20:01 Man, every video you make surprises with the level of detail you go to… I mean no one is out here finding out who provided the neon signs for the Richfield sign. Great work and keep it up!
I sometimes wonder if I'm being so detailed that I'm boring the audience. I just hope that since I found it interesting, someone else will also. It's nice to hear that it's appreciated. Thanks so much for watching!
Born in 1960 Los Angeles, I was taken to the Merry Go Round in Griffith Park, Beverly Park/Kiddieland and Knott's Berry Farm, and Knott's was the first amusement park with Gasoline Powered cars on a enclosed track, They were in the style of a "Model T" and made of metal, you could get on the gas to a point and then the governor would kick in and bog down, you'd go around a I'm imagining a dirt course enclosure with metal railings on both sides, there were people stationed around the course for safety reasons and when you came close to the end of your ride one would jump on the running board and operate the car up to the queue, there was a throttle control on the side of the engine cowling and they would take control of the steering wheel. It ran outside of the park itself in what is now the parking lot along Beach Bl. across from Independence Hall. Good Times ✌️
This made me smile. And your comment is actually a relief. When I started making this episode I repeatedly paid attention whenever I overheard anyone talking about Autopia and all I ever seemed to hear were people saying they wanted it gone or that it shouldn't be in Tomorrowland. And I don't think I ever heard anyone ever talking about the Tomorrowland Speedway, which also gave me pause after some months. But I figured I like them, so there must be others like me. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@21:58 Don DeFore created the "Silver Banjo BBQ" restaurant from 1957-1961 at the former Fritos shop. Don was a great friend of Walt's. Source: "Disneyland The Nickle Tour" book (written and published by my great Imagineer friends David Mumford and Bruce Gordon).
Below is a long list of Credits. If there's something that's not listed it's because it's very likely a Copyright of Disney. There's also some Disfarers footage, but I consider that creative commons. A huge thank you to those listed below, most of which are also listed as Creative Commons. I appreciate all of the help. Original 1953 Disneyland Map made by Herb Ryman www.ocregister.com/2017/06/26/walt-disneys-original-map-of-disneyland-goes-for-700000/ Courtesy of Van Eaton Galleries Model of 1954 Corvette with moving background ua-cam.com/video/pdTM7biUJps/v-deo.html youTube Channel: Jacques Fantasiorama Two Stroke Engine (image) www.enginebuildermag.com/2022/03/two-stroke-engine-tech-has-a-future/ Scooter (video) ua-cam.com/video/UdIeQmH8Kgg/v-deo.html youTube Channel: 3DMachines Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Copyright: The Walt Disney Company Uncle Orville from the Carousel of Progress ua-cam.com/video/OQebkqT7vS0/v-deo.html youTube Channel: Fun to be Free - Bob Gurr introduction while he tastes different sodas from Club Cool. Bob Gurr is the best and this video is from his Instagram page. Such a funny and amazing man. - Bob Gurr being funny at Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Speedway driving a car. (video) - Bob Gurr holding up his book that says “Legendary Imagineer”!!! (image) - Bob Gurr in orange coat speaking to camera. (video) instagram.com/p/C3NzTwrrd8K/ Karter News with Johnny Hartman cover (image) www.vdm46.com/hartman-kart.html Credit: Rod Van Deusen Motorsports. www.vdm46.com Johnny Hartman’s 1927 Ford kustomrama.com/wiki/Johnny_Hartman%27s_1927_Ford Rod and Custom Magazine 1955 double page spread www.jalopyjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rodandcustom_4.jpg - Mameco Building (image) - Chassis for Mark I www.disneyhistory101.com/disneyland/2018/9/8/mameco Copyright: Marty Martindale and Costa Mesa Historical Society. Newport Beach Police Department www.nbpd.org/ Copyright: Newport Beach Police Department Walt’s Autopia Special where viewer can look into the car in museum setting. waltsfolly.com/2021/09/08/the-walt-disney-family-museum/ Credit and Copyright: www.waltsfolly.com Walt’s Autopia Special with Silver Accents disneydreamer.com/walt-disney-history-museum/ Special thanks and Copyright: www.disneydremer.com Walt’s Red Autopia Special in Walt Disney Family Museum