In Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park, it’s all about the characters (OK, and about the food and rides, too, but even these experiences were inspired by the Super Heroes themselves). Not only can you meet and talk to Super Heroes, but you can watch them spring into action — quite literally! When you ride the rides, you join the Avengers Campus characters in their mission and put your own skills to the test. Here is everything to know about the Avengers Campus characters, including tips for finding and meeting your favorite Super Heroes.
FAQs
- How do I meet characters in Avengers Campus? Some characters (Spider-Man and Iron Man) have a formal line and designated spot to meet guests. Others might wander freely amongst guests but sometimes form a line. Use the Disneyland app map to locate characters, then tap the characters' names to see the hours that they appear.
- When do the new rides open in Avengers Campus? We do not have an opening date. The rides are currently under construction and will double the size of the campus once open.
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- How do I find showtimes or see Spider-Man jump? Look up shows by name in the Disneyland app to see all the performance times that day. Spider-Man jumps every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. until about 4:30 p.m.
- Do characters in Avengers Campus sign autograph books/items? Some do, but others (such as Iron Man) may have costume constrains that make it so they cannot sign autographs.
Overview of Avengers Campus Characters
Several things set this land apart from all other Disneyland Resort lands when it comes to characters. Avengers Campus is a "home where Earth's mightiest heroes can assemble across time and space to freely share their technology, skills and knowledge with all." That means you might see different versions of the same character on the same day as this is a multiverse and the timeline does not matter.
Or, and we offer no spoilers here, you might see characters who may have been killed off in stories interacting with characters who are still alive. The Avengers Campus characters get called to action right before your eyes. They may have something to teach you. They are looking for recruits to join them. Do you have what it takes?
There is no set time period for this land when it comes to a storyline. The land has Super Heroes from all times. And yet, they exist in our current world and can talk with you about Disneyland even. Spider-Man even told us he could see a roller coaster from up on top of the building!
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Avengers Campus differs from Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in that Avengers Campus is from our world and not one that is far, far away. Try talking about Disneyland in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the citizens of Batuu will look at you like you have two heads and may tell you Disneyland is a funny name and that they have never heard of it. It’s off-planet and not part of their world.
Batuu was set in a very specific time in the Star Wars timeline, which is why you used to see Kylo Ren and Rey but would never see Darth Vader. However, the open timeline that works so well in Avengers Campus is moving to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. That way, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo can appear in that landtoo. But they'll stick to specific areas so as not to cross paths with characters from other periods of time. You can read all about it in our guide to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge characters.
Avengers Campus has no limitations, and like Disneyland, it will never be completed as long as there is imagination left in the world. We have seen characters from new shows and movies make limited-time appearances. Agatha Harkness and zombie Captain America greeted guests during certain Oogie Boogie Bash parties and Werewolf by Night entertained guests during Halloween time! Through the holidays, guests were treated to a holiday stunt show complete with props, music and bad puns. Characters such as Loki appeared in different outfits throughout the run of the Loki show. With all the upcoming Avengers movies and television shows, we can't wait to see what happens next!
Who Are the Avengers Campus Characters?
Look high and low, around corners and in alleyways, the Sanctum or in the back of a vehicle to find characters in Avengers Campus. When you visit Avengers Campus, these are the characters who regularly appear (although not all are in Avengers Campus currently):
- Spider-Man
- Ant-Man (sometimes with his shrunken Bugs Land)
- The Wasp
- Iron Man
- Thor
- Loki (his outfits have varied based on the Disney+ Loki show)
- Captain America(s)
- Captain Marvel
- Doctor Strange
- Black Widow (appearing in black or her white outfit from "Black Widow")
- Black Panther
- General Okoye and the Dora Milaje
- Star-Lord
- Gamora
- Groot (full size)
- Ms. Marvel
- Red Guardian
Characters that have appeared for a short time/season, but may or may not be there permanently:
- Shang-Chi
- Eternals such as Sersi, Kingo and Phastos
- Clint Barton
- Kate Bishop
- Moon Knight
- America Chavez
- The Scarlet Witch
- Werewolf
- M'Baku (for the Wakanda Forever celebration)
- Kang the Conqueror
- Nick Fury
- The Hulk in his Quantum Suit
- The Marvels
- Mobius
- Deadpool (Look for Storytime with Deadpool and Wolverine during the holidays)
- Wolverine
Red Guardian has made his way to the campus! Keep your eyes peeled for a large man in a full red suit. You might hear him before you see him, so definitely say hello! Red Guardian is visiting Avengers Campus for a limited time to celebrate the release of the brand-new Marvel movie "Thunderbolts." As of spring 2026, we still see him from time to time.
