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Autopia at Disneyland Park is one of those classic rides that is more about the experience than the thrill. It is definitely geared toward kids, but there is still something fun about getting behind the wheel and cruising around the track. Fast Pass is a must. Once you are in the car, it is simple just steer and hit the gas. The track keeps you on course, so it is stress free even if you are not the best driver. That said, the ride itself is pretty basic and has not changed much over the years. It is nostalgic, but compared to newer attractions, it can feel a little outdated. Still, if you are looking for a chill ride or visiting with kids, it is a solid choice. Overall, not a must do thrill ride, but a fun classic that is worth experiencing at least once.
Autopia opened on July 23, 1955 and is one of Disneyland's longest-running attractions. It used to be sponsored by Ford but is now sponsored by Honda. The ride is a guided car ride where you can steer but can only go along the center rail so you stay on course. It doesn't go fast (max ~6-7 mph) so it's a good ride for kids; shorter guests can also ride with an adult. Even though it's one of the oldest rides, it's one of the less fun rides at the park. It can be bumpy and slow, and it's not fun if the car in front of you is slow.
Vrooom vroooom! It's Autopia, where nostalgia runs on tiny gas engines and the scent of childhood is unleaded and unmistakable. Yeah, yeah, it's "just" miniature cars on a track, but don't knock it till you've rumbled (okay, bounced mercilessly and uncomfortably) through those scenic winding roads under that cute little bridge, surrounded by waving robots in scenes of the future and classic Disneyland charm. I rode this as a kid and now, even as a full-grown adult (who probably should've stretched before getting in and out of this lowrider), I still love it. Bottom line: it's worth the inevitable back pain, LOL. The cars are adorable. All brightly painted (unless you don't luck out and get the plain black one) with a retro-futuristic vibe that just screams Disney circa 1950s. Plus, there's a surprising amount to see along the track, especially compared to its Florida cousin. Disney World features a "race" theme while Disneyland has a futuristic "country" drive vibe. Sorry, Florida, but California wins this one. Is it a smooth ride? Absolutely not. Is it cramped? Oh yes. Tall people, you've been warned, this ride wasn't built with your knees in mind. Getting in and out feels like a flexibility test no one signed up for. I get all sorts of aches and pains when I ride this attraction but I still think it's worth it. One of my fave things about this ride is the gas smell. I know I'm a weirdo, but it's so strong but weirdly great. It brings me right back to my childhood. My least fave thing about the ride is the queue area. It's in full sun with zero shade, so you will bake on sunny, hot days. Make sure you wear sunscreen, or wait to ride it in the evenings (or when the line is shorter). The ride is silly, outdated, a little uncomfortable, yet I'll gladly ride it every time I'm here. Autopia forever!!!!!!!!
We walked over to Autopia while waiting for our booked time for FastPass ride to pass some time! It was a cute little ride! You get to drive these mini Honda cars on a track but it was a bit lackluster. Cannot accelerate and they basically set the speed for all the cars, no matter how hard you step on the pedal lol. I get it though since it is meant for all ages. I remember this kind of ride was one that I always needed to hit up, as a kid!
Located in the back corner area of Dinseyland and still a great Honda inspired driving vehicle ride for kids. While you have a track, you still need to drive in order to move, so if you have a teenager, this ride is perfect way to teach them to drive and stay in the lane without bumping. I let my husband drive and he had a great time. As it was his first time. At the end you can pay $10 ea h to get custom Autopia drivers license! A great inexpensive souvenir.tjry have 3 booths and we were having some issues with one booth, the card machine was.not working, but the app allowed us to take pictures. One of the booths was out of order and lines form quickly!!! The booths takes e pictures, and allows you to pick one! So amazing- why hasn't the DMV caught on and do this!!!! I know many who absolutely hate their DMV pic!! A ybiw, they upgraded the card system and i love the new look and thicker material! It is definitely different than the last time we got license! Love it, much better!
