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Thor is once again in the theaters. I haven’t seen it yet, but I can’t wait to. I like Iron Man more than Thor, but this movie is an extension of The Avengers which I thought was awesome and I don’t want to miss the rest of the story.

For those of you who are Thor fans you can now meet the Nordic god at Innoventions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This is also the home of Iron Man Tech. If Disney keeps this up they’ll have to rename Innoventions Shield HQ (and how cool would that be!) Before you meet Thor you can see props from the movies, Asgardian treasures brought to Earth for your viewing pleasure. You then pass through the Bifrost (if you don’t know what that is watch the first Thor movie) and meet Thor in all his godly glory.

I think this sounds like fun. I have a limited knowledge of Thor, but this is not your average meet and greet. You can talk to Thor and ask him questions. I’d ask him who his favorite Disney character was. You also have a chance to lift his hammer. I doubt I’d be able to do this since the Incredible Hulk couldn’t lift it, but it would be fun to try. The best part would be getting your picture taken with him. I’d do a cool Avengers pose (even though I learned at Iron Man Tech that I will never be a cool Avenger).

For more information check out this video from touringplans.com. They say the line is really long so I suggest showing up early if you want to meet Thor and still spend time in the rest of the park. I did the same thing for Iron Man Tech and only waited for fifteen minutes. You’ve been warned.

I was glad that Disney bought Marvel and wondered how they were going to incorporate the characters into the parks. I think they are doing a fine job. I hope Captain America and Hawkeye join Shield HG, I mean Innoventions, soon. Happiness squared.

Goofy Craft: For those of you who love Thor but can’t make it to Disneyland you can have fun with these printables from spoonful.com. I like the wings you can add to your hat. Perfect for when you are having a tough day at school or work and want some godly power.

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One of my many goals is to visit every Disney park in the world (and off planet when they get there). I didn’t really care which park I visited first as long as I visited them all. But that has changed. Hong Kong Disneyland is now first on my list. Why? Because that park is getting the first Iron Man attraction. Luckily it is coming in 2016 so I have time to plan my trip, but Hong Kong here I come.

Disneyland currently has Iron Man Tech in Innoventions (I’ll be giving my review of this experience in a future post) but it is not truly its own attraction, it is just part of the futuristic fun. I think an attraction that immerses you in the Marvel universe will be breathtaking. If you would like to get the details of this new attractions click here to see the post at the Disney Parks Blog.

Visiting Hong Kong Disneyland would be amazing for any reason, by adding Iron Man they made it my new Disney goal. Who wants to join me? Happiness squared.

Goofy TV: I plan to talk a lot more about this show, but if you need a weekly Marvel boost I suggest you watch Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tuesday’s on ABC. The story line is going places and the characters are really growing. Of course the real reason to watch is Agent Coulson and he rocks. I’m so glad he’s not dead.

I admit I  love action TV shows but along with great action I like a good storyline, characters that I can bond with, and complex bad guys. This show had it all. I was impressed with the quality of the special effects. I thought the dialogue was witty and really brought the characters to life. I won’t spoil anything but the bad guys were so complex I spent a lot of time trying to decide whether a character really was good or bad. How often do you watch a show that makes you think? I loved that I changed my mind about certain characters over and over. It means the show has room to grow.

The best part for me was Agent Coulson. This is an ensemble show so everyone got their part, but this group of agents wouldn’t exist except for Agent Coulson. He has a lot of secrets that I think will come to light in later shows, but he is the glue and his attitude and beliefs glued me to the screen. I liked the moral message of the show and now that I know that Agent Coulson really is the star I’ll be back for more.

Okay, enough of me gushing. If you have not seen this show and want to know what it was  about I suggest reading this great post at thedisneyblog.com. If you love Agent Coulson as much as I do then you will love this interview from Disney Insider. And if you want to watch the show, but missed it last Tuesday than head over to hulu.com. You can see if for free as many times as you want. I recommend watching The Avengers first if you haven’t seen it a thousand times already. (I plead guilty to that.)

Disney does a lot of creative things, but they are not always a hit. I don’t know if the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will make it in the long run, but I know that they started with a bang and I can’t wait for the next episode. Happiness squared.

Goofy Tip: I’ll be talking about Iron Man Tech at Innoventions on another post, but if you are visiting Disneyland be sure to visit this round building in Tomorrowland. They are giving away free posters that have Iron Man 3 on one side and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on the other. I’ll let you choose which side you display. (Agent Coulson!!!)

