Disneyland begins construction on the Avengers Campus – San Bernardino Sun expansion this weekend

Disneyland will begin construction this weekend on the Avengers Campus expansion, which will add two new attractions and double the size of the Marvel-themed land at Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland will close the Timon Parking Lot on Sunday, Jan. 12, to allow construction to begin on the expansion of the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, Disneyland officials said.

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The Avengers Campus expansion adds new attractions “Avengers Infinity Defense” and “Stark Flight Lab” to the Marvel superhero-themed land.

The Avengers Infinity Defense Dark Ride transports riders aboard a globe-hopping spaceship to remote worlds and alternate realities across the Marvel Multiverse, utilizing a mix of large-scale built environments and immersive media.

The Stark Flight Lab The attraction will take place in Tony Stark’s workshop, where riders will fly like Iron Man at the end of a car factory-style robotic arm during a simulated flight.

Robert Downey Jr., who will play supervillain Doctor Doom in 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, will reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man for both new Avengers Campus attractions.

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Disneyland has already done it submitted plans to the city of Anaheim for preparatory work for the expansion of the Avengers Campus, addressing utilities, temporary trailers and parking in the backstage areas that would be affected by the expansion.

The expansion of the Avengers Campus will also replace the backstage location of the Red Car Trolley Barn.

The Red Car Trolley will be closed on February 8th in preparation for construction of the Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab attractions at DCA’s Avengers Campus.

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The Red Car Trolley opened in 2012 as part of the redesign of the DCA entrance promenade with a themed motif that paid homage to Walt Disney’s 1920s Los Angeles.

DCA plans to keep a Red Car Trolley parked on Buena Vista Street for photo ops after the attraction closes in February.