Test Track's Canopy Structure Removed as Part of EPCOT's New Ride Transformation

Aug 23, 2024 in "Test Track"

Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024
Posted: Friday August 23, 2024 9:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A large section of the canopy support structure has now been removed from the front of Test Track at EPCOT.

The canopy is being permanently removed for this third generation of Test Track to provide a more streamlined look to the pavilion.


On the inside, crews continue to load in materials for the new set scenes for the update ride experience.

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 celebrate the vehicles – and people behind the vehicles – that push the envelope and help get people to our next chapter in our motion journey. 

New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. Enjoy a joy ride through 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, taking in the world around us and spending quality time with friends and family.


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wbostic124 days ago

That’s going in at MK unfortunately

HauntedPirate4 days ago

Moth4 days ago

Mater's Test Track Barbeque anyone?

wbostic124 days ago

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

Moth4 days ago

Dawn of a new era.

Starship8244 days ago

End of a era.

Jayspency4 days ago

R.I.P my profile picture

DCBaker4 days ago

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

JEANYLASER7 days ago

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

Jayspency8 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.

Nickm20228 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

bpiper8 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 Monsta8 days ago

Are they going to break this one too!

JEANYLASER8 days ago

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