Test Track at EPCOT Begins Daytime Ride Testing Ahead of Summer 2025 Opening

Incomudro15 minutes ago

I think it works perfectly with the building. The building is a clean, simple tuna can. The less adornment plastered on it, the better.

MrPromey1 hour ago

If they aren't (hopefully they're in some way enhancing how that plays out on the ride more than just on some small displays) I hope they're really doing a lot for the sets in this ride. The last version felt like a major downgrade in almost every single way except for this. People who went through single-rider always got robbed of the only plus from this new version by only being able to pick from pre-designed vehicles. I thought for years the whole thing was an on-the-whole downgrade until starting to go with kids who would start to panic when the design countdown neared and they had to finalize their customizations. Through that lens, I developed respect for this as probably the best example at Disney of how to turn part of the line into an actual part of the attraction experience before Rise dethroned it. Part of it was how well the software for the design process worked (why can't those guys work on the phone apps?) and part of it was how unremarkable the attraction itself was, stripped of all sets and most indoor experience, all replaced by screens and projection mapping. I'm hopeful there still is that interactive element and that there will be more going on during the dark ride portion of the attraction once this referb is complete.

Timothy_Q1 hour ago

A modern looking structure at Epcot? Attached to the modern looking Test Track building? A structure that mirrors the design language of said building? Now Disney really blew it

networkpro1 hour ago

A wheel pergola? Meh, the curve is much better visually and much better for when it rains.

DisneyCane2 hours ago

I agree that there is nothing particularly unique to the design of the canopy. I don't know what the theme of the new ride will be but, if it fit, something like part of a giant wheel sticking out would have been something to consider.

Andrew C3 hours ago

That's not our fault. Blame Disney.

ChewbaccaYourMum3 hours ago

Every single new thing goes astray, according to y'all 🤣

monothingie4 hours ago

It's got the "I'm walking up to an office building in a corporate park" feeling. I'm sure it will look better when lit up, but it seems like it caries over the same generic bland modern design ethos that has infected the rest of Epcot.

osian4 hours ago

I don't really see any difference (considering this is all concept art) from the 2.0 concepts, the cars look exactly the same to me, I don't understand how anyone could think it was going to be an all new physical design.

Biff2154 hours ago

I don’t think the color is being criticized much here if at all. The conversation around the ride vehicles is that based on the concept art, many thought we might be getting an actual upgrade to them that could enhance the experience. We’ll have to see how this plays out but I don’t see the harm in any debate before it reopens.

TheMaxRebo5 hours ago

Especially if they are keeping the "design you car" element - makes sense that the actual physical cars would blend into the surrounding more and be like a "blank canvas"

DisneyCane6 hours ago

They should have done the black gray and white "camo" look that they put on test vehicles when driving around the real world. I always find them funny because they really don't hide much about the design.

Gusey8 hours ago

I sure they said in the video that they're now themed to R & D cars of the 2020s.

celluloid12 hours ago

Great for realism, but perhaps not great for a ride. Perhaps a great move for a dark ride it is going for and reducing bad show. Holding out hope.