Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is an area of the park that is done so well, it makes you feel like you've literally driven into Radiator Springs. The theming is absolutely next level here, and in an increasingly rare feat these days, the Disney imagineers absolutely nailed it. Every detail from the buildings to the signs to the road textures is spot-on, and it's a real treat during the holidays when the most amazing Cars-themed Christmas decorations come out. Go during the holidays, because it's worth it when the automotive styled garlands, lights, and quirky festive touches make the whole land feel alive and extra magical. On the downside, Cars Land is definitely more about looking than doing. There's a ton of shops and photo ops, but not a huge number of rides or attractions beyond the show stopping Radiator Springs Racers and the mid-level Mater's Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi's Tires. It's clear a lot of it is designed to get you to spend your money, but it's so cool to wander around that you won't mind. The Cozy Cone Motel is my favorite feature of the Land, and it's so cute to explore around. Of course, it's filled with overpriced snack stands that want to take your money, but whatever. Cars Land is pure eye candy despite being a little too commercial. There's so much charm and detail packed into every corner that it's impossible not to have fun walking through the area. Be sure to visit during the daytime and nighttime hours, the evening neon signs make it all the more magical. read more

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Cars Land is an immersive area at Disney California Adventure Park based on the Radiator Springs town from the Cars movies. One of the cooler parts of the area and the entire park is the Route 66 road that cuts through the entire land. The main attractions here are Radiator Springs Racers and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree. Radiator Springs is more than likely the most popular ride at DCA with the longest lines, even at opening. There's a food court near the Cozy Cone Motel that serves a variety of foods in cones like bacon mac and cheese and ice cream cones. To me it's the most immersive of the different lands and the coolest. read more

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The most popular place in the parks in my personal opinion. So when u get to the park bite the bullet and get it over with in the morning because the wait times for the main cars ride is located here and has the longest wait time out of any ride in the park. Cars land itself is amazing like even as adult I can fan girl. It's decorated super well, themed very very well, food places, bathrooms, stores and fun rides, it's very popular so it's crowded even during the slow times. Cars land is my favorite location. read more

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What's not to love Cars Land?! I feel like I am transported to the Cars movie walking down route 66 every time I visit! It is especially cute during the Halloween and Christmas seasons as it is decorated to the nines! Cars Land offers 3 different rides and it is also home to the busiest ride in Disney's California Adventure - Radiator Springs Racers! This ride usually has at least a 2 hour wait on most days - during our last visit, we couldn't even find the time to ride it because of the long wait times! Luigi's Rollicking Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree are the other 2 rides and while they seem to cater to the kids, I always have fun riding these 2 passenger rides with my family. Wait times are not too terrible most of the time either. Cars Land offers different food items from places like Flo's Dinner where you can get their famous Fried Chicken and the multiple Cozy Cones where you can get popcorn, Churros and even Mac and Cheese in a Cone! There are also a ton of photo ops everywhere! They even have cars like Lighting McQueen and Mater driving around! read more

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I love this area of California Adventure. I was here the day it opened in June 2012. It is a beautiful addition to the renovated park. 3 of our favorite rides lie here. Two of the attractions are perfect rides for the younger crew. The 3rd one is an e ticket beloved by families. Luigi and Tow Mater each have a central ride. During the holidays they become well themed with new music for the season. Overall, a lovely addition. read more

Shucks after a long wait the ride was closed so... no ride tonight. We use the single rider lane as it cuts down on wait time. Although your group is not riding together you're on it for a short time. It bursts your bubble to get so close to getting on a ride when they announce ride is down. Only single rider line was asked to exit out. The perks of staying for more than one day. We will try again today or last chance tomorrow. After all if at first you don't succeed, try try again. read more

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Always love walking down this street. Reminds me of small town joys. The street is just like the movie and you're immersed onto the set with mater, Luigi, cozy cones, flo's and radiator racers. You'll be able to catch lightning and mater cars by cozy cones. Seasonal menus on select nights. Stop by during oogie boogie and enjoy the transformed land into a not so scary Halloween. read more

