Disney Offers Glimpse Inside Test Track Transformation at EPCOT

Nov 25, 2024 in "Test Track"

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New Test Track concept art

Posted: Monday November 25, 2024 3:!5pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new video showing a glimpse inside the Test Track show building at EPCOT. The video highlights ongoing work as Imagineers prepare for the next generation of this classic EPCOT thrill ride, set to open in 2025.

Watch the video below.

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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DCBaker1 day ago

It appears the lettering that remained above the entrance has been removed - photo from today: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54462432635_5336d745f6_k.jpg

Chef idea Mickey`=1 day ago

And just wants to bring that "spirit of optimism" that the original brought to Test Track!

Cmdr_Crimson1 day ago

It's supposed to be inspired by it... Disney has today announced that Imagineers, along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction at EPCOT.

mergatroid1 day ago

Yes...............well................ahh..................but..................the thing is.......................

AidenRodriguez7311 day ago

They never said this was going to be WOM, it's going to be Test Track. and why are we comparing a 20 year old rides update to a brand new built E ticket ride in the last 5? Will the Epic Universe comparison end? What's next? A new Mickey Mouse meet & greet is compared to Wizarding Paris as a land?

DisneyCane1 day ago

I just hope they come up with something to make the section that was the no ABS/ABS demonstration in 1.0 make the motion make sense. Not that it really felt like you were skidding in 1.0. I don't think it is possible to actually simulate locked up wheels skidding when the vehicle is being driven by rolling wheels. I can't think of anything good for the first part. The second part they could install a traffic light at the beginning and end of the straight section and make it that you are drag racing when the light turns green and then have to stop when the second one is red down the road.

UNCgolf2 days ago

Sure we do -- it'll be the exact same ride experience* as Test Track 1.0 and Test Track 2.0. *I don't actually believe this; the themed content is the most important part of the attraction (and as you said, we know little to nothing about that) -- just reminiscing about the claims that Tiana would be the same ride as Splash since the drops and track weren't changing. We do at least know what the physical experience will be like!

Moth2 days ago

We don't even know anything about the ride experience itself publicly.

TheMaxRebo2 days ago

No, never was indicated to be - just that it would have some inspiration from it So could have a nod to the evolution of transportation, maybe some Easter eggs int he queue or on the ride at slow parts, maybe some elements of a call back to the music from WoM, etc. Definitely not going to make anyone think it is the return of the old attraction just fans of it might recognize some nods

Brer Panther2 days ago

So, from what I can gather, this won't actually be reminiscent of World of Motion at all?

Centauri Space Station2 days ago

It would be really cool if they had a peppers ghost model of a futuristic car at the end like WOM had

Chef idea Mickey`=2 days ago

I would just paint the entire can Black. Any silver Gray is making it appear Grandpa Chevrolet building dealership!

Chef idea Mickey`=2 days ago

Didn't they say drawing inspiration from, inspiration isn't World of Motion full theme.

Jrb19792 days ago

Only if the plan is to a little nod to World of Motion but basically make it Test Track 3.0. Part of my reasoning is I was really hopeful of them actually bringing back World of Motion.