EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

[JohnD]

Indeed. Still lacks thematic integration and any emotional connection or character.

Moving on.

I agree we should move on. Still a test track. Only other name I got is "Pit Stop."

 

[DisneyCane]

Slapping Tron neon lights to the ride and then having people hastily "design" their car in 15 seconds (or not at all), wasn't an upgrade from 1.0 unfortunately. 2.0 was cool to look at, but shallow in delivery. I'm interested to see how this was rectified.

I think it was a nod to the Pontiac Aztec. Nobody could have spent more than 15 seconds on that design!

 

[ChrisFL]

Upgrade Shop? IDK

 

[Rhinocerous]

I agree we should move on. Still a test track. Only other name I got is "Pit Stop."

That should be the name of the restrooms.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

Last I’d heard, softs/previews occur in July. This COULD open around Starlight’s premiere.

...that my during my trip it MIGHT be doing soft opening? July 8-15.

Please, I'm in the dead zone between ROA and Starlight...there's got to be something!

 

[JohnD]

That should be the name of the restrooms.

I thought of that as soon as I typed it. Yeah, the one just outside Mouse Gear Creations.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Gears & Motors Shop = GM Shop (when correctly displayed). Synergy!

 

[JohnD]

Gears & Motors Shop = GM Shop (when correctly displayed). Synergy!

Goofy's Merchandise (GM)

 

[wedenterprises]

Starting to feel a bit like Test Track 2.5

 

[HauntedPirate]

Starting to feel a bit like Test Track 2.5

That's "Test Track 3.5 Premium Premier Plus" to you, sir. And please hand over your $89 for chance at a Lightning Lane timeslot.

 

[ChrisFL]

As far as WOM things, I'd love to see the return to this pepper's ghost effect also (where it looks like your vehicle is now a futuristic car)

 

[MisterPenguin]

Name for the shop: Body Parts

 

[ToTBellHop]

Name for the shop: Body Parts

Better than the name for the new merch cart near the World Celebration planter, Girl Parts.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Starting to feel a bit like Test Track 2.5

The graphic design sure seems to suggest it. Would be nice if so, but I think losing the design studio is a big loss to the overall experience that this has to find some way to make up for

 

[Centauri Space Station]

Slapping Tron neon lights to the ride and then having people hastily "design" their car in 15 seconds (or not at all), wasn't an upgrade from 1.0 unfortunately. 2.0 was cool to look at, but shallow in delivery. I'm interested to see how this was rectified.

Meh it was better than a bright warehouse with a few road signs and black curtains everywhere

 

[Centauri Space Station]

As far as WOM things, I'd love to see the return to this pepper's ghost effect also (where it looks like your vehicle is now a futuristic car)

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I thought that would be a cool effect they could realistically bring back.

The graphic design sure seems to suggest it. Would be nice if so, but I think losing the design studio is a big loss to the overall experience that this has to find some way to make up for

I think it was cool in theory but not everyone wanted to do it every ride. I think putting it in the post show only would be a good idea.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Shocked at the revisionism with Test Track 2.0. A cheap, plywood redesign with uninspired projections. Phenomenal soundtrack though.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

Shocked at the revisionism with Test Track 2.0. A cheap, plywood redesign with uninspired projections. Phenomenal soundtrack though.

No revisionism at all. It fit future world well and was more aesthetically pleasing for me than the warehouse/ garage aspect of 1.0.

 

[ChrisFL]

No revisionism at all. It fit future world well and was more aesthetically pleasing for me than the warehouse/ garage aspect of 1.0.

1.0 didn't fit with the rest of the future world aesthetic at all and quickly felt outdated, IMO

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

I think it was cool in theory but not everyone wanted to do it every ride. I think putting it in the post show only would be a good idea.

You could skip it, nobody forced you to stay in the room the whole three minutes. Even if they did, it's no different than being held at a preshow like any other attraction. The majority of people who ride Test Track (or any Disney attraction for that matter) are only doing it once as well.