# Superhero-Themed Attractions Shanghai Disney's 'Marvel Universe' Caters to Superhero Fans By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-06-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-universe References: [shanghaidisneyresort](https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/attractions/marvel-universe/) & [shanghaidisneyresort](https://www.shanghaidisneyresort.com/en/entertainment/theme-park/characters-marvel-heroes/) The newly constructed Shanghai Disneyland Resort is home to an attraction called 'Marvel Universe,' which caters to young comic book fans. Outfitted with some of the most popular Marvel superheros to date, the attraction serves as the perfect opportunity for guests to get up close and personal with the popular comic book characters. Marvel Universe is a immersive attraction that gives guests different ways to explore the Marvel franchise. There is a 'Marvel Now' gallery outfitted with props and costumes from the films, a drawing station called the 'Marvel Comic Academy' staffed by a real comic book artist and a virtual preview of Tony Stark's lab, where guests can try on the Iron Man suit themselves. The attraction will also feature costumed Marvel characters that will interact with guests during their visit. With the growing popularity of superhero films in China, Shanghai Disneyland's Marvel-themed attraction is likely to appeal to young comic book fans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Superhero-themed Attractions:** Theme parks and other entertainment venues can create attractions and experiences centered around popular superhero franchises to attract fans and increase engagement. - **Immersive Experiences:** Develop interactive and immersive activities that allow guests to explore their favorite superhero universes in new and exciting ways while expanding their knowledge and appreciation of the brand. - **Cosplay and Character Interaction:** Include live cosplaying actors and opportunities for guests to interact with their favourite comic book characters to create a more personalized and memorable experience that encourages repeat visits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Create new and exciting ways to experience traditional media like movies and comic books through immersive entertainment attractions. - **Tourism:** Travel and tourism businesses can expand their offerings with superhero-themed attractions to entice fans and increase visitor numbers. - **Retail:** Superhero-themed merchandise sales will rise amid increased interest in superhero content, presenting an opportunity for retailers to incorporate popular franchises into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Immersive Play Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md) - [Super Hero-Inspired Mobile Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-go-and-marvel.md) - [Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel.md) - [Animation-Themed Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillowfort-collection.md) - [Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-superhero-lego-toys.md) - [Superhero-Themed Puzzled Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avengers-advent-calendar.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvels-85th-anniversary.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md)