The exhilarating adventure quickly became a guest favorite with its rocking soundtrack, stunning visual and audio effects and favorite characters from the blockbuster films and comics

1. Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission:
BREAKOUT! at Disney California
Adventure Park Celebrates One-Year
Anniversary on May 27, 2018
Guests Step into a Guardians of the Galaxy Story and Encounter
Fun, Irreverent Characters
ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 25, 2018)– This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of Guardians of the Galaxy
– Mission: BREAKOUT! opening at Disney California Adventure Park. The exhilarating adventure quickly
became a guest favorite with its rocking soundtrack, stunning visual and audio effects and favorite characters
from the blockbuster films and comics.
Groot, Rocket, Star-Lord and the rest of the Guardians are cosmic adventurers who travel the galaxy to
defend it from those who wish it harm. They are a few of the characters guests will encounter at Disney
California Adventure.
Guardians of the Galaxy­ – Mission: BREAKOUT! is a thrilling, hilarious adventure that blasts guests into the
story of these characters with all-new visual and audio effects, plus the attraction’s own “awesome mix tape”
of music inspired by the films’ soundtracks. Guests experience multiple, random ride experiences as they join
Rocket, one of the galaxy’s most unusual heroes, in a daring plan to free the captive Guardians from The
Collector’s Fortress.
Characters in Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Rocket (aka Subject 89P13)
Distinctive trait: Among his many quirks is an uncanny ability to break out of any confined space or prison.
A unique genetic creation, the tough-talking Rocket may resemble a certain Earth rodent, but it’s unlikely one
of his kind could be found anywhere else in the galaxy. Rocket’s abrasive attitude sometimes causes friction
with his partners, though his unparalleled genius in mechanics and engineering usually make up for any
disagreeable tendencies.
Star-Lord (aka Peter Quill)
Distinctive trait: The leader of these cosmic adventurers likes to dance and has a passion for 60s and ‘70s
music.
A headstrong intergalactic adventurer, Star-Lord (aka Peter Quill) was taken from his Earthly home at a young

2. age, growing up in outer space alongside the pirate-like Ravagers. As the intrepid Star-Lord, Quill travels the
cosmos in his spaceship, the Milano, seeking his fortune. Equipped with a high-tech blaster and a mix-tape of
music from home, Star-Lord leads an unlikely team of interstellar misfits–the Guardians of the Galaxy–in their
attempts to do a little good, a little bad, or a little of both.
Guests may also join Star-Lord in “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!” several times daily near
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Gamora
Distinctive trait: Highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, martial arts and stealth techniques
A daughter of the evil Thanos, Gamora sought to escape her violent past and build a new life free from her
prior sins. When an unlikely twist of fate caused her to join the Guardians, Gamora found her skills put to a
better use saving countless lives.
Guests also will see Gamora during “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!” several times daily near
Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Drax the Destroyer
Distinctive trait: Super-human strength, stamina and durability
Drax is a headstrong warrior whose reputation as The Destroyer is both feared and respected throughout the
sector. Despite his formidable outward appearance, the fierce fighter’s lust for battle conceals a
compassionate heart. Though once scarred by the loss of his family, the peculiar Drax has found a new home
with his equally eccentric allies in the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Groot (aka Flora Colossus)
Distinctive trait: Only says three words–“I am Groot!”
A tree-like creature of few words, Groot formed a bond with the creature known as Rocket. Joining the
Guardians of the Galaxy, Groot and his best friend Rocket travel through space getting into trouble wherever
they go. Extremely powerful and resilient, Groot has the power of regeneration, allowing him to re-grow
limbs and even his entire form very quickly.
Groot makes an appearance near the end of the “Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off!” show as he
arrives for heroic encounters with guests.
The Collector (aka Taneleer Tivan)
Distinctive trait: Eerie obsession with collecting one-of-a-kind items, be they objects or species.
After foreseeing a vision showing the end of all life, Taneleer Tivan devoted his life to finding and preserving
unique beings and artifacts from throughout the universe, which is how he became known as The Collector.
He runs his large fortress like a dictator and threatens his employees if they do not comply. These employees
have been “collected” from various planets throughout the galaxy. If The Collector is not pleased with their
performance, they might find themselves as permanent parts of the collection.
Apheta
Distinctive trait: She is original to the. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction.
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3. A Krylorian female, Apheta is the director of operations for the Tivan Collection. Although this sounds
somewhat important, she remains under the thumb of the Collector with her every order and every move
scrutinized.
Mantis
Distinctive trait: Ability to sense the emotions of others
A strange alien, Mantis slowly ingratiates herself with the Guardians with the help of her empathic powers.
These abilities allow her to read the underlying emotions at play within the group, which make for some
embarrassing, hilarious, and touching moments in the new film, “Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.” Mantis
forms a special bond with Drax, who teaches her about the universe, and the meaning of family from his own
unique perspective.
In addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy, guest are invited to “Hero Up” with some of their favorite Super
Heroes, from Spider-Man to members of the Avengers. Here are some of the Super Heroes and where the
heroic encounters take place:
Spider-Man
The bite from a radioactive spider granted Peter Parker amazing arachnid-like powers. After losing his
beloved Uncle Ben to a burglar, grief-stricken Peter vowed to use his incredible abilities to protect New York
as the Amazing Spider-Man. Peter’s trials taught him an invaluable lesson: with great power, there must also
come great responsibility.
Guests will enjoy their heroic encounter with Spider-Man in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure at
select times throughout the day.
Captain America
During World War II, Steve Rogers was offered a place in the military’s top-secret biological experiment,
Operation: Rebirth. Rogers was injected with an experimental super-serum and emerged from the treatment
with heightened endurance, strength and reaction time. With extensive training and an indestructible
Vibranium shield, Rogers soon became the country’s ultimate secret weapon: Captain America!
Guests will enjoy a heroic encounter with Captain America in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure
at select times throughout their day.
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff is the super-spy known as the Black Widow! Trained extensively in the art of espionage
and outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment, Black Widow’s combat skills are virtually unmatched. One of
S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most valuable agents, she has carried out numerous black-ops missions and has recently been
assigned by Director Nicky Fury to keep an eye on the Avengers.
Guests will see Black Widow in Avengers Training Initiative as well as at Heroic Encounter: Black Widow, both
located in Hollywood Land.
Hawkeye
An archer with perfect accuracy and a quiver of trick arrows, Clint Barton’s wit is usually faster than his
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4. lightning-quick reflexes. Though this expert archer doesn’t always follow the rules, he long ago proved
himself an invaluable member of the Avengers as Hawkeye.
Guests will see Hawkeye join Black Widow in Avengers Training Initiative, where young recruits have a series
of tests to see if they have what it takes to join the ranks of the Avengers.
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