Walt Disney Imagineering Continues Test Track Transformation with Latest Permit Filed at EPCOT

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New Test Track concept art

Posted: Wednesday August 14, 2024 3:!3pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit for the reimagining of Test Track at EPCOT in Walt Disney World.

New Test Track concept art

The Notice of Commencement is to "Install set elements" with working being carried out by Elite A/V Systems Inc., a long-term WDI vendor.

Disney announced this past weekend that the reimagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet will open at EPCOT in 2025. The ride closed in June 2024 to begin its transformation.

Disney says Test Track will celebrate today's innovation while highlighting the past, present, and future. The queue will feature six distinct exhibits, and within each room, the vehicles—and people behind the vehicles—that push the envelope will be celebrated, helping people reach the next chapter in their motion journey.

New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. The new version of Test Track will include scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization, and personalization. Followed by a trip through a scenic outdoor route reminding us all of the joys of driving.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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Charlie The Chatbox Ghost9 minutes ago

Fair. I took the inspiration as the set design and maybe the song coming back, but if it’s just a generic “wow aren’t vehicles great?” then why even use WoM to bait nostalgia?

Jayspency30 minutes ago

I don't think it ever was supposed to. I think what they meant by "Inspired by World of Motion" was that the overall tone and message of the attraction would be similar (which can be seen by how they say specifically the optimism of world of motion), but the set dressing and plot would be its own original thing for Test Track.

Charlie The Chatbox Ghost43 minutes ago

I’m starting to think it’s not gonna be like World of Motion at all, lmao

ChrisFL1 hour ago

It's the third iteration of basically the same concept, so yeah I wonder if they aren't trying to oversell it. Also, does GM have input on marketing up to the opening?

Jayspency4 hours ago

I feel like Disney is treating this more like a standard refurbishment rather than a new attraction. And if so, I have no idea why they would considering its the only new "ride" they have opening this year.

Notes from Neverland1 day ago

This is a bit of a late report, but did catch a lot of testing this past week. Also saw the old speed readout sign on the outdoor portion has been replaced and is a digital sign now. Still counted up the speed and had some swirling blue graphics next to it. Couldn't get the best look (or take a picture) because we were traveling past backstage.

Cmdr_Crimson1 day ago

Well we're the "Dummy's" that get suckered into it..

SoFloMagic1 day ago

I get the feeling that "Hey heres a look at a retheme of a 20 year old ride that opens in 3 months" doesn't exactly play well opposite ride reviews of epic universe.

donaldtoo1 day ago

It’s called “Test Track”…aren’t they always testing…?!?!?! 🤔 ;)

Disgruntled Walt1 day ago

But they're testing, so they must be almost done!

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

This refurb has now taken 100 days longer than the 1.0 to 2.0 conversion, and counting (but who's counting?) Crazy that we still have no opening date or really anything beyond two pieces of concept art and a look at the vehicle wrap. Starting to get a little worried with how weirdly hush hush they've been for a ride allegedly opening in ~3 months