Test Track Construction Update: New Entrance Area Progress at EPCOT

Dec 19, 2024 in "Test Track"

Test Track refurbishment - December 18 2024
Posted: Thursday December 19, 2024 8:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The latest construction images reveal significant work on the entrance area, with crews focusing on the installation of the steel structure that will form the base of the new curved entry. This updated design will provide a more streamlined and visually striking approach to the attraction, complementing the futuristic themes within.









The new entrance will serve as the gateway to a fully reimagined Test Track experience, set to open in late summer 2025. The attraction will celebrate over 100 years of mobility innovation, incorporating new queue exhibits and ride scenes that explore customization, onboard technology, and sustainable advancements.

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    Disstevefan19 hours ago

    The person in charge of scheduling what contractor comes in on what day messed up and everyone was called in by mistake 🤣

    lazyboy97o9 hours ago

    Being able to notice work doesn’t mean the schedule has been changed.

    HauntedPirate9 hours ago

    SoFloMagic23 hours ago

    But with the assembly line being the idea of "Henry Chrysler". Geez did GM do anything first?

    Jayspency1 day ago

    I think the “history of transportation” aspect will still be featured to some extent in the queue, though I’m still trying to figure out what they meant when they said the “six different exhibits will celebrate the people behind the vehicles.” My mind goes to showcasing people who have made innovations in the automotive industry but it could be anything.

    DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

    With they way they've pushed "Spirit of Optimism" I think it's going to be less "History of Transportation" from WoM and more "Man it's great to own a vehicle and this industry is doing incredible things for the car of the future" from WoM. I think that's still a solid concept and plenty of potential for it to be the best version of TT.

    Jayspency1 day ago

    I’m cautiously optimistic like any ride, but this is the first time in a hot minute I have genuinely been excited for a new Disney attraction. All signs are looking good for test track thus far

    DisneyCane1 day ago

    I agree. At its core, TT is a thrill ride with some low speed "setup" before the thrill. It would be nice to get some interesting physical sets for the slower parts. I don't mind some projection based stuff but hopefully something that is more exciting than the 2.0 projections. My biggest request to Disney is PLEASE don't make this a VQ when it reopens.

    EeyoreFan#241 day ago

    One key indicator for me will be if any budget is being spent on changing the ride movement profile. If not, I think we get more overlay and less involved scenes. If yes, then the opposite.

    TheMaxRebo1 day ago

    I do think we need to temper expectations a bit - I know it will have some inspiration from WoM but it could be more just about appreciation, evolution of transportation and a lot happen in the queue and stuff like that I'd love to be wrong and there are a ton of physical sets during the ride that harken back to it, but if so will be pleasantly surprised more than expecting it ... I think it will be more like the past versions of TT with some bids to WoM vs a merging of the two (which could still make it the best version of TT)

    Jayspency1 day ago

    I recall an older tweet from Brayden (mickeyviews) saying how a good part of TT 3.0’s budget would be put towards physical sets. I can’t pull it up now but it’s in the WDW RUMOR TRACKER thread is you would like to take a look. He’s pretty credible so I would say physical sets have a good chance of happening.

    DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

    I don't think it's anything to be worried about, I just don't think this is a project they really feel the need to push right now. I'm sure more info will come out closer to opening

    Agent H2 days ago

    you can meet him there now in person! He can teach kids all about world of motion and how it’s fun to be free!

    Agent H2 days ago

    Sets would be cool but I’d be shocked if it actually happened we are probably going to get screens with old scenes from the ride