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Disneyland This Week: Cars, New Merchandise & More Updates

It was another busy week at Disneyland Resort, with new merchandise, construction updates, and refreshed storefronts across Disneyland Park and Downtown Disney District. From new Cars character meet-and-greet times to a viral Spider-Man hoodie, here’s a look at this week’s biggest updates. Disneyland App Adds Cars Meet-and-Greet Times Guests can now find Cars character meet-and-greet Disneyland This Week: Cars, New Merchandise & More Updates

‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland

Disney has released more information on the new Cars-themed land replacing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park takes place in the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars franchise, featuring two new attractions. Piston Peak National Park was originally featured in Planes: Fire & Rescue, also taking place in ‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland

Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World announced that Piston Peak National Park will be the new backdrop for the Cars-themed area coming to Magic Kingdom. Disney says, “The big rally race will fit into the waters, landscapes, and storytelling.” On July 7, the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat will permanently close as Closing Date Announced for Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom