New Test Track at EPCOT to Be Presented by General Motors, Expanding Beyond Chevrolet Branding

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Posted: Wednesday December 4, 2024 11:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has revealed that the reimagined Test Track at EPCOT will now be presented by General Motors (GM), signaling a shift from the lastiteration, Test Track 2.0, which has been exclusively sponsored by Chevrolet.

This new sponsorship represents a return to a broader collaboration with GM, harking back to the attraction's origins in EPCOT's World of Motion, which was also sponsored by GM.

A Nod to EPCOT's Automotive Legacy

World of Motion, one of EPCOT's original attractions when the park opened in 1982, was a lighthearted and educational journey through the history of transportation, from early human-powered inventions to the modern automobile. General Motors sponsored the attraction, which set the stage for its successor, Test Track, debuting in 1999. Now, GM's sponsorship of the next generation of Test Track pays homage to that legacy while looking ahead to the future of mobility.

The updated Test Track will celebrate more than a century of innovation, focusing on how transportation connects us and shapes the way we live. Moving beyond Chevrolet branding, the attraction will now highlight the contributions of GM's entire portfolio, including advancements in technology, sustainability, and design across its brands.

Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, General Motors has maintained a strong presence in the automotive industry through its lineup of brands:

  • Chevrolet: Known for versatile vehicles like the Silverado truck and Bolt EV.
  • GMC: Specializing in premium trucks and SUVs, including the Sierra Denali and Hummer EV.
  • Cadillac: GM's flagship luxury brand, featuring EVs like the Lyriq and Celestiq.
  • Buick: Focused on SUVs that combine practicality with innovation.
  • BrightDrop: GM's electric solutions brand, dedicated to commercial delivery vehicles.
  • Cruise: GM's autonomous vehicle division, advancing self-driving technology.

What to Expect from the Reimagined Test Track

Guests visiting the reimagined attraction will first encounter six exhibits in the queue, each highlighting innovations and the people driving them forward. Once aboard, the updated experience will explore GM's influence on customization, onboard technology, and sustainable solutions, culminating in a scenic outdoor route that recaptures the pure joy of driving.

The reimagined Test Track is set to open in late Summer 2025, promising a fresh experience that honors the past while driving into the future. Stay tuned for updates as construction progresses and Disney and GM prepare to unveil the next chapter in EPCOT's automotive pavilion.

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James Alucobond26 minutes ago

Certain parts of projects always "appear" to move more quickly than others, and a contingent of onlookers show up without fail to comment on how slow or fast the work is proceeding without any context or understanding of the process.

THEMEPARKPIONEER2 hours ago

They got that steel up faster than they could even move a pallet across world celebration

Jayspency21 hours ago

A giant sea serpent would definitely stick out

Centauri Space Station1 day ago

Maybe it will be a cameo like playing Universe of energy briefly before the big bang on Guardians.

tparris1 day ago

One of my personal favorite attraction easter eggs.

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

:)

Brer Panther1 day ago

Here's how you work the sea serpent into Test Track 3.0 - at one point, have the track go by a lake, and the sea serpent pops out of it. There. He was backstage somewhere in California Adventure for a while, but I don't know where he is now.

Jayspency1 day ago

Oh?

Mickeynerd171 day ago

I was today years old when I realized the sea serpent had an actual name. I had no idea. 😆

Homemade Imagineering1 day ago

Would be pretty great if they repurposed the original figure, although I can’t remember whether he was thrown in a scrapyard or saved

EagleScout6101 day ago

First time I'm really noticing how pretty the building looks without the old canopy in front of it.

Blobbles1 day ago

Yeah i could def see it being intrsumental, though i hope we get the lyrics. I assume that what most people want when they say “It’s fun to be free in test track 3.0” Disney as of late has a funny habit in their new rides of doing everything to try and please fans EXCEPT for the one thing they actually want and ask for (Facilier on the lift hill, No blood on the saddle return, putting Dinos in the Indy ride, closing muppetvision , figment’s…….everything over the past few years).

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

I don't think the entire ride is going to have it playing like it did in WoM but I could see it on ride, even if just an instrumental. There were already plenty of nods to it in TT 2.0, including it playing as a jingle at the MagicBand touchpoints. I'm fairly confident it'll be back in some form based on nothing but a gut feeling.