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The Cars are coming.
Cars Area Concept Art ©Disney
This past summer, Disney shocked the theme park world when they announced that a Cars-themed expansion was coming to the Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, controversially replacing the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island. According to Disney, the area will blend into Frontierland by tying “into the themes of exploration and adventure that inspire so many of us to keep propelling forward.” Get ready for Piston Peak National Park!
We just recently got LOADS of new details about the big Cars expansion coming to Frontierland in Magic Kingdom, and honestly, we’re STILL wrapping our heads around everything (when Disney does an information dump, they literally DROWN you in details).
Lightning McQueen in Disney California Adventure
Okay, so we know that this new area will be called Piston Peak and that it will have two NEW rides, some water features, and will seamlessly meld with Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, thanks to some updates to that ride. But what about characters? If you’ve been to Cars Land in Disney California Adventure in Disneyland, you’ve probably seen Lightning McQueen, Tow Mater, Doc Hudson, and more. So, where will these characters be in Piston Peak in Disney World?
A brand-new Cars area is coming to Magic Kingdom, but one question that is often asked is: How does Cars fit into Magic Kingdom?
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
The new Cars area, Piston Peak National Park, will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America and will be located in Frontierland, next to Liberty Square. Many Disney fans have commented on the disconnect between the themes, and there have also been worries about seeing off-road rally cars revving their way around a track while in line for Haunted Mansion. So, how does Piston Peak National Park fit into Magic Kingdom? Let’s dive into it!
If you were hoping to cruise through Ornament Valley this summer, you might need to hit the brakes.
Disney California Adventure
One of Disney California Adventure’s most beloved attractions is pulling into the garage for a little tune-up, and we’re talking more than just a tire rotation. Here’s all you need to know!
Well, we just got some HUGE Magic Kingdom news. Now, we were already aware that Disney had plans to close Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to make room for its new Cars expansion in Frontierland. However, we just got a lot of HUGE news about the new expansion and how it will relate to the rest of the park.
Piston Peak ©Disney
Piston Peak (yep, that’s its name!) will take up space in front of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and bring an entirely new area to the park, as well as two new rides. However, Disney also made some other big reveals about this area that you might have missed, so let’s talk about it.
When you think of the best Disney accessories, what do you picture?
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You might be the kind of person to have a collection of Minnie ears or an entire wall decorated with Loungefly backpacks. Maybe you’re more low-key and you prefer a classic Disney hat or t-shirt. But what do you think of when we mention Disney-themed SHOES? If you envisioned some pretty cool Crocs, then we’ve got just the thing for you!
Summer is just around the corner, and we’re going to spend it the best way we know how — with some Disney magic!
Moana!
Check out this new Disney summer collection that just dropped at Target!
Disney Imagineering just shared a close-up look at the Cars area ride testing! This new Cars area will be coming to Magic Kingdom and will feature two attractions.
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While we are still waiting for more details on the timeline for this new area that will replace Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, it is always cool to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating a new area.
Cars lovers, we found your new favorite MagicBand!
Lightning McQueen
We will be singing “Life is a Highway” all day long while wearing this MagicBand.
A lot will be changing at Magic Kingdom in the upcoming years!
Magic Kingdom
A new Villains land is getting added to the park, a new Pirates of the Caribbean lounge is being created, a new nighttime parade will debut in 2025, and two new Cars attractions will be replacing Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America. A few months ago, Disney filed a permit that appeared to be for the early stages of construction for these two Cars attractions. Then, in September, the South Florida Water Management District requested some additional information for the permit, and now we have an update on the status of this permit!
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