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Lightning McQueen Officially Races Into Walt Disney World Resort Months Ahead of New Frontierland Opening

Lightning McQueen at Disneyland Paris

Disney’s ever-growing lineup of collectible popcorn buckets is about to welcome another fan-favorite addition, and this one is sure to have Pixar fans saying “Ka-chow!” As Disney Experiences (commonly known as Disney Parks) continues celebrating major anniversaries across its vast portfolio of beloved franchises, a brand-new Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket is preparing to speed into Walt Disney World Resort and ...

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First Look at New Lightning McQueen Revealed as Disney ‘Cars’ Franchise Relaunched

Animated cars with expressive faces speed down a road as a large explosion occurs behind them; a jet flies overhead with smoke trails. The scene is action-packed and colorful, set in the "Cars" movie universe.

Are you ready for this Cars relaunch for a new Disney audience? Disney’s Cars franchise has been a mainstay of Pixar storytelling for nearly two decades, evolving from a heartfelt animated film into a global brand spanning sequels, merchandise, and theme park experiences. Since the release of Cars in 2006, audiences have followed the journey of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), ...

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Disney Wipes Out Original Frontierland Landmarks at Magic Kingdom

Low crowds at Magic Kingdom's Frontierland with rip diagonally across the image

For the first time since crews flattened the former Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island areas in Frontierland, something is rising out of the ground at Magic Kingdom Park’s most active construction site. Saying Goodbye to Frontierland’s Past The transformation of this corner of Magic Kingdom Park has been methodical and, for longtime fans, difficult to watch. Following the ...

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Disney Officially Changes ‘Cars’ Franchise 20 Years Later, New Lightning McQueen Confirmed

Animated cars with expressive faces speed down a road as a large explosion occurs behind them; a jet flies overhead with smoke trails. The scene is action-packed and colorful, set in the "Cars" movie universe.

Disney is officially changing Lightning McQueen and the rest of the Cars characters two decades after their debut. Start your engines, because Pixar’s Cars franchise is officially shifting into high gear once again, and this time, it’s not just heading back to screens. It’s also racing straight into Walt Disney World Resort. A brand-new animated series, Cars: Lightning Racers, is ...

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Disney Announces New ‘Cars’ Series In the Works!

Disney Cars ride on the Disneyland Resort

This year, Pixar Animation Studios will celebrate thirty years of movie-making magic. It was on November 22, 1995, when Disney and Pixar changed the film industry with the release of Toy Story, the first feature-length film created entirely from computer animation. Toy Story was just the beginning for the studio, which has now made some of the most iconic computer-animated ...

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Hundreds of Trees Bulldozed Overnight at Magic Kingdom, Landscape for Park Guests Forever Changed

Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle in the evening

Walt Disney World Resort just tore down hundreds, if not thousands, of trees outside the Magic Kingdom, forever changing the landscape for Disney Park guests. This update comes days before Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat close forever, making way for two new Cars (2006) attractions in Frontierland. Walt Disney Imagineering first announced the reimagining at D23 Expo 2024. ...

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Confirmed: Disney’s Cars Land Will Be Completely Hidden from Magic Kingdom Guests

Concept art for one of the 'Cars' (2006) rides coming to Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom

Big changes are coming to Frontierland at Disney World, but don’t expect to spot a car engine or hear the roar of a race car engine as you stroll through the area. Disney’s highly anticipated “Cars”-themed expansion, set to transform a large portion of Magic Kingdom, promises to introduce the beloved Pixar franchise in a way that won’t disrupt the ...

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Guests Advised To Adjust Plans as Disney World Transportation Service Is Suspended

A major Disney World transportation service will close down a large section of its offering as Cars Land prepares to take over the Magic Kingdom. Disney World Transportation Service To Be Directly Affected by Major Magic Kingdom Overhaul It’s a sound as iconic as the castle itself—the sharp blast of a train whistle echoing through Main Street, U.S.A. For generations, ...

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