Now that we’re six-plus months into the unveiling of Marvel Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris, we’ve had plenty of time to soak in the MCU experience. The themed land is located in Walt Disney Studios Park, which, until the arrival of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes such as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow and Tony Stark/Iron Man, was starting to feel extremely lacklustre.
While the main Disneyland Paris park is of course known for all sorts of signature experiences, from Main Street to Disneyland Railroad, the Cinderella Castle to Fantasyland, parades to night-time illuminations, and all the other themed lands and the classic attractions within them that make up the entire park, Walt Disney Studios Park has always left a lot to be desired, which is something most Guests would agree with.
Luckily, that’s all changing, and it starts with the relatively new Marvel Avengers Campus. While far from an Infinity Stone’s throw away, the themed land serves as a thrilling addition to Disney’s Hotel New York: The Art of Marvel. However, while the hotel’s aesthetics are inspired largely by Stark Tower in NYC, Avengers: Campus is modelled around the Avengers headquarters, boasting the likes of the Quinjet and more.
It’s fair to say that the themed land adopts a far more futuristic look, and is more reminiscent of S.H.I.E.L.D than anything specifically Avengers-related (with the exception of said-shared Avengers plane). But perhaps its themes of innovation are entirely the point, as the land also hosts its very own night-time experience known as Avengers: Power the Night, which utilizes state-of-the-art drone technology.
While not actually located within the confines of Marvel Avengers Campus, the illumination experience takes place in the main Walt Disney Studios Park square – the home of all such events within the park. As such, its impressive laser effects are projected upon the Hollywood Tower as well as all the other surrounding structures, while those tailored specifically for the open air can be seen just north-west of the tower.
Among these drone-created effects are the faces of many characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as Ant-Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, and many more, including the likes of non-Avenger characters like Nick Fury. The Guardians of the Galaxy also make an appearance, whose signature retro tracks also serve as inspiration for the entire event from a musical standpoint.
Marvel Avengers Campus will soon be joined by the upcoming Frozen-themed land, which is currently under construction at the same park. While it’s yet to be confirmed, Arandelle will more than likely also host its own night-time illuminations (what an enormous waste it would be if it didn’t). What’s also incredibly likely is that it will use the same state-of-the-art drone technology as Avengers: Power the Night.
Should this be the case, what can we expect to see light up Arandelle Castle and the star-studded skies that surround it? Well, the drones – er, sorry, Elsa’s magic, of course – will probably conjure up all the popular characters for starters, such as the Ice Queen herself, Anna, Sven, Kristoff, and Olaf. What drones wouldn’t want to build a snowman?!
According to the official Disneyland Paris blog, Guests can expect the same “wintery atmosphere” from the Frozen movies themselves. Elsa’s Ice Castle will serve as the themed land’s centerpiece, standing on top of “a 131-foot-high snow-covered mountain”, which will be visible from afar.
The land will also feature signature attractions – most likely those from other Disney Park resorts such as Frozen Ever After – a Norwegian-inspired village, with shops, restaurants, and more. And, needless to say, The World of Frozen will also be home to everyone’s favorite Arandelle residents!
Would you like to see drones being used in a night-time spectacular for the upcoming World of Frozen at Walt Disney Studios Park? What are your thoughts on the state-of-the-art drone technology used in Avengers: Power the Night? Let us know by leaving us a comment below or on our Facebook page.
