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Radiator Springs Racers

Radiator Springs Racers is a high-speed slot car-style and hybrid attraction located in at Park in . Inspired by the Disney•Pixar film Cars, it immerses guests in the world of Radiator Springs through a scenic drive and competitive race featuring characters like and Mater. The ride opened to the public on June 15, 2012, as the flagship attraction of the Cars Land expansion within the $1.1 billion redevelopment of Park. A version of the attraction also operates at , which opened on July 16, 2023. The experience begins with a leisurely tour of Ornament Valley's desert landscapes and the quirky town of Radiator Springs, where guests board one of 12 custom race cars modeled after vehicles from the film, each seating up to six riders. Riders then receive a "racing makeover" at either Luigi's Casa Della Tires or Ramone's House of Body Art before accelerating into an outdoor race against other vehicles, navigating sharp turns, hills, and straightaways amid red-rock formations and the Cadillac Range—a mountain backdrop inspired by the Cadillac Ranch art installation in Texas. The attraction utilizes third-generation transport technology similar to that of Test Track at EPCOT, propelling cars up to 40 miles per hour on a guided track system. With a minimum height requirement of 40 inches (102 cm), Radiator Springs Racers appeals to families and thrill-seekers alike, blending storytelling with exhilarating open-air racing elements across nearly six acres. Since its debut, it has become one of the most popular and longest-waiting attractions at the , often exceeding hour-long queues and offering Lightning Lane access for priority entry. The ride's immersive theming, developed in collaboration with animators, has earned acclaim for recreating the film's Route 66-inspired aesthetic, complete with interactive and dynamic lighting effects.

History

Development and announcement

On October 17, 2007, Disney CEO announced a comprehensive multi-year expansion for as part of a broader effort to revitalize the park, including the creation of inspired by the success of Pixar's 2006 film and its planned sequel slated for release in 2011. This $1.1 billion redevelopment initiative positioned as a flagship 12-acre themed area, with Radiator Springs Racers designated as its centerpiece attraction to draw visitors through an immersive recreation of the film's Route 66-inspired town. Walt Disney Imagineering led the project's creative development, with Tom Morris serving as executive creative director responsible for adapting the Radiator Springs environment from the Cars films into a fully realized land that would anchor the expansion and enhance overall park attendance. Radiator Springs Racers, the land's flagship attraction, cost over $200 million to build, underscoring its central role in transforming the underperforming park into a more engaging destination. Initial concepts for Radiator Springs Racers drew from mechanics and traditional storytelling to blend high-speed thrills with narrative immersion. Development teams began pre-visualization in 2007, employing and simulations to prototype the ride's layout, vehicle dynamics, and scenic integration, allowing Imagineers to iteratively refine the experience before physical .

Construction and opening

Construction of Radiator Springs Racers commenced in late as part of the broader $1.1 billion expansion of , following the demolition of the former ABC Stage and adjacent structures in the park's area to clear space for the 12-acre development. The project involved extensive site preparation and groundwork to transform the area into a detailed recreation of Radiator Springs from the film Cars. Key milestones marked steady progress throughout the build. Steel installation for the ride's elevated track and rockwork structures began in March 2010, utilizing over 4,000 tons of steel to form the 280,000-square-foot Cadillac Range, the largest such rock formation in any U.S. Disney theme park. A "topping out" ceremony in October 2010 celebrated the placement of the final steel beam, signifying the completion of the structural framework. By early 2012, Audio-Animatronics figures were integrated into the attraction, enhancing its immersive storytelling elements. Cars Land, including Radiator Springs Racers, reached full completion by June 2012. The attraction underwent soft openings in spring 2012, allowing cast members to conduct testing and refine operations ahead of the public launch. Radiator Springs Racers debuted to the public on June 15, 2012, as the centerpiece of Cars Land's grand opening ceremony, which featured appearances by filmmakers and voice talent from the Cars franchise. High demand led to initial operational challenges, with wait times surpassing six hours on opening day and technical glitches causing intermittent breakdowns.

Incidents and closures

On May 24, 2022, a ride on Radiator Springs Racers emitted black smoke near the finish line during operation, prompting an immediate shutdown and evacuation of guests from the loading area. No guest injuries were reported in the incident, which Disney attributed to a potential malfunction under investigation for electrical or mechanical faults. The attraction remained closed for over a week for precautionary inspections and repairs, reopening on June 3, 2022, in line with 's stringent safety protocols. In March 2025, the ride experienced multiple breakdowns. On , dozens of guests were trapped on the for over 30 minutes following an abrupt shutdown. Another incident occurred on March 19, when singer and other guests were evacuated from the ride, during which Lovato was seen performing the "Disney knees" pose while waiting. No injuries were reported in these events. The ride has undergone several routine refurbishments since opening, reflecting its high usage driven by sustained popularity among visitors. Short closures occurred from August 18 to 27, 2023, and February 26 to March 1, 2024, for standard maintenance. A more extended closure began on August 18, 2025, for track repaving and system upgrades, originally scheduled to end on September 26 but reopening a day early on September 25. These operational pauses have occasionally strained park capacity, redirecting crowds to nearby attractions like and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree during peak periods.