Knowing this is more of a kiddie ride, you can curb your expectations this is a F1 go kart racing track haha. Simple safe slow speed to leisurely cruise mini go karts over a set track to avoid potential disasters. Also spring loaded bumpers to minimize injury when some patrons decide to play bumper cars. Weird the pedal is in the middle at first but makes sense so parents can help kids drive it around the track! They have photobooth on the exit side for memories!
This ride is solid. I think I liked this ride more when I was a kid and went on it with my dad. Probably because I thought it was cool to drive. I'm not going to hate on the ride, because I can see why other people might love it and maybe I'm just not the target audience, but I think they probably need a refresh since it is in Tomorrowland. Maybe electric or any non-gas type of vehicle? You can definitely smell the gas/petrol in the air the entire time. On my last visit, I was behind two very young kids...my gut had a bad feeling, haha. I think usually any kid at that age (let alone two) is accompanied by an adult but they just went on anyway...sure enough, they were stopping a bunch of times while on the ride where I had to brake pretty hard not to hit them. I honestly didn't think it was a big deal but was worried the person behind me was going to slam into me sooner or later and jar my neck.
A vintage ride that still has that appeal. Line moves quickly the course is same as always. Cast members are super friendly. Super clean and fun.
This ride is a classic and will always have a place in my heart. Usually the line is not to bad for this one and if you purchased the lighting lane for the day this one is included so makes it even faster. Honestly though the line never seems long maybe 30 minutes if that for stand by. Not sure if kids just don't like coming on this one anymore or if the hype just isn't there anymore but for me I still try to ride every visit. Its pretty basic ride where you drive a go cart type Honda throughout different areas. You just push the gas and are on your way. Just be sure to keep it in line because it is rough if you hit the side. Also be sure not to hit the car in front of you. One thing I will say is it does smell like fumes or gasoline. I guess its not so bad during this short ride but I wonder if its bad for the workers. Overall its a classic and I'm sure not very long from now this will be gone and replaced with something newer and better but while its still here I will still be riding it.
This classic ride always warms my heart every time I'm on it. I loved it as a kid, and now my own children enjoy it just as much. It's more of a gentle cruise than a thrill ride, slow paced, relaxing, and full of charm. I had never experienced it at night before, and I have to say, I think I actually prefer it that way. The scenery feels even more magical after dark, and the whole experience is just more peaceful. It's one of those timeless rides I'll always love.
Fun ride where you simulate driving along a race track. Lots of cars so the line moves decently. The track is a good length for the wait as well. There's some variety to the car styles. Anyone can drive as the car follows a track loosely. The kids get to mess around and you can sit back and just ride along if you have a younger one.
A must! When you go to Disneyland. The lines can get very long, prepare yourselves lol. It's a very fun ride. Few years back, the fake license was free but now they cost $8. Booooo... but they have to make their money somehow.
4 years ago
Bottom line: this was a legit ride. I think, in my humble opinion, is a much better attraction then Mickey's Speedway in Florida. The drive seems to be longer and while the course may vary depending on which side you get, is a bit more interesting. It's about 2-4 minute drive on the course and the pedal is in the center... should you want to press it for those younger children who can't reach it. The line varies from 10-minutes to 60. It's obviously not as "modern" as other rides but there's something to be said about operating a combustible automobile and the smell of an engine in the air brings on some familiar joy. Well worth the wait! read more
Autopia is the only existing Tomorrowland attraction dating back to Disneyland Park's opening day in 1955. They are featuring a working gas pedal and steering wheel navigates curves and inclines like a real car. Each car can fit 2 adults or 3 kids. You must be at least 54 inches tall to drive the car y your own. If you are 32 inches tall, you can drive alongside someone who is at least 54 inches tall. Having an opportunity to ride a car, exciting for a kid for sure. My son loved it when we were there last time. This time he wanted to ride alone. Surely fun for him. But the wait was too much - close to 75 mins. And it's a 2-3 mins drive at the max! Slow cars, very loud and the smells gas everywhere. They pulled out at least 3 cars due to technical issues while we were waiting for our turn. The car I drove was a faulty one too. The pedal response was incredibly bad. Literally struggled to navigate it through the track and reach to the finishing point. This one doesn't excite me anymore. Idea is good. May be it's time for an upgrade. read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