Cars Land - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Classic cars, race cars, tractors and speed are on the menu at Cars Land! It's a fun place with great food (Flo'a) and snacks and refreshments - great shopping here as some of our fave stores with really cool stuff and selection is located in Cars Land! Don't miss Mater; Luigi and Radiator Springs rides! read more

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Disney really thought of everything with this land! It really felt like you had walked into Radiator Springs. I enjoyed seeing all of the themes. I got some popcorn from the cozy Cone motel and the little cone fountain. This is a very cute place to spend a little bit of time and get some good food. read more

So much fun! Radiator Springs is the town where Disney's movie, Cars is in. Cars Land is the area in Disney California Adventure that gives homage to the Cars movie and beloved characters. From rides, shops, and eateries. The mountain scenery where the Radiator Springs ride is cool and looks nice at night. My nephew even asked to have his photo taken there. There was a photo opp to photograph Lightning McQueen. I also heard Mater makes an appearance. Those characters are so cute! The ride Radiator Springs Racers is here of course which I reviewed a few weeks ago. Definitely would return to Cars Land! read more

Cars Land - Lightning McQueen 8/19/24 - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Cars land has evolved from a 1990s Hyundai Accent to a 2025 Tesla if you know what I mean... So much technology around here that nothing is basic anymore... Sadly I miss the basicness of DCA and Cars Land as a whole. So much to see and do but there's also so many people. Unless you're content with only riding Radiator Springs due to it's short line, you'll be disappointed when you try to visit other attractions. Yes, the new color scheme and improved tech helps but fades. Lines are lined and tempers are tempers. When you mix 90 degree weather and impatient people, even a blind person can see the tension. Making it to rope drop is fun until it isn't. People can be ruthless even with kids. Just remember to be patient and be courteous. You'll get to where you need to, eventually. With other areas to visit, unless you're a super Cars Fan, I'd say, wait until the end of the night to visit. Enjoy the rest of the park. Thank me later. read more

They did such an amazing job with designing Cars Land. It really does feel like you are in Radiator Springs when you step into this themed land. Disney California Adventure Park had a rough start after rthey opened until they built and opened Cars Land in 2012. This place brought in better attendance numbers and ushered in new themed lands like Pixar Pier and Avengers Campus. They have a few rides here at Cars Land. Radiator Springs Racers is a blast and is a race around the outskirts of Radiator Springs. You encounter many of the characters from the Cars movie along.the way. The only bummer is the line can be long and it breaks down often. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters are a couple rides designed for kids. I haven't been on them, but they look fun. Cars Land is one of my favorite places to go for a quick bite. Flo's V8 Café serves home-style rotisserie plates and pies. I come by here often during lunch hours. The Cozy Cone Motel has a nice variety of foods to choose from including the yummy Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese Cone. If you hang out in front of the Cozy Cone Motel, both Mater and Lighting McQueen cars drive up and make special appearances for photo ops. This places is a blast for both kids and adults. If you love the original Cars movie, you will enjoy walking around Cars Land. There are plenty of gift shops that offer exclusive Cars merchandise. read more

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One of my favourite lands in all the Disney parks! The attention to detail from the moment you step into Cars Land is just so amazing! You really feel like you're on the set and the Halloween decorations make this even more fun during the fall. It's also super cute at Christmas time. The shops have park exclusive Cars merch and the Cosy Cone Motel is the best for light bites, including mac & cheese cones, popcorn and ice cream! The Speed Racers ride is one of the best park rides and again the attention to detail is incredible. read more

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Disney, really thought of everything when creating this land. It really felt like you had walked into radiator Springs. It was very fun to walk around and see all of the themes and even the cozy Cone motel and the little cone fountain. This is a very cute place to spend a little bit of time and get some good food read more

Yeeeeeees!!! This place really IS the happiest place on earth!!!! Great day to be ME!!! read more

