Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

Updated August 31, 2022

It’s finally time!

Avengers Campus, an all new land, opened at Disney California Adventure on June 4, 2021.

There’s lots to learn.

First, let’s take a look at what we know now.

Basic Scoop

Avengers Campus is the first land designed around super heroes at the Disneyland Resort. It stands where A Bug’s Land used to be.

The land is 6 acres and includes two attractions – one that opened in 2017 and one that debuts when the land opens.

Beyond the attractions, you’ll find character encounters, plenty to eat and drink, plus more.

There are two entrances and exits. One is at the end of the land, near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! The other is en route to Cars Land.

If Avengers Campus reaches capacity, a standby queue to enter the land will be used. You can join it to the right of the main entrance.

Attractions

WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man ADVENTURE – This is a brand new attraction. Disney shares about it at this link. This attraction initially used a virtual queue full time. Now, it’s on an as needed basis. You’ll know if the virtual queue is in place when you find this attraction on the Disneyland app. I share important tips on how to enter the queue, below. If you’re familiar with how the virtual queue works for Rise of the Resistance, you’ll recognize how it works. But, there’s an added step. Definitely check out my tips. 

WEB SLINGERS is similar in design to Toy Story Midway Mania. And, just like Toy Story Midway Mania, this is an all-ages attraction! Note, however, that it does not allow Rider Switch.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! – One of my favorites! This link has the scoop from Disney.

“Guardians” as many people call it, is fun start to finish. Many skeptics of this redesign of the original Tower of Terror now LOVE this attraction. Don’t miss it.

Heroic Encounters

Ancient Sanctum 

Meet Doctor Strange here. This entire set up looks amazing! Disney shares:

“You and your fellow recruits have been invited to visit the Avengers Campus, meet Doctor Strange and open your eyes to the mysteries of the multiverse. Don’t miss this once-in-infinite-lifetimes chance to learn the secrets of the mystic arts.

You’ll feel like time will stop when you come face to face with Doctor Strange and he demonstrates his mystical abilities. Who knows, someday you may need this knowledge to defend the earth, and our reality, from threats beyond your imagination!”

Avengers Headquarters 

Unlike Ancient Sanctum, Avengers Headquarters will feature several rotating heroes including:

• Iron Man
• Black Panther
• Captain Marvel
• Black Widow
• Thor
• Doctor Strange
• Ant-Man
• The Wasp
• Guardians of the Galaxy

Disney shares:

“Our heroes are ready to defend the Avengers Headquarters, which would surely lead to an action-packed confrontation on the rooftop and all over the building. You’ll definitely want to be there to see what happens.

Who knows, new recruit, maybe someday you will join the Avengers on their next adventure!”

and…..

“Recruits can train with Black Panther’s loyal bodyguards—the Dora Milaje—to learn wisdom from Wakanda and discover what it’s like to be a member of this elite royal guard.”

Click here for a recap of characters you might see in Avengers Campus. Spider-Man makes an appearance!

Food and Drinks

***Mobile Ordering is being used more than ever at Disney parks.

Find out how it works in this post.

I recommend using Mobile Ordering inside and outside of Avengers Campus. And really anywhere it’s available. Once you get used to it, you’ll love it.

PYM Test Kitchen featuring IMPOSSIBLE

This is the main hub for food in WEB SLINGERS. It has interesting creations and many of them are quite tasty!

• Quick service restaurant
• Check out the menu here
• Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

PYM Tasting Lab

The PYM Tasting Lab is a bar/lounge. Some of the drinks are served in cool souvenir beakers. 

• Bar/lounge
• Check out the menu here
• Serving dranks dranks dranks 

Shawarma Palace

This one surprised me! I enjoyed both the Chicken Shawarma Wrap and the Plant Based Falafel and Cauliflower Wrap. Add the Coconut Yogurt-Tahini Sauce to either of these options. It’s delicious. 

• Quick service food cart
• Check out the menu here
• Serving breakfast and snacks

Terran Treats

Like Shawarma Palace, Terran Treats is a food cart. It’s located near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Find churro-like treats and more.

