Holiday Cheer Hits Cars Land
Festive fun has hit the streets of Cars Land inside Disney California Adventure® Park. The residents of Radiator Springs have decorated for the holidays, and it something that you definitely do not want to miss!
Ride Along on Radiator Springs Racers
Start your engines and prepare for the ride of your life! This thrilling auto racing competition will send you rocketing through the desert landscape of Ornament Valley. You’ll run into some of your favorite characters from the Disney·Pixar movie Cars in some very familiar locations!
Take a ride on Disney California Adventure® Park’s new attraction, Radiator Springs Racers, with our exclusive Off to Neverland Travel® video. Ka-chow!
Celebrities Starstruck by Cars Land
The Opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure® Park in Anaheim, CA was a star-studded affair to say the least. This VIP event brought many celebrities to the park to experience the new areas and walk the red carpet. As one would expect, no celebrity was bright enough to outshine the real star of the night, Cars Land!
Many of the celebrities took time to share their thoughts on this new immersive area of Disney California Adventure® Park. Here are some of our favorites:
 Radiator Springs Racers is unbelievable. Cars Land is everything you want it to be. – Country music artist Brad Paisley
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The expansion makes Disneyland even better, if that’s possible. – Actress Ariel Winter, star of ABC’s “Modern Family”
Luigi’s Flying Tires is the most original ride I’ve ever ridden. Cars Land is just amazing. – Actor Nolan Gould, star of ABC’s “Modern Family” |
Mater’s awesome – I loved him when I first saw the cartoon and read the script. – Comedian Larry the Cable Guy |
Cars Land is the place to be this summer. – Actor Rico Rodriguez, from ABC’s “Modern Family” |
Cars Land is fantastic – the setting is quite unique. – Actor Andy Garcia |
I can’t wait to share this with my family. – Tom Staggs, Chairman of Disney Parks & Resorts This is unbelievably exciting. Walt Disney was right – there’s always more we can do. – Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co. To have a whole land based on the characters we created at Pixar is a dream come true. – John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studio, and Principal Creative Advisor for Walt Disney Imagineering |
Get Your Kicks in Radiator Springs
Today, the “car-acters” of Disney●Pixar’s animated film Cars will welcome guests to Cars Land and its three new attractions: Radiator Springs Racers, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi’s Flying Tires.
Radiator Springs Racers
What you thought was a leisurely, scenic tour of Ornament Valley turns into an all-out race for the Piston Cup as guests race side-by-side through the mountain range, around Willy’s Butte and past the plunging waterfall, Radiator Falls – all familiar sights to fans of the movie.
Guests entering the six-passenger convertible will notice their car features a male or female face. The gender of the car is determined by the color of the car – eight in all. The scenic road trip begins through the countryside and town of Radiator Springs. After a stop at Luigi’s Casa Della Tires or Ramone’s House of Body Art, final racing tips will be given by Doc Hudson.
The race begins as the cars are separated onto parallel tracks. Racing nose-to-nose to the finish, the cars will encounter 45 degree turns as they zoom through the desert landscape.
Radiator Springs Racers is a FASTPASS® attraction. Guests must be 40″ high to ride. It is estimated that each vehicle of the attraction will travel approximately 36,000 miles per year – equivalent to more than 14 trips down the original Route 66!
Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
It’s an old-fashioned “tow-si-do!” Everyone’s favorite tow truck, Mater, has corralled a herd of runaway baby tractors in his junkyard. Step into Mater’s salvage yard and ride trailers hitched to the baby tractors.
As you load into your tractor, you’ll notice that no two tractors are the same. All 22 have different markings, mouths, and eye colors. They also have license plates with letters that represent initials and birthdays of key contributors to the Cars Land project. However they do have one thing in common: They all LOVE to dance!
The minimum height requirement for Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree is 32 inches.
Luigi’s Flying Tires
“Uno for the money, due for the show, tre to get ready and quattro to go!” Cars characters Luigi and Guido play host to a “Festival of the Flying Tires” at Luigi’s Casa Della Tires. When the music starts, tires float and dance in the grand tradition of a celebration that first started in Luigi’s hometown of Carsoli, Italy.