RAIN review... It's extremely rare to be able to walk on Autopia and ride it over and over again on a normal day at Disneyland. In the rain? Yeah you can do that. I was surprised they kept the ride open while it was raining but I'm glad they did. It was fun driving through puddles of water. Autopia is a fun center track controlled ride that has enough jolting bumps to make it interesting. Gotta admit when the Honda gas engines occasionally backfire it's way cool. This ride is a much bigger hit with kids and teens. Tip - It's tough taking pictures on this attraction, especially of the cars behind you. So just don't do it. - For the love of God, if you're small child is steering, please be the one controlling the gas pedal... Nothing is more frustrating than being slowed down by a car in front of you that doesn't move on the track. read more
A great ride for kids and adults, kids will mostly enjoy the ride more since it's the closest thing for them on driving a car. We didn't have to wait long in the line, basically like 5 minutes. I asked for separate cars for me and my fiancée because I wanted to bump into her. But they tell you not to bump the cars in front of you so of course I didn't For the car to actually go, you have to press the pedal all the way down and it's a fun experience especially when it's not a hot day. I don't think you have to do much beside just pressing the pedal all the way down for the car to go. The staff are friendly and you don't have to wear mask during this ride since it's outdoor. read more
If your kids are like mine, they constantly drive you crazy. With this ride, they have the chance to literally drive you crazy lol. If your child is tall enough they are able to drive a car (more like a go cart) around on a track. The car is able to comfortably have 2 riders. The child can steer and the adult can control the gas if they can't reach. For my children, it was their first time steering a "car" on their own and it was hilarious! I have a 2 minute video of my son and I and I am seriously giggling the entire video length. It was the best first reactions recorded for both of us! At the exit there is a photo booth where you can purchase an Autopia drivers license for your littles, or even yourself lol. $5 and the machine accepts both cash and card. Sweet momento for everyone. The queue is always long! I don't think this ride has a fast pass option or a single rider line either. The one con from me has to be the awful fumes. But I know that can't be helped. I guess it would be too optimistic of me to think that Disney would switch to solar or even electric powered cars right? Everyone plays a part... but then again, if my hopes were to come to reality, that would definitely mean another price hike in admissions. read more
When I was a kid, my favorite ride at Disneyland was Autopia. Why? Because you get to drive a car all by yourself. Autopia is one of the original rides when Disneyland first opened. The ride consists of a car that you drive around a track with rails. The car goes only about 5 -10 mph so it's perfect for kids to drive alone or with an adult. The lines are pretty long for this ride as it is one of the popular rides for kids. Autopia hasnt changed much over years, only cosmetic changes were made when Honda started sponsoring the ride. They still use the same gas powered cars as before that emits a gas smell when being driven. I am not sure why they haven't updated to electric cars as it has become more common for public use. The ride is overdue for an upgrade. read more
4 years ago
Fun drive around a designated area where you can spot a few robots. Small children are not allowed to sit in your lap so either you seat your small child between you and another adult or you let your child steer (with your help) and you push the gas pedal. I let my daughter steer as I pushed the gas pedal. I will say it was hard to not accelerate too much as to not hit the car in front of you and steer in the opposite direction of your child. Haha, all in all, my daughter had fun thinking she was driving and checking out the robots. My hubby drove in a separate car in front of us but we all had a lot fun. read more
7 years ago
