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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    Jayspency1 day ago

    Can confirm Elsa will be singing it’s fun to be free as we let it go across the high speed loop

    graphite13261 day ago

    Now it's going to be a Frozen scene.

    DisneyCane1 day ago

    I guess it was authentic in a way since the wood was once in a forest.

    DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

    The one with the plywood trees yes

    Bocabear1 day ago

    There was a forest scene?

    DreamfinderGuy2 days ago

    We don’t actually know the extent of it. We know the forest scene was gutted and rebuilt, that’s about it

    eddie1042 days ago

    Correct me if I’m wrong but wasn’t this ride completely gutted on the inside ?? So any sets we see are brand new built from scratch ???

    Jayspency2 days ago

    To further elaborate TBA opened June 28th

    uncle jimmy2 days 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.

    DisneyCane2 days 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.

    ToTBellHop2 days ago

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

    EagleScout6103 days ago

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

    solidyne3 days ago

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

    JohnD3 days ago

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