EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

[ToTBellHop]

A proper redo of Spaceship Earth’s decent would be wonderful for Epcot’s 50th.

Get on that, WDI.


Regarding Test Track 3.0, interested to see what the ride experience will entail.
I was a fan of 2.0, and disliked the original.

Hoping for a postive blend of all the features most enjoyed with the prior experiences along with the rumoured ‘retro twist’.

We shall see…

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You say “proper redo” but with Incredibles 3 greenlit, what I hear is “Incredicoaster past Egyptians at 60 mph”

“Jack-Jaaaaaaaaaacckk!!!!!!”

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

You say “proper redo” but with Incredibles 3 greenlit, what I hear is “Incredicoaster past Egyptians at 60 mph”

“Jack-Jaaaaaaaaaacckk!!!!!!”

"Num num cookie..."

The fact that they used the same recording from the trailer and film for that line makes my skin crawl.

 

[Brer Panther]

You say “proper redo” but with Incredibles 3 greenlit, what I hear is “Incredicoaster past Egyptians at 60 mph”

“Jack-Jaaaaaaaaaacckk!!!!!!”

Y'know what I love about the Incredicoaster? In the queue, the characters straight-up mock the way Disney rethemes attractions just to promote their precious IPs.

"Sure, slap our names on an old ride!"
"Quite normal, darling. Corporations call it 'synergy'."

 

[ChrisFL]

I still hold out hope that screens COULD be used in clever ways and the fidelity and possibilities could lead to cool things, but I don't have high hopes.

 

[eddie104]

The entrance looks much better than it did before.

Also I’m about to ask @The Mom to ban the words Tiana or TBA.

 

[HMF]

A proper redo of Spaceship Earth’s decent would be wonderful for Epcot’s 50th.

Get on that, WDI.

I honestly don't trust them. I can't believe I am saying this but I would rather the Dench version last 50 years than have Iger-era WDI touch Spaceship Earth.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I still hold out hope that screens COULD be used in clever ways and the fidelity and possibilities could lead to cool things, but I don't have high hopes.

obviously going to come down to execution - not like there was a ton there so potential for it to be better with screens but could also just be glaring and annoying and terrible ... hoping for the best though!

 

[montyz81]

I honestly don't trust them. I can't believe I am saying this but I would rather the Dench version last 50 years than have Iger-era WDI touch Spaceship Earth.

It will be Josh by the time they get to SSE. And, it will be the next CEO by the time they get to JIIwF.

 

[HMF]

obviously going to come down to execution - not like there was a ton there so potential for it to be better with screens but could also just be glaring and annoying and terrible ... hoping for the best though!

To be fair. None of the versions of Test Track have had great set design

 

[TheMaxRebo]

To be fair. None of the versions of Test Track have had great set design

right, so the bar is low ... so the screens just have to be non obnoxious lol

*you can do it!!!!*

 

[Moth]

It will be Josh by the time they get to SSE. And, it will be the next CEO by the time they get to JIIwF.

Might wanna alter those timelines a bit... maybe swap that order too...

 

[Nickm2022]

I love what they did on the outside, I am just curious what is this ride actually about?

 

[SoFloMagic]

I love what they did on the outside, I am just curious what is this ride actually about?

The theme is roughly "epcot nostalgia, please buy a gm car"

 

[HMF]

It will be Josh by the time they get to SSE. And, it will be the next CEO by the time they get to JIIwF.

And what signs have you seen that Josh will dispense with the everything must be tied to an IP mandate?

 

[MisterPenguin]

And what signs have you seen that Josh will dispense with the everything must be tied to an IP mandate?

Indeed. And it's not just Josh or Iger. Universal's only adding/refreshing attractions with IPs attached. It is now standard practice. OLC purposely chose Disney IPs because they wanted a Disney Park. It will be the same with Abu Dhabi which will spend $10B in order to get Disney IP rides.

And the film and TV industry is on board with sequels and remakes and reboots and spin-offs.

Franchises generally make more money than non-franchise entertainment. People voted for that by spending more money on franchise content than non-franchise content.

Of course that's not what everyone wants. But the success of franchise over non-franchise means there will be more franchise than non-franchise.

 

[HMF]

Indeed. And it's not just Josh or Iger. Universal's only adding/refreshing attractions with IPs attached. It is now standard practice. OLC purposely chose Disney IPs because they wanted a Disney Park. It will be the same with Abu Dhabi which will spend $10B in order to get Disney IP rides.

And the film and TV industry is on board with sequels and remakes and reboots and spin-offs.

Franchises generally make more money than non-franchise entertainment. People voted for that by spending more money on franchise content than non-franchise content.

Of course that's not what everyone wants. But the success of franchise over non-franchise means there will be more franchise than non-franchise.

Which is why I don't trust them with Spaceship Earth.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

And what signs have you seen that Josh will dispense with the everything must be tied to an IP mandate?

Mission: SPACE, Awesome Planet, Soarin around the world all had updates with no IP attached. I think SSE could be the same

 

[HMF]

Mission: SPACE, Awesome Planet, Soarin around the world all had updates with no IP attached. I think SSE could be the same

That is a good point but I am still hesitant.

 

[mysto]

Screens are ESSENTIAL in the Florida swamps for keeping out mosquitos! What are you people thinking?

IP stands for "insect paddle" right? Mine kinda looks like a tennis racquet, 2000 volts, don't leave home without it. I need to visit the acronym page.

 

[Agent H]

Mission: SPACE, Awesome Planet, Soarin around the world all had updates with no IP attached. I think SSE could be the same

Technically awesome planet has a very light ip tie in. Ty Burrell is essentially reprising his role from modern family. (Not that I’m complaining. I love that show)