JohnD
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The problem is that an expanded track will be difficult as they literally shortened it to make room for Tron. I don't think there's any room to re-expand it.
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News Disneyland to Electrify Autopia: Are Tomorrowland Speedway's gas cars next?
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Disstevefan1
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They shouldn't expand the WDW track. We don't want folks to have range anxiety.
JohnD
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On a side note, apparently Liberty Tree Tavern moved to the Tea Cups. You can eat and toss your food at the same time!
danlb_2000
Premium Member
There are safer battery technologies that would probably be sufficient for the Speedway cars.
I like the smell. Aside of that, the ride itself has been a rite of passage for tens of millions of children over the years. But EV's and environmental crusades and all that. Gotta make sure the optics are good for the corporate social score.
JIMINYCR
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Lets just go pedal cars. No danger of exhaust, fires, burns, or any other dangers that are of concern. And a side benefit is youll be promoting a healthy exercise routine to help overweight kids and their parents lose weight and stop the onset of diabetes and other weight related issues that plague this generation.
Captain Barbossa
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Christine McCarthy, is that you?
dmc493
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That rite of passage will still exist. Children will still get the sense of freedom of driving their own car, regardless of electric or gas. And these new EV cars will sound and act a helluva lot closer to the cars they’ll probably end up driving in 10-15 years
Disstevefan1
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Lets see what is Disney's definition of "next few years" mean.
Disneyland to Electrify Autopia: Are Tomorrowland Speedway's gas cars next?
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Brian
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Agreed, but I'm fairly confident what may go in its place would be even less on theme for Tomorrowland.
Disstevefan1
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I hear you, but I do not trust them to replace it with something in s timely manner. I don't want to stare at walls for 5 to 7 years.
Take out that boring straightaway and make it two levels with helixes.
Tha Realest
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There’s something interesting in Disney’s timing. Jumping back into gaming while the industry contracts. Going all-in on electric while that industry’s future is less certain.
TrainsOfDisney
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I loved it as a kid… which I think is kinda the point. Of course DL autopia is great for kids and Adults. Like so many things it is so much more charming at DL.
Coaster Lover
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The announcement is interesting to say the least. I guess this quiets the rumors (at least for a few more years) that Autopia at Disneyland would be closing to make room for anything else (Pandora? Tron? Tomorrowland expansion?) anytime soon, but I wonder if the fact that they DIDN'T announce the same for WDW could have similar implications. Does the lack of announcement mean that the speedway at WDW could be closing sometime soonish (I always thought replacing it with a low profile attraction like Aquatopia where it wouldn't impede the view of Tron would work well)? I think that would be welcome, but I don't think we'd be so lucky.
Jambo Dad
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Although not something my family needs anymore- the car ride is beloved among the younger set. I suggest keeping it but lean a little more into the future for the electric re-theme. After all - we are in Tommorowland. As was just posted - there are so many great Disney possibilities for this - besides Tron you could be touring San Fransokyo, or call it Cars 2100, or lean into retro futurism, etc. Something positive and not bleak.
Kamikaze
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Before summer 2028. That's the sphere DLR lives in currently. With a slight eye towards the 75th.