www.parkjourney.com/uploads/2/4/0/4/24040019/wdfm22_orig.jpg Copyright: www.parkjourney.com Walt’s Autopia Special in Walt Disney Family Museum with posters and ramp. travelswithmaitaitom.com/walt-disney-family-museum-san-francisco/ Copyright: www.travelswithmaitaitom.com (And Special Thanks. Great website.) Walt wearing a hat and waving in Red Autopia Mark I i.etsystatic.com/6279359/r/il/378961/1016774446/il_300x300.1016774446_kz7o.jpg Copyright and Special Thanks to TikiGonzo on Etsy. Lots of fun stuff for sale there. - Disneyland Richfield poster about new Richfield ethyl gasoline. - Richfield Autopia Ad. Black/White/Red Courtesy of Orange County Archives - Roadmap cover and back. Richfield Dealer. - Actual Roadmap to Disneyland made by Richfield. bid.vegalleries.com/item.aspx?i=49502132&mobile=0 Copyright: Van Eaton Galleries Pinocchio Copyright: Disney Richfield Autopia Neon Sign www.inventingdisneyland.com/2018/10/original-signs.html Ozzie and Harriet (TV Sitcom) - Shot of Don Defore Copyright: Ozzie and Harriet Enterprises, LLC (the Nelson family’s company) and MPI Home Video Hazel (TV Series) - Hazel and Done Defore character talking Copyright: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Richard Nixon and Walt Disney (image) www.nixonlibrary.gov/news/nixon-and-disney-newsletter-part-3 Copyright: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Walt Disney in Tomorrowland with Rocket in background (image) Copyright: Walt Disney Family Museum - Magic Circle Magazine Cover, June 1956 - Magic Circle Magazine on Mark II page, June 1956 vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com/2008/10/magic-circle-magazine-june-1956.html Credit and Special Thanks : Vintage Disneyland Tickets Blog vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com/ Gearbox Animation ua-cam.com/users/shortsOEIszeqMkeo youTube Channel: Around the Globe @AroundtheGlobe_99 Midget Autopia in Marceline, Missouri. B/W. With signage. www.yesterland.com/midgetautopia.html Courtesy of Walt Disney Hometown Museum Dave Gengenbach in color image Credit: Advanced Animations Autopia Presented by Honda (video) ua-cam.com/video/-x-GqyEFPSs/v-deo.html youTube Channel: bellisa Autopia 2013 ua-cam.com/video/vhf_Xt-pkHI/v-deo.html youTube: MoneySavingVideos Midget Autopia (video) ua-cam.com/video/gPTTjBeXStI/v-deo.html youTube: Mickey Mouse Park Santa Cruz Autorama (video) ua-cam.com/video/GcA0BudSaeA/v-deo.html youTube Channel: Edsel’s Adentures
More Credits listed below. More Santa Cruz Autorama and Beach (video) ua-cam.com/video/2ZocOqOGeCM/v-deo.html youTube Channel: Stephen Ricks - Marceline, Missouri Midget Autopia. B/W (image) - Marceline, Missouri Mainstreet (image) Courtesy of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum Marceline, Missouri video with train. ua-cam.com/video/Qj2QpXvuQjs/v-deo.html youTube Channel : Paging Mr. Morrow Corvette Stingray (image) www.corvsport.com/1967-corvette-specifications/ Copyright: www.corvsport.com Mark 8 Sparky car with two girls. One wearing a Minnie hat and the other with a purple hat. (image) dapsmagic.com/2024/04/disneylands-autopia-to-say-goodbye-to-gas-powered-cars/ Copyright: www.dapsmagic.com Autopia during Chevron sponsorship years (video) ua-cam.com/video/s50_3MJIblQ/v-deo.html you Tube Channel: Dland SMK Autopia Winner’s Circle store with Chevron logo (image) www.yesterland.com/chevronautopia.html Photo Credited, and possibly copyrighted by, Allen Huffman in 2007. Also, Special Thanks, and possibly copyrighted, by Yesterland. Go Kart Racing at Andretti Indoor Kart and Games San Antonio, TX. ua-cam.com/video/GXV7UavpHHQ/v-deo.html youTube Channel: Rev Your Life TV Hong Kong Autopia Electric Cars ua-cam.com/video/RgQCWM4hu4g/v-deo.html youTube Channel: T Kid Entertaiment Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland ua-cam.com/video/w7XubBzOT-M/v-deo.html youTube Channel: RON ON THE GO Shanghai Disneyland Castle ua-cam.com/video/pdcdXEs-wWI/v-deo.html youTube Channel : Moni Mouse - Mark VII 1980s - Tracks - Automat (Space Bar). Photo from Dick Gardner Collection - Police Car with cast member and child - Walt next to stagecoach - Autopia in the 50s with green car in forefront - Autopia in the 50s with red car in the forefront - Mark I with two kids. The smaller one with mouse ears and a cast member on the right. - Mark 1 in a police car with child’s hands on car’s handrails with adult driving. B/W. - B/W Autopia track with many cars in