Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Well of course today that would be true. 1.0 today would be super outdated. In 1999, the content was relatively futuristic, which of course aligned with Future World. The content was also put together very well.
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EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined
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HMF
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It was probably the best themed overall, even if the theme was questionable. When I look back on it it was basically as if Dreamflight's queue had been covered with exhibits on aviation disasters.
SingleRider
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Anyone know why they seem to only be using 3 out of 4 of the loading bays? Every time I’ve ridden 3.0 they aren’t loading rows 7 and 8.
I guess they might just be running at reduced capacity but it still doesn’t make sense with TT being a headliner at Epcot.
I guess they might just be running at reduced capacity but it still doesn’t make sense with TT being a headliner at Epcot.
Captain Barbossa
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I never rode 1.0 and I’m not going to pretend like I did either just because I’ve seen videos………so I can’t have an opinion/speak for it. Only have experienced 2.0, and I really enjoyed it. It was one of my favorites. And yes, I understand that’s the absolute wrong opinion to have, but I couldn’t care less.
To me, 2.0 felt futuristic, which was fitting. Even people that I know who didn’t care for 2.0 would admit the only thing they liked about it was the futuristic theme, which was something they felt 1.0 lacked. Their opinion, not mine. And I know I’ve mentioned this several times before, but I’ll never be able to stop complimenting 2.0’s score. Nothing less of outstanding.
Doubt I’ll ever experience 3.0, but we’ll see.
And to those still wondering about the doors not being fixed after breaking 3 days into CM previews, that was a symbolic nod to buying a new GM vehicle and having the transmission go out after 3 months.
To me, 2.0 felt futuristic, which was fitting. Even people that I know who didn’t care for 2.0 would admit the only thing they liked about it was the futuristic theme, which was something they felt 1.0 lacked. Their opinion, not mine. And I know I’ve mentioned this several times before, but I’ll never be able to stop complimenting 2.0’s score. Nothing less of outstanding.
Doubt I’ll ever experience 3.0, but we’ll see.
And to those still wondering about the doors not being fixed after breaking 3 days into CM previews, that was a symbolic nod to buying a new GM vehicle and having the transmission go out after 3 months.
Ayla
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I was a GM girl and I guess I was lucky that my transmission didn't go out until my vehicle was 9 years old.I never rode 1.0 and I’m not going to pretend like I did either just because I’ve seen videos………so I can’t have an opinion/speak for it. Only have experienced 2.0, and I really enjoyed it. It was one of my favorites. And yes, I understand that’s the absolute wrong opinion to have, but I couldn’t care less.
To me, 2.0 felt futuristic, which was fitting. Even people that I know who didn’t care for 2.0 would admit the only thing they liked about it was the futuristic theme, which was something they felt 1.0 lacked. Their opinion, not mine. And I know I’ve mentioned this several times before, but I’ll never be able to stop complimenting 2.0’s score. Nothing less of outstanding.
Doubt I’ll ever experience 3.0, but we’ll see.
And to those still wondering about the doors not being fixed after breaking 3 days into CM previews, that was a symbolic nod to buying a new GM vehicle and having the transmission go out after 3 months.
osian
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It's been like that for a few months, I wish I knew why! And the cars are regularly backing up.
Disstevefan1
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3.0 will be around for 10 years.I never rode 1.0 and I’m not going to pretend like I did either just because I’ve seen videos………so I can’t have an opinion/speak for it. Only have experienced 2.0, and I really enjoyed it. It was one of my favorites. And yes, I understand that’s the absolute wrong opinion to have, but I couldn’t care less.
To me, 2.0 felt futuristic, which was fitting. Even people that I know who didn’t care for 2.0 would admit the only thing they liked about it was the futuristic theme, which was something they felt 1.0 lacked. Their opinion, not mine. And I know I’ve mentioned this several times before, but I’ll never be able to stop complimenting 2.0’s score. Nothing less of outstanding.
Doubt I’ll ever experience 3.0, but we’ll see.
And to those still wondering about the doors not being fixed after breaking 3 days into CM previews, that was a symbolic nod to buying a new GM vehicle and having the transmission go out after 3 months.
So does this mean you will not visit EPCOT for the next 10 years, or you have no interest in riding TT 3.0?
Also, not sure if its fair to compare GM quality assurance to WDW quality assurance and who is actually worse
ONE bad transmission in ONE of tens of thousands cars that roll off he assembly line OR ONE set of broken doors in ONE newly renovated ride
During peak holiday season it was the same, which makes me believe they determined it was not necessary for operational efficiency or there is something wrong with that load position.
I’ve been on 3 of the 4 rides in the building. Each iteration has gotten worse.
