Test Track Transformation at EPCOT: Canopy Removal and Set Pieces Arrive

Aug 09, 2024 in "Test Track"

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024
Posted: Friday August 9, 2024 12:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A lot of activity is taking place at EPCOT this week as work continues on reimagining the popular Walt Disney World thrill ride Test Track.



Crews have already removed the canopy covering at the front of the pavilion as part of the entry structure's complete removal.

The Test Track sign has been removed from above the main entrance doors.

Finally, at the rear of the building, crews are bringing in large set pieces through the elevated access doors.

Disney has not yet announced a reopening date for the next-generation Test Track attraction, but best estimates suggest that it will be closed for at least a year.

In this piece of concept art for Test Track 3.0, we see the new entrance marquee revealing a more sleek arrival area. 


Disney previously announced that Imagineers, along with teams from Chevrolet, are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction at EPCOT. We expect to hear more about Test Track 3.0 during this weekend's D23 event.

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

    View all comments →

    Centauri Space Station1 hour ago

    Same as innoventions

    Disgruntled Walt2 hours ago

    Really seems like they're moving along very quickly. Any hope for early July?

    Sir_Cliff3 hours ago

    It does give a further sense of how much they uglified Epcot during the 1990s with all that unnecessary clutter.

    Jayspency3 hours ago

    Did you see what types of props were being staged?

    JD804 hours ago

    That's gonna be one sexy building.

    FigmentFan824 hours ago

    pretty

    DCBaker4 hours ago

    Looks like some scaffolding was taken down - photos from today: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54417594094_bfdc0bb83b_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54417787755_7d818f6bb3_o.jpg [url=https://flic.kr/p/2qUHvGk][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54417812255_50321e6f24_k.jpg[/img][/url]

    JD805 hours ago

    TheCoasterNerd18 hours ago

    We just drove under the track part of the track and I can confirm that the streetlights have been changed to rgbs - little red green and blue dots on each one

    TheCoasterNerd18 hours ago

    Left Epcot through backstage today and I saw quite a bit of Test Track props being staged

    Moth1 day ago

    If you look closely, you can see they're testing riders too! Here's a photo of the rider walking out from the attraction:

    Streetway Again1 day ago

    Insert cybertruck joke here

    Moth1 day ago

    They have spotted the cars testing on the track for test track! Looks to be black and silver.

    Don't miss out!
    Get the latest Walt Disney World news in your inbox

    FREE EMAIL BONUS

    Stay in the loop of EVERYTHING happening at the Most Magical Place on Earth

      Get the latest Walt Disney World news as it happens, delivered straight to your email