We were lucky enough to pretty much walk on this ride ( well to be fair, it was about 5 mins). I had to go on this ride since it has literally been since high school since I last went on Autopia. It's located in Tomorrowland - behind the submarine ride. 4 stars -1 missing for the fumes. This ride is a bit smelly with the fumes from the vehicles. I think it would be nice if Disney ( Honda) would consider making these cars (go-Karts on a track) electric but maybe ( I am no engineer) leave the car engine noise. All the fun for the kids but no smell which is a bit much IMHO. The ride is quite fun and long for a today's typical theme park rides. It's old school Disneyland so it's nice to see that it's still around, going strong. You can also get an Autopia driver's license if so inclined, which is a nice memory for kids and adults alike. Hack- We like to go to Disneyland after the fireworks so that many people have already left and you can enjoy hardly any wait times in the park. I just love Disneyland ;). It's the kid in me, I guess. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Who doesn't enjoy a pointless drive every now and then? Driving around on a track at a few miles per hour can be quite the enjoyable experience for anyone who chooses to partake in such an awesome activity! This ride is a staple to the park for all the little grommets out there who want to drive but might be a little to young to hit up that place everyone loves called the DMV! One of the fun parts about driving down the Autopia track is when you let your car go on auto drive basically just holding down the pedal and letting it bounce off the railings back and forth giving you a type of side to side whiplash as that's always fun just because! Hahaha! This attraction has been here since I was a little one and I can't count how many times I have driven on this track even before when they had two separate tracks that were combined to what you have now. This has always been one of my favorite things to do in the park as the line is generally not that long even more so if you grab one of the Fastpasses that's sure to make it just an all around good time! I'm not exactly sure where all the cars came about from but I do remember where Suzy the coupe car came from she was in a Disney short that used to play sometimes along side the Donald, and Mickey cartoons. The Suzy one was about the cars life from being new to getting run down and ending up at the junk yard only to find herself getting restored in the end with a nice new owner this was just one of the many awesome Disney shorts that just don't really play anymore. I'll be looking forward to my next trip to Autopia as it might be my last as from what I've herd this area will be demolished to make room for more Star Wars stuff. read more
11 years ago
After getting through (Hyper)space Mountain, we stayed in the Tomorrowland area and waited about 30-40 minutes here at Autopia to drive a car. I went with my friend because my other friends told me to "entertain her driving" and so I did. The area smells like car exhaust and it gets really sickening after awhile, but I feel bad for all the workers. Autopia splits you into 2 lines, and in those 2 lines they split you into 2 groups. They put you in a car which seats 2 people and the driver (on the right) then takes the pedal and floors it. They tell you to be careful, because you CAN hit the person in front of you. Another thing is that the pedal sticks, so it does take some hard pushing to get to. But my friend gave me such a rocky ride because she couldn't turn. Gosh it's like I was being driven by a five year old person who was acting so happy when she got into Disneyland for the first time. Gosh was she happy. It was a fun track and takes about 5 minutes to get through (or if you're a bad driver or just bad, it might takes a little longer). Enjoy the track! Fastpass: Yes Sick Drops: 10/10 it's called your friend being bad at driving and making you throw up. I didn't throw up. 0/10, level ground. Also dot_ham, you suck read more
7 years ago
When I was just a lad, i loved Autopia... I mean, what blue-blooded American kid didn't dream of racing a dragster along a winding road, only to brutally rear-end a perfect stranger without fear of reprisal? Still, I vividly remember my dad's prognostication: "The day you get your driver's license, Autopia won't be fun anymore... Until you bring your own kids on it." Dad's assertions were all correct. The glorified riding mower engines cleverly disguised as go cart dragsters lost their appeal once I could swipe dad's keys to the truck, and take off on the SoCal roads and highways, unfettered by a raised center track that kept me in the one lane Autopia thoroughfare. I happen to enjoy the smell of burning fossil fuels (must have been those formative years working as a deckhand on diesel-burning fishing boats) so the delightfully rich-running 50 to 1 engines harken me back to simpler times. Indeed, taking my own offspring on this ride rejuvenates the experience: I pretty much stand on the accelerator, and my kid does his/her best to steer through the twists and turns at a screaming 4 miles per hour. "Improved" bumpers and throttle governors keep collisions somewhat less vertebrae-wrenching, but it's still fun to slam into an unsuspecting mom and her child, only to be reprimanded by Disney Autopia staff about the dangers of such maneuvers. A hard crash seems to kill the engine sometimes, too. Oh well, nothing a short walk to the Karl Strauss beer cart in California Adventure can't cure. Interestingly, if you were to time it right, you can technically drive blotto on Autopia after sucking down several IPAs at the other park, high tailing it across the property with a fast pass, and experience the Disney whimsical magic of driving shah'fazzed drunk on Autopia and making it home alive... You can't do that one with a California driver's license on the I-5, Dad. read more
