Radiator Springs at night with Lightning McQueen and Mater Driving
  • On Nov 24, 2025
    Jueriya from WA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi! I am visiting with my family at the end of Jan. We are specifically excited for Cars Land. Can you please share what time we can plan for the cars to drive through and be able to watch lighting and mater to drive through the crowd?

    Ka-Ciao Jueriya! I love when fellow Washingtonians zoom by! Welcome to planDisney!

    I'm so glad you pumped the brakes and stopped by with your question. I can understand how you'd want to know more about when the residents of Radiator Springs take their cruise down Route 66. Cars Land is always a highlight for our family! 

    Lightning McQueen or Mater greet Guests at the Cozy Cone Motel and it is pure magic! Usually, you'll find them driving down Route 66 to and from these appearances, before they take their pit stops. Currently, there are not specific times announced, but you can check the Disneyland website for general hours, usually released about six weeks out. In my experience, these magical driving moments happen often near Flo's V8 Cafe and Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters - so if you're spending time in Cars Land, and in this general area, there's a good chance you'll catch a glimpse of these beloved pals revving their engines! I'm so excited for you to experience it, Jueriya!

    Cars Land is honestly one of our family's favorite areas in all of Disneyland Resort - where Guests can, quite literally, cruise right into the magical town of Radiator Springs on the brand-new paved road. Tip: Make sure you are in Cars Land, near the entrance to Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters, at exactly sunset for the most magical moment! Trust me - you'll feel like you've stepped right into the movie Cars

    Jueriya, the end of January is one of my favorite times of year to visit the Happiest Place on Earth and was actually when we took our two young boys for the very first time - which made me fall in love with Disneyland in a whole new way. I'm thrilled for all the wonder and fun you're about to experience during your upcoming visit to the Happiest Place on Earth! 

    If any other questions come up in your planning, Jueriya, please don't hesitate to stop by again. We're Disney Guests, just like you, who love to help make your visit a bit more magical!

    Warmest wishes,
    McCayla
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Meet the Panelist: McCayla, Washington

Hello from the Pacific Northwest! I'm McCayla, a wife and mom dreaming of adventure in the great wide somewhere, yet also completely content watching Toy Story from the couch. My love of Disneyland began as a little girl on Peter Pan's Flight and only grows with each visit. But even when I'm not physically at the Happiest Place on Earth, I truly feel that same joy when I can help others (YOU!) experience the magic of Disneyland Resort too.

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