Avengers Campus - Reactions / Reviews

[SuddenStorm]

As for AC, judging by some of the latest pictures, it looks pretty complete now, at least the outside portions. I hope we get some better pictures of it soon but I have a feeling now whenever the park does open this will open with it!

I'd heard murmurs that they considered opening it for dining/shopping, but leaving the Spider Man ride and entertainment portions closed for now. But with how volatile California's dining situation is, those plans have likely been put on hold. Much of the team involved with the land has been laid off or furloughed.

 

[SuddenStorm]

And honestly, it's a family D Ticket shoot 'em up dark ride. It's not worth too much hype.

The whole purpose of the land and ride is to 'be a hero'.

The ride was designed solely to make 8 year olds feel like they're Spiderman- which in turn would satisfy the parents. It was intended to be an aspirational experience, which in turn would make it at least a touch more engaging then Midway Mania and Buzz, at least for the younger demographic. If it achieves that and sells decent merchandise at the gift shop, the ride will have achieved what the designers wanted it too.

It's worth stressing that Avengers Campus was not trying to be the 'Galaxy's Edge' of DCA. The designers took note of the many, many flaws both in Galaxy's Edge design, execution, and marketing- and they also noticed how Galaxy's Edge was a significant departure from the basic principles that make Disney parks successful.

Entertainment had also developed some really neat stuff for the land, many of which had to be modified to be 'covid safe'. It really is a shame that the land didn't get the chance to open under normal operating conditions. They had also found a way to do meet and greets in a 'safe' manner, so characters are planned to still be present in the land.

The word 'humble' is probably an apt description for the land and Disney's expectations for it.

 

[October82]

The whole purpose of the land and ride is to 'be a hero'.

The ride was designed solely to make 8 year olds feel like they're Spiderman- which in turn would satisfy the parents. It was intended to be an aspirational experience, which in turn would make it at least a touch more engaging then Midway Mania and Buzz, at least for the younger demographic. If it achieves that and sells decent merchandise at the gift shop, the ride will have achieved what the designers wanted it too.

It's worth stressing that Avengers Campus was not trying to be the 'Galaxy's Edge' of DCA. The designers took note of the many, many flaws both in Galaxy's Edge design, execution, and marketing- and they also noticed how Galaxy's Edge was a significant departure from the basic principles that make Disney parks successful.

Entertainment had also developed some really neat stuff for the land, many of which had to be modified to be 'covid safe'. It really is a shame that the land didn't get the chance to open under normal operating conditions. They had also found a way to do meet and greets in a 'safe' manner, so characters are planned to still be present in the land.

The word 'humble' is probably an apt description for the land and Disney's expectations for it.

Oh, how Disney has lost its way.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Oh, how Disney has lost its way.

In what way? At no point in Disney's history has everything built been expected to be the latest and greatest. Modern Disney has many many flaws, but I don't think we should write off Avengers Campus as one of them yet.

 

[October82]

In what way? At no point in Disney's history has everything built been expected to be the latest and greatest. Modern Disney has many many flaws, but I don't think we should write off Avengers Campus as one of them yet.

If the primary aim of Avengers Campus really is to appeal to 8 year old boys, then yes, it should be written off as a product of a Disney company that no longer has the will to be ambitious or innovate.

Regardless of how competently it sells merchandise to 8 year olds.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I wrote off Disney's Marvel Land before it was ever conceived. I always knew it would be crap.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Disney put more effort into Avatar than Avengers.

Let that sink in.

 

[Mike S]

Disney put more effort into Avatar than Avengers.

Let that sink in.

Thank James Cameron for that. You think he would’ve let them skimp on his baby?

 

[ToTBellHop]

This land is now planned to open summer 2021.

 

[mickEblu]

This land is now planned to open summer 2021.

Which means Disneyland opens in Spring 2021 right?

 

[J4546]

I think it looks great for what it is. I mean, flying spiderman robots that make cool poses in the air over the spiderman ride is pretty cool, the ride itself looks cool, the food will probably be good, and I still dont know what the dr strange walkthrough is exactly but it looks like it will look really cool at night. The the store, 2 more food options and GotG tower, with the possible expansion later Id say this is a much much better use of the space than Bugs Land, and it fits the CA theme well imo marvel = hollywood, hollywood = california

 

[Mac Tonight]

This land is now planned to open summer 2021.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Which means Disneyland opens in Spring 2021 right?

It was deemed acceptable to open the parks with the land. I mean, it’s one ride.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Disney put more effort into Avatar than Avengers.

Let that sink in.

