EPCOT's Test Track Canopy Removal Completed as Disney Imagineering Files More New Permits

Aug 28, 2024 in "Test Track"

Test Track refurbishment - August 28 2024
Posted: Wednesday August 28, 2024 11:!3am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Two pieces of Test Track reimagining news this week as work continues reimagining EPCOT's original thrill ride.

First, the exterior canopy structure has been completely removed, making way for the new, cleaner, sleeker exterior of the upcoming Test Track 3.0.



Progress continues inside the building as Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another construction permit. The latest permit is for electrical work to be carried out by Pro Sound, Inc., a Walt Disney Imagineering vendor based in Florida.

Consistent with previous permits for Test Track, this one carries the standard one-year expiration date, hinting that a summer 2025 opening is still a strong possibility.

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.

Jayspency7 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.

Nickm20227 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!