Disneyland plans to retire the current gas-powered Autopia engines in early 2027, according to Disneyland officials cited by the Daily Bulletin on May 6, 2026.
The change is tied to the resort’s work on a new electric fleet, but Disneyland has not announced when the electric vehicles will debut.
Autopia Gas Engines Retiring
Disneyland officials said the resort has an agreement with the California Air Resources Board to retire the current Autopia gas engines in early 2027, according to the Daily Bulletin.
The resort is designing, engineering, and testing a fully electric Autopia ride vehicle prototype. Disneyland has not announced a specific closing date for the current gas-powered fleet or an opening date for the electric version.
What Guests Should Expect
Autopia is expected to keep operating with its current vehicles until the transition work begins. The early 2027 timing gives Disneyland a target window, but it does not yet tell guests when the attraction will close for the changeover.
The ride has been part of Disneyland since the park opened in 1955. The update will be one of the biggest changes to the Tomorrowland attraction because it affects the vehicle fleet itself, not just the show elements around the track.
For families, the key detail is that this is a vehicle change, not a replacement for the attraction. Disneyland has not announced a new ride name, a new route, or major changes to how guests board and steer the cars.
Timeline Shift
Disneyland previously said Autopia would move to electric vehicles as part of a broader sustainability push. The newest update narrows the retirement timing for the current gas engines to early 2027 and confirms that the park is now working through design, engineering, and testing on the electric prototype.
The practical takeaway is simple: guests who want one more ride on the gas-powered version should watch Disneyland’s early 2027 transition timeline, while anyone waiting for the electric fleet should wait for Disneyland to announce actual closure and reopening dates.
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Source: Daily Bulletin
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