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Robert Downey Jr. Crashes Disney Experiences Panel with Avengers Campus Updates
During “The Future of World-Building at Disney” panel at SXSW, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and Walt Disney Imagineering President Bruce Vaughn revealed exciting details about the upcoming attractions coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.
The panel showcased two distinct experiences: Avengers Infinity Defense, an epic battle against King Thanos across multiple worlds, and Stark Flight Lab, an immersive workshop experience within Tony Stark’s lab.
Avengers Infinity Defense will allow guests to team up with iconic Avengers like Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Hulk to save the universe. Stark Flight Lab, on the other hand, will offer a hands-on experience with Stark’s latest technology.
The panel was punctuated by a surprise appearance from Robert Downey Jr., who praised the Imagineers as “the living embodiment of the Stark Enterprises mission statement.” He highlighted their “curiosity, the passion, the inventiveness, the occasional flair for the dramatic,” and their drive to “put something good out into the world.” Downey also expressed his excitement at being involved with Imagineering, jokingly referring to their headquarters as “the Area 51 of fun!”
Stark Flight Lab will feature “gyro-kinetic pods” that transport guests along a track before being hoisted into the air by a giant robotic arm. This innovative system will allow guests to experience high-speed maneuvers inspired by Iron Man and other Avengers. Vaughn emphasized the groundbreaking nature of this technology, stating, “Transferring from a track to a robot arm and then back again – nothing like this has ever been done before in a theme park, and we’re so excited about it.” He also noted that technology will be a central part of the story, rather than hidden behind the scenes.
Downey’s visit to Imagineering influenced the attraction’s design, as he pointed out the resemblance of the robotic arm to Tony Stark’s robotic assistant, DUM-E. Imagineers are using motion capture and “virtual mirrors” to ensure the robots in Stark Flight Lab feel lifelike.
Downey expressed his enthusiasm for continued collaboration with Imagineering, suggesting that this is “not a one-time deal” and that “You need more me.” This sentiment was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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