We've seen that Disney has a realistic Groot robot in the works. There is no date for it to arrive at Avengers Campus any time soon, but we toadally cannot wait!
As more stories develop, you may see new Super Heroes come in and move out. You may also see a character’s look change to match a series on Disney+. When Avengers Campus first opened, we met Loki in his horns and more regal green ensemble. Then, as soon as the first episode of Loki came out on Disney+, changes to his ensemble occurred overnight! Loki was seen in his prison jumpsuit. The next week, he was wearing the most coveted Variant jacket, and showing it off too! Black widow has appeared in black or white. It’s fun to see the characters change in tune with their character in a series.
Keep in mind that Avengers Campus character meet-and-greets happen spontaneously. Remember that this is an active campus with real threats, so expect the unexpected! Characters come and go as they please.
If you have a particular character in mind that you’d like to meet, ask an Avengers Campus cast member and they may be able to let you know if it’s worth sticking around a bit to see them or if they're off somewhere else fighting a battle or eating shawarma in New York. For most of the characters, you can go to the map in the Disneyland app and select "Characters" at the top. Tap a Mickey head to see a list of characters in an area. Then tap a character name to see the appearance times. Some characters stay still and form a line. Others wander freely but stop to chat or take photos as they go.
Where to Meet Avengers Campus Characters?
Some characters have designated meet-and-greet areas. You'll see Iron Man and Spider-Man with the most consistency in their areas. Most of the heroes can appear anywhere now that they do not have to stay distanced from each other and guests.
Spider-Man is a bit distanced from other Avengers. He will be dropping in (literally) to the graffiti area by the main entrance in front of the WEB Building. By the way, note who signed the wall. It's Miles (as in Miles Morales from the Spiderverse movies). Look for characters in these areas:
- In front of Avengers Headquarters
- From the Avengers vehicle
- In The Sanctum
- On the raised seating area in the middle of the Campus
- The balcony of the Avengers Headquarters building. Someone is usually out. Suddenly, the music changes and the characters may spring into action.
- Up near the Quinjet
- General Okoye and the Dora Milaje lead a training session on the raised seating area in the middle of the land and may interact with guests in shows and training
- In front of Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission - BREAKOUT!
- On the path to Cars Land (closed during construction)
- Near the Orb of Cagliostro
- Under umbrellas
- Across from and in front of the Spider-Man street art wall
What Shows Involve Characters?
Some characters appear in shows and then meet guests. Others appear in shows and then take off. The shows may welcome you to Avengers Campus and show off skills, such as Spider-Man's aerodynamic stunts. Other times, you may see the character spring into action to fight a villain. The Dora Milaje have a training session, whereas Peter Quill (Star-Lord) and a reluctant Gamora try to engage you in a dance-off. You can find the showtimes in the Disneyland entertainment calendar and app so you’ll know what to expect during your visit.
Additionally, there are seasonal shows such as Storytime with Deadpool, or a holiday stunt show during the Festival of Holidays.
Warriors of Wakanda: The Disciplines of the Dora Milaje
Shows generally run between 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You'll feel a change in atmosphere when the powerful Dora Milaje make an entrance. General Okoye and Dora Milaje will lead a training session on the raised seating area in the center of the campus and may interact with guests in shows and training.
To find shows, go to the park map in the Disneyland app. From the pull-down menu, select "Entertainment." Tap the magic hat icons to see the shows in that area and show times. The entertainment schedule on the Disneyland site may also list the show times for Avengers Campus.
