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

Aug 14, 2024 in "Test Track"

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.

 

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.

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wbostic126 days ago

That’s going in at MK unfortunately

HauntedPirate6 days ago

Moth6 days ago

Mater's Test Track Barbeque anyone?

wbostic126 days ago

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

Moth6 days ago

Dawn of a new era.

Starship8246 days ago

End of a era.

Jayspency6 days ago

R.I.P my profile picture

DCBaker6 days ago

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

JEANYLASER10 days ago

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

Jayspency10 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.

Nickm202210 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

bpiper10 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 Monsta10 days ago

Are they going to break this one too!

JEANYLASER10 days ago

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