Cars Land - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Welcome to Radiator Springs! Where the streets are freshly paved, the hotel rooms are traffic cones, and wheels rule the world. Honestly, this section of the park messed with my head a bit. I felt like it was an optical illusion walking into this section. You really feel like you are walking in the movie. It's amazing how they transformed this and how everything looked exactly how it was in the movie. There is not detail left out, they nailed it right down to the backdrop of the area making the mountains to look like the mountains from the movie. One thing you will notice too is just how small Radiator Springs really was in terms of town layout. There are lots of things to do here, you just need to be on the lookout. Each nod to the movie is incorporated into the landscape whether it be an attraction, place for food, or merchandise store, they seem to have seamlessly made this work so well. read more

Carsland is tons of fun! Even for adults. Sure there's the kiddie rides and it is a very kid friendly area, but there's still some fun to be had by the adults. Also, there's lots of great photo opportunities throughout Carsland. You can get photos with the cars character- which is pretty awesome actually. The cars make noise and stuff too. There's plenty of food options and lots of shopping in this part of the park. If you love the Cars movies, this is the place for you! :) read more

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Life could be a dream! Our favorite sunset activity!!!!! When the neon lights come on at Cars Land! Our little interactive event at dust! Make sure to hang around before the sunset and experience the magic of dancing to sh-boom! read more

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Cars Land puts guests in the world of Disney's hit movie Cars. Get your kicks on route 66 right here at DCA. The land is adorable. Some of the most iconic moments from the first Cars movie reside here. Attention to detail throughout the land. Everything in this land screams Disney's Cars. The businesses found in the first movie are found here. Decorations are reminiscent of classic Route 66. Cars Land gets decked out for Halloween. The holiday changes are festive and creative. I loved looking at all the ways Cars would celebrate Halloween. There are safety cone and gas can pumpkins, spider webs made of chains, and other child friendly "spooky" Cars. Rides are another opportunity for guests to experience the movies. While Cars Land is geared towards younger visitors, whole family enjoyment was considered in the creation of this land. Along with the kiddie rides, there is also Radiator Springs Racers. Radiator Springs Racers takes riders on a fast-paced ride through Radiator Springs. Cars Land has several eateries. Cruise by Flo's V8 Cafe for 1950's, diner style, favorites. Fillmore's Taste-In has healthy snacks. Cozy Cone Motel has five walk up windows of food. Each cone has different offerings. One of the cones has special drink options for those 21 and over. Eclectic roadside shops pepper Route 66. The souvenir shops in Cars Land resemble those shops. As expected, merchandise in the stores is primarily Cars themed. Each store has slightly different items. The shops do have pin trading boards. read more

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As a pseudo immersive experience, this place more than fits the bill. I was disappointed that some of the "shops" from the movie didn't have more movie specific memorabilia nor more detailed props and effects. There could have been so much more to the immersive experience. The three rides that are here, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, Luigi's Rollickin Roadsters and the Radiator Springs Racers are entertaining. Smaller riders will be limited to the first two and the stand by line for the last is really long (up to 2 hours). On occasion, Mater and Lightning McQueen come out for pics. At other times, Sally the Porsche or the DJ car come out. My 4 year old, who was done with any rides, loved taking pics with Mater and Lightning and just watching everyone walk by. We settled on some souvenir shopping and dinner at Flo's to round out our immersive experience and enjoyed Radiator Springs and Cars Land just like Lightning did in the movie. Just ask my 4 year old... read more

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My husband and I came here for the sole purpose of riding radiator springs racers-(reviewed separately). but was blown away by everything we saw. Entering Radiator springs via US Rt 66 I loved the attention to detail as shown by Fios V8 cafe and the Cozy cone motel. Although I have not seen the movie I can see why people say it is a great reproduction of the things in the movie. We stopped at Surge's surplus gift shop where I was finally able to find car themed T shirts for my husband and son. Check here for cardmember discounts especially if you are using the Chase Disney Visa. We didn't see any characters however there was a photo pass photographer by the billboard sign so we stopped for a few pictures. We walked by Luigi's rocking roadsters which appeared to be a kid's ride. Would have tried it but the line was too long. We also saw Mater's junkyard jamboree which is the only other ride here besides those listed. It is truly a full immersive area, that gives you the feel that you are truly in the cartoon. Perhaps the greatest shot I got was of the AZ boulder desert that was framed by a boulder when we were leaving Pacific coast-about to be renamed SanFranoyko Square. I loved the parked car and the statue in front of Radiator springs garage. Take the time to enjoy this section of the park whether or not you plan to ride. Located near the back of Disney's CA Adventure park. read more

