Disney World‘s Magic Kingdom near Orlando, Florida, will add a Pixar “Cars” area from the 2006 animated movie inspired by Route 66.
According to a recent report by CNET:
The Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom are being repurposed to insert a new area themed around Pixar’s Cars movies. This expansion of Frontierland, which currently encompasses the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions, will see it get a Route 66 companion.
“To make way for this completely new frontier, the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will be transformed into vast and rugged terrains for a rally race with some of the world’s most iconic racers,” Disney said in a blog post Monday.
The rally race ride will take you through mountains, geysers and trails, Disney said, adding that there will be a second Cars-themed attraction, too.
Cars Land, which was added to Disney’s California Adventure back in 2012, remains popular in the west, so it was only a matter of time before it was added to the east. Work is set to begin next year.
Here’s an excerpt from the “Cars” announcement for Disney World:
Here is Route 66 News’ guide to the real-life places and people who inspired Radiator Springs in the original “Cars” movie. It remains the most popular post on Route 66 News, with over 1 million page views.
Disney World in Florida also will add a Villains Land.
(Artist’s rendering of one of the “Cars” rides planned for Disney World in Florida)