Watch as Cars Land Shifts from Halloween to Christmas in Latest Episode of Disney Unscripted

Haul-o-ween to Holly Jolly! See the Cars Land Transformation on Disney Unscripted

The new Disney Unscripted episode on YouTube goes behind the scenes to document the spectacular shift of Cars Land from its normal look to a fully decked-out holiday masterpiece at Disney California Adventure.

The transformation of Cars Land is a feat of coordination, unfolding over several nights. Crews work tirelessly to ensure the changeover is perfectly seamless—avoiding any clash between the Halloween and holiday décor—all while making sure every trace of construction equipment is gone before guests arrive when the park gates open each morning.

The 15-minute episode offers unique insights from the team, primarily following resort enhancement manager Tristen Tierney. A standout moment features the iconic Cars Land billboard: Tierney reveals they swapped the old overlay method for a new, replaceable vinyl, which park decorator Nick Stauf expertly stretches into position for the holiday season.

The lighting in Cars Land, a major feature year-round, has been significantly upgraded. In the past two years, the team stopped the time-consuming process of re-stringing trees for the holidays. Instead, they now utilize new technology that allows them to instantly change the light colors with the push of a button—a task handled by park decorator and “King of Strings,” Jesus Hernandez—dramatically saving time and effort.

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