Disney fans finally have names and details for the two attractions heading to Piston Peak National Park, the Cars-themed area taking shape in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland. At D23 Expo 2026, Imagineers pulled back the curtain on both rides during the Imagineering: Horizons panel. Here is a clear look at what was shared and what it could mean for a future visit.
Where Piston Peak National Park Fits In
Piston Peak National Park is the Cars-themed expansion of Frontierland. It is being built on the land that once held Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America, which closed permanently to make room for the project.
The area draws on a national park setting, complete with a mountain range, a waterway, and lodge-style buildings. To keep the theme consistent, Imagineers are using an architectural approach they call Parkitecture. That style is meant to help structures like the visitor lodge and Ranger HQ blend into the surrounding landscape rather than stand apart from it. Trees will help separate the land from Liberty Square, and the mountain range will sit along the waterway.
The Names Are Official
For the first time, Disney confirmed names for both attractions. The off-road racing ride is called Cars Ridge Run Rally, and the second ride is Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along.
Michael Hundgen, Vice President Creative for Walt Disney World, and Imagineer Jason Grandt shared the news during the Imagineering: Horizons panel. Their presentation added fresh detail to a project Disney first announced at the 2024 D23 Expo.
Inside Cars Ridge Run Rally
Cars Ridge Run Rally sends guests on an off-road race up the mountain. The route begins with a climb toward the snow-covered summit, then descends through a series of dips as it heads back down.
The finale runs through a geyser field, where the geysers appear to chase riders toward the largest one on the course. From there, the ride loops back for a final sprint to the finish line. Lightning McQueen and Mater provide commentary at the finish, giving the race a familiar voice from the films.
A Ride Vehicle That Feels the Terrain
One of the more notable details involves the ride vehicles themselves. Rather than simulating the sensation of off-roading, the new system physically responds to the course.
According to Imagineers, the vehicles use tires and suspension that react to the terrain in real time. That design choice sets the ride apart from many attractions that rely on motion effects alone, and it fits the off-road theme of the race.
Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along
The second attraction centers on Miss Fritter, the demolition derby champion introduced in Cars 3. She appears as a school-bus-sized animatronic and serves as the host of the experience.
The concept places guests inside Miss Fritter’s own demolition derby, built around a spinning ride motion that plays off her personality. It offers a different pace from the racing route of Cars Ridge Run Rally, giving the land two distinct experiences.
A First Physical Look at the Land
D23 attendees also got a closer sense of how everything fits together. Disney displayed a 225-square-foot scale model of the completed Piston Peak National Park inside the Imagineering: Horizons pavilion.
The model showed how the mountain, waterway, and attraction buildings connect, offering fans their first physical preview of the finished layout. For a project still under construction, a model at that scale helps illustrate the intended design in a way that renderings alone cannot.
What We Still Do Not Know
While the names and ride concepts are now public, one key detail remains open. Disney has not announced an opening date for either Cars Ridge Run Rally or Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along.
For guests planning ahead, that means the reveals are best treated as a look at what is coming rather than a firm timeline. Construction has continued to move forward at the site, so future updates should help fill in the gaps.
Final Thoughts
The reveals at D23 Expo 2026 give Disney fans a much clearer picture of Piston Peak National Park. With Cars Ridge Run Rally offering a terrain-reactive race and Miss Fritter’s Daredevil Spin-Along bringing a spinning derby to life, the land is shaping up to offer two very different rides. There is no opening date yet, so it is worth keeping an eye on Frontierland as the project continues to take form.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
