Disney Unveils Expansion Plans for its Immersive 'Cars' Themed Attraction
Alright, buckle up, folks! The brand-new Cars-flavored territory is about to rock the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Don't worry if you can't spot it, as Disney announced last year at the D23 Expo that it was establishing a Cars-themed land, and now they've served up a heaping plate of exciting details. Check out the map above for a sneak peek, but remember, it's just an artist's rendition, so don't expect an exact replica.
This park's pretentious name is Piston Peak National Park, and while it's deeply rooted in the Cars universe, it's conceived as a national park inside that universe. Yep, you read that right – just imagine a park filled with sentient automobiles! The location, nestled between Liberty Square and Frontierland, makes a national park feel like it fits right at home.
Now, forget about the busy streets of Radiator Springs, as this Cars land will have a more organic, nature-loving vibe. Imagineers call it "Parkitecture," and that's not just a fancy term for landscaping. They're using a design approach inspired by the National Park Service, ensuring everything blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The area will have towering mountains, vast wilderness, calming waterways, and even geysers from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad that'll reach into the trails of Piston Peak.
Piston Peak will feature two rides: a family-friendly adventure and a high-speed race rally through the mountains. Details are scarce on the Villains' land that's coming to the other side of Big Thunder, but we'll see what shakes out there. For more about Piston Peak, hop over to the Disney Parks Blog, and for the initial news, check it out right here.
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Enrichment data:- Overall: Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land at Walt Disney World, blends the natural beauty of America's national parks with the beloved Cars characters. The area's design borrows inspiration from iconic landscapes like Rocky Mountain National Park, while incorporating parkitecture, a style modeled on the National Park Service's architectural approach. The aim is to create a fully-realized Cars world where guests can interact with the characters in a natural setting.- Integration with Frontierland: The Piston Peak area is part of a larger reimagining of Magic Kingdom's Frontierland, extending the storytelling continuum of Liberty Square and adding a modern Disney twist.- Car-itecture: Piston Peak combines parkitecture with car-itecture, integrating the Cars theme into the naturalistic environment.
- Gizmodo recently reported on the upcoming Cars-themed land at Walt Disney World, Piston Peak National Park, which takes inspiration from America's national parks, blending the world of Cars with a natural setting that integrates parkitecture and car-itecture.
- For those who enjoy a mix of entertainment and technology, io9 shares that the future of the park lies not only in the exciting new Cars-themed area but also in the integration of its design with Frontierland, creating a continuous storytelling experience in the Magic Kingdom.
- Apart from movies-and-tv updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and Doctor Who, fans of the Cars franchise can look forward to more details about the enchanting Piston Peak National Park, offering interactive experiences with beloved Cars characters amidst towering mountains, vast wilderness, calming waterways, and even geysers reaching from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