The Amazing Spider-Man!
Showtimes are generally between 10 a.m. and 4/4:30 p.m. This show can be found at the main entrance of the Avengers Campus. Spider-Man starts out on the corner near the WEB SLINGERS entrance. Then he appears above the graffiti wall, does some tumbling, leaps from one rooftop to the other, swings around, climbs down the wall and greets his fans. At night, he greets his fans without the acrobatics.
In case you are worried about safety, Spider-Man’s leap from rooftop to rooftop is actually done by a stuntronic robot! It looks so incredibly real and lifelike! Sometimes his leaps are prettier than others as Peter Parker is still testing out his new Spidey suit. But all the rest of the stunts are performed by the amazing Spider-Man himself.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance-Off!
Find this show from afternoon until evening in front of Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission Breakout! Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, and Mantis (formerly Gamora) play tunes and get guests to participate. But these two are fun to watch, and you can feel free to dance all you like! Sometimes Groot drops by for photos at the end. Shows usually run between 3:15 and 8:30 p.m.
Rides with Characters in Avengers Campus
There are two rides in Avengers Campus and two more under construction that will double the size of Avengers Campus once open.
WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure!
See Peter Parker and (ahem) Spider-Man in this ride, where riders can sling webs.
On WEB SLINGERS, you’ll attend a WEB (Worldwide Engineering Brigade) open house where Peter Parker will demonstrate Spider-Bots. But something goes wrong when the bots get stuck in replication mode and then get into "alien juice stuff." Looks like a job for Spider-Man, but even he can’t solve this problem alone. He needs your help. You’ll put on 3D WEB Vision goggles and hop in a WEB SLINGER vehicle to help him capture the Spider-Bots gone amok in Avengers Campus by slinging webs with your own wrists.
Can you work together as a team, capture the bots, move and pull things, and save the day? You’ll earn points for working as a team and for hitting Spider-Bots. This ride also counts as your arm workout for the day! As you exit the building, look at the spider in the vent and note the hidden Mickey behind it.
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout!
For Guardians, you’ll visit Tanaleer Tivan’s collection, but you’ll see that he has captured the Guardians of the Galaxy and has them imprisoned in clear cells for viewing. Once you step into his private office, an escaped Rocket Raccoon will explain how you can help him free his friends. It’s a wildly fun ride with a rockin’ soundtrack. You’ll get one of six songs with related video scenes. You'll encounter Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Groot, Rocket Raccoon and Mantis (along with Tanaleer Tivan and many other creatures) in Guardians. You'll want to keep coming back for more!
Both ride queues are packed with Disney and Super Hero easter eggs from other movies and shows.
Avengers: Infinity Defense (Under Construction)
The iconic Avengers Headquarters building opened when Avengers Campus opened, but the ride it hides comes at a later date. A brand-new “E-Ticket” attraction that will put you right in the middle of the Multiverse goes in behind the Avengers' headquarters. Guests can see the Avengers face off against a multiverse variant of Thanos named King Thanos, who won in another timeline.
The concept is that Global technology that allows the Avengers to jump between worlds has gone missing. King Thanos is using it to wreak havoc across multiple worlds. Expect to follow the heroes, including Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Hulk, to places such as Asgard, Wakanda and New York City in this "multi-world adventure experience."
Stark Flight Lab (Under Construction)
A fourth Avengers Campus attraction (and "E-Ticket" ride) was announced at the 2024 D23. Stark Flight Lab takes riders on a simulated flight in Tony Stark's robotics lab. At Stark Flight Lab, Tony Stark is testing different simulations. You are invited to be a test subject. You'll sit in a two-person "gyro-kinetic pod," which deploys to a test station. A robot arm grabs the pods and starts whirling you around in a simulated flight. The ride offers multiple "test flights," which may encourage you to want to ride again and again for a new or different experience. Robert Downey Jr. is featured as Iron Man in both new rides. The new attractions will double the size of the current Avengers Campus.
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