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Captain America character debuts at 2013 D23 Expo, ready to board Disney Cruise Line in Avengers Academy kids area

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Captain America salutes in front of a shield-themed backdrop, evoking the excitement of Avengers Academy encounters aboard Disney Cruise Line.

A new character has joined the line-up of must-see Disney meet-and-greets and for the first time ever he’s from the world of Marvel. Captain America made his character debut at the 2013 D23 Expo in the “Journey Into Imagination” pavilion, home of Disney Parks and Resorts.

In this first-ever public appearance by a Marvel character since Disney bought the comic company in 2009, Captain America brought his nice guy attitude with a healthy dose of military knowhow while generously smiling for pictures with attending press during a preview evening. I even had a chance to ask him a few questions, as seen in the video below.

Video: Captain America debuts at 2013 D23 Expo

Captain America strikes a heroic pose in front of his iconic shield backdrop at Avengers Academy on the Disney Cruise Line, bringing Marvel excitement to fans onboard.

Captain America joins a guest in dynamic action stances before a striking Avengers Academy shield backdrop aboard Disney Cruise Line.

A guest snaps a selfie with Captain America aboard Disney Cruise Line, both grinning in front of the iconic shield backdrop, capturing the thrill of meeting an Avengers Academy hero during this unforgettable themed experience.

Captain America stands with his iconic red, white, and blue shield in hand, offering a welcoming smile to guests boarding the Disney Cruise Line for an Avengers Academy adventure.

Captain America salutes with his iconic shield in hand, posing in front of a giant star backdrop at the Avengers Academy onboard Disney Cruise Line.

Though Cap isn’t going to be meeting guests inside a Disney theme park any time soon, he will be throughout the duration of the Expo, then moving on to Disney Cruise Line where he’ll join his fellow superheroes in Marvel’s Avengers Academy kids area aboard the soon-to-be refurbished Disney Magic ship.

Marvel Avengers Academy display board on Disney Cruise Line, showcasing vibrant photos and concept art with action-packed scenes of Captain America from the Marvel universe.

Marvel-themed display board at Avengers Campus featuring comic art, Avengers Academy room design concepts, larger-than-life images of Hulk and Captain America, and dynamic superhero notes and sketches celebrating the immersive experience.

Kids interact with Captain America and Hulk inside a vibrant, futuristic Avengers Academy room, surrounded by Marvel posters—an immersive Disney Cruise Line entertainment offering.

Also set to appear at the D23 Expo are fellow Marvel characters Spider-Man and Iron Man from Disney XD’s “Marvel Universe” animated TV show.

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