At a glance
This ride spins guests around in small, colorful vehicles that look like the characters from the movie Cars. The cars sit on four circular turntables that rotate on their own while passing the cars from one turntable to another, so it looks like the vehicles are about to cross paths or crash into each other, though they never touch.
The setting recreates a Radiator Springs gas station along Route 66, with desert rocks and old-fashioned gas pumps. Each car seats up to four people, two in front and two in back, for this friendly rally race.
During the ride, you feel a centrifugal force that pushes you to the side each time the car changes direction. The movements are smooth but fairly fast, tracing unpredictable zigzags across the ground. It’s a lively ride that still works for families looking for some motion without drops or excessive speed.
The spinning ride with a Cars theme. The cars swivel and slide along a wavy track, with country music and Radiator Springs scenery around you. Gentle spinning and swaying, designed with families in mind. An easy, quick pick for young Lightning McQueen fans.
History
Cars Quatre Roues Rallye opened on June 9, 2007 as part of the Toon Studio build-out. It’s a spinning ride based on the movie Cars (2006). Exclusive to Disneyland Paris, it opened the same year as Crush’s Coaster and belongs to the area now called Worlds of Pixar.
Technical specs
- Duration
- 1 min 30
- Opened
- 2007
- Type Spinning ride
- Opening date June 9, 2007
- Duration 1 min 30 sec
- Number of vehicles 12
- Riders per vehicle 4
- Hourly capacity 650 riders/hour
- Design Walt Disney Imagineering
- Manufacturer Zamperla
Theme & world
Levels & accessibility
- Fear level low
- Thrill level moderate
- Emotional impact moderate
- Perceived wait moderate
- Height requirement None (open to everyone)
- Recommended age kids, tweens, teens, adults
- Wheelchair access must transfer from wheelchair
- Pregnant visitors not recommended
Premier Access, Single Rider, PhotoPass
Not offered on this ride.
This ride has no Single Rider line. If you want to cut your wait, rely on Premier Access or get there at park opening.
No PhotoPass on this ride.
Usually open during this early slot before the park opens to the public, mainly for Disney hotel guests and Disneyland Pass Gold holders. A good time to ride it with a shorter wait.
Who it’s made for
Pros and cons
The highlights
- Theming true to the feel of the Pixar movie
- Fun, original movements that never get too rough
- Perfect for young kids who love Lightning McQueen
The downsides
- The constant spinning can make you dizzy
- You’re out in the sun or rain for the whole ride
- Fairly small vehicles, not ideal for groups
My verdict
Cars Quatre Roues Rallye has 12 cars painted like the Cars characters, swiveling across four interlocking circular turntables for a feeling of nonstop drifting. The ride lasts 1 min 30 sec and the minimum height is 81 cm. It’s exclusive to Disneyland Paris, with country music playing and Radiator Springs scenery all around.
I find the movements fun and original, and it’s a good first ride for kids who are fans of Lightning McQueen. A little storytelling touch: the cars you ride in are young vehicles dreaming of becoming big race cars one day, just like their hero. If you’re prone to dizziness, be careful, because the spinning never stops. Also, each car only holds 4 people, which is worth knowing if you’re in a group.
Best time to go
Based on this ride’s wait time history, updated every day.
Map & getting there
Cars Quatre Roues Rallye is in the Worlds of Pixar land, close to Crush’s Coaster.
Your questions about this ride
01 How can you avoid long lines for the most popular rides?
To skip long lines at Disneyland Paris, I mix several strategies. First, Single Rider is free and really speeds things up on the rides that offer it, including Crush’s Coaster, Flight Force, Ratatouille, and Spider-Man, as long as you don’t mind boarding apart from your group. Next, Disney Premier Access is a paid service that guarantees you priority entry on the headline rides. If you’re staying at a Disney hotel, Extra Magic Time lets you into the park before official opening, and that’s the best time to ride the popular attractions back to back without waiting. Last, heading to the busiest rides during a parade or a big show empties the lines dramatically.
02 Are the wait times posted in the park accurate?
Yes, the wait times shown in the app or on the park’s screens are generally accurate. They’re often equal to or slightly longer than the real wait, which helps you plan your day better.
03 How can I find out if a ride will be under refurbishment during my vacation?
Disneyland Paris posts the list of rides closed for refurbishment on its official website several weeks ahead of time. Since the parks are open year-round, maintenance crews sometimes work on days the park is open, which leads to temporary closures. My tip: check this calendar (or the one on my blog) before you book, especially if there’s one particular ride you really care about.
04 What are the height requirements for each ride at Disneyland Paris?
Here are the minimum heights for the thrill rides at Disneyland Paris. In Disneyland Park: Autopia at 0.81 m, Star Tours and Big Thunder Mountain at 1.02 m, Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at 1.20 m, and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril at 1.40 m. In Disney Adventure World: Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop at 0.81 m, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at 1.02 m, Crush’s Coaster at 1.07 m, and Avengers Assemble: Flight Force and RC Racer at 1.20 m. All the other rides have no height requirement, which families with young kids love.
05 Which rides might scare young kids?
Several rides at Disneyland Paris can be a bit much for young kids, even with no height requirement. Blanche-Neige et les Sept Nains, in Fantasyland, has dark scenes with the witch that can catch them off guard. Les Voyages de Pinocchio also has some unsettling moments. La Tanière du Dragon, beneath Sleeping Beauty Castle, is home to a very impressive animatronic dragon. Phantom Manor, in Frontierland, leans into its ghostly mood and stays pretty intense for little ones. Pirates of the Caribbean switches between cheerful scenes and darker ones. I recommend watching how your child reacts before you board.
