News Cars-Themed Attractions at Magic Kingdom

[UNCgolf]

Then why are we talking about it closing everytime it rains due to "mud"?

We aren't. One or two people said that and were quickly told that wouldn't be a thing.

 

[Rhinocerous]

Anyone else getting Skyliner vibes from this thread?

It's all what about this issue and what about that issue? As if there aren't professional engineers/imagineers with years of experience working on this that haven't thought of these issues.

So you're saying we will spontaneously combust due to a lack of AC in the ride vehicles? I hadn't even considered that.

 

[Rhinocerous]

How many times do we think the name "Lightning Lane McQueen" was used in the pitch deck for this attraction?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Anyone else getting Skyliner vibes from this thread?

It's all what about this issue and what about that issue? As if there aren't professional engineers/imagineers with years of experience working on this that haven't thought of these issues.

The Skyliner is a widely deployed system from a major vendor that has been selling such systems for nearly a century. This is a first ever public installation possibly using a system from a manufacturer that’s been mired the past few years in the consequences of over-promising.

 

[JoeCamel]

What is interesting is that Disney's own coverage of this event doesn't mention the test video, unless it will get it's own video release soon, and the panel was not supposed to be recorded, so the test footage was not meant to be publicly viewed at this stage (just for those attending the panel)

I'm pretty sure that is the same video Dynamic showed at IAAPA when they pitched this system like ~7 years ago

 

[Ayla]

Then why are we talking about it closing everytime it rains due to "mud"?

It won't be closed every time it rains due to mud. It will be closed every time it rains due to ~ rain.

 

[peter11435]

How often does Test Track have to replace its tires? Isn't that track concrete?

Ridiculously often. And they are not cheap.

 

[Epcot81Fan]

Anyone else getting Skyliner vibes from this thread?

It's all what about this issue and what about that issue? As if there aren't professional engineers/imagineers with years of experience working on this that haven't thought of these issues.

Rocket Rods has entered the thread.

 

[FettFan]

It’s a terrible move for shareholders - a waste of money. If cars need to be in MK update the speedway.

Or build “Beyond Big Thunder”…actually, you know, *beyond* Big Thunder, and not smack dab in front of it.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I'm pretty sure that is the same video Dynamic showed at IAAPA when they pitched this system like ~7 years ago

The dirt track experience testing footage is not from Dynamic Attractions’ promotional materials.

 

[Andrew C]

Or build “Beyond Big Thunder”…actually, you know, *beyond* Big Thunder, and not smack dab in front of it.

The ole' bait and switch.

 

[Raineman]

So, here's a question-if the ride vehicles will be just following a linear path in this attraction, why is a trackless system needed? As we've seen in every attraction with the trackless system, it allows them to have ride vehicles moving in ways that a linear track could never do, and usually in an larger, non-linear space. If this attraction is just cars moving on a linear track, why not use the same or similar system that TT/DCA Cars uses? Is it simply to make the attraction look more "real" and eliminate the slot in the track that makes it less immersive?

 

[Andrew C]

if the ride vehicles will be just following a linear path in this attraction

I don't believe this has been confirmed.

 

[danlb_2000]

So, here's a question-if the ride vehicles will be just following a linear path in this attraction, why is a trackless system needed? As we've seen in every attraction with the trackless system, it allows them to have ride vehicles moving in ways that a linear track could never do, and usually in an larger, non-linear space. If this attraction is just cars moving on a linear track, why not use the same or similar system that TT/DCA Cars uses? Is it simply to make the attraction look more "real" and eliminate the slot in the track that makes it less immersive?

This a good question. Seems to be a lot of risk just to eliminate the slot which most people probably don't even remember being there once the ride is over.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

This a good question. Seems to be a lot of risk just to eliminate the slot which most people probably don't even remember being there once the ride is over.

That’s what I don’t get…. If you notice the slot it’s a really boring ride haha.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

So, here's a question-if the ride vehicles will be just following a linear path in this attraction, why is a trackless system needed? As we've seen in every attraction with the trackless system, it allows them to have ride vehicles moving in ways that a linear track could never do, and usually in a larger, non-linear space. If this attraction is just cars moving on a linear track, why not use the same or similar system that TT/DCA Cars uses? Is it simply to make the attraction look more "real" and eliminate the slot in the track that makes it less immersive?

Looks like this system can achieve bigger elevation changes. From the concept art it appears there will be a lot of that along the ride path

 

[Nickm2022]

Kinda feel this ride (or what the cars will be on) will probably some type of astroturf-like thing where it looks a lot like the real thing but is durable. That said I can see disney have two small paved lines the tires go on and dirt/themes ground around it. Also would be surprised if the tires die quick as I have a feeling the ride isn't going to be too fast meaning less wear

 

[Stripes]

The novelty of “this doesn’t have a track” is a gimmick.

It’s not going to have the show scenes of RSR. It’s not going to have the thrill of RSR.

It’s not going to truly “let it rip.”

They had a ride system they thought would be cool to use, and are choosing to use it, instead of building an experience, then finding an appropriate ride system.

The Test Track ride system doesn’t give the feeling of going off-road.

This ride promises to be an off-road race, in an electric car (torquey), climbing and descending hills, going through cavernous tunnels, geysers splashing you with water, animatronics of Cars characters spectating the race, while nobody is behind the wheel?!

This thing is going to be a blast and I couldn’t be more excited for it! I’m also thankful we aren‘t getting a clone of RSR.

 

[JoeCamel]

The Test Track ride system doesn’t give the feeling of going off-road.

This ride promises to be an off-road race, climbing and descending hills, in an electric car (torquey!), geysers splashing you with water, animatronics of Cars characters spectating the race, while nobody is behind the wheel?!

This thing is going to be a blast and I couldn’t be more excited for it! I’m also thankful we aren‘t getting a clone of RSR.

Snakes? I hope there will be snakes

 

[Stripes]

Snakes? I hope there will be snakes

Hope? This is Florida.