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A Closer Look At ‘Cars Land’ Attractions

July 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Cars Land has been open for about a month now, during which time the huge new addition to Disney California Adventure has been wildly successful. The painstaking attention paid to the design of the entire area by Disney Imagineers clearly shows, as you are transported to the town of Radiator Springs as soon as you step foot into the 12-acre land. After the break, take a look at hi-res photos of the main attractions and really try to take notice of all the little details meticulously planned and designed by the Imagineers! [Read more...]

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Watch: 13-Minute Doc Tells The Story Of Cars Land

June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cars Land - Now Open

Prior to its opening two weeks ago, Cars Land at Disney California Adventure had been in development for over five years. Disney Imagineers wanted visitors to the new section of the park to feel as if they had been transported into the film. To achieve that feat, years of meticulous research and planning were essential. The Blue Sky Cellar, the park’s preview center for upcoming attractions has been playing a short documentary, featuring stories from Cars creator (and Principal Creative Advisor of Walt Disney Imagineering) John Lasseter, along with many of the Imagineers who worked on the extensive project. Take a look at the touching video after the break! [Read more...]

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Cars Land And Buena Vista Street Open To Huge Crowds At Disney California Adventure

June 17, 2012 by 2 Comments
Cars Land - Radiator Springs Marquee

California Adventure has been undergoing a massive expansion over the past few years, with Disney’s goal being to make the park a worthy companion to the behemoth that is Disneyland. Friday marked the grand re-opening of the theme park, with the additions of Cars Land and Buena Vista Street being the two headliners. Crowds lined up throughout the evening prior to the opening, with thousands ready to race straight to the new rides, which would no doubt bring extremely long wait times. [Read more...]

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First Look: Marquees For Cars Land Attractions

April 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Cars Land - Radiator Springs Marquee

With its grand opening looming, finishing touches are being put on Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. In the huge new themed area, there are several different forms of entertainment, but the spotlight will shine squarely upon the three major attractions – Radiator Springs Racers, Luigi’s Flying Tires, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. The Disney Parks Blog has posted some photos of the attraction marquees, which you can take a look at after the jump! [Read more...]

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Preview: Cars Land Merchandise

April 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cars Land Merchandise - Image 16

Last week, Disney California Adventure held its annual merchandise preview showcase for Annual Passholders. With the grand opening of Cars Land looming, there is no surprise that a large concentration of the t-shirts, hats, posters, and various other collectibles were Cars-themed. There is a huge amount of merchandise that will be found at Cars Land and you can take a peek at some of it after the jump! [Read more...]

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Watch: Behind the Scenes of Cars Land

March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cars Land at Night

The addition of Cars Land to Disney California Adventure is the main highlight of a massive expansion to Disney California Adventure. With the grand opening set for just a few months from now, work on the new section of the park is nearing completion. Several videos have been released over the past few months, giving us a look at what it is taking to bring the various attractions in Cars Land to life. There is no doubt that there has been a ton of work put in to ensure that the world of Cars is brought to life faithfully. Check out the videos after the jump! [Read more...]

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Extras! No. 2 – Up/Super Mario Mash-Up, Brave Fan Art, Carsland, Pixar Playing Cards, Live-Action Toy Story

March 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Pixar Extras! is set up to bring you bits of Pixar from around the web. It is a collection of Pixar-related artwork, merchandise, and cool goodies that may not make make it into their own full-blown articles, but are too sweet to simply ignore. Check out this week’s edition of Pixar Extras! after the jump! [Read more...]

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Preview: ‘Cars Land’ & Disney California Adventure Changes

March 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Cars Land Artwork

The Disney California Adventure theme park was born in 2001, as a major expansion to the Disneyland property in Anaheim, California. The park has been undergoing a significant redesign lately, with the addition of Buena Vista Street, designed to resemble the Hollywood streets that Walt Disney would have walked through in the 1920s. Additionally, “Cars Land” is being added, a new section of the park meant to transport you to the world of Cars. Get a preview of the huge new additions to California Adventure after the jump! [Read more...]

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Find 1977 John Lasseter Photo, Win Trip To Cars Land

August 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
John of the Jungle Contest

Disney has launched a creative new contest in a search for a photo of John Lasseter from 1977. It isn’t just any photo they are searching for. You see, during 1977 and 1978, the Pixar and Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer served as a tour guide on the famed Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland. Now, the search is on for a photo of Lasseter which one may or may not have tucked away in an old photo album. Find a photo (which can be verified) and you can win a trip to the grand opening of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure! Check out the contest video and the full press release here. [Read more...]

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