the 1950s - Circle of Mark I cars. 19503 - Walt’s Autopia Special. - Walt Disney in Autopia vehicle. - Fantasyland Autopia sign. - Birds-eye-view of Tomorrowland with Autopia. B/W - Busty Autopia in 1950s. Woman with a weird green hat waiting to get into green car. - White Autopia Mark I with boy driving with mother with classic glasses of the era. - Autopia guests - Autopia queue with Richfield sign and guests - Richfield Eagle - Another Richfield Eagle - Midget Autopia Sign - Junior Autopia birds eye view - Junior Autopia Mark II. B/W with clouds and hills in the background - Junior Autopia with two older drivers - Junior Autopia with a teen driving - Junior Autopia. B/W with kids driving - Green Midget Autopia Car with little girl driving - Blue Midget Autopia Car with little boy driving website: davelandweb.com/autopia/ Enormous Special thanks to www.davelandweb.com. Such an over-the-top amazing collection of work!!!
Man the Mk7’s in the 90s were the ones I grew up with . So much better than the new ones . I remember thinking back then that they just didn’t look good . Other than the cool “color changing paint” they had at first . At least i think 🤔 they did. Fact check that . 😂
I still can't believe they eliminated one of the rails for the Viewliner and then sold the attraction as the sleek new futuristic monorail - just so Mickey could get a bigger bonus🙄
What do you mean by "just so Mickey could get a bigger bonus"? I visit Disneyland but I'm based out of Florida so I admit there are some gaps in my knowledge of Disneyland. I'm always interested to learn more.
realistically, they could do an electric vehicle and make the loading station the recharge point. With some engineering, they could create a slot a probe drops into that charges the battery of each car without exposing passengers to the electric current. Alternatively, they could redesign the guide rail all together. Sure, ti would be a little thicket, but if you redesign the guides under the cars to always maintain contact with the track, you could hide power points underneath the track. You'd only need batteries in the car to maintain power for the various times a complete circuit may break (potentially up to 50% of the time the vehicle is moving.)
According to reports, it looks like it's going to be Honda moving forward with the new electric vehicles. Hopefully, they have a new and improved design. It's so great that you've been able to visit the park through the different renditions of Autopia!
When your talking about how long it takes to get attractions built today and it was so quick back then. Today I would say it’s an act of congress to get anything built with permitting, inspections, zoning requirements and a board of directors for everything. The newest Autopia cars are just ugly 🤮. The orginal design was the best! That style 👍🏻 So my question is: the original cars steering was it easy to steer? At Disney world the Tomorrowland raceway steering is the pits! I feel like I’m 5 years old driving those lol! Not been to Disneyland how do those steer? Great video really enjoyed it!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! However, I really didn't come across much first hand experience with the original M1 through M4's. So I can't answer your question about the steering. My guess is that they were tougher to turn, but then, given the way mechanics were back then, it would have been what everyone would have assumed it would be (if that makes sense). I was able to explain in the video that the steer was worked and tweaked, so I suppose people like Bob Gurr knew it would be improved. As for the Tomorrowland Speedway at MK, I actually know less than you would expect. I know it wasn't given the same amount of attention as Autopia, so my research didn't pull me in that direction. In fact, my original idea was to make a Tomorrowland Speedway episode, but all of the information pulled me towards Autopia, so I just made the episode focus on Disneyland. Thanks again for watching and commenting! You're awesome!
20:01 Man, every video you make surprises with the level of detail you go to… I mean no one is out here finding out who provided the neon signs for the Richfield sign. Great work and keep it up!
I sometimes wonder if I'm being so detailed that I'm boring the audience. I just hope that since I found it interesting, someone else will also. It's nice to hear that it's appreciated. Thanks so much for watching!
