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

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Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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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.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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.

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

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

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

Concept art of new Test Track marquee and entrance

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.

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EagleScout6108 hours ago

Thought you could sneak past us while we were distracted by the Imagineer's genius, eh ladder?

solidyne10 hours ago

Sure they have. Simba's a Leo, Chip 'n' Dale are Geminis, Sebastian is a Cancer...

JohnD11 hours ago

That's okay. I'm going to a preview of Epic on May 13 instead. :cool:

Disgruntled Walt12 hours ago

To clarify, I wasn't actually making a serious prediction...that's just when my trip is, so I want it to be open by then!

mikejs7812 hours ago

I tend to think of "Disney Summer" as being from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Give or take a few days.

rle4lunch12 hours ago

MisterPenguin12 hours ago

I've never seen Disney ever use the exact astrological definition of the seasons when they throw around seasonal dates. It's also rare for people in general to go by strict dates. E.g., in NJ, grade school goes past the start of astrological Summer until the end of June, and they go back to classes the first week of September before astrological Summer ends. But when we say "the kids have off of school for the Summer," no one in their right mind would say, "Hey, how come they're in session in late July and early September!!? It's Summer!!!!"

Disstevefan112 hours ago

;)

HauntedPirate12 hours ago

Bocabear12 hours ago

yeah but they have those cool circle lights...like they used in the Celebration/Flex zone....so we know it is going to be amazing!!!

Cmdr_Crimson13 hours ago

Looks like white walls to me....

wdwmagic13 hours ago

I would be really surprised if that happened.

jrhwdw13 hours ago

Starlight and TT 3.0 ready at the same time?

rle4lunch13 hours ago

That's okay. We were there opening day for TT 2.0 (what a crappy rollout it was, no one knew what they were doing), and since then we've only ridden it a couple times (either it was down or we had lack of interest to wait any longer than 20 min for it). Universal is getting our money for a day this time around. Interested to see what's going on over there. Haven't been since 2016.