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

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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.

Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024

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

Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024

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.

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

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.

New Test Track concept art

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

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Jayspency2 hours ago

To further elaborate TBA opened June 28th

uncle jimmy2 hours ago

AP's were sent an email a month before our previews of TBA last year giving dates and info. May was the email and mid June was preview's, I think it opened shortly after that.

DisneyCane5 hours ago

What's surprising to me is that with LEDs they can create all kinds of unique light fixtures yet they come up with designs that look like fluorescent fixtures from 50 years ago.

ToTBellHop6 hours ago

“You’re damn right, he’s a Leo!” ~seen on OnlyCats~

EagleScout61019 hours ago

Thought you could sneak past us while we were distracted by the Imagineer's genius, eh ladder?

solidyne21 hours ago

Sure they have. Simba's a Leo, Chip 'n' Dale are Geminis, Sebastian is a Cancer...

JohnD22 hours ago

That's okay. I'm going to a preview of Epic on May 13 instead. :cool:

Disgruntled Walt23 hours ago

To clarify, I wasn't actually making a serious prediction...that's just when my trip is, so I want it to be open by then!

mikejs7823 hours ago

I tend to think of "Disney Summer" as being from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Give or take a few days.

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MisterPenguin23 hours ago

I've never seen Disney ever use the exact astrological definition of the seasons when they throw around seasonal dates. It's also rare for people in general to go by strict dates. E.g., in NJ, grade school goes past the start of astrological Summer until the end of June, and they go back to classes the first week of September before astrological Summer ends. But when we say "the kids have off of school for the Summer," no one in their right mind would say, "Hey, how come they're in session in late July and early September!!? It's Summer!!!!"