{"id":751,"date":"2026-06-18T23:32:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:32:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanfranciscomovingguide.com\/?p=751"},"modified":"2026-06-18T23:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:32:36","slug":"california-forces-disneylands-autopia-to-change-or-get-shut-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanfranciscomovingguide.com\/?p=751","title":{"rendered":"California forces Disneyland’s Autopia to change or get shut down"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>

If the noise and exhaust fumes of crawling through traffic on the way into Disneyland aren\u2019t enough, parkgoers have always been able to mimic the experience on\u00a0one of the oldest (and smelliest) rides in the park. But one way or another, Autopia is set to become both greener and much quieter.<\/p>

Read more \u2018Terrifying\u2019: Woman accused of attempted murder on Las Vegas road trip<\/a><\/p><\/div>

\"\"<\/div>

According to independent theme park news blog MiceChat, Disneyland must replace the attraction\u2019s gas-powered mini cars by\u00a0Feb. 1 with a clean-vehicle alternative or shut it down completely. The ride debuted with the park\u2019s 1955 opening and has\u00a0gone through many changes\u00a0in the decades since.<\/p><\/div>

<\/div>

In August 2024, the theme park paid $56,250 to the California Air Resources Board after disclosing that the Honda-built engines in the Autopia\u2019s vehicles had been \u201coperating without certified emission controls,\u201d\u00a0the Orange County Register reported in May.<\/p><\/div>

The engine issue happened \u201cdue to an administrative error,\u201d according to documents obtained by Climate Colored Goggles, a Substack covering climate solutions in pop culture.<\/p><\/div>

As part of the 2024 settlement, the theme park agreed with the California Air Resources Board to shut down the current cars\u2019 engines no later than 30 months after the settlement. The park is testing an all-electric prototype, according to Disneyland officials.<\/p><\/div>

<\/div>
\n
\"image\"<\/figure>\n<\/div>

The Bay Area’s best free newsletter.<\/div><\/h2>
Stay informed, and entertained.<\/div><\/div><\/div>