| Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy | |
|---|---|
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| Disney's Hollywood Studios | |
| Area | Sunset Boulevard |
| Status | Removed |
| Opening date | March 31, 2019 |
| Closing date | October 7, 2024 |
| Replaced | Club Villain |
| Replaced by | Villain Show |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Live show |
| Designer | Walt Disney Imagineering |
| Theme | Cars |
| Duration | 10:00 |
| Host | Lightning McQueen |
 Wheelchair accessible | |
 Assistive listening available | |
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy was a show attraction based on the Cars franchise in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which opened on March 31, 2019, as part of the park's 30th anniversary celebration.[1] The show took place after the events of Cars 3.
The show was housed in Sunset Showcase Theater near Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. On September 3, 2024, it was announced that the final performance of the show will be permanently closed on October 7, 2024, to make way for an all-new Disney Villains-themed stage show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.[2][3]
- ^ "New Show Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy Opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Early 2019".
- ^ Mike (2024-09-03). "Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy Closing Permanently Next Month at Hollywood Studios". BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Mike (2024-09-03). "Villains Stage Show Replacing Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Debuting Summer 2025". BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info. Retrieved 2024-09-03.