EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

[MrNonacho]

I’m glad I can find at least a little bit of happiness in this rather than just cynicism.

 

[HMF]

It’s a sad commentary on the management regime that’s been in place for the better part of 20 years. And an even sadder commentary on park fans.

EPCOT itself is very clearly a reflection of the world it was built in. The EPCOT of the first 20 years was perfect for its time. We aspired to a better world, We knew the importance of science and technology and we had hope for the future.. The EPCOT of the second 20 years also reflected it's time perfectly, The glorification of stupidity, crass commercialization and market worship and a future that does not look quite so promising. EPCOT really is a mirror of the society it is in.

 

[HMF]

People were falling all over themselves to criticize Disney for not having the logo prominently place.

Some of them were even sincere in their criticism!!

The logo is not the issue. it's the message behind it. ostensibly, yes Disney is leaning into the original idea of the circular logos for the pavilions again. But very few of the attractions there aspire to the greatness that the original EPCOT aspired to. They know the 1980s EPCOT was popular now. They just can't seem to figure out why.

 

[MisterPenguin]

The logo is not the issue. it's the message behind it. ostensibly, yes Disney is leaning into the original idea of the circular logos for the pavilions again. But very few of the attractions there aspire to the greatness that the original EPCOT aspired to. They know the 1980s EPCOT was popular now. They just can't seem to figure out why.

People wanted the logo. People didn't want the logo.

The logo is the issue.

The whys don't change what I pointed out. Why didn't you say what you said to those looking for the logo? I'm sure they'd be happy to hear why they're wrong to have wanted it.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Man some of you are dramatic. The logos were designed as a wayfinding system. They got brought back as a wayfinding system. Sure the old logos died with their pavilions, that's why they're all gone now and the new ones all have their differences from them.

 

[VicariousCorpse]

They got brought back as a wayfinding system.

So the 50 foot logo is in case I get lost while riding Test Track?

 

[MisterPenguin]

So the 50 foot logo is in case I get lost while riding Test Track?

Worst. Labyrinth. Ever.

 

[DisneyCane]

So the 50 foot logo is in case I get lost while riding Test Track?

It's so that the astronauts departing the Space Station know where to aim for if they want to experience ground transportation immediately after returning to earth.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

So the 50 foot logo is in case I get lost while riding Test Track?

Help people position themselves while riding down the elevator from Space 220 and not get turned around

 

[Captain Neo]

Logo should be visible in front of the pavilion

 

[George]

Long winded, thoughtful review of the new TT to follow - it’s OK.

 

[Disstevefan1]

It’s fine, it didn’t take too long, it keeps the sponsor paying for another 10 years.

I like that I max like projection before the fast part.

 

[DisneyCane]

It’s fine, it didn’t take too long, it keeps the sponsor paying for another 10 years.

I like that I max like projection before the fast part.

If only the doors worked to give it more impact. I also like the scene. It's a good use of projection.

 

[jah4955]

If only the doors worked to give it more impact. I also like the scene. It's a good use of projection.

Hope they've been working on fixing the doors ...fixing Terri Barra gave me some hope

 

[ToTBellHop]

Hope they've been working on fixing the doors ...fixing Terri Barra gave me some hope

I’m afraid the Test Track doors will be quite inoperable when your friends arrive.

 

[jah4955]

I’m afraid the Test Track doors will be quite inoperable when your friends arrive.
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Haven't booked a trip yet...one can hope that it won't be like the Yeti

 

[virtualangel]

Haven't booked a trip yet...one can hope that it won't be like the Yeti

this definitely wont be like the yeti. trust me they'll be fixed

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

It’s needs to be fixed, but if you can make your first ride past sundown, it makes a difference.

 

[ToTBellHop]

this definitely wont be like the yeti. trust me they'll be fixed

Like they were for TT2.0?

 

[peter11435]

Like they were for TT2.0?

They were… eventually. And then broke again. More than once