News Paradise Pier Becoming Pixar Pier

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Honestly, besides Radiator Springs Racers with Cadillac Range, I’ve never thought Cars Land to be that jawdropping.

But that Cadillac Range, though. Walking into Cars Land from the Wharf area is one of the best reveals in all of Disney Parks. Cars Land isn’t perfect but they nailed parts of it.

 

[TROR]

But that Cadillac Range, though. Walking into Cars Land from the Wharf area is one of the best reveals in all of Disney Parks. Cars Land isn’t perfect but they nailed parts of it.

I agree, but that’s not the entirety of Cars Land. Most of Cars Land is actually nothing special and completely disposable as far as I’m concerned. The second best ride is Mater’s and that’s just another flat ride spinner. Nothing but Radiator Springs Racers and Flo’s is all that great.

 

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I agree, but that’s not the entirety of Cars Land. Most of Cars Land is actually nothing special and completely disposable as far as I’m concerned. The second best ride is Mater’s and that’s just another flat ride spinner. Nothing but Radiator Springs Racers and Flo’s is all that great.

I see what you mean. It looks great, but it lacks substance. I don’t spend as much time there as I used to.

 

[TragicMike]

Radiator Springs Racers? I get the ride system was existing, but beyond that, not much shared with Test Track.

I always forget Cars is Pixar for some reason. Yeah, that easily takes the cake.

 

[shambolicdefending]

I see what you mean. It looks great, but it lacks substance. I don’t spend as much time there as I used to.

I'm not sure there's a ton more you could do with attractions based only on Cars. A bigger race ride and two smaller ones for the kids - one with some interesting trackless tech - seems about right. The food options are decent. Flo's is one of my fam's favorites.

I do feel like the Luigi ride somehow sounds a lot better in concept than it actual performs in person, but I'm not sure exactly why that is...

 

[Professortango1]

Carsland should get rid of Luigi's and put in a darkride where you ride through Mater's tall tales or stories. It'd be a classic Disney darkride, a solid D ticket for a land that's needing that, something unique and iconically Disney for DCA, and a great way to incorporate Cars without it being a ride about riding it cars.

 

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I'm not sure there's a ton more you could do with attractions based only on Cars. A bigger race ride and two smaller ones for the kids - one with some interesting trackless tech - seems about right. The food options are decent. Flo's is one of my fam's favorites.

I do feel like the Luigi ride somehow sounds a lot better in concept than it actual performs in person, but I'm not sure exactly why that is...

This is a symptom of the IP mandate. You are inherently limited by the content of the IP. You wouldn’t have this issue with Car Land.

 

[socalifornian]

I'm not sure there's a ton more you could do with attractions based only on Cars. A bigger race ride and two smaller ones for the kids - one with some interesting trackless tech - seems about right. The food options are decent. Flo's is one of my fam's favorites.

I do feel like the Luigi ride somehow sounds a lot better in concept than it actual performs in person, but I'm not sure exactly why that is...

The coolest part about it is the trackless aspect, I liked the tires better

 

[Rich T]

I'm not sure there's a ton more you could do with attractions based only on Cars. ...

This is the solution to DL's Autopia "problem:" In Cars Land, keep the Luigi storefront, but change and expand the Roadster's space into a compact, imaginative Autopia-style car ride. Then Disney can demolish Autopia with no backlash and keep the classic Autopia ride experience alive at DCA.

 

[shambolicdefending]

This is a symptom of the IP mandate. You are inherently limited by the content of the IP. You wouldn’t have this issue with Car Land.

I'm not sure I agree. The number of attractions you can have based on generic automobiles doesn't seem much deeper than the number you can have based on Pixar-themed ones. Any more than three rides and you're going to start getting a bit redundant.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Honestly, besides Radiator Springs Racers with Cadillac Range, I’ve never thought Cars Land to be that jawdropping.

I agree. When I first stepped foot into Cars Land, Cadillac Range did take my breath away and RSR was a little mind blowing. Other than that...

 

[Californian Elitist]

I'm not sure I agree. The number of attractions you can have based on generic automobiles doesn't seem much deeper than the number you can have based on Pixar-themed ones. Any more than three rides and you're going to start getting a bit redundant.

Car Land was more than just automobiles. It had an entire jukebox/1950’s theme surrounding it.

 

[mickEblu]

I agree. When I first stepped foot into Cars Land, Cadillac Range did take my breath away and RSR was a little mind blowing. Other than that...

....it’s pretty neon lights and a straight shot to RSR.


Although I will say I think Maters is the best flat ride since the 83 Teacups. And Flos is cool too

 

[Californian Elitist]

....it’s pretty neon lights and a straight shot to RSR.


Although I will say I think Maters is the best flat ride since the 83 Teacups. And Flos is cool too

Mater’s is fun, but I wouldn’t cry if it went away. I love the idea of Flo’s and the look of the restaurant, but it doesn’t wow me and the food isn’t very impressive.

 

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Mater’s is fun, but I wouldn’t cry if it went away. I love the idea of Flo’s and the look of the restaurant, but it doesn’t wow me and the food isn’t very impressive.

I liked the food better until they changed up the menu a year or two ago.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I liked the food better until they changed up the menu a year or two ago.

I’ll admit I haven’t eaten there in a while.

If I want good diner food, I’m heading to either Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank or The Original Pantry in Los Angeles.

 

[shambolicdefending]

Car Land was more than just automobiles. It had an entire jukebox/1950’s theme surrounding it.

So, kinda like the Pixar version? I mean, I get the cynicism toward IPs. But, let's be honest, it was never going to have a whole lot more of real substance than what Carsland has now. Three attractions, some food, some shops, some grand theming displays...

 

[TROR]

So, kinda like the Pixar version? I mean, I get the cynicism toward IPs. But, let's be honest, it was never going to have a whole lot more of real substance than what Carsland has now. Three attractions, some food, some shops, some grand theming displays...

Except it would have one thing Cars Land doesn't: potential.

 

[shambolicdefending]

Except it would have one thing Cars Land doesn't: potential.

Potential to be re-skinned into a Pixar theme?

 

[Californian Elitist]

So, kinda like the Pixar version?

No, not at all like Cars Land.

Take a look at the original plans.