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What can I say about Cars Land other than how amazing it is and how overly detailed everything seems to be in this section of Disney's California Adventure. The theming is amazing and it really makes you feel like you are stepping foot into Radiator Springs, with every store, shop and their cute little Cozy Cone hotel, becoming a thing of reality here. It is as if you stepped right into the movie and traveled to a time where neon lights are all the rage again! This section of the park has 3 rides, two of which are kid rides (that are still amazing and fun for anyone of any age) and a thrill ride that is similar to getting into a car and racing around town with the windows open. They have a handful of areas you can buy food in and I have to say that Flo's café in this section of the park has one of the greatest milkshakes I have ever had. I easily recommend that if you are going to California Adventure for the day, that you need to stop here and try all the rides and a few foods out because this place is unlike any theme park section you have experienced before! read more

Radiator Springs in Cars land has one of the best rides! Best to arrive and ride at night. Don't forget to smile and pose for the pic during the ride. Snap the picture with code afterwards so you can download it onto the Disneyland app. So fun! read more

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Cars Land is decorates for both Halloween and Christmas. Be sure to look up the sunset time and come watch the lights turn out. There's Cozy Cones to grab various treats and always a great themed land in Disney's California Adventure! read more

Cars Land - Swirl ice cream - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

I'll be honest. I had never seen Cars before coming to Cars Land for the first time, so I wasn't aware of how closely it resembled Radiator Springs! My group also stopped to eat at Flo's V8 Cafe and my god, it looks exactly like the cafe in the movie! I finally got to watch Cars once I flew back home and was sad that I couldn't appreciate what was right in front of me when we were walking through this part of the park as much. However, once I go back, I know I'll be more excited to walk around Cars Land and take more photos here. It was a fantastic movie that I regret not watching sooner. read more

Cars Land. This is my favorite area at Disney. The Disney designers did an awesome job of bringing Radiator Springs to life. It's pretty magical walking through here especially at night., The neon signs are lite up. Well faux neon that looks like the real deal. The Ornament Valley mountain range is pretty realistic looking from afar. At night, it's aglow with its red rock formations. The mountain peaks are in the shape of Cadillac car fins from the 1950-1960s. The rides: +Radiator Springs Racers +Luigi's Rollicking Roadsters +Mater's Junkyard Jamboree Food: +Flo's V8 Cafe- They serve a mean fried l chicken... ohhh so good. Don't forget they served burger, fries, and shake. +Cozy Cone Motel- They have you covered for snack food... popcorn, churros, chili and Mac n cheese cones, pear o dice soda, root beer floats, alcoholic lemonade, and soft serve. +Fillmore's Fruit stand- You can get a whole pickle. Shopping: +Ramone's House of Body Art +Sarge's Surplus (it was closed when I visited) Sights: + Don't forget to check out the fountain at the end of the street. Lighting McQueen may be chillin next to it. +Take a selfie with Mater. He is a chatty fella. read more

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Cars is one of my son Leo B.'s favorite movies, and I honestly have no estimate for the amount of money this franchise has cost me. My house is full of Cars toys, Cars sticker books, and Cars apparel, and when we took a family trip to Disneyland a few weeks before Leo's third birthday, we bought four full-priced adult park hopper tickets because we wanted our boy--who is too small for the majority of the rides at either park--to meet Lightning McQueen. And it was totally worth it! Cars Land is an amazing place. It looks exactly like Radiator Springs, with Luigi's tire shop and Flo's cafe and the Cozy Cone all where they are in the movies. The experience is fun and immersive, with plenty of great photo ops. There are also rides, including Radiator Springs Racers, a really fun one that I did not ride this time around. I tried to sell Leo on the toddler-appropriate Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, but he's weirdly terrified of the tractors (if we don't fast-forward past them in the movies, he runs to another room), so that was a no go. He just loved walking around Radiator Springs. There was a little Guido by the tire shop and he took a picture with him, grinning the whole time. He also got to meet Lightning McQueen and Mater, who were not stationary attractions but moving, talking, full-sized cars. We had to wait in line for Lightning and barely made it in before he had to leave for an oil change. Cars Land was a definite highlight of Leo's first Disneyland trip. He still talks about it over a month later, and I don't regret spending that park hopper money. It was worth it just to watch my little boy explore Radiator Springs. read more

