Photos/Video: Disneyland's Autopia Closes After Car Derails

The attraction derailed during the "off-road" section near Matterhorn.

The popular Autopia attraction at Disneyland experienced a minor accident earlier today when one of the gas-power cars derailed from the track.

What’s Happening:

  • Earlier today, Disneyland’s Autopia experienced an extended closure after one of the ride’s vehicles derailed.
  • The attraction, which gives guests of all ages the thrill of driving a car, runs along a guide rail to prevent the cars from traveling outside the attraction’s ride path.
  • While uncommon, an Autopia vehicle will occasionally jump the low-to-the-ground guide rail, meaning this isn’t a major concern for the safety of park guests.
  • However, Disneyland was quick to close the attraction as they returned the vehicle to its correct position.
  • The derailment occurred during the “off-road" section of the attraction near Matterhorn Bobsleds, making the incident visible to guests.

  • While visiting the park, Laughing Place was able to watch the evacuation procedures for the attraction, which you can check out below.

Autopia of Tomorrow:

  • The opening day attraction has been a staple of Tomorrowland since 1955.
  • While the thrill of transportation has never waned through the past 70 years, the future of cars has.
  • As Disneyland continues to evolve its attraction lineup, Autopia will be getting a major upgrade over the next year-and-a-half with fully electric vehicles.
  • We reported on the upgrade back in April, which should be fully complete by Fall of 2026.

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Maxon Faber
Based in Los Angeles, California, Maxon is roller coaster and musical theatre nerd. His favorite dinosaur is the parasaurolophus, specifically the one in Jurassic World: The Ride.
Mike Celestino
Mike serves as Laughing Place's lead Southern California reporter, Editorial Director for Star Wars content, and host of the weekly "Who's the Bossk?" Star Wars podcast. He's been fascinated by Disney theme parks and storytelling in general all his life and resides in Burbank, California with his beloved wife and cats.