Radiator Springs Racers, a popular attraction at Disney California Adventure, is closing for a month for a refurbishment. The attraction is set to close on August 18th and is currently scheduled to reopen on September 26, 2025. This refurbishment will see the attraction getting track resurfacing, lighting upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements.
Radiator Springs is the E-Ticket attraction in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. It opened in 2012 with the new land as the park reopened after a major transformation. Guests get to board a car and go on a cruise through Ornament Valley, Radiator Springs, and then race against another car aboard this attraction that vibrantly brings the world of Cars to life.
Radiator Springs Racers
Radiator Springs Racers Official Description
Cruise Through Radiator Springs
Kick the fun into overdrive as you buckle up for a road race featuring familiar car-acters, fantastic scenery and “wheel” thrills.
Tour Ornament Valley and arrive in Radiator Springs—the cutest little town in Carburetor County—where the movie Cars springs to life.
As you prep for the big race, all the locals show up to help. Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Sally, Luigi, Guido, Mack and Ramone are all rooting for you!
Take a quick spin into either Luigi’s Casa Della Tires or Ramone’s House of Body Art to get a racing makeover—then hit the road.
Ready, Get Set, Go!
Meet your friendly competition at the starting line and get ready to race for first place! Zip over hills, zoom around high-banked turns and cruise down camelback straightaways past spectacular red-rock formations.
Even if your car comes in second, this is one race where everyone’s a winner!
Home on the Cadillac Range
The towering Cadillac Range mountains serve as a majestic backdrop for Radiator Springs Racers.
Car buffs may notice the 6 mountain peaks look like tail fins of classic Cadillac models from 1957 to 1962. The mountains are inspired by the iconic Cadillac Ranch public art installation along Route 66 near Amarillo, Texas.
Know Before You Go
Looking for a shorter wait time to experience this attraction? You may be able to purchase individual—or à la carte—Lightning Lane entry. Learn more about Lightning Lane entry.
Play Disney Parks Achievement Available
Download the Play Disney Parks app to earn digital achievements for experiencing attractions and entertainment, including Radiator Springs Racers! You can also earn achievements for playing games and other fun activities—both in the parks and at home.
The closure of Radiator Springs Racers is one of several refurbishments happening this summer and fall at the Disneyland Resort. Other attractions that are having periods of closures for refurbishment include Casey Jr. Circus Train, Storybook Land, the Columbia, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and the Main Street Cinema, to name a few.
To see if attractions are closed during a visit, check out the Disneyland website’s Hours and Events Calendar. On that page, there is a “Closed for Refurbishment” link that can be clicked on for daily updates. Daps Magic will continue to monitor the refurbishment of Radiator Springs Racers and provide updates as they become available.
What do you think of this popular attraction closing for refurbishment? Are you looking forward to seeing what it is like when it reopens? What is your favorite part of this attraction? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
