Disney Relaunches ‘Cars’ With 2027 Disney Jr. Series and Piston Peak Land at Magic Kingdom

The project features the original voices, with a bold visual style aimed at younger viewers.

Overview

Disney announced Cars: Lightning Racers for 2027 on Disney Jr., with streaming on Disney+, and Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy returning as Lightning McQueen and Mater.
The new series is a television continuation of the franchise, not a Cars 4 theatrical sequel.
Early previews show a stylized, bold-outline aesthetic designed for a younger audience rather than the films’ photorealistic look.
Walt Disney World is reimagining Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland as Piston Peak National Park, closing Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Liberty Square Riverboat.
The new land is expected to feature at least two major attractions, including a high-speed off-road rally concept and a separate family-focused experience, signaling a coordinated content-and-parks push for the brand.