Guests board oversized Fettuccini-brand tires, accommodating up to two adults and one child, or one adult and two children. Guests steer by shifting their body weight , bumping into other tires as they float across Luigi’s 8,000-square-foot Italian garden and tire storage yard. For extra fun, try to catch one of the inflatable balls scattered throughout the attraction.
Nostalgic Disneyland® Park fans will recognize the attraction as a descendant of the Flying Saucers attraction, which operated in Tomorrowland from 1961 to 1966. 6,714 air vents keep the tires floating approximately two inches above the ground! The minimum height requirement for Luigi’s Flying Tires is 32 inches.
Cars Land Opening Night Photos
Here are some photos from our VIP preview of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure® Park on Wednesday, June 13th.
Cars Land will open to the public on Friday, June 15th. The only word to describe this new area is: AMAZING! We can’t wait for our guests to visit and enjoy!
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- Welcome to Cars Land
- Welcome to Cars Land
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- It all takes place on Route 66
- It all takes place on Route 66
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- View down Route 66
- View down Route 66
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- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
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- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
- Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree
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- Sarge’s Surplus Hut
- Sarge’s Surplus Hut
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- Cozy Cone Motel
- Cozy Cone Motel
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- Cozy Cone Motel
- Cozy Cone Motel
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- Flo’s V8 Café
- Flo’s V8 Café
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- Flo’s V8 Café
- Flo’s V8 Café
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- Ramone’s House of Body Art
- Ramone’s House of Body Art
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- DJ
- DJ
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- Flo’s V8 Café
- Flo’s V8 Café
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Ready to board Radiator Springs Racers
- Ready to board Radiator Springs Racers
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Radiator Springs Racers
- Radiator Springs Racers
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- Luigi’s Flying Tires
- Luigi’s Flying Tires
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- Luigi’s Flying Tires
- Luigi’s Flying Tires
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- Luigi’s Flying Tires
- Luigi’s Flying Tires
Video: The Race Is On!
The race to Cars Land is on! Both the young and young at heart just can’t wait to experience it!
Exclusive Cars Land Coverage
In 2007 Disneyland® Resort announced a five-year expansion that would introduce us to new amenities, shows and attractions that would bring new Disney magic to the parks for our families to create new memories together.
Five years later, the long anticipated arrival and opening of Cars Land is here! We have seen many amazing changes at Disneyland® Resort over the past five years, but Cars Land has been one of the most anticipated additions at Disney California Adventure® Park.
On Friday, June 15, Disney California Adventure® Park will hold a grand reopening with the addition of two new lands, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre!
Off to Neverland® Travel will have Magic Makers® on the ground for the grand reopening, bringing you exclusive, first hand accounts of the ceremonies as well as photos, information and more over the next two days!
Be sure to follow our website, www.offtoneverland.com, now through the weekend for your exclusive look at Cars Land and other additions at Disneyland® Resort!
Get up to the minute photos, news and more via Off to Neverland® Travel’s Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest feeds!
Off to Neverland® Travel is excited to bring you this first look, and be sure to contact your Magic Maker® to arrange a trip to experience the new expansion first hand!
“Fine Tuning” the Elements on Radiator Springs Racers
Even though Cars Land has not opened to the public at Disney California Adventure® Park, the anticipation of the Radiator Springs Racers attraction seems to be creating the most buzz.
In order to give the best guest experience, each ride vehicle has its own on board audio system. Joe Herrington, Principal Media Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering has been riding the attraction since March fine tuning the audio.
Watch this video for a behind the scenes look at the work Joe has been doing on the audio track for Radiator Springs Racers.
Five Years of Expansion at the Disneyland® Resort
A wise man once said:
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney
This five-year expansion at Disneyland® Resort has shown that Walt’s vision is still alive in the Resort that started the Disney magic our families love. This timeline shows the additions that Disneyland® Resort guests currently enjoy and a few more additions for the future.
2007
On Oct. 17, Disneyland® Resort announces expansion plans for this five-year project.
2008
Toy Story Mania! opened on Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure® Park.
