ANAHEIM, CA — The Autopia ride at Disneyland was briefly closed Wednesday afternoon when a car derailed from the tracks. Images and video posted on X by LaughingPlace.com showed one of the red ...

New cars? FILE PHOTO: Disneyland's Autopia ride as seen in April 2022. The ride could be getting new cars that don't run on gas. (Natalie Dreier/Cox Media Group National Content Desk) By Natalie ...

The modern-day Autopia ride and the plaza in front of “It’s A Small World” occupy the space the ride once did. After the hype for Junior Autopia died, it was renamed Fantasyland Autopia.

Autopia was there at the beginning when Disneyland opened 70 years ago, and it's endured all this time, one of only a handful of such rides.

The two worked together on early concepts for Disneyland — with Bushman quickly sketching Bradley’s ride ideas and Walt offering periodic feedback. ALSO SEE: Disneyland to convert Autopia cars ...

This one—No. 50—was used in both Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida. When they took down the California ride, they shipped some of the gondolas to Florida.

The five outdoor family rides would be similar to Autopia and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree while the four indoor family rides would be like Soarin’ Around the World and Haunted Mansion.

Unfortunately, the ride closed on Aug. 21, 1995. Rocket Rods, a short-lived ride, replaced the PeopleMover. The ride is still available at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Autopia Saga ...