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Disney California Adventure Announces New Marvel Rides for 2028

8/17/2026

Summary

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Brent Strong and Kevin Feige announced on Aug. 15 that Disney California Adventure will add Marvel rides opening in 2028.
Avengers Infinity Defense will recruit guests and pit them against King Thanos with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Anthony Mackie.
Stark Flight Lab will seat guests on an arm with instructors Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Mackie.
The rides will double Avengers Campus, link it to Cars Land and join existing Marvel attractions.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s $4 billion acquisition of Marvel on August 31 2009 gave the company rights to the superhero franchise, though a 1994 Universal agreement barred Marvel names in U.S. parks east of the Mississippi. Disney launched the first Avengers Campus at California Adventure in June 2021, and the 2028 Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab aim to double campus attendance, extending the integration strategy.

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Story summary

Brent Strong and Kevin Feige announced on Aug. 15 that Disney California Adventure will add Marvel rides opening in 2028.
Avengers Infinity Defense will recruit guests and pit them against King Thanos with Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth and Anthony Mackie.
Stark Flight Lab will seat guests on an arm with instructors Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Mackie.
The rides will double Avengers Campus, link it to Cars Land and join existing Marvel attractions.

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