Welcome to Radiator Springs! Cars Land is a must-see area inside Disney California Adventure Park at the Disneyland Resort. Each land and area within the park offers its own immersive theme, unique attractions, and unforgettable moments for guests of all ages.
In this guide, we’ll take you down Route 66, exploring Cars Land’s can't-miss rides, entertainment, dining, and insider tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Whether you're a first-time guest or a seasoned pro, we hope this guide offers something new to discover in this beloved area of Disneyland Resort.
Cars Land in Disney California Adventure Park
Get your motor running! Guests from all over the world have loved the immersive experience of Cars Land ever since it opened in 2012. Every corner looks exactly like scenes from the movie.
In this guide, we’ll take you on the road with us through Cars Land, exploring its can't-miss rides, entertainment, dining, and insider tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Whether you're a first-time guest or a seasoned pro, we hope this guide offers something new to discover in this beloved area of Disneyland Resort.
Cars Land Attractions
There are three attractions in Cars Land in Disney California Adventure Park. These include Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree and Radiator Springs Racers.
Here’s a breakdown of each in more depth below.
Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters (32 inches / 81 cm)
This attraction is great for the whole family, as long as each rider meets the 32” height requirement. Luigi’s cousins come to visit and will take you on a swirling ride on one of the first trackless rides in the United States. Each ride is set to a different song and is tons of fun.
Mater's Junkyard Jamboree (32 inches / 81 cm)
Everyone’s favorite Tow Truck will lead you on a whirling square dance aboard a baby tractor. From the outside it looks pretty tame, but when you’re actually on the ride, it really whips you around. It is a truckload of fun. Riders must be 32” tall, and Rider Switch is available if someone in your party isn’t tall enough to ride.
Radiator Springs Racers (40 inches / 102 cm)
Radiator Springs Racers is one of the most popular attractions in Disney California Adventure Park, and with good reason. While on the attraction, you’ll take a leisurely drive through Ornament Valley before hitting the road in a race to the finish line.
Guests race to Radiator Springs Racers as soon as the park opens. It is one attraction you will not want to miss, so be sure to read our guide on Lightning Lane Single Pass before your visit.
Cars Land Entertainment
Meet Lightning McQueen and Friends
You can meet the residents of Radiator Springs right in Cars Land! Lightning McQueen and Mater regularly rotate to meet guests in front of the Cozy Cone Motel.
If you don’t want to wait in line to meet them, rest assured if you spend enough time in Cars Land, you’ll see them driving around. On special occasions you may even be able to see Red the Firetruck and Cruz Ramirez.
Nightly Neon Lighting of Radiator Springs
Each night at sunset the town has an unofficial ceremony just like in the film, Cars. The town becomes illuminated with neon lights to the song, "Sh-Boom.”
If you’re not sure when that will be, just hop on your smart phone and look for the official sunset time. It is quite a sight to watch the entire street come to life in neon. And you may find yourself tapping your toes right along with the catchy tune!
Cars Land Dining
Cozy Cone Motel (Quick Service)
The Cozy Cone Motel is more like five snack stops in one. Each of the cones offers a different snack or drink, so pay attention to which cone you visit. Menu items are posted outside each cone and on the Disneyland app.
You’ll find churros with dipping sauce, soft serve ice cream “cones,” Cone-Queso options with seasonal menu items, Cone-Coctions like pretzel bites and frozen drinks, and finally, Popcone with specialty flavors dill pickle, buffalo ranch and sriracha.
Fillmore's Taste-In (Quick Service)
If you’re looking for something quick, and maybe even healthy, Fillmore’s Taste-In is a sure bet. You’ll find fresh fruit, pickles, cheese, trail mix, drinks and chips.
Flo's V-8 Cafe (Quick Service)
Flo’s V-8 Cafe is one of our favorite restaurants in all of the Disneyland Resort. Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere makes you feel like you’ve traveled to the 1950s version of Route 66. You’ll enjoy comfort classics like fried chicken, cheeseburgers and milkshakes while listening to peppy oldies.
You can choose to dine inside or al fresco with views of Cadillac Mountain Range. And best yet, you can mobile order at Flo’s to make the most of your time in Cars Land.
Ramone's Serve-Ice Station (Quick Service)
This small drink stand is tucked right outside the entrance to the Radiator Springs Racers queue. You’ll find slushies that are just as flavorful as they are colorful. The refreshing icy drinks are topped with unique goodies like Nerds candies, boba and dinosaur gummies. They’re super sugary, and perfect to grab on a warm day, especially before getting in line for Radiator Springs Racers.>
Cars Land Shopping
Radiator Springs Curios
Living up to its name, Radiator Springs Curios has just about any Cars item you could imagine. It’s a prime spot to shop for collectibles, pins, accessories and any other souvenir to remind you of all of the fun you had in Cars Land.
Ramone's House of Body Art
You’ll find apparel to help you dress your best in Cars Land at Ramone’s House of Body Art. You can dress like a resident of Radiator Springs, or sport your favorite Cars character on a t-shirt. The outside of the shop is decorated with Ramone’s customized racing hoods. If you look closely, you may even find a Hidden Mickey.
Sarge's Surplus Hut
All of your theme park basic necessities and then some can be found at Sarge’s Surplus Hut. Sunscreen, snacks, toys, apparel and even Mickey Ears are all available for purchase.
Cars Land Tips
Cars Land is one area that you'll want to be sure to visit during the day and then again at night. It is a completely different experience in the daylight vs. when the neon lights come on after the sun sets, so make sure you plan enough time to see it both ways.
If you can, try to ride Radiator Springs Racers at least twice; once in daylight and once after nightfall. The views are different and even though it’s not so, it feels like you go faster in the dark.
During Halloween Time, the town of Radiator Springs becomes Radiator Screams. Not only will you find not-so-spooky Cars inspired decor throughout the land, the attractions also get a Halloween makeover. Luigi's Rollickin’ Roadsters becomes Luigi’s Honkin' Haul-O-Ween and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree becomes Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree.
Seasonal treats are available and the Cars characters can be found in their Halloween costumes.
Cars Land also completely transforms for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. Tires become wreaths, traffic cones become Christmas trees and the Cadillac Mountain Range is illuminated with red and green lights at night.
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree also get decked out for the occasion. With a little decor and festive music, they’re transformed into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree. A visit to Cars Land is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays, which generally happen mid-November through early January each year.
Please note, the above information may be incomplete, seasonal, and/or subject to change at any time.
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