After Lightning McQueen, Mater, and friends lit up the big screen, fans of Pixar’s groundbreaking “Cars” franchise have enjoyed experiencing characters from all the movies at various locations in the Hollywood Studios portion of the park.

Whether you take a high-speed loop like Lightning McQueen or snap a picture with Mater, you’ll have a blast with these great “Cars” picks. Moreover, even when the “Cars” characters aren’t involved, Walt Disney World offers several exciting car-related rides and attractions to introduce kids of all ages to the thrills of driving.

Stay at Radiator Springs

Address: 1850 Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA

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Gear up for a high-octane vacation by staying at the Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The Cars-themed Radiator Springs wing offers numerous photo opportunities with life-size characters from the movies. Additionally, kids can feel the excitement of being behind the wheel in the themed family guest suites designed for adventure.

The Cozy Cone pool in the Cars section is the only one out of three at the Animation Resort that offers cabanas. Consequently, this amenity provides shaded relief from the hot summer sun, and it is complimentary!

Pixar Place in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Address: Pixar Place, Bay Lake, FL 34747, USA

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Pixar Place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the ultimate destination at Walt Disney World in Orlando to engage with “Cars” characters. Here, kids can meet the star of Disney and Pixar’s “Cars 3” film, Cruz Ramirez or visit their old friend Lightning McQueen.

Although the Lightning McQueen & Mater Meet & Greet at Hollywood Studios closed in 2016, you can still capture a memorable photo of your child with one of the “Cars” stars here.

Test Track at Epcot

Address: Bay Lake, FL 32836, USA

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If your “Cars” fans are a bit older and want to experience the excitement of speeding around a track, Test Track at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Resort is the ideal ride. “Cars” fans will undoubtedly enjoy racing around the longest and fastest ride in Walt Disney World!

Test Track takes riders through a mock-up of a real-life safety testing facility, accompanied by a few delightful surprises. Moreover, this ride does have a height restriction, so ensure you utilize the rider switch program if your little one is not tall enough to ride.

If your child meets the height requirement and has previously enjoyed rides like the Barnstormer and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, they may be ready to experience Test Track.

Grab Lunch or Dinner at Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

Address: 351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830, USA

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Hop into a Doc-lookalike vehicle to rev up “Cars” fans with an old-fashioned drive-in experience at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Although none of the cars here are actual characters from the movies, they evoke the nostalgic feeling of Doc Hudson. Diners sit in a car while watching classic sci-fi movies and enjoy being served by carhops. Consequently, you can encourage your children to imagine their vehicle is one of the newer characters in “Cars.”

While the dining experience is casual, the menu offers a diverse selection, relatively comparable to other restaurants in terms of price. Therefore, advance reservations are highly recommended as seating in this popular part of the park tends to fill up quickly.