Avengatars

 

[Professortango1]

Disney put more effort into Avatar than Avengers.

Let that sink in.

You can do more with Avatar in terms of a Disney style experience. Disney excels with fantasy worlds and genre. Marvel was always a tough concept for a Disney park since most of the MCU takes place in a realistic NYC. The color palate for most of the MCU is muted as well. Guardians, Black Panther, and the Thor films probably lend themselves best to a Disney-style experience, but even they wouldn't work together. I guess you could do a Cosmic World land and have it be Thor and Guadians based, but it would be a gamble as it focuses on the stranger portions of the franchise and definitely wouldn't fit in DCA. Actually, you could probably then include Dr. Strange as well. You wouldn't get your favourite Web-Head or the Avengers really, but it does sound like a fun land. I want that.

I think Avengers Campus should open with the parks for the sole reason that I don't think park hopping is going to be a thing for awhile. This means that you need things to make people WANT to go to DCA. I know I wouldn't pay money to visit DCA, but the people who like Mission BO and Incredicoaster will probably also like the Spiderman Ride, so its a draw for those folks.

 

[ToTBellHop]

You can do more with Avatar in terms of a Disney style experience. Disney excels with fantasy worlds and genre. Marvel was always a tough concept for a Disney park since most of the MCU takes place in a realistic NYC. The color palate for most of the MCU is muted as well. Guardians, Black Panther, and the Thor films probably lend themselves best to a Disney-style experience, but even they wouldn't work together. I guess you could do a Cosmic World land and have it be Thor and Guadians based, but it would be a gamble as it focuses on the stranger portions of the franchise and definitely wouldn't fit in DCA. Actually, you could probably then include Dr. Strange as well. You wouldn't get your favourite Web-Head or the Avengers really, but it does sound like a fun land. I want that.

I think Avengers Campus should open with the parks for the sole reason that I don't think park hopping is going to be a thing for awhile. This means that you need things to make people WANT to go to DCA. I know I wouldn't pay money to visit DCA, but the people who like Mission BO and Incredicoaster will probably also like the Spiderman Ride, so its a draw for those folks.

If Universal can put Revenge of the Mummy in New York City, Disney could have pulled off Marvel land in a city. Put it in San Francisco and call it a day for DCA.

 

[mickEblu]

It was deemed acceptable to open the parks with the land. I mean, it’s one ride.

I obviously have no issues with them opening the parks with the new land. I’m just hoping if they are targeting AVENGERS Campus being open this Summer that maybe they believe they can open in the Spring and ramp up towards some sort of a “Grand Opening.”

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

It's the Avengatar Campus, man! Where WE can unleash our Inner Superhero and Battle Spider-Bots in the Most Immersive Superhero Experience Ever! It's just so...Immersive!

 

[mickEblu]

You can do more with Avatar in terms of a Disney style experience. Disney excels with fantasy worlds and genre. Marvel was always a tough concept for a Disney park since most of the MCU takes place in a realistic NYC. The color palate for most of the MCU is muted as well. Guardians, Black Panther, and the Thor films probably lend themselves best to a Disney-style experience, but even they wouldn't work together. I guess you could do a Cosmic World land and have it be Thor and Guadians based, but it would be a gamble as it focuses on the stranger portions of the franchise and definitely wouldn't fit in DCA. Actually, you could probably then include Dr. Strange as well. You wouldn't get your favourite Web-Head or the Avengers really, but it does sound like a fun land. I want that.

I think Avengers Campus should open with the parks for the sole reason that I don't think park hopping is going to be a thing for awhile. This means that you need things to make people WANT to go to DCA. I know I wouldn't pay money to visit DCA, but the people who like Mission BO and Incredicoaster will probably also like the Spiderman Ride, so its a draw for those folks.

I would absolutely pay full price for DCA right now... after repeated failed attempts at securing a DL reservation.

 

[SuddenStorm]

If the primary aim of Avengers Campus really is to appeal to 8 year old boys, then yes, it should be written off as a product of a Disney company that no longer has the will to be ambitious or innovate.

Regardless of how competently it sells merchandise to 8 year olds.

My reference in regards to 8 year olds was for the ride only, not the entire land. There are adult offerings- like the brewery that definitely isn't intended for 8 year olds.

Disneyland has always built experiences intended to be aspirational for children with lesser appeal for adults. The Autopia has little appeal to adults, but for children learning how to drive and having the experience of driving is something they'll never forget. This is my speculation- but for adults the spiderman ride should be a neat diversion and a much needed dark ride in DCA, while tapping into the imagination of the children riding.