- WoM was WDI at or near its best
- TT 1.0 was good for what it was, had soul and character, and provided the new ride system
- TT 2.0 was completely sterile and soulless. The “design your vehicle” was nothing more than a distraction.
Expectations for TT 3.0, whenever I go back, are low.
- WoM was WDI at or near its best
- TT 1.0 was good for what it was, had soul and character, and provided the new ride system
- TT 2.0 was completely sterile and soulless. The “design your vehicle” was nothing more than a distraction.
Expectations for TT 3.0, whenever I go back, are low.
Professortango1
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It still was the best execution of the concept and the most educational. Plus the speed section doesn't work on the new version. Speed into the future of racing over a parking lot! Wow.
James Alucobond
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This is kind of always the case with retrofits. 2.0 and 3.0 both obviously suffer from following the exact same ride path and pacing as the original. 3.0’s weakness is that it starts off decently with genuine technology but very quickly veers off into “obviously never going to happen due to sheer impracticality” territory, plus the loop being totally unadorned makes no sense in this case. Even so, I think it’s still the best looking of all the Test Tracks, which actually counts for a lot in terms of my desire to potentially re-ride in a single trip. 2.0 was just such a visual nothingburger, and 1.0 was genuinely ugly in parts, even if that was kind of the point.
Captain Barbossa
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Not sure how long 3.0 will last. Could be 10, 8, 12 etc. But I won’t be there to see it.
90,000 on the latest from December. 460,000+ from the biggie in 24. And all the ones before that, along with the issues that don’t get an official recall.
What’s the engine failures/issues up to now over the last 5-8 years? Haven’t checked in the last several months.
FYI: The automotive industry has gone to the dogs, even some of the manufacturers I thought/hoped never would. I’d still be poking fun even if there was a different manufacturer sponsoring. They all deserve it.
MickeyLuv'r
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Not so fast. Been on TT with folks who are - barely - old enough to remember original TT.
They liked TT 1 and 2 better than #3.
As with what others have said, the ride was designed for version 1. Just like they still remember Odin and the trolls on FEA, they will always remember the anti-lock brakes portion of TT #1.
The car design feature of TT2 was nice, but was a bit slow and needed a bit of updating.
In TT #3, the woman's voice on the new version is grating/too chipper.
It bugs me that GM appears to be taking credit for an idea that was pioneered by someone else. The first 3D printed car (also called large scale additive manufacturing) was the brainchild of Jay Rogers, founder of a company called Local Motors, who partnered with Oak Ridge NL (and others). The car was manufactured live at IMTS 2014. His idea was to show that it is possible to use additive manufacturing in to create easily customizable cars, by doing it live.
A short time after the first car was printed, to further show the potential of the concept, they printed a replica 1965 Shelby Cobra. The Cobra was finished in a matter of 6 weeks: from 1st thought to finished working vehicle.
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Disstevefan1
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The TT version usually last for the duration of the sponsorship which is usually 10 years.
As bad as GM is, it will not be allowed to fail as we have seen it being bailed out in the past.
I have to agree, the brand new US cars are WAY TOO COMPLICATED WITH WAY TOO MANY
FAILURE POINTS and I think this is by design sadly.
The manufacturers WANT TO TAKE the right/ability to repair away from the purchaser!
There is no excuse for the doors not working in TT3.0.
Professortango1
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1.0 was themed to the attraction's concept. 3.0 tries to change the concept, but loses any pacing and makes the Truck jump scare make zero sense. The new finale feels like a huge let down due to the new concept setting the ride up to fail. The original finale was a great payoff to the hinted at crash test that was throughout the queue and attraction. Plus, you get the awkward retrofitting of the Cold/Cold/Corrosion tests which used to, once again, keep building that unease and excitement rather than being screens for the sake of screens.
3.0 is a Thomas Kincade painting at a 90's mall kiosk. Its pretty, but feels generic and lifeless and lacks substance. 1.0 was a great time that had me cackling with glee by the finale.
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Tha Realest
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I never experienced TT 1.0 or 2.0 (took a WDW break for about 2 decades until 2019) and each time we’ve been TT 2.0 had crazy waits or was broken down.
I finally did it a few weeks ago and was utterly delighted. Honestly if we can’t get new attractions these reskins with added TLC is a very good step in the right direction.
I finally did it a few weeks ago and was utterly delighted. Honestly if we can’t get new attractions these reskins with added TLC is a very good step in the right direction.
Disstevefan1
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I don't understand..... JK
Oh Boy!!!!! you skipped a couple of good decades and came back into the cr@ppiest time!!!
This actually makes me sad.
ChrisFL
Premium Member
Fit what theme? it wasn't futuristic at all
AidenRodriguez731
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i guess the look of a soulless ugly warehouse was our actual future, but not the optimistic one that Epcot usually promises.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
It was...for the time. But times passed quickly.