Will Disney guests like to get a whole lot of Marvel?
The answer will be a resounding YES.
It didn't come as a surprise, as the mammoth success of "Guardians of the Galaxy" would lead to "Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout!" in Disneyland. And this might be the problem. How can superheroes mingle with fairy tale characters, singing ghosts, and talking cars? The management behind Disneyland already anticipated it, as they figured out how Indiana Jones wouldn't be the odd man out in this enchanting place. It had nothing to do with shiny gold objects and exotic figures. There's one more thing: Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures distributes the films by Marvel Studios. So there.
This latest development should sadden the fans of Tower Terror (a. k. a. Californian Adventure), where shrieks could be heard from the multi-story, Victorian house. Guests would learn more about Newton's Law of Gravity, which won't be enough in one sitting. It should be lots of fun. Never mind that the management came up with a strange tale of a British adventurer who stole a wooden statue of a pagan deity from a small African village. It turned out that this prized object would carry a curse. But no one would pay attention to it. The anti-heroes of "Guardians of the Galaxy" should be the exception.
The characters of "Guardians of the Galaxy" were the recent additions to the expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Dan Abnett knew it would be coming, also needed as well. The omnipresent Thanos was a threat to the universe, and the Avengers couldn't do it by themselves. As a matter of fact, the anti-hero features weren't uncommon in Marvel Comics. It would be the soundtrack that transformed the celluloid version of "Guardians of the Galaxy" into a virtual-reality spectacle. (Think of that exhilarating Transformers ride in Universal Studios.) Music would be a vital aspect in a movie, which could heighten a viewing experience. In the case of "Guardians of the Galaxy", intergalactic saga turned into a roller coaster ride. It should make John Williams's score in "Star Wars" too trite to worn out in a matter of months.
The soundtrack of "Guardians of the Galaxy" featured some of the biggest hits during the late 1960s and 1970s. Moviegoers would remember Peter Quill listening to "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". It won't remind him of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, but his dearest Mom. Let's not forget Quill's attempts to be THE John Travolta from the remote end of space. ("Hooked on a Feeling" was a good choice for the opening credits.) The members of Five Stairsteps won't expect their "O-o-h Child" to be a source of amusement. "Guardians" have two end credits scene, but fans knew that the second tape containing an assortment of funky tunes was good enough for a nod (for a sequel). The first collection reached the top of Billboard 200, so expectations would be the same for the second one. Cheap Trick, Fleetwood Mac, and Glen Campbell should be part of this line-up.
You won't hear these hits in Disneyland, as Mickey Mouse and the gang would prefer “It's a Small World”. Fair enough.
