Seeing CARS - Lightning McQueen at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios

A Character Meet & Greet is an opportunity to take a photo of your child (spouse, friend, travel companion etc) with Lightning McQueen and Mater. You can generally get autographs at most Disney character meet & greet situations but not at this one because cars don't have hands.

The Meet the CARS Meet and Greet takes place at an area called "Team McQueen Headquarteres" located near Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano and MuppetVision 3D in the 'Streets of America' area of Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.

Having a permanent home makes it a lot easier to see Lightning McQueen and Mater. They're usually available continuously from about 9:00AM but check your Disney's Hollywood Studios Times Guide (available near the maps, at the front of the park) for exact times during your visit to the theme park.

Here is everything you need to know about the Stars of CARS Meet & Greet:

1. Check the Disney Hollywood Studios Times Guide for the most up-to-date "Meet the Stars of CARS 2" schedule. This is available where you find the park maps near the front of the theme park and at the gift shops.

2. For the shortest wait, arrive a few minutes before this location opens and you'll be one of the first to get your photos.

3. The line / meet & greet area is outdoors so the wait can get hot when you're dealing with mid-day direct sun. Mornings or later in the evening will be better for both lines and heat.

4. The robotic characters don't have hands so they cannot sign autographs.

I was familiar with the "normal" Disney characters - the type where a person walks around in a costume and didn't know what to expect with such a large character. I was really impressed with how well they captured the personalities of these two beloved Pixar characters.

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