Incredible content! Surprised you don't get more likes for the quality shown. Great video :)
I grew up with Chevron Autopia! I loved the little Chevron car screens in the queue. Fond memories ☺️
Another awesome documentary :) Thanks
Born in 1960 Los Angeles, I was taken to the Merry Go Round in Griffith Park, Beverly Park/Kiddieland and Knott's Berry Farm, and Knott's was the first amusement park with Gasoline Powered cars on a enclosed track, They were in the style of a "Model T" and made of metal, you could get on the gas to a point and then the governor would kick in and bog down, you'd go around a I'm imagining a dirt course enclosure with metal railings on both sides, there were people stationed around the course for safety reasons and when you came close to the end of your ride one would jump on the running board and operate the car up to the queue, there was a throttle control on the side of the engine cowling and they would take control of the steering wheel. It ran outside of the park itself in what is now the parking lot along Beach Bl. across from Independence Hall.
Good Times ✌️
Thank you for this! Autopia is my absolute favorite Disney attraction alongside the Tomorrowland Speedway! (I’m insane) 🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️
This made me smile. And your comment is actually a relief. When I started making this episode I repeatedly paid attention whenever I overheard anyone talking about Autopia and all I ever seemed to hear were people saying they wanted it gone or that it shouldn't be in Tomorrowland. And I don't think I ever heard anyone ever talking about the Tomorrowland Speedway, which also gave me pause after some months. But I figured I like them, so there must be others like me. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@21:58 Don DeFore created the "Silver Banjo BBQ" restaurant from 1957-1961 at the former Fritos shop. Don was a great friend of Walt's. Source: "Disneyland The Nickle Tour" book (written and published by my great Imagineer friends David Mumford and Bruce Gordon).
Oh how we miss you, Walt & company.
Below is a long list of Credits. If there's something that's not listed it's because it's very likely a Copyright of Disney. There's also some Disfarers footage, but I consider that creative commons. A huge thank you to those listed below, most of which are also listed as Creative Commons. I appreciate all of the help.
Original 1953 Disneyland Map made by Herb Ryman
www.ocregister.com/2017/06/26/walt-disneys-original-map-of-disneyland-goes-for-700000/
Courtesy of Van Eaton Galleries
Model of 1954 Corvette with moving background
ua-cam.com/video/pdTM7biUJps/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: Jacques Fantasiorama
Two Stroke Engine (image)
www.enginebuildermag.com/2022/03/two-stroke-engine-tech-has-a-future/
Scooter (video)
ua-cam.com/video/UdIeQmH8Kgg/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: 3DMachines
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Copyright: The Walt Disney Company
Uncle Orville from the Carousel of Progress
ua-cam.com/video/OQebkqT7vS0/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: Fun to be Free
- Bob Gurr introduction while he tastes different sodas from Club Cool. Bob Gurr is the best and this video is from his Instagram page. Such a funny and amazing man.
- Bob Gurr being funny at Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Speedway driving a car. (video)
- Bob Gurr holding up his book that says “Legendary Imagineer”!!! (image)
- Bob Gurr in orange coat speaking to camera. (video)
instagram.com/p/C3NzTwrrd8K/
Karter News with Johnny Hartman cover (image)
www.vdm46.com/hartman-kart.html
Credit: Rod Van Deusen Motorsports. www.vdm46.com
Johnny Hartman’s 1927 Ford
kustomrama.com/wiki/Johnny_Hartman%27s_1927_Ford
Rod and Custom Magazine 1955 double page spread
www.jalopyjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rodandcustom_4.jpg
- Mameco Building (image)
- Chassis for Mark I
www.disneyhistory101.com/disneyland/2018/9/8/mameco
Copyright: Marty Martindale and Costa Mesa Historical Society.
Newport Beach Police Department
www.nbpd.org/
Copyright: Newport Beach Police Department
Walt’s Autopia Special where viewer can look into the car in museum setting.
waltsfolly.com/2021/09/08/the-walt-disney-family-museum/
Credit and Copyright: www.waltsfolly.com
Walt’s Autopia Special with Silver Accents
disneydreamer.com/walt-disney-history-museum/
Special thanks and Copyright: www.disneydremer.com
Walt’s Red Autopia Special in Walt Disney Family Museum
www.parkjourney.com/uploads/2/4/0/4/24040019/wdfm22_orig.jpg
Copyright: www.parkjourney.com
Walt’s Autopia Special in Walt Disney Family Museum with posters and ramp.
travelswithmaitaitom.com/walt-disney-family-museum-san-francisco/
Copyright: www.travelswithmaitaitom.com
(And Special Thanks. Great website.)
