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D E S T I N AT I O N S Disney rooms and an Olympic-sized pool, it was the epitome of resort living at the time. After an extensive two-year makeover, the property today houses 973 rooms in three energy-efficient sky-blue reflective towers around three palm-tree-lined pools, plus two waterslides. Of course, Mickey Mouse is in no danger of being neglected around here; you'll see him in details throughout, right down to the white-gloved sconces light- ing your way to bed in the wonderful world of Disney. n (opposite page) the Cadillac Mountain range towers over Cars Land; (below) take a spin around Mater's Junkyard Jamboree; (bottom) float on air at Luigi's Flying tires; (right) Mickey in all his glory at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. winter 2014 bca a .com 21 fLy a tire After all the high-octane action, you'll be ready for some downtime – or up-time, at Luigi's Flying Tires. Catering to the toddler set, it's the ideal ride for anyone who wants to wind down in Cars Land. Inspired by the 1960s classic Disneyland Park attraction, Flying Saucers, the ride operates like a giant air- hockey table. Instead of pucks, three-metre-wide "Fettuccini" brand tires (which seat three) cruise over the 2,400-square-metre enclosed white surface, as more than 6,700 vents blow enough air to keep all the wheels suspended just a titch off the ground. rest easy After a busy day in Radiator Springs, come home to the Disneyland Hotel – opened in 1956 with 204 sleekly styled dark depths of the mountains for a few close encounters with animatronic characters. You'll have to swerve to miss an oncoming semi, partake in some tractor tipping with Mater and undergo some pre-race prep. After all, you're about to compete for the Piston Cup, the ultimate hardware in the world of Cars. fans are sure to recognize Flo's V8 Café, the Cozy Cone Motel and Ramone's House of Body Art, which in real life offer roadside-diner fare, cone-themed treats and Cars merchandise, respec- tively. Some 16 neon signs light the way along Route 66, a blacktop strip that cuts through town. Then there's the sweeping panorama of Ornament Valley glowing orange, yellow and red against the night sky; the rockwork replicates the movie's sandstone cliffs, right down to the Cadillac Mountain Range. Here, each peak has been cut to resemble a Cadillac tail fin. race for the cup Radiator Springs Racers, Cars Land's most-hyped attraction, will find you hop- ping into a track-mounted, six-person convertible for what at first is a leisurely drive through the valley, passing the cascading Radiator Falls before ducking inside the BCAA Members can purchase Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets for admission to both Dis- neyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Plus, get free Disneyland Resort Theme Park parking when you purchase your ticket from BCAA by call- ing 1-888-902-9922. MEMBERS SAVE!