Tag: Cars
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting 20th Anniversary Event for Pixar’s ‘Cars’
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Cars. The event will celebrate this milestone and also feature Pixar’s Jay Ward talking about his contributions to the film and franchise. Tickets are available for this event on The Walt Disney Family Museum website. The event…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘Cars’ as July’s Movie of the Month
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing Cars throughout the month of July as its movie of the month. This Pixar Animation Studios’ film, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be shown on quite a few days throughout the month at 3:00 PM. This will be on most Thursdays through Mondays during…
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Cars | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 9, 2006
On this day in 2006, Pixar’s ‘Cars’ was released. Talented but arrogant race car Lightning McQueen discovers the importance of the journey, not the finish line, when he takes an unexpected detour to the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. ‘Cars’ was the last Pixar film made before the studio was bought by Disney.…
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Lightning McQueen Bucket Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
June 9 marks the 20th anniversary of Disney-Pixar’s Cars. Set in a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles, the film follows a young, self-obsessed racecar named Lightning McQueen who, on the way to the most important race of his life for the Piston Cup, becomes stranded in a forgotten town along Route 66 called Radiator Springs, where he learns about friendship and begins…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas From BoxLunch
Father’s Day is almost upon us! With the day of Dad almost here, BoxLunch has shared some ideas for gifts for Father’s Day. Specifically, BoxLunch has a bunch of ideas for Dads who love the Disney and Pixar world of Cars and beyond! Below is a look at some of the things that can be…
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Cars’ Road Trip ‘06 | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 17, 2006
On this day in 2006, the “‘Cars’ Road Trip ‘06” kicked off a 41-city tour of North America in promotion of the then-upcoming Disney/Pixar film ‘Cars.’ Guests could meet the life-sized Lightning McQueen and Sally Carrera, pick up giveaways, or enter to win collectibles. The cars were brought to life by movie car creator Eddie…
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Pixar Popcorn | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 22, 2021
On this day in 2021, the ‘Pixar Popcorn’ series of ten mini shorts was released on Disney+. The episodes are small bites ranging from one to five minutes long. These snackable stories take place in several Pixar worlds – ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Cars,’ ‘Finding Nemo,’ ‘Soul,’ ‘The Incredibles,’ and ‘Coco.’ Many of the shorts don’t include…
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Radiator Springs Racers – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for in general and also from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. As I think of different things each day, it isn’t an issue of trying to think of one thing. The issue really is deciding which one should be today. So today, I’m going to…
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Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter and Imagineer Michael Hundgen Head to the Frontier at SXSW
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter and Imagineer Michael Hundgen share about the future Cars off-road attraction.
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Two New Disney-Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Attractions Racing to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
Two new Cars-themed attractions are coming to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort!
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Planes: Fire & Rescue | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ was released in theaters. It was the sequel to 2013’s ‘Planes,’ which was part of the Disney-Pixar ‘Cars’ franchise. Dusty the plane, voiced by Dane Cook, learns that damage to his engine may end his racing career. He discovers what it means to be a hero…
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Pixar and NASCAR Inspire Newly Designed Racers
Pixar and NASCAR have collaborated on some new racers included with the Lane Change Race Playset!
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Disney Pixar Cars Neon Lights Collection Now on shopDisney
A new Disney Pixar Cars Neon Lights Collection has arrived on shopDisney and it is awesome. The collection includes shirts, hats, a dress, spirit jersey, a hoodie, jacket, and even a MagicBand+. It is very reminiscent of the neon lights found in Cars Land in Disney California Adventure The full collection is currently available on…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Rolls out the Cars of Fast X
Fast X, the tenth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise, hits theaters on Friday, May 19. To celebrate the release, Universal Studios Hollywood is giving their visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the film’s biggest stars. You may not be able to spot Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, or…
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Disneyland Paris Provides New Updates and New Name for Cars Attraction!
Disneyland Paris has provided yet another look and update for its attraction based on the world of Cars at Walt Disney Studios. With this update also came an updated name. The attraction is now being called the Cars ROAD TRIP attraction instead of the previously announced Cars Route 66 Road Trip. The other update is that one…
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“Pixar Popcorn” to Debut on Disney+ Streaming Service on January 22
Happy National Popcorn Day everyone! To celebrate this special and delicious day, Disney+ wanted to share some special news! This Friday, January 22, “Pixar Popcorn” will debut on the streaming service, giving fans a whole new way to see characters they know and love! “Pixar Popcorn” will be a collection of ten mini shorts featuring…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Update on Cars Route 66 Road Trip Attraction
Disneyland Paris has shared an update for its upcoming Cars Route 66 Road Trip attraction. This new attraction will be opening at the Walt Disney Studios park in 2021. It celebrates the continued collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering with Pixar to bring magical experiences into the parks for guests to enjoy. The most recent update…
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Pixar Director and Story Artist Rob Gibbs Dead at 55
Rob Gibbs, a longtime Pixar director and story writer, has passed away at the young age of 55. At this time, the cause of death is not known. Gibbs has contributed so much in the 22 years since he joined the company in 1998. As an artist, he contributed to major Dinsey and Pixar films…
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How ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Raced Around the World Without Leaving Southern California
Ford v Ferrari, in theaters today, takes audiences from the unforgiving track of the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorsports race in France’s Loire Valley; to Dearborn, Michigan’s legendary Ford factory, commonly known as “The Rouge”; to the Maranello, Italy, home of Enzo Ferrari’s famed automotive company. But as viewers are transported, not just to…
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Cars Route 66 Coming to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris
Pixar’s Cars franchise is about to have a much bigger presence at the Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. In a brochure for next spring, Disneyland Paris announces that the new attraction Cars Route 66 will be arriving in Summer 2020. Cars Route 66 has the following description from Disneyland Paris: “Buckle up and…
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All the “Cars” Fun is Coming to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Later this Month
It’s time to pack your bags! Our friends from Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” are going on a road trip across the country! We are excited to share that lots of our friends here in Cars Land are making their way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! When Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 31,…
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Larry the Cable Guy Celebrates 30 Years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Lightning McQueen
Dadgum! Disney’s Hollywood Studios is celebrating 30 years in 2019! As you may remember, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is coming to the park next month and Larry the Cable Guy came to celebrate! Not only did the voice of Mater come to spread excitement about the newest attraction but he also had great news! While…
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Sunday Spotlight: Radiator Springs Racers
A trip down Route 66 in Cars Land wouldn’t be complete without a drive on Radiator Springs Racers. Since 2012, this incredible attraction has been taking guests through Radiator Springs in an immersive Cars experience. Not only do guests get to experience the world of Disney-Pixar Cars, but they also get to race each other…
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March
Fans of Disney-Pixar’s Cars have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new experience, it was announced this week, will be arriving at Walt Disney World on March 31, 2019. When young racers come to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, they will be welcomed into the world of…