Dave Bautista, who stars as Drax in the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, visited Disney California Adventure park yesterday, making a special stop at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! to visit with an old friend.

(January 29, 2018) Actor Dave Bautista poses with Groot outside the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

“I am Groot!” exclaimed Groot upon his arrival.

(January 29, 2018) Actor Dave Bautista poses on Monday with three Vyloos, first seen in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and now on display at the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction at Disney California Adventure park in Anaheim, Calif. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

Dave also took the opportunity to explore The Collector’s Fortress and its famous collection of artifacts from throughout the galaxy. He stopped to take a closer look at Taneleer Tivan’s newest acquisitions: three Vyloos from the planet Berhert.