The ride Walt Disney opened in 1955 is getting its biggest change yet
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM · 1 min read
Disneyland’s oldest car ride is about to lose its “vroom.” Autopia, which opened with the park in 1955, will trade its gas engines for electric power, The New York Times reported.