So the Tomorrowland Speedway is staying? Say it ain't so!

I rode this once........back in 1981. It wasn't very futuristic 36 yrs ago, it certainly isn't now. Go karts with a lawn mower engine. Every time I see these "cars" I just imagine the nightmare of trying to keep them running, I bet they have a full time mechanic that does nothing but work on them endlessly. I don't know much about electric engines, I'm wondering if the charge time takes longer than the run time. If so, that might be why they haven't changed.

Agreed. I hate the smell of these cars. Instant headache for me. I was very much hoping to see it go.

... While I too, am annoyed by the fumes....

I have to say... I'm kind of glad the speedway is staying... simply for the sake of nostalgia.

With so many of the "Old" attractions being removed and replaced, 20,000 leagues, Mr. Toad, the original Snow White ride, Mickey's toon town, etc.....

I remember riding these go carts with my dad way back when I was seven... and in part still ride them because I remember riding them with my dad.

And when the line is at a low wait time (20 minutes or so) ... and just as I still take a whirl on the teacups to see how fast I can spin... I also still get in line and take a whirl around the track... out of Nostalgia.... And I still enjoy it. Its actually nice ride in the evening after its cooled off.

Yes the steering is difficult, but that's part of the challenge and the fun.

I would guess that this ride might have some staying power because its ability to manage crowds in that part of the park.

The ride is relatively high capacity at 40 or so cars circulating around both tracks. There are ALWAYS cars coming back in as fast as they are leaving... so even with a long line, because the exchange is continuous, the turnaround time is quick. Not to mention its still a bit of a longer ride to ride because it takes 5 minutes or so to maneuver your way around the track.

That's a lot of people who _are not_ in line for space mountain, seven dwarfs mine train, and peter pan. This also makes it an easy "filler" in between fast passes, especially if you are wanting to stay in that area of the park.

My bet is this is probably part of the problem with trying to update.

I actually have a rechargeable battery operated electric lawnmower at home with a 40 volt battery.... Its perfect for me and my small front and back yards..... but it takes a couple of hours to charge the battery, and i really need to/ should recharge between mowing my front and back yards (which takes all of 15 or 20 minutes).....

Certainly these cars would probably need a much bigger battery, for how often they have to run, but the sustainability of keeping them charged for keeping them continuously running on the track (and not having them die in the middle of the track) has to be an issue for the ride if they would consider upgrading the vehicles.

Not something I would ride every trip. I had fun riding it with my nephew in February.

It's the same in Paris, both versions give me a headache.

I ride it for personal memories and nostalgia, but only once per trip and only if I feel on top form.

The cars are awful hard to steer and keep kind of straight and if you are close to another car, you need a gas mask.

They really need to update it ASAP or like YESTERDAY!!!