• Quick service food cart
• Check out the menu here
• Serving desserts and treats 

Take a minute to watch this video, which was taken at the Avengers Campus media event. It goes into detail about all of the food and drink options available. Super helpful! 

Gear & Shopping

WEB Suppliers

• Souvenir & gear shop
• More from Disney here

Campus Supply Pod

• Souvenir & gear shop
• More from Disney here

The Collector’s Warehouse

• Souvenir shop at the exit of Guardian’s of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
• More from Disney here

This video goes into lots of detail about merchandise available in Avengers Campus. Take a look at it before you shop.

How to Use the Virtual Queue for WEB SLINGERS

Just like Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland, WEB SLINGERS has the option to use a virtual queue to keep guests safely distanced and out of line as much as possible. It will only be used when capacity calls for it. Otherwise, this attraction will have a standby line only. 

The Basic Scoop

Guests may try to enter the virtual queue at 7:00am and 12:00pm noon. 

To join the queue at 7:00am:

• You will need to have both a theme park ticket to Disney California Adventure as well as a theme park reservation for Disney California Adventure.
• You may try for the boarding group from your hotel room or anywhere else. Guests who have a Reservation for Disneyland Park will not be able to.

To join the queue at 12:00pm noon:

• Guests who started their day at Disneyland with a park hopper ticket may try, too! You just need to have entered Disneyland in order to join a boarding group. (Remember, park hopping begins at 1:00pm.)

Notes:

• If you have a park hopper ticket and plan to hop to Disneyland after starting at DCA, you may try for the Rise of the Resistance virtual queue at noon only if you have already been on WEB SLINGERS. If the return time for WEB SLINGERS is past noon, you will need to cancel your spot in the virtual queue in order to qualify for the Rise of the Resistance virtual queue. (You cannot hold both at the same time.) 

Tips

• Confirm you’re using the most updated version of the Disneyland app.
• Use data instead of wifi if your wifi isn’t reliable.
• Make sure all guests in your party have tickets or APs linked in your Disneyland app. Delete any tickets for guests not with you in your app. This is important because as you are going through the steps of the process to get a boarding group, Disney will auto-fill everyone attached to your account. (Your Legacy Passholder ‘ticket’ should remain un-checked and won’t interfere.)
• Take a minute to get organized and do all of this on your own, away from children who could distract you. Spots are gone in seconds (literally) for this virtual queue. You will need to focus.

Steps

• A few minutes prior to when you can try for the virtual queue, go into the Disneyland app and log in.
• From the Home Screen, click on the three small lines in the bottom, right hand corner.
• From the next screen, click on “Virtual Queues”.
• The next screen will give you the option for Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Click on “Disney California Adventure.”
• From here, you’ll hang out until it’s time to join. Refresh this screen again and again until you see the “Join” button appear. (You refresh this screen by simply touching the screen and dragging it down.)
• Follow the prompts to join the queue as quickly as possible.
• If you aren’t successful at 7:00am, try again at noon. Good luck!

Here are the screens you’ll see as you move through the process….

From the Home Screen, click on the three small lines in the bottom, right hand corner:

From the next screen, click on “Virtual Queues”:

The next screen will give you the option for Disneyland or Disney California Adventure. Click on “Disney California Adventure”:

From here, you’ll hang out until it’s time to join. Refresh this screen again and again until you see the “Join” button appear. (You refresh this screen by simply touching the screen and dragging it down.) As soon as you see the “Join” button, click on it and move through the steps asap. You must do this at the exact time you’re eligible (7:00am or noon). 

How to Structure Your Day at Disney California Adventure

I share all about how to get the most out of your visit to DCA – and the entire Disneyland Resort – in this post. Don’t miss it.

A good strategy is more important than ever since we don’t have FASTPASSES in use right now.

Notes

• As always, this post will be updated consistently so that you have the best info for your visit.
• Questions? As always, leave me a comment. If I don’t have the information you’re looking for, I’ll find it for you.

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