20 years, co-creating some of the most famous superheroes in the world. It […] Read more…
Now that Marvel is fully into the multiverse, it’s not much of a surprise that there would be multiple variations of a character within Avengers Campus. And while we haven’t seen every version of Spider-Man quite yet, there is a tribute to Miles Morales hidden within the land. Miles Morales arrived in the MCU in Spider-Man: […] Read more…
It makes sense for a land based on a comic universe to have a backstory. Avengers Campus‘ story is interwoven with that of the Stark family, specifically Tony’s father Howard. Howard Stark’s company Stark Industries once owned the land and built a complex here. But when Tony inherited it from his father, he repurposed the old […] Read more…
Whenever I see pictures of Avengers Campus on social media, I tend to see the same couple of vantage points (the Quinjet with Guardians of the Galaxy behind it being the most popular). And don’t get me wrong; they’re great shots I’ve also taken myself. But on my last few trips, I’ve been really trying […] Read more…
With an estimated 27,000 comics, the world of Marvel is RICH. There are so many stories, characters, and plot lines Disney can pull from as they continue to build Avengers Campus in California Adventure. Even now, in the land’s early stages, there are many little details for fans to discover. But Avengers Campus’ little details […] Read more…
Avengers Campus has quite a few hidden gems for fans to find. But to understand a few of them, you need to know the land’s backstory. Many decades ago, this was home to a Stark Industries complex, the company owned by Iron Man’s father, Howard Stark. When Tony inherited the land from his father, he […] Read more…
I have to say, I think I enjoy Avengers Campus a lot more at night – both for aesthetic reasons (those glowing lights make the details pop!), and for practical ones (no shade = brutally hot during the day). There’s just something really cool about seeing the Quinjet illuminated and the Orb of Cagliostro in […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – Shawarma Palace is located in the center of the campus, roughly across the way from the Quinjet building. If you’re visiting through the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on your right, just as the path opens up into a courtyard. Shawarma Palace Too is on the […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – WEB Suppliers faces the WEB Slingers show building, on the western side of the campus. If you’re coming from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see the shop on your right, roughly across from the ride entrance. And if you’re coming from the Hollywood Land or Cars Land […] Read more…
Every devoted Marvel fan knows about gamma radiation. Not only is this powerful electromagnetic force emitted by the Infinity Stones, it is also the source of Bruce Banner’s hulk. So you might be surprised as you walk through Avengers Campus to see a pipe leaking gamma radiation into a garden. Most of the mini trees […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Ancient Sanctum is tucked into the only somewhat quiet corner in the campus. If you’re visiting from the land’s main entrance, you’ll see it on the right, just after WEB Suppliers. And if you’re visiting from the Cars Land or Hollywood Land entrances, head toward the […] Read more…
Avengers Campus draws fans of all ages into California Adventure. From the detailed ruins of the ancient sanctum to the towering fortress housing the Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel fans have a new stomping ground to explore within the park. I’m particularly fond of the sanctum – the architectural details are really stunning and it […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The Pym Test Kitchen faces the central courtyard of Avengers Campus. If you’re coming from the main entrance to the land, walk toward Mission Breakout. You’ll see the seating area on your left before you hit the Quinjet building. And if you’re coming from the Hollywood Land […] Read more…
June 2021 – present LOCATION Avengers Campus – The WEB building is one of the largest in the campus, so it’s hard to miss. The best way to get there is by entering through the land’s “main” entrance – walk from Buena Vista Street toward Pixar Pier, turn left into the campus, and you’ll see […] Read more…