Disneyland California goes all out
As if there wasn’t enough to celebrate for Disney World’s 50th anniversary across the country, Disneyland California Adventure Park is also celebrating a milestone this year: 10 years of Cars Land! With new products, chances to meet its most beloved characters and new ways to experience Cars in a whole new light, fans have no shortage of ways to celebrate.
Cars Land opened at Disneyland California Adventure Park in June 2015 and since then it has drawn Pixar movie fans from all over to experience these race cars brought to life. Ready to be fully immersed in Cars Land this Disneyland anniversary? Here’s what to expect!
Fan-favorite ways to celebrate Cars Land’s 10th anniversary
It’s quite easy to get lost in the 12 acres that make up Cars Land and its impressive attractions. During the 10th anniversary of this world of Disneyland, guests can do a lot, from posing with race winners to taking home special gifts Cars merch, and even jump in one of these hot rods for the best photo ops!
Meet the Car Actors
Right across from the Cozy Cone Motel, visitors will find two of their Cars favourites: Lightning McQueen and Mater. With their classic awkward and friendly expressions, it would be difficult not want a shot with these guys, but don’t worry – as realistic as they look, they’re not likely to run away before taking a shot!
New at Disneyland Adventure Park: Photo shoot with Guido
In honor of the special 10th anniversary celebration, Enterprise presents a new photo shoot for fans. The whole family can take a ride in these fancy cars, which sit right in front of Luigi’s Casa Della Tires. For fans who always wanted the chance to ride on their own Cars ride, that’s it!
Speaking of Luigi’s Casa Della tires, jump into these old favorites
Fans can count on racing at Radiator Springs while driving past Ornament Valley, before stopping at Luigi’s Casa Della Tires. After a photoshoot with shiny new race cars, keep zooming in with Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, where fans can live out their dream of racing an Italian-style automobile on trackless ground.
At night watch the radiator springs light up
When the sun goes down, fans will be absolutely thrilled to stroll through Radiator Springs as neon signs light their way. This nod to classic Americana features a Route 66 vibe, bringing an incredible level of authenticity to the entire park. Fans will feel like they’ve dropped straight onto their movie screens and landed on the set of Cars!
A new product is coming to Disneyland California Adventure Park
Along with fan-favorite rides and new photo ops popping up at the park, fans can also look forward to adding new merchandise to their collections. At Sarge’s Surplus Hut and Ramone’s House of Body Art, fans will find delight Cars-themed memorabilia plus two new pieces: the Cars Land 10th Anniversary pins of Lightning McQueen and Mator, both limited edition.
Looking for something a little bigger? Keep an eye out for the chance to build mini Cars Land with the new #DisneyPaperParks set, designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.
New dining option at Flo’s V8 Cafe
Along with eating the Ka-Cheeseburger and a delicious giant milkshake, fans have another Mator-specific surprise to look forward to. The new Tow Mater Premium Bucket is now available for purchase and can be refilled whenever fans need to refuel as they further explore Cars Land. This refillable Mator bucket can be found at Flo’s, but also at Filmore’s Taste-In and the Cozy Cone Motel.
Availability of this special item is while supplies last throughout the summer, while Cars Land’s 10th anniversary lasts.
With so many ways to celebrate Cars Land’s 10th anniversary at Disneyland California Adventure Park, there’s never been a better time to visit than now. For the fans, the love of Cars the movies have spanned nearly over a decade, and Disneyland is ready to bring its wildest Pixar race car dreams to life – with the fans behind the driver.