Avengers Campus

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(2:50) Long before the Avengers set up headquarters on this land at Disney’s California Adventure, it was held by a group of mystical sorcerers known as the Vishanti, who protected the Earth’s entire dimension and whose supernatural power could be transferred to human beings worthy of its possession. A young and ambitious Howard Stark, who was intrigued by the celestial properties of this place, found himself drawn to and inspired by its secrets. He laid the foundation for what is now a place of innovation and creativity, inspiration and, you guessed it, Magic.

When Tony Stark inherited the campus from his father, it became a beacon of hope and opportunity unlike ever before. Renowned and brilliant minds from across every dimension of the universe have come to this place to hone their skills, better their talents, and work toward creating a brighter future for all.

The energy that pulses through this place is undeniable; it sweeps us along on an unforgettable journey. The music, the movement, the otherworldly enigma…it’s all part of the Magic of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Here, we find stories which have defined the popular culture of generations, and we are invited to be part of it all.

(9:12) Up ahead, WEB Headquarters is an impressive introduction to Stark’s vision for a Campus of superior minds. The youngest Avenger with the biggest heart and the most to prove, Peter Parker utilizes this space for research and design, an apprenticeship under the watchful eye of his mentor, Iron Man. While his desire to succeed and impress his superhero idols generally outweighs his professional finesse, the atmosphere of being Here where science and Magic converge and history is made is enough to make us forget the world we’ve left behind entirely.

(10:30) Prototypical Spider-Bots run rampant through the WEB open house, where unsuspecting guests are called upon to test the limits of Peter’s latest invention to rid the place of the mutating arachnids. Interfacing with the latest Stark technology, we get to be part of the action and sling webs right along with Spider-Man himself.

Across the way, at Web Suppliers, the most unfazed among us can interact with and even take home a Spider-Bot of our very own, whether as a token of their accomplishment or a sort of sidekick. Their mechanical clicking redirects our attention this way and that, to street vendors demonstrating their abilities and onto the sides of buildings, where they skitter and scuttle for a better view of visitors below.

(13:45) A serene departure from the eight-legged articulation of WEB, a tinkling of strange and ethereal instruments calls us into The Ancient Sanctum of the judicious Doctor Strange. Here, we become cognizant of entering hallowed ground, where immortal ruins liberated from beneath their spells of concealment reveal the presence of Magic in this place.

Flowing with an intriguing, pulsating force, the secrets of the mystic arts breathe with the power of the multiverse in this space, echoing with enchantment and a stillness that transcends this world. At nightfall, we are engulfed in a vibrant, violet glow that settles over the temple, bringing it to life in a whole new way.

Hidden for centuries in the hills of Los Angeles, The Ancient Sanctum is unveiled for all who desire to find knowledge and enlightenment. It is a transformational space, a sort of phenomenon of tranquility in the midst of so much action and excitement. It all melts away in the glow of the lantern light. Whatever realm of the multiverse we have entered, there is a paradoxical, grounding sense of presence and peace found Here.

(18:46) At the heart of Avengers Campus stands the unmistakable, formidable Avengers Headquarters. A shining, slanted “A” leaves no room for misinterpretation: this is where Earth’s mightiest heroes gather to train and demonstrate their abilities. The Avengers are almost certainly in residence; the gleaming Quinjet on the roof poised and ready for anything at a moment’s notice.

Black Widow might be seen scanning the surroundings for oncoming threats from her black Jeep on the South side of Headquarters, and we might even catch Captain America himself on the lookout from several stories up. Captain Marvel, Thor, Ant-Man, Black Panther and so many other iconic members of this elite team can be spotted throughout the day and into the evening, greeting new recruits and standing ready, as ever, for whatever might come.

(19:40) Eyes diverted upward on all sides are wide with awe, the quintessential Avengers theme rumbling in our ears. Converging on the line between fantasy and reality, we are transported to some alternate dimension from the one we inhabit. We are standing in tangible awareness that our childhood daydreams are Here, surrounding us, no longer fabrications of our imaginations. We are overwhelmed by a sense of joy that we so often forget in adulthood. It is larger than life, bigger than us, and it was waiting for us all the time.

This place could not be described as anything but awesome.

(21:35) Speaking of larger than life: as the Avengers campus grew to accommodate more and more universal superpowers, it became apparent to two individuals that they would need to find an efficient way to feed everyone. Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, otherwise known as Ant-Man and The Wasp, came up with the clever concept of PYM’s Test Kitchen to meet that need.

Here, we find curiously altered comfort foods which have been grown or shrunk by PYM particles to suit each Avenger’s appetite. Craving a pretzel the size of Cap’s shield? A quantum tunnel will size that up for sharing with our whole crew. How about a Not-So-Little chicken sandwich? The mechanics and science at work in this place even have our experimental concoctions served up on lab paper so we can be part of the project.

(24:50) And even though the aroma of freshly baked bread and Impossibly large meatballs is hard to resist, the sound of a friendly, neighborhood voice in the distance brings us back to WEB Headquarters to see what other surprises might be in store. Could it be the web-slinger himself, Spider-Man?

(25:18) Indeed, it is! High atop the WEB Headquarters lab, Peter Parker is demonstrating the capabilities of his latest suit prototype for a crowd of admirers. His youthful energy and excitement are infectious, and watching him test his limits is a reminder to all of us that the greatest heroes can come from anywhere, even a tiny apartment in Queens.

(27:24) Maybe not all of us dream of being superheroes. Maybe some of us feel heroic when we make it through the day. But if this ragtag bunch of Avengers can teach us anything, it’s that gumption and grit will get you farther than whatever advantages you might perceive are the right ones to have. It doesn’t matter what your everyday looks like, whether your commute is on a train from Queens to Manhattan or the Bifröst from Asgard, what matters is that you look for possibilities wherever you can.

When he finally picked up his pen to tell the story of his own life, Stan Lee said this of the incredible universe he created:

“Marvel is a cornucopia of fantasy, a wild idea, a swashbuckling attitude, an escape from the humdrum and the prosaic. It's a serendipitous feast for the mind, the eye, the imagination, a literate celebration of unbridled creativity, coupled with a touch of rebellion and an insolent desire to spit in the eye of the dragon.”

That touch of rebellion, that defiance in the wake of all that reality impresses upon our consciousness…that is where time and age cease to have any power over us. That is where our youthful hope remains intact; our desire to celebrate moments big and small. That is the space where inspiration comes to us, where ideas are born. A protective shield and a talisman for the imagination, Here is where Magic assembles right before our eyes, a squadron of defiant dreamers. Be one of them. Be Here With the Magic.