Disney World getting rid of three beloved rides for new ‘Cars' attraction
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Rides and attractions inspired by the Lightning McQueen-loving franchise are coming to Magic Kingdom's Frontierland nearly 20 years after the first movie's release.
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To make room for Piston Peak National Park, three longtime attractions will be displaced, according to a Disney Parks Blog post.
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Say bon voyage to Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat, which will close prior to construction beginning on July 7, Disney said in a statement to the blog.
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That said, Disney Parks is hoping the Piston Peak expanse will 'continue the sweeping storytelling tradition' of the areas where it will reside, with nods to the American Frontier nestled within the attractions.
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The fictional Piston Peak National Park (which was introduced in the Cars offshoot Planes: Fire & Rescue) will feature rivers, waterfalls, geysers and 'snowcapped mountains,' according to Disney.
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Imagineers said the natural flow of the landscape and thoughtful sightline management are key to ensuring the new area fits seamlessly between Liberty Square and Frontierland.
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