Heat, Heroes, and Half-Built Avengers Campus (Ep. 13)

About this episode

Jim Hill and Dan Graney share their experiences from Disneyland, focusing on Avengers Campus and the impact of extreme weather on guest experiences.

Jim Hill and Dan Graney finally record face-to-face from Anaheim, sharing a sun-scorched Disneyland trip, firsthand impressions of Avengers Campus, and a candid look at what’s working - and what’s not. From ride reactions to walkaround characters and future Marvel attractions, this vacation edition mixes on-the-ground observations with big-picture theme park thinking. Plus, Jim reports in from the Academy Museum and a surprising Marvel presence, while both weigh in on the evolving entertainment landscape beyond the parks. HIGHLIGHTS • Dan shares his updated take on Avengers Campus, including Web Slingers, character encounters, and why the land still feels incomplete without a true E-ticket attraction • A brutally hot Disneyland visit reveals how extreme weather impacts guest experience, ride decisions, and character availability • Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout continues to impress with its pre-show, even as the ride experience proves divisive • Jim breaks down the long-rumored Avengers Campus expansion and why capacity challenges reshaped the original Quinjet ride concept • A visit to the Academy Museum uncovers an unexpected Marvel Studios exhibit alongside classic…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim Hill, Dan Graney

Topics covered

• Disneyland experience
• Avengers Campus
• Marvel attractions
• theme park observations
• entertainment landscape

Keywords

• Disneyland
• Avengers Campus
• Marvel
• theme parks
• ride experiences
• character encounters
• Academy Museum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Academy Museum

Products: Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout, Web Slingers

Places: Anaheim, Disneyland, Avengers Campus

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