For as long as anyone can remember, rumors of mysterious energies and unexplained phenomena have surrounded a remote site in the hills outside Los Angeles. That very site now forms a key part of Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus — the Ancient Sanctum, where Doctor Strange teaches young recruits the secrets of the mystic arts.
A Hidden Past Revealed
In the late 1940s, Stark Industries built a secret facility on the site. But decades later, Tony Stark invited Doctor Strange to return and help bring the mystic arts to the public. With the cloaking spells suspended, the Ancient Sanctum was revealed to the world. Today, guests have the opportunity to explore its ruins and experience the wonders that have been hidden for centuries.
The Orb of Cagliostro
The centerpiece of the Ancient Sanctum is the Orb of Cagliostro, an ancient artifact brimming with magical energy. During your visit, Doctor Strange may appear to demonstrate the power of the Orb, offering a spellbinding lesson in sorcery. Recruits of all ages gather as mystical lights and energy radiate across the sanctum.
Nightfall Awakens the Magic
By day, the Ancient Sanctum offers quiet discovery. But after dark, the Orb becomes especially active. Lights shimmer, fog rolls in, and energy pulses from the ground. Nighttime visitors are treated to an entirely different experience — one where the veil between worlds feels thin, and magic feels undeniably real.