This was awesome. I like cars. Both the movie and in general. I loved this place. It was fun. I liked that they made everything look just like the movies. The mountain backgrounds were so cool. i made my wife ride every ride. Even the kids ones. Even the ones that were basically the same ride over and over. Mwahaha. It was funny. read more

Cars Land is my newest obsession since I experienced the main ride for the first time last summer. When I visit with my niece and nephew, I always take them on the other cars land-themed rides since they have so much fun and age appropriate for them. However, when I'm at the park without them, I prefer to enjoy the delicious food on this side of the park and the joy of the ride itself. read more

Came here a couple of time and have absolutely enjoyed it. Enjoyed the rides and the shops that are in Cars Land. Have yet to try the food that are the restaurants there. Will be coming back to try it on the next trip. It's even nice at night with the lights on. read more

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Eats. Cozy Cone Motel is a fun spot to get snacks. Don't look at it like a sit down counter service place and you'll enjoy it greatly. Fun and unique flavors hopping from cone to cone to try new & exciting snacks. Fillmore's Taste-In - Sick of all the deep fried and fatty goodness? This stand has you covered with fruit and more healthy snacks. Flo's V8 Cafe - I just love the theming here. It's like an old timey drive in diner. One great thing about Flo's is they also serve breakfast. This quick service restaurant has sandwiches, fried chicken, pot pies and salads. Really a little something for everyone. Rides. Radiator Springs Racers - One of the most fun rides in all of Disneyland (just behind for me). It's fast and thrilling, plus they take your photo while on it. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree - A cute one for the kiddies. Warning: It spins. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters - Another cute ride for children, but this is a spinning one again so Ma & Pa may need to sit this one out. Great photo ops throughout! This land is fully immersive and one of my favorites in both the parks. If you get lucky, you may see some Cars 'characters' rolling through the land! read more

This is my favorite land in the park and it's actually going to Radiator Springs in the movie. I love this vintage vibe and Cars is my favorite Pixar movie. The staff is also very friendly. read more

One of the only places in California adventure that I can actually lose myself in. I mean this place makes you feel like your actually there. It's just some immersive. My favorite land to just walk around and hang out in. The music selection is phenomenal. I always spend a lot of time in cars land. read more

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Cars Land is designed like Radiator Springs. It's just fun to walk around and look at all the cool ways they've brought the movie to life. I didn't really care for many of the rides, but it was a fun place to get pictures. read more

Bad bad Yelper! I have been to DCA and especially Cars Land for YEARS, and only just reviewing it now. I was planning another trip this past March 2020 for a birthday celebration, but sadly that is now indefinitely postponed. My one and only MOST IMPORTANT recommendation would be to get yourself a fast pass for Racers as soon as you get there. I know they do offer Single Rider, but in case that isn't an option for you for whatever reason you have your FP to fall back on. Be sure to get your picture taken at the front of Cars Land before you go in. It's quite the photo op! As you walk down Route 66 it really does feel like you're in the movie! I know there has been a lot of movement (no pun intended) with the attractions in CL, so I am not 100% sure which is what as of 2020. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree is a pretty cute attraction and I cannot recall what's the latest with Luigi's. I haven't yet eaten at Flo's (for shame!) but I love to shop at the Route 66 gift shop right across from Luigi's. Also, don't forget to stop at the Cozy Cone either before or after Racers! You'll love it here! Enjoy! read more

Cars Land - 2/1/2020 - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Fantastic at night and extra special during Halloween. Loved every aspect of it. Can't wait to visit again next year. read more

