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Disneyland's Autopia Faces Electric Overhaul
20 Jun
Summary
- Disneyland must replace Autopia's gas engines by February 2027.
- A forgotten certification led to a $56,250 fine.
- Electric ride vehicles are planned by next year.
The iconic Autopia attraction at Disneyland is slated for a significant transformation, requiring its gas-powered engines to be replaced with electric ones by February 2027. This mandate comes from local emissions regulations. Failure to comply will necessitate the closure of the historic Tomorrowland ride.
Reports indicate that a 2023 administrative oversight, where the ride's engines were not certified, led to a violation and a $56,250 fine in 2024. Disneyland confirmed that the vehicles will be converted to electric power by next year, with imagineers actively engaged in designing the new electric ride vehicles.
While the exact dates for the ride's temporary closure for refurbishment and its subsequent reopening have not yet been announced, the park is committed to electrifying this classic attraction. Riders will still be able to control the speed of the vehicles, which currently max out at approximately 6 mph.