The trailer for the newest Thor movie has been released and now I can’t wait for this movie. Click here to see the trailer thanks to The Disney Blog. I was talking about Thor with a friend who knows ten thousand time more stuff about Marvel than I do and he said this movie was going to be successful because it was about one bad guy trying to destroy the universe. Because it has such a straightforward plot more time can be spend on character development and amazingly witty dialogue. If the trailer is any hint, the dialogue is going to be the best part of this movie. If you saw The Avengers you know what I mean.

So take a break this Friday and check out the trailer for Thor: The Dark World. Then go watch the first Thor movie and The Avengers so you are caught up on the plot. Or do it because they are fun movies and it’s a great way to spend the weekend. Happiness squared.

Goofy Tip: There is some debate as to whether the Marvel characters should come to the Disney Parks. I don’t think I want them walking down Main Street, U.S.A., but it would be cool to have them in Disney California Adventure or Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Of course Iron Man has infiltrated Disneyland’s Tomorrowland and that worked out well. Now you can see Captain America on the cruise ship the Disney Magic. I think this is a great idea although I would worry that some supervillian would be visiting the ship, too. Nothing good ever happens in the movies when that happens.

In true “change anything you want in the Marvel Universe” style Agent Coulson is not dead and he is going to be in charge of a new group of heroes in a TV show coming to ABC on September 24th. Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has the potential to be awesome or disastrous but I don’t care. I will watch for Agent Coulson and hope that the rest of the cast can make it work.

Have you heard of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Do you think it will be a hit or a miss? If you want to know more about this show check out The Disney Blog for more details.

I have huge doubts, but I also know I’ll be figuring out a way to watch it. This might be hard since I don’t have TV but this is one show I don’t want to miss. Happiness squared.

Goofy Movie: I don’t often talk about Marvel, except for Iron Man who I adore, and before Disney bought Marvel I didn’t pay attention to the franchise at all. But if you are wondering who Agent Coulson is, I recommend you watch Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Thor, and The Avengers. He only has cameos but he steals the show.

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Well, the world has moved on from Iron Man 3 to Star Trek, but I cannot seem to get this movie out of my mind. It was so good and so bad in so many ways. Still, I really really want to go see the Iron Man exhibit at Disneyland (I am making tentative plans that I’ll discuss later) so I was thrilled to see an article about it in Disney Insider.

You can read the whole article here at the Disney Insider. Eight suits are on display, including the Mark 42. That’s the cool suit that attaches to Tony Stark in pieces. (I won’t say anything more in case you haven’t seen the movie, but this suit makes the movie really fun and really funny.) The suits weigh 40 to 60 pounds each which makes me glad that no one actually has to wear them. They would be really heavy to fly in. The exhibit is the same size as the room in the movie which should be great for picture taking. And my favorite part is that in 30 seconds I can be virtually wearing part of the suit. I don’t expect it to be exactly like the movie -  they don’t call it movie magic for nothing – but it should still be amazing.

Whenever a princess movie comes out Disney brings them to the park. I don’t want Iron Man walking down Main Street, U.S.A. with Mickey Mouse, but it’s great that other characters are getting some park time in the right areas, and what is more fitting in Tomorrowland than Iron Man? Happiness squared.

Goofy Tip: If you have a ride you really want to go on, or an exhibit you really want to see, than plan to use Extra Magic Hours. Disneyland or Disney California Adventure (sometimes both) open an hour early for Guests staying on property, and other special ticket holders. Only certain parts of the park are open early, but you’ll be standing at rope drop when your area opens. I was once the fifth person on Indiana Jones Adventure and I didn’t run like the teenagers…much.

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Iron Man is coming to Disneyland! No, I don’t mean Tony Stark is coming to ride Space Mountain, although I think it would be funny if, (spoiler alert!) at the end of the Avengers when Iron Man pushes the nuclear bomb into outer space, he yelled, “I’m going to Disneyland!” But no, what is actually coming is much cooler.

Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries is coming to Innoventions in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. Innoventions is inside the building that used to hold America Sings! and now has interactive exhibits sponsored by different companies. When you play in each area you learn how the future might look.

Stark Industries is joining the line-up with Iron Man Tech. You will be able to see the Iron Man suits and actual sets from the movie that is coming out May 3. Even cooler you’ll get to try on the suit using virtual technology. To learn more about this exhibit check out the article at the Disney Parks Blog.

Innoventions has always been one of the forgotten attractions. Now I expect it will be a must-see. Get there early to avoid the lines. Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries opens April 13. I don’t know when it closes so make plans to visit soon. Happiness squared.

Goofy Tip: Once you have seen Iron Man Tech don’t go rushing to the next ride. Innoventions is full of fun games and exhibits. You can drive a car a 300 miles an hour. Dorian Grey will show you what you will look like in 50 years. I expect that there won’t be much wait for these exhibits so take some time to explore.