Marvel currently has an installment at Disneyland Park in Tomorrowland, which specifically focuses on their comic projects. On a recent visit to DL, we had the opportunity to visit, and we were quite impressed with the area.
First off, you enter an open area where you can find none other than 9 iterations of Iron Man’s Armor. That’s right true believers, you read that right. These are movie props. They’re set up just like they are in the movies.
Once you get your geek on in this area, you proceed forward to enter the realm of Asgard, and the realm of none other than the God of Thunder himself….THOR!! Yes, there are many, many props in this area. We spent quite a bit of time getting plenty of pics, as we stood in line to meet the God of Thunder himself.
You are ushered into a room and the doors are sealed behind you. You are allowed to see more set pieces, and the next thing you know, Heimdall has opened a portal to the Asgardian realm (insert cheesy lights/fog stunt)….
Before you know it, another set of doors open and you are ushered into the Asgardian Throne Room. You’re lined up against the outer wall, and await the arrival of the God of Thunder.
Thor arrives, and makes small talk with the children in the group. He asks for a volunteer to lift the hammer. This is usually a small child, and it’s a great way to immerse the attendees in the realm.
There is a photo pass photographer present, along with a handler, who will help capture those special moments for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to do this. As a long time comic book nerd, I geeked out at the opportunity. The details on the walls and doors of the Throne Room were awesome and spot on.
Make sure you get your pics of the details before it’s your turn to meet the God of Thunder. Once the photo pass photographer finishes, you are ushered out of the room. They have to open the portal to Midgard, after all.
Still need more Marvel? Don’t fret, there’s one more stop on our journey. For this stop, we travel back in time to meet none other than Captain America himself. This portion of the visit is also awesome, in that the divider wall which Captain America poses behind, is actually used in the Winter Soldier movie. So don’t miss a change to take pics. This is a great way to kill time while you wait your turn. There are also 5 variations of his shield on a wall, and his original costume from the first movie. Again, make good use of your time and get those pics before your turn is up.
I will say, at this point, that the Cast Members bringing these characters to life did an awesome job. Not only were they totally friendly, but they remained immersed in their respective roles. So don’t be shy true believers, if you have family members who would totally geek out over the chance to meet these Marvel heroes, I highly recommend you make a visit to Tomorrowland and see them for yourselves.
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Frank grew up in South Florida, and as such, has been to WDW many times as a child. The trips stopped when he went to college in Texas (his current residence). He visited Disneyland in Cali while living there for a few years. Fast forward to 2005, when he was once again living in TX, and decided that it was past time to return. Since then he’s been to the parks approximately every 12-18 months, including Disneyland. He has recently decided to join the Snapshot Getaways team as an affiliate agent, and enjoys assisting families plan their magical memories. He can be reached at: frank@osomagical.com