Also debuting in 2008:
- Pixar Play Parade (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- New shows at Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Innoventions Dream Home (Disneyland® Park)
- Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough (Disneyland® Park)
- Mark VII Monorail
2009
The first Disney Vacation Club property opens on the West Coast when Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa completes an expansion with 203 new guest rooms, a new pool and 50 two-bedroom equivalent villas.
Also debuting in 2009:
- Magical fireworks spectacular (Disneyland® Park)
- Mickey’s Fun Wheel (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Blue Sky Cellar (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Pixie Hollow (Disneyland® Park)
- Splash Mountain® Ghost Galaxy transformation during Halloween Time (Disneyland® Park)
- RIDEMAKERZ® and D Street open (Downtown Disney® District)
2010
World of Color opens at Disney California Adventure® Park to rave reviews and enthusiastic crowds. The breathtaking, nighttime spectacular weaves water, color, fire and light into a kaleidoscope of fantasy and imagination.
Also Debuting in 2010:
- Silly Symphony Swings (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Glow Fest / ElecTRONica (nighttime party for guests of all ages) (Disney California Adventure® Park)
2011
The Little Mermaid ~Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opens giving Disney California Adventure® Park a classic dark-ride attraction. At Disneyland® Park, guests now enjoy more than 50 different adventures at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
Also Debuting in 2011:
- Goofy’s Sky School (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Phineas and Ferb Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Paradise Garden Grill and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- New character shows at Disney Junior – Live on Stage! (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Mickey’s Soundsational Parade brings the beats to the streets (Disneyland® Park)
- Disneyland Hotel Renovation brings themed suites and new pool and water play areas to the Resort.
- Innovative Footwear store Sanuk opens (Downtown Disney® District)
2012
Disney California Adventure® Park will hold a grand reopening on June 15th with the addition of two new lands, Cars Land and Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre. The town of Radiator Springs from Disney●Pixar’s Cars comes to life in Cars Land while Buena Vista Street offers a nostalgic step back in time to 1920s Los Angeles, with the Red Car Trolley, Carthay Circle Theatre and a tribute to Walt Disney.
Disneyland guests enjoy changes and enhancements along Main Street, U.S.A., including the opening of Jolly Holiday Bakery Café, filled with carefree scenes from the beloved movie, “Mary Poppins.” Other shops along Main Street, U.S.A. are also refreshed and the classic Matterhorn mountain glistens with new paint as riders enjoy new bobsleds. Also in 2012, Downtown Disney adds the WonderGround Gallery and Earl of Sandwich (late summer 2012) to its array of shops and restaurants.
Also Debuting this year
- 3 attractions in Cars Land – Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Red Car Trolley transporting guests down Buena Vista Street
- Mad T Party replaces elecTRONica (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Ghirardelli® Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop (Disney California Adventure® Park)
- Meet and Greet with Merida from Disney●Pixar film Brave (Disneyland® Park)
- WonderGround Gallery (Downtown Disney® District)
- Opening of Earl of Sandwich later this summer (Downtown Disney® District)
- La Brea Bakery® and LEGO Store remodel (Downtown Disney)
- New segment in World of Color from Disney●Pixar film Brave and daytime fountain show (Disney California Adventure® Park)
With all these new additions to the Disneyland® Resort, now is the perfect time to visit!
Disneyland® Resort: The Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Happier
On Oct. 17, 2007, Disneyland® Resort announced expansion plans for Disney California Adventure® Park that would bring more Disney magic and storytelling into the park. But, the plans didn’t exclude the rest of the Disneyland® Resort. This five-year journey has added magical innovation, new attractions, shows, parades and firework spectaculars at both theme parks. It also included stunning renovations at the three Disneyland® Resort Hotels and exciting experiences and locations in the Downtown Disney® District.
This week is a very special time for the Disneyland® Resort as it marks the completion of the majority of this five-year expansion with the opening of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street. To help celebrate this milestone, we will have agents at the Disneyland® Resort covering many of the additions as well as focusing most of our website updates to the California parks. Please be sure to follow along as we uncover how “The Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Happier.”
Our coverage will include:
- Blog posts right here on our website, offtoneverland.com
- Posts on our Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/offtoneverlandtravel
- Tweets from our Twitter account – @neverlandtravel http://twitter.com/#!/neverlandtravel
- Photos on Pinterest – http://pinterest.com/neverlandtravel/