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I have NOT seen a single "Cars" movie (nor have I seen the "Planes" movie lmao) and I can still say that this is the best "land" at Disney California. For Halloween and Christmas, they go ALL out at Cars Land. Each restaurant, ride, and character is themed after the holidays and it's perfect for multiple photo opportunity! Even when it's not the holidays, this area is gorgeous when it's night time with all the lights. It really makes you feel like you're at a stop at Route 66 and the night life is there! The neon lights, street lights, and the hustle and bustle really add to the theming here. Cars Land also has one of the high queue rides, "Radiator Springs Racers". A definite must for a fast pass. Although I've had a huge miss with Lube-O-Rama, Cars Land houses the absolute GOAT, my FAV food stop at the entire park. The Cozy Cone Motel, you can never go wrong with the cones, popcorn, and their seasonal specials. Look inside the little building in the middle when it's Halloween or Christmas, it's usually decorated inside too. A definite, definite place to explore and take pictures at. Even if you're not a fan of the movies or know nothing about them! read more

Radiator Springs!!! One of the best land set ups I have seen. Only Star Wars comes in comparison. Exactly what you see and picture when you watch the movies. I loved this place when they first opened years ago. Now my kiddos who love the movies are so amazed when they come. When the characters appear, it is the best. Everyone gets excited. One of the most popular rides at CAA is still Racers. Great kiddo rides here. Good eats. read more

Cars Land - Cruz! - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

Cars Land... One of my favorite places in California Adventure!!! My daughter and I have visited California Adventure multiple times. We recently went back to Cars Land over Thanksgiving break. My daughter is a huge Cars fan. It's super exciting to go over the Holidays because Disney, really brings the Holiday theme into Cars Land. Matter's Jamboree becomes a Jingle Jamboree, and Luigi's Ride is also decked out for the Holidays. It Luigi even sings Holiday themed songs. Its quite a experience in Cars Land over the seasonal Holidays! Tip: If you have Fast Pass on your ticket, and your in California Adventure or Disneyland with a Multi-Pass; you want to ride Radiator Springs Racers, queue first thing in the morning, especially during the holidays. By the time it turns 1:00 P.M, most of the fast passes are gone for Radiator Springs. There are three rides in Cars Land 1) Radiator Springs Racers 2) Mater's Jingle Jamboree (Holiday) 3) Luigi's Dancing Cars Ride. My daughter loves all three rides. She'd give a 5* on all of the rides. Above, I've ranked each ride you should do in Cars Land, in order. Radiator Springs Racers is a cars ride which you're essentially riding in a car, 3 front, 3 in back through radiator springs. Towards the end, you end up racing another car. The speed actually picks up and there are a few note worthy small drops on the ride. Super fun though! It's got a lot of angles on the ride during the race part. If it wasn't for the long wait, I'm sure that my 6 year old daughter would ride this ride over and over again! Mater's Jingle Jamboree, you ride in one of mater's carts. There are two loading areas. It's essentially a tea cup ride, where you have a lot of tight, small turns that may get you dizzy. Fun ride. The wait is approximately 20 minutes. (Check out my review for the Mater's Jingle Jamboree). Luigi's Dancing Cars Ride. There are a wide variety of cars placed throughout the ride. It goes in slow motion to the song and towards the end, you twirl around in a circle really fast. (Check out my review for Luigi's Dancing Cars Ride). Super fun, love Cars Land! Great food selection too. You've got the V8 Flo cafe, Cozy Cone, and a few other carts scattered through-out Cars land. There is one store, towards Radiator Springs, where you can pick up Cars themed merchandise. My daughter picked up a Mater shirt (gray) when we were in Cars land a few years ago. If you're in California Adventure, you need to stop by Cars Land! It's a requirement! read more

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My number one ride whenever I'm in California Adventures! You'd think that under the scorching summer weather in California would make looking at a desert themed ride feel like a tragic decision, but I'd imagine this is how it would feel like to be transported in Arizona just like the film! Every second on the ride truly feels like you're in the movie. I love all the details they put in every scene and the race at the end of the ride really tops it off! read more

Cars Land - Amusement Parks Near Me - Anaheim, California

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