Walt wearing a hat and waving in Red Autopia Mark I
i.etsystatic.com/6279359/r/il/378961/1016774446/il_300x300.1016774446_kz7o.jpg
Copyright and Special Thanks to TikiGonzo on Etsy. Lots of fun stuff for sale there.
- Disneyland Richfield poster about new Richfield ethyl gasoline.
- Richfield Autopia Ad. Black/White/Red
Courtesy of Orange County Archives
- Roadmap cover and back. Richfield Dealer.
- Actual Roadmap to Disneyland made by Richfield.
bid.vegalleries.com/item.aspx?i=49502132&mobile=0
Copyright: Van Eaton Galleries
Pinocchio
Copyright: Disney
Richfield Autopia Neon Sign
www.inventingdisneyland.com/2018/10/original-signs.html
Ozzie and Harriet (TV Sitcom)
- Shot of Don Defore
Copyright: Ozzie and Harriet Enterprises, LLC (the Nelson family’s company) and MPI Home Video
Hazel (TV Series)
- Hazel and Done Defore character talking
Copyright: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Richard Nixon and Walt Disney (image)
www.nixonlibrary.gov/news/nixon-and-disney-newsletter-part-3
Copyright: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Walt Disney in Tomorrowland with Rocket in background (image)
Copyright: Walt Disney Family Museum
- Magic Circle Magazine Cover, June 1956
- Magic Circle Magazine on Mark II page, June 1956
vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com/2008/10/magic-circle-magazine-june-1956.html
Credit and Special Thanks : Vintage Disneyland Tickets Blog
vintagedisneylandtickets.blogspot.com/
Gearbox Animation
ua-cam.com/users/shortsOEIszeqMkeo
youTube Channel: Around the Globe
@AroundtheGlobe_99
Midget Autopia in Marceline, Missouri. B/W. With signage.
www.yesterland.com/midgetautopia.html
Courtesy of Walt Disney Hometown Museum
Dave Gengenbach in color image
Credit: Advanced Animations
Autopia Presented by Honda (video)
ua-cam.com/video/-x-GqyEFPSs/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: bellisa
Autopia 2013
ua-cam.com/video/vhf_Xt-pkHI/v-deo.html
youTube: MoneySavingVideos
Midget Autopia (video)
ua-cam.com/video/gPTTjBeXStI/v-deo.html
youTube: Mickey Mouse Park
Santa Cruz Autorama (video)
ua-cam.com/video/GcA0BudSaeA/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: Edsel’s Adentures
More Credits listed below.
More Santa Cruz Autorama and Beach (video)
ua-cam.com/video/2ZocOqOGeCM/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: Stephen Ricks
- Marceline, Missouri Midget Autopia. B/W (image)
- Marceline, Missouri Mainstreet (image)
Courtesy of the Walt Disney Hometown Museum
Marceline, Missouri video with train.
ua-cam.com/video/Qj2QpXvuQjs/v-deo.html
youTube Channel : Paging Mr. Morrow
Corvette Stingray (image)
www.corvsport.com/1967-corvette-specifications/
Copyright: www.corvsport.com
Mark 8 Sparky car with two girls. One wearing a Minnie hat and the other with a purple hat. (image)
dapsmagic.com/2024/04/disneylands-autopia-to-say-goodbye-to-gas-powered-cars/
Copyright: www.dapsmagic.com
Autopia during Chevron sponsorship years (video)
ua-cam.com/video/s50_3MJIblQ/v-deo.html
you Tube Channel: Dland SMK
Autopia Winner’s Circle store with Chevron logo (image)
www.yesterland.com/chevronautopia.html
Photo Credited, and possibly copyrighted by, Allen Huffman in 2007.
Also, Special Thanks, and possibly copyrighted, by Yesterland.
Go Kart Racing at Andretti Indoor Kart and Games San Antonio, TX.
ua-cam.com/video/GXV7UavpHHQ/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: Rev Your Life TV
Hong Kong Autopia Electric Cars
ua-cam.com/video/RgQCWM4hu4g/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: T Kid Entertaiment
Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland
ua-cam.com/video/w7XubBzOT-M/v-deo.html
youTube Channel: RON ON THE GO
Shanghai Disneyland Castle
ua-cam.com/video/pdcdXEs-wWI/v-deo.html
youTube Channel : Moni Mouse
- Mark VII 1980s
- Tracks
- Automat (Space Bar). Photo from Dick Gardner Collection
- Police Car with cast member and child
- Walt next to stagecoach
- Autopia in the 50s with green car in forefront
- Autopia in the 50s with red car in the forefront
- Mark I with two kids. The smaller one with mouse ears and a cast member on the right.
