News Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[Brian]

We'll have a water feature, according to the concept art.

I mean, I love TSI. The theming is excellent. And the river is beautiful.

But it's low-capacity and not that popular. If we're getting IP in the parks, this isn't a bad trade.

Imho, this is the worst of all possible options. If they were to have some kind of perfect fitting IP, such as a modern day western character (not Woody, we have enough of him), I'd begrudgingly let go of the river and the riverboat for the sake of capacity, because to your point, these two attractions are not popular in the slightest. But paving over the most 'naturally' beautiful section of the park to shove this completely out of place IP is a double punch to the gut.

 

[JustInTime]

Right now the land is very Mississippi 1900’s. I think it’s moving to an outdoorsy-woodsy-national park feel. So where you have water now, you will have pines and mountains. Im okay with this, but it needs LOTS of water features.

I am a bit concerned for Haunted Mansion (just the queue and having cars next to it) and Liberty Square. Liberty Square is basically missing from that concept art.

 

[Brian]

A little joke to lighten up the room.

 

[Horizons '83]

I know all the talk is about ROA at the moment, but wouldn't this give Disney the opportunity to either axe Tomorrowland Speedway or repurpose it? Seem redundant to have 2 car attractions in the same park.

 

[Andrew C]

But taking a completely out of place IP and shoving it into the most 'naturally' beautiful section of the park is a double punch to the gut.

Yep...net gain? Nah, net loss.

 

[Kamikaze]

Right now the land is very Mississippi 1900’s. I think it’s moving to an outdoorsy-woodsy-national park feel. So where you have water now, you will have pines and mountains. Im okay with this, but it needs LOTS of water features.

I am a bit concerned for Haunted Mansion and Liberty Square. Liberty Square is basically missing from that concept art.

They aren't removing Haunted Mansion if thats what you're insinuating.

 

[Sneaky]

I think the snow capped car peak looks beautiful imo and am glad that it looks like we are finally getting the first Disney mountain in America since Everest.

 

[Starship824]

More news and concept art - it is going in Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island:

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It’s time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations. 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.

“We are thrilled to create this original Cars adventure and put our guests in the driver’s seat as we—quite literally—explore a new frontier in Frontierland,” shared Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World Portfolio Executive Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. “Part of pioneering this new story includes tapping into the themes of exploration and adventure that inspire so many of us to keep propelling forward. Anytime we touch Magic Kingdom, we recognize the massive responsibility that exists to get it right and tell stories that connect with our guests.”

The new area will bring you along for the ride (pun intended) with a brand-new thrilling rally race through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers, in addition to a second attraction geared towards fun for the whole family.

The new area will bring you along for the ride (pun intended) with a brand-new thrilling rally race through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers, in addition to a second attraction geared towards fun for the whole family.

Ahead of work revving into high gear next year, guests will have plenty of time to experience the charm and nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today.

And cruising just around the bend, guests will be able to venture Beyond Big Thunder Mountain into an all-new land dedicated to Disney Villains. Inspired by the wicked characters fans know and loathe, the multi-acre expansion will include two major attractions, plus dining and shopping. Walt Disney Imagineering is pushing creative boundaries to dark and mysterious levels to bring this new, first-of-its-kind land to life.

Together, these new additions to Magic Kingdom will represent the largest expansion in park history.

New Details Revealed for Magic Kingdom Expansion

It’s time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations. This marks the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history!

disneyparksblog.com

As much as I hate to see the rivers of America and Tom sawyers Island go. I am excited for because let's be honest our ROA and TSI are by far the worst versions of them and most people will probably prefer this. Also there were massive issues with how people were going to back there without getting rid of the river boat. It looks like it'll still have a lot of water elements so hopefully it won't feel like a "concrete jungle".

 

[JustInTime]

They aren't removing Haunted Mansion if thats what you're insinuating.

Not at all. But you’ll be able to see cars from the queue and if there is not much liberty square left, what then?

 

[JD80]

What the arrow is pointing at seems new... it would be significantly up from the Haunted Mansion queue (that would be more where the circle is). Possible entrance to a long rumored/yet to be announced Haunted Mansion restaurant?

I dunno:

Concept art perspective is not exact but:

The green in the awning almost matches.

 

[lentesta]

I know all the talk is about ROA at the moment, but wouldn't this give Disney the opportunity to either axe Tomorrowland Speedway or repurpose it? Seem redundant to have 2 car attractions in the same park.

YOU DON'T SAY, @Horizons '83.

 

[LittleBuford]

More news and concept art - it is going in Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island:

View attachment 808572

It’s time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations. 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.

“We are thrilled to create this original Cars adventure and put our guests in the driver’s seat as we—quite literally—explore a new frontier in Frontierland,” shared Michael Hundgen, Walt Disney World Portfolio Executive Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. “Part of pioneering this new story includes tapping into the themes of exploration and adventure that inspire so many of us to keep propelling forward. Anytime we touch Magic Kingdom, we recognize the massive responsibility that exists to get it right and tell stories that connect with our guests.”

The new area will bring you along for the ride (pun intended) with a brand-new thrilling rally race through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers, in addition to a second attraction geared towards fun for the whole family.

The new area will bring you along for the ride (pun intended) with a brand-new thrilling rally race through the mountains, climbing trails, and dodging geysers, in addition to a second attraction geared towards fun for the whole family.

Ahead of work revving into high gear next year, guests will have plenty of time to experience the charm and nostalgia of Frontierland as it is today.

And cruising just around the bend, guests will be able to venture Beyond Big Thunder Mountain into an all-new land dedicated to Disney Villains. Inspired by the wicked characters fans know and loathe, the multi-acre expansion will include two major attractions, plus dining and shopping. Walt Disney Imagineering is pushing creative boundaries to dark and mysterious levels to bring this new, first-of-its-kind land to life.

Together, these new additions to Magic Kingdom will represent the largest expansion in park history.

New Details Revealed for Magic Kingdom Expansion

It’s time to leave Radiator Springs and head west into exciting new locations. This marks the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history!

disneyparksblog.com

I have no objection to a Radiator Springs mini-land, but the loss of the Rivers of America is both entirely unnecessary and very upsetting.

 

[GhostHost1000]

ok so this is going for RoF and TSI is..... so what is "Beyond Big Thunder Mountain" ?

I would think Villainsland would be more behind haunted mansion unless it's going to expand that far?

 

[Brian]

 

[ctrlaltdel]

I think the snow capped car peak looks beautiful imo and am glad that it looks like we are finally getting the first Disney mountain in America since Everest.

The main attraction itself looks great. Tons of elevation change and twisting over itself. Also has a sizable show building seen in the upper-middle of the concept art. Don't think it will be quite the footprint of RSR, but certainly massive.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Not at all. But you’ll be able to see cars from the queue and if there is not much liberty square left, what then?

Loads of people don't even realize that Liberty Square is a thing, it's just an extension of Frontierland.

 

[JD80]

Personally I think this is going to be an amazing addition to the parks. It's going to make the park feel like a totally different one. New sitelines, new areas to walk and explore. This area won't be either a pass through or a dead end anymore.

Especially when they stick villains back there.

 

[John park hopper]

With all the land WDW has why does Disney repurpose classic Disney --leave classic Disney alone and expand capacity

 

[McMickeyWorld]

pero que ******

 

[aladdin2007]

ok so this is going for RoF and TSI is..... so what is "Beyond Big Thunder Mountain" ?

I would think Villainsland would be more behind haunted mansion unless it's going to expand that far?

villains land