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You Can Sling Webs And Meet Superheroes At Disney's New Marvel-Themed Land
Last year, Disneyland tried to let fans live out their Star Wars dreams — now, they're helping out everyone who's wanted to be a superhero. Disney's giving you a taste of that feeling with Avengers Campus, their new Marvel-themed land opening this July at California Adventure.
The new area builds on Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout. It features a Spider-Man ride that uses gesture-tracking tech to let you sling virtual webs — with no external devices, just the movement of your wrist. You'll also be able to enjoy superhero photo ops, watch them battle villains, and buy Ant-Man enlarged/shrunken food. There are also plans for an Avengers-themed attraction coming in the land's next phase.
We took an early tour and spoke with the Imagineers to find out everything you might want to know.
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