Disneyland given deadline to overhaul iconic, 70-year-old ride
California air regulators have ordered Disneyland to replace the gas engines in Autopia with electric vehicles. The park must meet state emissions standards by February 2027. Failure to comply will result in the closure of the attraction.
What changed
New reports confirm Autopia has been a guest favorite since it opened with the park in 1955.
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Disneyland Faces State Deadline to Update Autopia Ride
confidence 100%California air regulators have ordered Disneyland to replace the gas engines in Autopia with electric vehicles. The park must meet state emissions standards by February 2027. Failure to comply will result in the closure of the attraction.
What's confirmed:
- Disneyland must replace gas engines in Autopia with electric vehicles to meet state emissions standards.
- The park must comply by February 2027 or the ride will be shut down.
- The requirement follows a settlement with the state agency regulating air pollution.
Still unconfirmed:
- Autopia has remained a guest favorite since opening in 1955, particularly for children driving for the first time.
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Disneyland Must Transition Autopia to Electric Vehicles by February 2027
confidence 90%California officials have ordered Disneyland to replace gas engines in the Autopia attraction with electric vehicles. The park must comply with state emissions standards by February 2027 or shut down the ride. This requirement follows a settlement with the state agency regulating air pollution.
What's confirmed:
- Disneyland must transition Autopia to electric vehicles by February 2027 or face closure.
- The ride has used gas engines since its 1955 debut.
- The change is part of a settlement agreement with the California air pollution regulatory agency.
Still unconfirmed:
- Disneyland was issued a $56,250 fine.
- The Orange County Register reported the agreement with the Air Resources Board.