Overview
- Records released after a California Public Records Act request show Disneyland must retire Autopia’s gas engines by Feb. 1, 2027 or close the attraction in its current form.
- The deadline stems from a 2024 settlement with the California Air Resources Board in which Disneyland paid about $56,250 after disclosing that Honda-built engines lacked certified emissions controls.
- Disneyland says it is designing, engineering and testing a fully electric Autopia vehicle prototype but has not announced dates for any ride closure or reopening.
- If the park misses the Feb. 1 cutoff, CARB’s compliance terms require the current gas fleet to be taken out of service, a change that could force temporary or extended ride closures and affect guest plans.
- The switch is tied to Disneyland Resort’s broader net-zero-by-2030 goals and follows precedents at other parks that have electrified or closed similar gas-powered attractions.