Autopia was my favorite ride at one time, especially back in the day when there we no lines, and before I had a drivers license. My friend Joe and I would go on two or three times in a row, our record being 16 times. But being a troublemaking 14 year old, what made it most fun. My favorite was driving my car all the way to the left of the rail and then swerving sharply to the right when a car passed-- they could never touch but it still scared people. Joe's speciality, however, was much more insidious. He would time it perfectly to get in front of the car line in Autopia. His speciality was knowing and stopping his car at the secret unmanned spots unseen by cameras. He would sit there until the entire row of cars was stuck in his traffic jam. That's funny when you're 14, but now I have to deal with it in real life. Is that Joe in front of all of us on the 405? read more
8 years ago
I hate Bird so much. You cannot possibly understand the hatred I feel for this horrible creature. I am actually shaking with rage rn. When I went on this ride a few minutes ago, I wouldn't of physically and psychologically been able to handle another one of Bird's ear piercing, "welcome driver's I'm bird!" or "bienvenidos yo soy bird!" This ride is "powered" by Honda. I blame Honda for the creation of this monstrosity. I will be boycotting everything Honda from now until the end of time. Once upon at time there was a different mascot. There used to be cars with eyes where the headlights should be. I thought that those were annoying but I would rather spend every single day of my life with one of those than hear bird screech one more time. Disney I'm begging you. Please end my suffering. read more
This ride is ok... I'd much rather have one like the 'CARS' ride at California Adventure I'm over this one. I suppose it's fun for kids who aren't driving age to get to drive I noticed the cartoons playing inside on the waiting line hypnotized the toddlers It's fine...however, I won't miss it if they take it out read more
Our Grandsons loved this ride and I honestly cannot tell you how many times we rode it! The Disney Cast Members that work this ride are delightful! As we were leaving the ride, we stopped at the Autopia Winners Circle and purchased a couple of hats. Kent, the Cast Member who assisted us was wonderful. He patiently waited for us to make our selections and made our grandsons feel special. Kent was exceptionally friendly, polite and had a smile on his face the entire time he helped us. Kudos! read more
8 years ago
This is not bumper cars so do not bump anyone ahead of you. They will stop you. This ride is okay. You just drive around and check out the scenery. The cars don't go to fast and you smell a lot of the fumes. Kids like it cause they get to drive, but if your looking for more adrenaline this is not for you. They do give you a fake drivers license and at the end you can go through a photo booth to add your own photo for a small fee. read more
I had fond memories of this ride. I haven't been on it since probably high school which was decades ago. Naturally the ride has since been revamped and looking a bit more modern. However the cars are still clunky and slow as molasses on a winter's day. The leisurely drive makes you feel like you're out on a weekend mowing the grass on your gas powered lawnmower. I wish there were actual things or scenery to look at as the actual drive itself is pretty boring... just like cutting grass. I would be fine with them replacing this ride with something else. read more
We drove miles in a car to get to Disneyland! Kids, what should we do first? I know, let's wait over an hour to sit in and drive little cars w/ people who stop suddenly in the middle of the road! I'm gonna b REAL honest here, I have grown tired of this attraction. They don't even let you bump into other cars anymore, yet somehow kids driving behind me still bump in to my car constantly. I would give this attraction 2 stars, but nostalgia keeps it at 3. Did you know once upon a time there were THREE different Autopias in Disneyland? There was the Fantasyland Autopia, the Tomorrowland Autopia, and the Midget Autopia (Not too pc now, I know, but it was for small children and that's just what it was called back then...it didn't last long...look it up if you don't believe me, why don't cha?). We are now left with this gas guzzling attraction. Isn't this 2017? Why aren't they electric? Well, Chevron was a sponsor for many years, but now they updated the attraction because Honda took over sponsorship rights and added...their robot A-something (A-hole is what I'll call him) and Bird. Bird? Bird?! Who the eff is Bird?! I'll flip him the bird, if y'know what I'm saying. Even though this version is much better than the one in Walt Disney World, I would not b sad if they knock this down to give room to build the rumored Tron coaster. It's time, y'all. read more
