How Disney California Adventure Park will celebrate Marvel’s 80th anniversary

Commemorative food and merchandise, as well as special entertainment and experiences will be taking place at Disneyland to mark Marvel’s 80th anniversary.

Marvel celebrates its birthday on Aug. 31.

Here’s what you can do to celebrate at Disney California Adventure:

1. Join Rocket on a mission – Hop aboard the Collector’s gantry lift on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and help the Guardians out while listening to to Star-Lord’s classic mixtapes. Annual Passholders can enjoy an extra hour at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! after park closing, beginning Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. Plus, take home a special lithograph! One per passholder while supplies last. Blockout dates apply.

2. Special food – Fanta Orange Freeze with Blue Cream is returning to the Studio Catering Co. Or sip on the Be Brave, Be Blue cocktail, with Vodka and Blue Raspberry Lemonade at Hollywood Lounge. While at the Lounge, pick up fresh-baked sourdough Groot-shaped bread. At Award Wieners you will be able to indulge in Super Hero-inspired, cinnamon-sugar dusted Funnel Cake Fries with Maple Glaze, Crumbled Bacon and Chocolate Cookie Crumbles. These specialty items will be available Aug. 23 through Sept. 2.

3. Meet Super Heroes – Experience a heroic encounter with legendary Super Heroes like Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Captain America and Spider-Man in Hollywood Land throughout the day. You also may run into Star-Lord and Gamora on their way to the Milano for the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off.

4. Grab a piece of the action – Head to The Collector’s Warehouse now for commemorative tees and headwear, as well as other Super Hero-themed merchandise.

5. Suit up and smile – Mickey Mouse and pals are also getting into the action! Now through Sept. 2, be on the lookout for some favorite Disney characters cosplaying as Super Heroes.

6. Put your fearless “face” forward – Stop by one of the face painting stations for a courageous make-over.

7. Strike an epic pose – Step (quite literally) into an “Avengers Assemble!” comic book and flex those smiles. In this oversized photo backdrop, you’ll be one of the Super Heroes! This epic photo location will be available now through Sept. 2.

8. Activate your inner artist – Receive step-by-step instructions from a Disney artist on how to draw Super Heroes! Drawing classes will take place at Animation Academy during select times on Aug. 17, 24, 30, 31 and Sept. 1.

If you happen to be visiting Disney California Adventure park for the actual 80th anniversary on Aug. 31, guests will be treated to a commemorative button upon entry into the theme park, while supplies last.