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My First Visit to Cars Land!

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First thing’s first – Let’s all take a second to wish a very happy birthday to a very special place.

Happy 57th Birthday Disneyland

Earlier this month I finally made my way to the new Cars Land at Disney’s California Adventure! I wouldn’t call myself a huge Cars fan but I love the chance to experience anything new at the Disney parks because it doesn’t happen too often! Especially when it’s a whole new land!

I didn’t have too much time to spare, but I was able to ride two attractions: Radiator Springs Racers and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree. Both were really fun. Sadly I didn’t get to try any of the new restaurants in Cars Land but I did have a drink at the new Carthay Circle lounge on Buena Vista Street. Overall I’m super excited about the new DCA and I’m looking forward to getting to explore these new areas!

Cars Land

Cars Land

Cars Land

The Cozy Cone Motel has a different “cone” related snack at each cone!

Cars Land

Very clever foliage made from car tail lights.

Cars Land
Cars Land

Luigi’s Flying Tires.  I didn’t get a chance to go on this one!

Cars Land

Beautiful Ornament Valley – part of the Radiator Springs Racers attraction.  This rock is massive!

Cars Land

About to take off on Radiator Springs Racers!  I look kind of nervous – haha!  The ride was fantastic!
Cars Land

Cars Land

Cars Land

I’m a total closet Mater fan! Don’t tell anyone!
Cars Land

I really love this picture with this little kid looking longingly at the ride and Grizzly Peak in the background!
Carthay Circle Lounge

We took a quick break inside Carthay Circle Lounge.  I love the art deco lighting. 
I had a Hemingway Daiquiri. It was yummy but a little too strong for me! It’s not like the daiquiris I’m used to getting when lounging by a pool.
Carthay Circle Lounge Hemingway Daiquieri
Buena Vista Street - Partners

The new Partners statue on Buena Vista Street.
Walt Disney Statue - Buena Vista Street

Thank you, Walt!

At night, Cars Land transforms into a completely different place!  The neons are so fantastic – it’s like Vegas!

Cars Land

Cars Land

Cars Land

I hope you enjoyed my quick picture montage of Cars Land! I can’t wait to go back and spend more time here!

About Mindy

Mindy Marzec is a life-long Disney fan who grew up in Los Angeles. She started This Fairy Tale Life to share Disneyland travel tips for adults. When not at Disneyland, you can find Mindy at home snuggling with her cats and re-watching Thor: Ragnarok for the billionth time.