Last week marked the dawn of a new era for the Disneyland Resort. 13 years after Iron Man kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), our favorite gang of heroes finally found a home within California Adventure. Welcome to Avengers Campus.
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The land officially opened to guests on June 5, but the party started a few days before. On June 2, Disney Parks Blog hosted a live opening ceremony, which also served as an introduction to the MCU’s (and parks’) new Captain America! You can watch the full ceremony here.
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From left to right: Paul Rudd (Ant Man), Bob Chapek (Disney CEO), Anthony Mackie (Falcon/Captain America), Captain America, Kevin Feige (Marvel President), Josh D’Amaro (Disney Parks Chairman).
So, what exactly is there to do inside Avengers Campus? Here are all the current points of interest within the land:
- Main entrance – get your photo taken in front of the land’s marquee and check out the circular courtyard and your new surroundings!
- WEB Slingers: A Spiderman Adventure – on this ride, you’ll help Peter Parker capture escaped Spider-Bots and experience firsthand what it’s like to have superpowers.
- WEB Suppliers – a must-see gift shop for Spidey fans, and the best place to buy the optional wristband for added features on WEB Slingers.
- Restrooms – every superhero still needs a bathroom break once in a while.
- Campus Supply Pod – another mini shopping area so you can look the part of an Avenger.
- Shawarma Palace – if you remember the post-credits scene in the first Avengers movie, you’ll want to follow in their footsteps and try some Shawarma.
- Ancient Sanctum – meet Dr. Strange and watch in awe as he shares the secrets of the mystic arts.
- Pym Test Kitchen – sample foods of unusual sizes and experimental dishes in the land’s main dining spot.
- Avengers Headquarters – someday, this will allegedly be the entrance to another ride. But for now, this is a good place to meet heroes and watch live stunt shows. Don’t forget to look up and see the legendary Quinjet.
- Terran Treats – sweet tooth haven at this little cart, with unusual churros and other snacks for you to try.
- Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout – same Mission Breakout attraction, new home land!
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Avengers Campus is officially open and ready to train the next generation of superheroes!