Design and technology

Ride system

The Radiator Springs Racers attraction utilizes a third-generation iteration of the transport system initially engineered for the ride at in , refined by to create a hybrid experience that combines guided rail movement with thematic racing elements. This evolution incorporates advancements in vehicle propulsion and control, building on the original system's electromagnetic guidance while enhancing reliability and thematic integration for the Cars franchise setting. The track consists of more than 5,000 feet of elevated steel rails featuring a central slot mechanism that guides vehicles precisely along the path, allowing for smooth navigation through indoor scenes and outdoor terrains. This design supports acceleration to a maximum speed of 40 miles per hour during the high-speed racing segment outdoors, where vehicles encounter banked turns and subtle elevations to simulate competitive driving without extreme drops. Synchronization is achieved through onboard computers in each , which enable monitoring of position, automatic collision avoidance, and coordinated pacing across parallel paths for single- and multi- dispatches. These systems ensure safe operation by adjusting speeds dynamically to maintain intervals between on shared sections of track. The overall ride lasts approximately 4 minutes, incorporating dynamic branching where diverge into separate racing lanes before a programmed merge determines the "winner" through randomized sequencing.

Vehicles

The vehicles for Radiator Springs Racers are custom-built six-passenger convertibles designed to resemble character cars from ·Pixar's films, complete with expressive facial features such as eyes on the windshield and a grille serving as a . They are available in eight distinct colors, each imparting a unique personality to the ride experience—for instance, red vehicles align with the McQueen-themed path, while blue ones correspond to the Mater-themed path. The seating configuration consists of two forward-facing rows with three seats each, allowing families or groups to ride together in a compact, open-air setup. These vehicles employ powered by an onboard motor that draws from a bus bar system embedded beneath the track slot, with speed and movement controlled by a for precise operation. The motor connects via the slot to a wheeled that rides on rails, enabling each to accelerate independently and bank dynamically through curves for an immersive sensation. This setup supports smooth transitions between indoor show scenes and the outdoor portion, maintaining consistent motion across environmental changes. An onboard computer with processors uses GPS-like positioning to speed and location in , contributing to the ride's operational efficiency. Safety is integrated through individual lap bars for each rider, a 40-inch minimum height requirement, and an offboard "Wayside" control system that oversees all 31 vehicles to enforce speed limits—capped at 40 mph—and prevent collisions by adjusting velocities as needed. The modular construction of the vehicles and track connections facilitates rapid maintenance, such as temporary removal of sections for inspections without prolonged downtime. Overall, the attraction achieves a throughput of approximately 1,500 riders per hour, with each vehicle logging about 36,000 miles annually under normal operation.

Animatronics and effects

The Radiator Springs Racers attraction incorporates 23 full-size figures to bring characters from the Cars films to life during its indoor segments. These include detailed representations of , Mater, , , , , Mack, and Ramone, which interact with riders through expressive movements and synchronized dialogue drawn from the movies. The were primarily developed by Garner Holt Productions, a California-based firm specializing in advanced robotic figures, which supplied a dozen units for the ride using custom engineering to achieve fluid, character-specific gestures such as waving and dynamic posing. These figures employ sophisticated mechanisms, including pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, to simulate realistic vehicle animations like mouth movements for lip-sync and eye expressions that convey emotion during key storytelling moments. Special effects enhance immersion throughout the 4-minute, 22-second experience, with systems delivering immersive audio cues and environmental narration to guide riders through the narrative transitions. Indoor scenes utilize strategic and atmospheric to evoke a desert twilight ambiance, complementing the as vehicles navigate themed tunnels and canyons.

