Luigi’s Flying Tires in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure is being replaced with a dancing car ride as rumored, but the ride now has a name: Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. The backstory: Luigi has invited all of his cugini (cousins) from his hometown of Carsoli, Italy, to visit his Casa della Tires. To help celebrate … Read more
Disney has released the following image, the first concept art for the replacement attraction for Luigi’s flying tires attraction at Disney California Adventure: The artwork would confirm rumors of a dancing car, trackless ride that should open in early 2016. It appears guests will travel and twirl in 1950’s-era cars over a new floor covering … Read more
On a warm, moonless fall night in Southern Cal, an older gentleman in a crumpled fedora steps off a bus and shuffles through the darkness toward the bright lights in the distance. He passes through a small security check-point, but the small package under his arm draws no attention. He glances off to the left, and … Read more
Disneyland released an upcoming refurbishment for early 2015 today, and interestingly enough, Luigi’s Flying Tires in Cars Land is listed as closed January 12th through December 1st, 2015. Rumors have been circulating lately that the ride would be remodeled or replaced with a new, trackless “flat” ride starring Luigi and Guido from Cars, but this … Read more
I was a the Disneyland Resort few days ago and captured some newsworthy items including the new Disney Gallery exhibit. On to the photos… When I walked by Luigi’s Flying Tires, the ride was down but cast members set up a little play area with the chains in front of the ride and had some … Read more
Luigi’s Flying Tires is the culmination of a five decade journey for the Disney Parks. After the Flying Saucers attraction closed in the 1960’s guests continued to ask when Disney would take another crack at a floating vehicle attraction. After 5 years of waiting, Luigi’s Flying Tires is open, and once you get the hang … Read more
Cars Land has officially opened! Here are some of the first glimpses of the land & Luigi’s Flying Tires! DJ’s Dance & Drive! Queue line for Luigi’s Flying Tires Mirrors to take a look at your new wheels! Free air refills. I think the beach balls add a fun touch to the ride! Thanks for … Read more
DLNT Reporter Hayley Nance was lucky enough to be able to attend one of the Cars Land and Buena Vista Street annual passholder previews and took a plethora of newsworthy photos of both new land at DCA. On to the photos! There was a big line to get in A special map provided to those … Read more
From Kathy Mangum of the Disney Parks Blog: I’ve already told you about the neon signs and merchandise location signs we’ve installed at Cars Land, but I’m back today to show you the marquees that have been installed at each of our three attractions. What I love about these marquees is that they are so varied from each other while perfectly … Read more
From Kathy Mangum on the Disney Parks Blog: When I talk about Cars Land, people often ask me which of our three new attractions is my favorite. That is an impossible question to answer! I love them all and for different reasons. Recently we began ride testing Luigi’s Flying Tires and it is promising to … Read more
From Imagineer Kathy Mangum on the Disney Parks Blog: As the executive producer for Cars Land for the last 4 1/2 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of seeing our project transform from concept sketches to the construction and installation phases. It’s so exciting to see the site get one step closer to completion every … Read more