9 years ago
Let's be real: this ride suuuuucks. Might have been good a hundred years ago. But times, they have a-changed. You've got amazingness like Indy in Adventureland and Radiator Springs Racers in DCA... Autopia is the Discman of Disneyland. Smelly, boring. Best part is probably the fume-high. The dinosaur display during the train ride is more relevant. Update this snoozefest, Disney! You can do better. VERDICT: *yawn* Pass. There's a ton of other waaaay cooler things to do with your time. Like wait in line for anything. read more
Zoom zoom zoom! So maybe you do not travel around the track at light speed but I love Autopia. This is one of those classic attractions that transports you back to when you were a small child and those cars seemed like they were huge and it seemed like you were traveling at light speed around the track. I have one small issue with the ride...the standby line is always pretty darn long. You almost have to get a Fastpass to experience this attraction without waiting 30-45 minutes. The problem with that is that Space Mountain and Buzz Lightyear are nearby and seem like better reasons to get a Fastpass. Please just make sure if you ride remember two things. If your child is big enough to ride by themselves make sure they know what they are doing. Nothing ruins a good time for everyone else more than a child who is confused and is just sitting on the track not going anywhere. It backs cars up for a wayyyy long time. Also please try and remember to try and not bump into the car in front of you. It is hard on the cars and could always injure the person in the other car. If you want bumper cars there are some over at California Adventure in Bugs Land. :0) read more
Located at Disneyland Anaheim in Tomorrowland is the Autopia car attraction where guests are able to steer miniature cars on an enclosed track. Unfortunately these cars do spit out a lot of exhaust due to the gasoline that propels the cars forward, which in turn makes it a very stinky, slow ride. Coming off of this ride I always feel like my long hair and clothing have absorbed some of the exhaust smell, so this is definitely not one of Mommy's favorite rides here at the park. Yet surprisingly this ride still remains very popular among guests because the wait time for this ride always seems to be at least forty-five minutes. The only plus about this ride is that my little three-year-old is so proud that she is allowed to sit behind the wheel and steer to her heart's content, although Mommy often takes over so no traffic jam is caused. read more
I was excited to hear that they were finally going to update Autopia but the area is still filled with fumes. The ride could have been updated to an all-electric vehicle track but they are still gas powered. However, it is now sponsored by Honda instead of Chevron. The cars have an updated look with Honda logos. The ride itself is nostalgic for those of us who grew up with Disneyland. The cars seat 2 comfortably with a long seat belt. Just be careful of the track since the cars drive on the track with very few places to freestyle. The wait is around 20 minutes depending on time of day but it moves fast. They let you take a photo in the photobooth for your official Autopia license so it's a fun little souvenir you can get at the end. read more
7 years ago
Not my favorite ride by any means. Granted the wait for this ride was shorter than most of the other lines but it was still about a 20-30 minute wait. I was psyched up because I thought it was going to be go at your own speed go-kart or bumper car style but was disappointed when I actually got onto the ride as it's actually pretty slow moving. You can't just jam the gas down and whizz out of the starting blocks. It's actually pretty controlled which I guess prevents injuries or someone getting hit in the back and getting whiplash or something. Also, the cars themself are slightly hard to control since the constant up and down shifting makes you go all over the track all catawampus. The second unfortunate aspect of this ride is that even before you get onto the ride there is an overwhelming invisible cloud of fumes that levitates near the grounds of Autopia. It's basically like standing in exhaust fumes from an old diesel VW or some other car. It didn't make me light headed or anything, just somewhat unpleasant. The fumes don't get much better once you're closer to getting into the actual cars. The cars are also very warm from the constant running of the gas behind where you sit. So be careful where you touch on the car when you're getting out or in. Lastly, as mentioned before, the jerky demeanor of the ride really just made me want to get off it and back to the starting line as soon as possible so that I could get on with my day. It's good that it's a short ride around the track. At least I can say I did it. I also don't see how it fits in with Tomorrowland as there is nothing space aged about the ride. read more
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