Your Guide to Cars Land — Information, photos and more

[MasterGracey]

The New Disney California Adventure > Cars Land

The long awaited relaunch of Disney California Adventure is upon us. This discussion links you to our guides and coverage of all the new attractions and shops in the brand new Cars Land. Just click the links below to get started. And check back often, because we'll be adding new photos, reviews and links as the week unfolds.

Route 66 leads guests at Disney California Adventure Park into Cars Land, a fully detailed, immersive re-creation of Radiator Springs, from Disney●Pixar's animated film “Cars.” Guests will be awed by the panoramic vistas of Ornament Valley, experience the thrills of three new attractions and even get to interact with some of their favorite fuel-driven friends.

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Attractions:

Radiator Springs Racers: 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. This is a Disney's FASTPASS attraction. Minimum height requirement: 40 inches. MORE INFORMATION

Luigi's Flying Tires: Luigi and Guido play host to a “Festival of the Flying 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. Minimum height requirement: 32 inches. MORE INFORMATION

Mater's Junkyard Jamboree: Guests are invited to an old-fashioned “tow-si-do” in Mater’s salvage yard as they ride trailers hitched to the baby tractors. Minimum height requirement: 32 inches. MORE INFORMATION

Dining:

Flo's V8 Cafe: Inspired by timeless roadside diners and boasts “the finest fuel in the 50 states.” Quick-service dining. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. MORE INFORMATION

Cozy Cone Motel: Five cones serve up different tasty cone-themed treats. Quick-service dining. Serves specialty snacks and drinks and a limited selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options. MORE INFORMATION

Fillmore's Taste-In: Whole and cut fruits, bottled water and juices, and soft drinks. Grab-and-go / Outdoor vending. MORE INFORMATION

Shopping:

Radiator Springs Curios: Radiator Springs and Route 66-themed souvenirs. Pin trading and Vinylmation. MORE INFORMATION

Sarge's Surplus Hut: "Cars" toys and logo apparel. MORE INFORMATION

Ramone's House of Body Art: Exclusive apparel lines, created specially for Cars Land. MORE INFORMATION

Photos:
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For more photos from the Annual Passholder preview event, visit the Dateline Disneyland Smugmug gallery here: 06-09-12 - Dateline Disneyland on Smugmug

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MiceChat Coverage:

Dateline Disneyland 6/11 — Test Driving Cars Land: An overview of Disney California Adventure's new 12-acre Cars Land.

In the Parks 6/11 — Cars Land Glows, Nighttime at Radiator Springs: An look at Cars Land at night.

[mratigan]

Thanks

[ducktales]

will disneyland let people camp out on the night of the 14th for people who want to get in eary

[Dustysage]

Last we heard, Mickey and Friends will be used as the location where folks can camp out for the grand opening. It is expected to be very crowded.

But the biggest crowds may actually come on Sunday the 17th (mainly because of the annual passholder block out schedule).

[peoplemover1]

This is awesome MG! Can't wait for all the news and photos!!

[jcruise86]

Love that first post with the map, MasterGracey!
I'm looking forward to getting some tips over the summer that will make me feel like a pro when we visit.
So far, my tip #1: pick up a Fastpass for Radiator Springs Racers outside of "It's Tough to Be a Bug."
#2: Ride this during the day and again at night.

Don't the Fastpasses for Tokyo's Pooh have a long line? Will that be the case here?

If I get a FP, then ride it, then return, will there still be FPs being distributed for evening rides,
OR if I want a FP to ride it at night, should I not be at the very front of the FP line. I imagine this will vary from day to day.

What flavor popcorns are best loved by Micechatters?
Do we have any flavors unique to Anaheim?

[MrGoat]

How does everyone here feel about the lack of entertainment in Cars Land? Maybe it's a gap they'll fill in, later?

I have not been yet, but I think in general, the live entertainment around DLR is enormously important to the overall Guest Experience, in my mind. The attention to that element of the experience is a good deal of what sets DLR apart from any other amusement/theme park. I don't want to be the bug on the windshield, but I hope they figure something out in terms of entertainment, aside from shopping and watching RSR.

[SoCalFan]

How does everyone here feel about the lack of entertainment in Cars Land? Maybe it's a gap they'll fill in, later?

I have not been yet, but I think in general, the live entertainment around DLR is enormously important to the overall Guest Experience, in my mind. The attention to that element of the experience is a good deal of what sets DLR apart from any other amusement/theme park. I don't want to be the bug on the windshield, but I hope they figure something out in terms of entertainment, aside from shopping and watching RSR.

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[MrGoat]

Well there ya go! Thanks for that, SoCalFan!

[planetbogg]

Love that first post with the map, MasterGracey!
I'm looking forward to getting some tips over the summer that will make me feel like a pro when we visit.
So far, my tip #1: pick up a Fastpass for Radiator Springs Racers outside of "It's Tough to Be a Bug."
#2: Ride this during the day and again at night.

Don't the Fastpasses for Tokyo's Pooh have a long line? Will that be the case here?

If I get a FP, then ride it, then return, will there still be FPs being distributed for evening rides,
OR if I want a FP to ride it at night, should I not be at the very front of the FP line. I imagine this will vary from day to day.

What flavor popcorns are best loved by Micechatters?
Do we have any flavors unique to Anaheim?

Not sure if this option will be viable as much when it goes live, but the Single Rider line was a big time saver during the previews. Because each car will seat six people (three to a row), there's always at least one single rider in each car.

[Brisal73]

Here is how I will be handling it on Saturday
get there by 745
bee line for Racers FP
Grab the FP then ride Mater
then grab another FP for Racers and ride Luigi's Tires
Use 1st FP for Racers
Single Rider the rest
Then use 2nd FP for Racers when its time
and when I leave the Land get another FP for Racers for later in the night

We shall see how that goes

[clippers6]

I'm surprised there hasn't been any mention about the best "attraction" in Carsland: Mater's Petting Zoo!

[Disneyland 1951]

I'm surprised there hasn't been any mention about the best "attraction" in Carsland: Mater's Petting Zoo!

Here you go.....

[cmsweetpea]

Here you go.....

I squealed like a child when I saw the petting zoo. Then after I petted the little baby tracker I giggled and did little girly claps. I thought it was so cute. I doubt anyone will be as excitable as I was but I enjoyed it.

[2ndStar2theRight]

Has anyone noticed that the custodial trashcans in Cars Land have license plates on them? I wish I had taken a picture.