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 Looking down Route 66 in Cars Land | |
| Theme | Cars, Radiator Springs |
|---|---|
| Area | 12 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 3 |
| Disney California Adventure | |
| Coordinates | 33°48′20″N 117°55′07″W / 33.8056°N 117.9187°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | June 13, 2012 |
| Replaced | Timon Parking Lot Bountiful Valley Farms |
Cars Land is a themed area of Disney California Adventure, inspired by the Disney·Pixar franchise, Cars, and Route 66 in America. The 12-acre (4.9 ha) area, built as part of Disney California Adventure's $1.1 billion expansion project, opened on June 13, 2012, a year after the release of Cars 2.[1] It contains three rides as well as shops and restaurants, all situated in a replica of Radiator Springs, the fictional town in which most of the first film's events take place. The area's main attraction is Radiator Springs Racers, a racing ride that uses the technology of Epcot's Test Track.
Cars Land is themed to race day in Radiator Springs. The story goes that Lightning McQueen and his friends from Radiator Springs invited cars from all around the world to come celebrate race day in the town where it all began. The town decorated to welcome in the cars (and drivers) from everywhere. Mater pulled out a jukebox to provide the music for the race, but it attracted some tractors instead. Luigi invited his cousins from Carsoli to visit and they are dancing to celebrate race day.
- ^ Rafferty, Kevin P. (2019). "The Road to Cars Land". Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career. Disney Books Group. ISBN 9781368045148.