Overview

• Robert Downey Jr. made a surprise appearance at SXSW to showcase the Stark Flight Lab, a new Avengers Campus ride at Disneyland featuring gyro-kinetic pods inspired by Tony Stark's workshop.
• Disney announced plans to double the size of Avengers Campus at Disneyland Anaheim, with new attractions and appearances by Fantastic Four characters in Tomorrowland.
• Pixar's Pete Docter introduced a Monsters Inc.-themed suspended roller coaster and a Cars off-road rally race ride for Disney parks, both featuring innovative technology for immersive experiences.
• Star Wars updates include a new mission for the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride, tied to an upcoming Mandalorian movie, and new droid characters for Galaxy's Edge parks.
• Disney leaders emphasized their strategy of integrating storytelling across films, TV, and theme parks, with early collaboration between filmmakers and Imagineers to create seamless, immersive worlds.