Disneyhas announced thatDoctor Strangewill be coming to Disney’s California Adventure. There have been no details released about when the Sorcerer Supreme will arrive, or in what part of the park he’ll pop up. Here’s the official statement regardingDoctor Strangecoming to Disney’s California Adventure, from the official Disney Parks Blog.
“Guests will soon have the opportunity to encounter theMaster of the Mystic Arts,Doctor Strange, at Disney California Adventure park!Doctor Strangeacts as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilizing a vast array of metaphysical abilities and relics to protect the universe. Guests will soon get a glimpse into his magical, mind-bending world when he appears for the first time at the Disneyland Resort.Doctor Strangetravels great distances in an instant by opening portals between dimensions. There’s no telling where and when he might appear, so be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information!”
When asked by a fan if this announcement meant there will be a newDoctor Strangeride coming toDisney California Adventure, Michael Ramirez, the editorial content director for Disneyland Resort, clarified that, “Doctor Strange will be available for photo opportunities when he appears at Disney California Adventure park!” This announcement comes just weeks after it was announced that a new Marvel-themed land will open in 2020 at Disney’s California adventure, which will feature heroes such as theAvengers,Spider-Manand theGuardians of the Galaxy. This new land will be “anchored” by the current attractionGuardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakout, with the the adjacent area currently known as A Bug’s Land, an attraction based on the 1998 movieA Bug’s Life, being shut down this summer as construction for the new Marvel land begins.
It’s worth noting that the poster for this new Disney California Adventure attraction released last month also featuredDoctor StrangeandBlack Panther. Between theGuardians of the Galaxy - Mission: Breakoutride, this upcoming Marvel land in 2020 and theseDoctor Strangeappearances, it’s clear that Disney’s California Adventure will be the place to be for Marvel fans in the near future.
Doctor Strangewas released in 2016, earning $232.6 million domestic and $677.7 million worldwide, from a $165 million budget. Benedict Cumberbatch revealed last month that there areno concrete plansforDoctor Strange2 quite yet, although just a few weeks ago, writer C. Robert Cargill, who co-wroteDoctor Strangewith director Scott Derrickson, teased details about what direction they’d like to take the sequel in, should they get a chance to make it. It’s possible thatDoctor Strange 2could be part of Marvel’s Phase 4 plans, but those likely won’t come into focus until afterAvengers: Infinity War(August 19, 2025) andAvengers 4(June 21, 2025) close out Phase 3. As of now,Spider-Man: Homecoming 2(August 17, 2025) andGuardians of the Galaxy 3are the only confirmed movies for Phase 4, but hopefully we find out more soon. TheDisney Parks Blogbroke the news on theseDoctor Strangeapperances at Disney’s California Adventure.