Ride experience

Queue

The queue for Radiator Springs Racers is themed as a scenic drive through the fictional town of Radiator Springs, immersing guests in the world of Pixar's Cars from the moment they enter. It begins at Stanley's Oasis, a recreated 1909 settlement site featuring historical elements like the original Radiator Spring trading post, complete with interactive features such as a working antique gas pump where visitors can "fill up" and authentic Route 66 signage evoking the attraction's desert highway inspiration. These details draw from the short film Time Travel Mater, providing a backstory to the town's founding and enhancing the narrative buildup. The pathway accommodates both single-rider and regular standby queues, which merge at points to optimize flow, allowing individuals or small groups to join faster lines if willing to separate. As guests progress, they encounter video screens displaying Fillmore's organic fuel advertisements, promoting the car's eco-friendly ethos, alongside ambient sounds of including distant car engines, chatter from residents, and subtle desert winds to create a lively, lived-in atmosphere. Designed with extensive switchbacks to resemble a winding through Ornament Valley's rock formations, the queue can accommodate over 1,000 guests at peak times, supported by the attraction's overall throughput of approximately 1,500 riders per hour. This layout includes shaded areas and scenic overlooks for comfort during longer waits, with popular photo opportunities near the Cozy Cone Motel structures—iconic traffic cone-shaped buildings that serve as restrooms and snack stops in , allowing families to pose against the vibrant, whimsical architecture. Wait times in the queue typically range from 30 to , varying by crowd levels and time of day, but the experience is enriched by cast members in period costumes role-playing as Radiator Springs townsfolk, sharing anecdotes about characters like or Mater to build anticipation and deepen immersion. From here, the queue transitions seamlessly into the indoor portion of , where the adventure officially begins.

Layout

The ride experience in Radiator Springs Racers begins after guests board one of 12 six-person convertible inside the Comfy Caverns Motor Court within the ride building. The first take riders on an idyllic the of Ornament Valley, passing towering buttes, mesas, red-rock formations, and cacti. Indoors, the path enters a sequence with animatronic characters from franchise: riders encounter a near-collision with Mack and the RV couple Minny and Van, then swerve to avoid a . The meets the and Mater, who invite riders to "tractor tip," tipping sleeping tractors before being chased by the angry combine . The scene transitions back to the town of Radiator Springs, passing Fillmore, Sarge, , and , before being greeted by and . The track then splits, directing vehicles to either on the left, where Luigi outfits the vehicle with new whitewall tires amid Italian flair and tire-stacking displays, or Ramone's House of on the right for a colorful job transformation under lights. Upon exiting the show building, the vehicles transition outdoors into the rugged terrain of Ornament Valley, a meticulously landscaped area mimicking the American Southwest with towering rock formations, twisted cacti, and distant mesas under the Cadillac Range silhouette. Here, the track divides into and racing lanes, pitting two vehicles against each other in a competitive sprint; riders accelerate through winding canyon paths, cresting gentle hills and banking through sharp turns amid scenic vistas, with the ride system's capabilities enabling speeds up to 40 mph for an exhilarating sense of velocity. The paths converge dramatically at the Cadillac Range for a climactic "," where a burst of mist and synchronized audio cues simulate a close-call tie, with a randomized outcome determining the winner to enhance replayability. Following this peak, the vehicles enter Taillight Caverns, where and Mater congratulate riders on a , before returning to the unload station to complete the circuit.

Reception

Awards and rankings

Upon its debut in , Radiator Springs Racers earned significant industry recognition for its innovative design as a and attraction. It placed second in Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards for Best New Ride of the year, receiving 15% of the votes behind at . The attraction also received a Thea Award for Outstanding from the , honoring its seamless integration of storytelling, animatronics, and high-speed racing elements within . itself was separately awarded a Thea Award for Outstanding in the category of themed environment, underscoring the broader impact of the 12-acre expansion at . Early post-opening evaluations further highlighted its appeal. While no major industry awards followed after 2012, the ride has maintained strong performance in annual fan and visitor surveys. For instance, it ranked in the top 10 attractions across Disney parks in Theme Park Insider's reader polls as of 2020, often cited for its repeatable racing format and immersive universe experience.

Visitor response and legacy

Since its opening in 2012, Radiator Springs Racers has maintained sustained high demand at , with average daily wait times ranging from 60 to 90 minutes and occasionally extending to 180 minutes or more during peak periods, establishing it as one of the park's most popular attractions. This consistent popularity reflects its broad appeal as a family-friendly thrill ride that combines immersive theming with competitive racing elements. Visitor reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the ride's immersive storytelling, exhilarating thrills, and strong connection to the Cars franchise, which enhances its family-oriented charm. On TripAdvisor, it holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 250 reviews as of 2025, while Yelp users rate it 4.5 out of 5 based on more than 600 reviews, frequently praising the seamless blend of dark ride narrative and high-speed racing. The ride's legacy extends to its pivotal role in revitalizing , where the introduction of , anchored by Radiator Springs Racers, drove a 22.6% increase in annual attendance to 7.8 million visitors in , marking a significant turnaround for the park. This success has inspired subsequent Pixar-themed expansions across Disney parks, including new Cars-inspired areas announced for World's in 2024. Culturally, Radiator Springs Racers has garnered attention, such as a CNN Travel feature on its role in Cars Land's debut, and has fostered dedicated fan , including a superfan who has ridden it nearly 15,000 times by 2025 and virtual recreations in platforms like . These elements have solidified its status as a benchmark for hybrid and racing attractions, influencing future theme park designs with its innovative mix of narrative depth and adrenaline.

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