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.

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wbostic128 days ago

That’s going in at MK unfortunately

HauntedPirate9 days ago

Moth9 days ago

Mater's Test Track Barbeque anyone?

wbostic129 days ago

It looks like they’re ready to put in that fire pit.

Moth9 days ago

Dawn of a new era.

Starship8249 days ago

End of a era.

Jayspency9 days ago

R.I.P my profile picture

DCBaker9 days ago

The rest of the marquee has been removed - photo from today: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54140054959_18c12b12a8_k.jpg

JEANYLASER12 days ago

100% agreed new Test Track 3.0 needs to focus on History of Transportation and future testing techniques and Vehicle innovations.

Jayspency12 days ago

I doubt the ride itself will focus on the history of transportation. The queue however I’m pretty sure will though. I’m pretty sure the ride portion will focus on future testing techniques and vehicle innovations.

Nickm202212 days ago

I'm optimistic this version is gonna go back to human transportation overtime, while I won't be as hopeful for anomotronics I could imagine some well used screens and set pieces plus a new score that takes old and new would be nice

bpiper13 days ago

I think that smoothed dirt is the existing colored concrete. The only dirt sections are near the footings for the new canopy and that area isn't smooth. The whole front looks like its in a holding pattern waiting for those concrete footings to cure to full hardness. They can't attach structure until they are fully cured.

The Lochness Monsta13 days ago

Are they going to break this one too!

JEANYLASER13 days ago

Me too! I can't wait for new canopies too and the new logo sign!