Disney4me Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 A long rumored change is FINALLY coming to an opening day Disneyland attraction. Autopia Autopia opened with Disneyland on July 17, 1955 and the attraction – in one form or another – has been part of the park since then. Thanks to it’s sleek, Bob Gurr-designed, ride vehicles and giving many children their first experience “behind the wheel” of a car, Autopia has become a popular right of passage for millions over the last near-70 years. However, one issue has plagued the attraction until now. As first revealed to the Los Angeles Times, Disney is planning on replacing the pure gasoline engines that have powered Autopia’s cars since its inception with new electric or hybrid power sources. Disneyland’s Autopia Disney Spokesperson Jessica Good told the Times, “Since opening with Disneyland park in 1955, Autopia has remained a guest-favorite most popular with young kids experiencing driving for the first time. As the industry moves toward alternative fuel sources, we have developed a roadmap to electrify this attraction and are evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.” Many Disney fans have long waned the company to transition the Autopia vehicles to an electric power source, both for environmentalist reasons, as well as improving the park environment by eliminating the smells and sounds associated with the engines. Gurr himself is in favor of the decision, telling the paper that he looks forward to a version of Autopia where riders “don’t smell the fumes, don’t hear that racket of the little motor going putt-putt-putt.” Bob Gurr c/o @bobgurrofficial on Instagram No timetable for the Autopia changeover has been given as of now, and it’s left us wondering what this might mean for Disney World’s similar attraction — the Tomorrowland Speedway. As of now, nothing has been announced about swapping those gas vehicles to electric ones, but we’ll be on the lookout for updates. Stay tuned to DFB for the latest Disney news! Ranking the Best Rides at Disneyland Want to Learn More About Disneyland? Check Out the Links Below! DFB Disneyland Restaurants Guide Disney Genie and How to Use it in Disneyland What You Need to Know About the Theme Park Reservation System for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Closures and Construction at Disneyland Learn All About Disneyland Park See What Marvelous Stuff You’ll Find at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Learn About Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure Get All the Details About the Disneyland Mobile App Everything You Need to Know About Mobile Order in Disneyland Learn More About Disneyland’s Magic Key Program Full Details About the Holiday Season in Disneyland Full Details About Halloween Time at Disneyland Get Some STRANGE Tips for Disneyland Click HERE to Check Out Lots of Other DFB Posts About Disneyland Join the DFB Newsletter To Get All the Latest Disney News Delivered Right to Your Inbox! Click here to Subscribe Are you excited about Autopia’s move to electric engines? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned for further updates on this change.The post NEWS: Disney Announces CHANGES for an Opening Day Ride first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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