Big Magic Kingdom Expansion News Is Dropping This Week — Here's What to Expect

Disney has some major announcements up their sleeve that they’re saving for D23: the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a yearly expo where they release some major news about the Disney theme parks.

Piston Peak announcement at D23 in 2024

But there’s one upcoming land that Disney hasn’t told us about in a WHILE – Piston Peak National Park! This upcoming Cars land in Magic Kingdom has Disney fans swirling with anticipation, but we still don’t have much info on the area. Here are five major Piston Peak announcements that we’d bet money Disney will announce at this year’s D23.

Disney has announced that Piston Peak will have two rides. One is a race through the mountains on wild terrain along mountain trails, dodging geysers and splashing through mud holes on an exciting and thrilling rally race ride. Disney created their own outdoor track to better understand off-roading, and you can take a peek here.

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Each vehicle (a car, of course!) will have its own name, racing number, and fun personality. The ride also introduces a new character named Ranger J. Autobahn Woodlore in a pre-show, where he’ll tell you about the history of Piston Peak and its folklore (which Disney has promised we’ll learn more about later). But even with all of that info, Disney still hasn’t told us the ride’s name!

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There’s also a second ride coming to Piston Peak. Disney shared it will be geared toward “smaller racers” and fun for the whole family. The queue for this ride will be housed in the park ranger lodge, but that’s it. We haven’t even gotten concept art for this ride. Disney, we’re begging you for more!

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Disney hasn’t announced character meet-and-greets for Piston Peak, but our team of Disney experts thinks it’s a likely addition to the land. Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater previously met in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the early 2010s with a designated meet-and-greet spot, and we know they’re still around because we ran into Lightning McQueen back in February at the Daytona 500!

Hi, Lightning McQueen!

And now for the best part – the food! Disney hasn’t announced if dining options are coming to Piston Peak, but with the closure of Big Al’s and Westward Ho to make room for the new land, Frontierland is lacking in dining options. We’re confident that Disney has a restaurant up their sleeves, even if it’s just a quick-service stand! With the ultra-popular Flo’s V-8 Cafe and Cozy Cone Motel restaurants in Radiator Springs in Disney California Adventure, it would be a missed opportunity not to make it a must-eat destination.

Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure

And for the biggest announcement we’re hoping to get, Disney hasn’t yet announced an opening date or even a timeline for Piston Peak National Park. Hopefully they’ll announce at least an opening year for the new land!

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Wondering what Disney might announce about Villains Land? Check out our predictions here!

We’re so excited to head to D23 to see what they announce about Piston Peak in person. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for all of the Disney World news from D23!

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