- Mark 1 in a police car with child’s hands on car’s handrails with adult driving. B/W.
- B/W Autopia track with many cars in the 1950s
- Circle of Mark I cars. 19503
- Walt’s Autopia Special.
- Walt Disney in Autopia vehicle.
- Fantasyland Autopia sign.
- Birds-eye-view of Tomorrowland with Autopia. B/W
- Busty Autopia in 1950s. Woman with a weird green hat waiting to get into green car.
- White Autopia Mark I with boy driving with mother with classic glasses of the era.
- Autopia guests
- Autopia queue with Richfield sign and guests
- Richfield Eagle
- Another Richfield Eagle
- Midget Autopia Sign
- Junior Autopia birds eye view
- Junior Autopia Mark II. B/W with clouds and hills in the background
- Junior Autopia with two older drivers
- Junior Autopia with a teen driving
- Junior Autopia. B/W with kids driving
- Green Midget Autopia Car with little girl driving
- Blue Midget Autopia Car with little boy driving
website: davelandweb.com/autopia/
Enormous Special thanks to www.davelandweb.com. Such an over-the-top amazing collection of work!!!
Man the Mk7’s in the 90s were the ones I grew up with . So much better than the new ones . I remember thinking back then that they just didn’t look good . Other than the cool “color changing paint” they had at first . At least i think 🤔 they did. Fact check that . 😂
This guy sounds like Alf
Very Intresting
Thanks so much. I was genuinely afraid I was going to be the only person interested in learning about Autopia.
Note: Trying to find the Autopia Jr in Marcelen is confusing, since Google maps has pictures of the map before it was installed.
I still can't believe they eliminated one of the rails for the Viewliner and then sold the attraction as the sleek new futuristic monorail - just so Mickey could get a bigger bonus🙄
What do you mean by "just so Mickey could get a bigger bonus"? I visit Disneyland but I'm based out of Florida so I admit there are some gaps in my knowledge of Disneyland. I'm always interested to learn more.
realistically, they could do an electric vehicle and make the loading station the recharge point. With some engineering, they could create a slot a probe drops into that charges the battery of each car without exposing passengers to the electric current.
Alternatively, they could redesign the guide rail all together. Sure, ti would be a little thicket, but if you redesign the guides under the cars to always maintain contact with the track, you could hide power points underneath the track. You'd only need batteries in the car to maintain power for the various times a complete circuit may break (potentially up to 50% of the time the vehicle is moving.)
💯💯
I made it through Richfield Autopia, Chevron Autopia and Honda Autopia.
What's next ??? LOL
According to reports, it looks like it's going to be Honda moving forward with the new electric vehicles. Hopefully, they have a new and improved design. It's so great that you've been able to visit the park through the different renditions of Autopia!
@@disfarers I can still remember the Matterhorn being built. My grandson likes Knott's better because of Ghostrider, fun coaster..... lol
Amazon.
@@disfarers It has been a fun ride. LOL
Never has a Honda car but my dirt bikes have always been Hondas.
NO GOVERNORS!?!?!?!?
When your talking about how long it takes to get attractions built today and it was so quick back then. Today I would say it’s an act of congress to get anything built with permitting, inspections, zoning requirements and a board of directors for everything.
The newest Autopia cars are just ugly 🤮. The orginal design was the best! That style 👍🏻
So my question is: the original cars steering was it easy to steer? At Disney world the Tomorrowland raceway steering is the pits! I feel like I’m 5 years old driving those lol! Not been to Disneyland how do those steer?
Great video really enjoyed it!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! However, I really didn't come across much first hand experience with the original M1 through M4's. So I can't answer your question about the steering. My guess is that they were tougher to turn, but then, given the way mechanics were back then, it would have been what everyone would have assumed it would be (if that makes sense). I was able to explain in the video that the steer was worked and tweaked, so I suppose people like Bob Gurr knew it would be improved.
As for the Tomorrowland Speedway at MK, I actually know less than you would expect. I know it wasn't given the same amount of attention as Autopia, so my research didn't pull me in that direction. In fact, my original idea was to make a Tomorrowland Speedway episode, but all of the information pulled me towards Autopia, so I just made the episode focus on Disneyland.
Thanks again for watching and commenting! You're awesome!