Test Track refurb???

[janoimagine]

Ooh, good point.
Much like Countdown to Extinction/Dinosaur was never actually finished (supposedly there were a lot of effects/decor built but never installed) it's a possibility that Test Track 2 will also be permanently half-finished.

Chevrolet (rather GM) wont let WDI or TDO do that. They have some pretty top level exec's traveling in from Detroit to see the opening in December. They fronted the capital on this re-fit and have high expectations, they wont let it come online if it's not what was sold to them in Warren.

 

[ZmBe13]

From everything we've seen so far it looks to be a huge improvement over the dated test track. Let's hope this is the beginning of a turning point for epcot, bringing Future World back to the FUTURE where it belongs.

 

[GeneralKnowledge]

Chevrolet (rather GM) wont let WDI or TDO do that. They have some pretty top level exec's traveling in from Detroit to see the opening in December. They fronted the capital on this re-fit and have high expectations, they wont let it come online if it's not what was sold to them in Warren.

I for one am relieved to see our bailout money go towards improving Epcot. I'm glad to see that GM is a healthy enough company to be able to spend beaucoup bucks on a theme park attraction.

DISCLAIMER: I do understand that an investment like this by GM is part of a broader marketing plan, but honestly how much added brand awareness could their Tes Track sponsorship really get them?

 

[t3techcom18]

Update for you all: The entrance plaza (aka underneath the canopy) was using the speakers that have always been there but were never really used before.

There is now a new BGM score that consists of instrumental with electronic beats/sounding portions that sounds very New Age-like.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

This time I don't think anyone will be surprised that they have videos and screens. Anyway, we might be impressed by the implementation this time. I have no basis for that, just a hunch.

Yes! I too have had a good feeling about this one from the beginning. It just looks good, stylish. Both retro, harking back to the best of EPCOT Center and Tron, and futuristic and fresh.
Video and projection are simply theatrical means. Implement them with style and creativity and it's all good with me.

But will the budget cuts of a while back and the 'just rush it!'-attitude kill the ride? Also, the sorry canopy outside does not bode well for the creative vision of this team.

 

[anonymous]

I for one am relieved to see our bailout money go towards improving Epcot. I'm glad to see that GM is a healthy enough company to be able to spend beaucoup bucks on a theme park attraction.

DISCLAIMER: I do understand that an investment like this by GM is part of a broader marketing plan, but honestly how much added brand awareness could their Tes Track sponsorship really get them?

It's more than brand awareness.

TT will be a data mine for GM.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

I've heard talk that tomorrow (11/18) might be the day. I might show up just in case.

 

[anonymous]

I've heard talk that tomorrow (11/18) might be the day. I might show up just in case.

Nope. Won't be until Wednesday.

And not until late afternoon at the earliest.

 

[novawildcat18]

If Test Track is ready for soft open, I'd love to see some over-the-wall photos today of the outside of the ride. They must be completely finished with that, I'm assuming.

 

[GeneralKnowledge]

Let's hope we see some good results when t soft opens. Future World needs some good news.

 

[montyz81]

Video and projectors? Oh geez we'll be hearing the complaints about another attraction with screens for the next 2 months. Yay

How else would they show the vehicle you created and have it race against a real TT ride car.

 

[FightonIrish312]

Have they changed the intro video? Because it will be awesome if they did but brought back the guy from "Best in Show"

 

[Tom]

Have they changed the intro video? Because it will be awesome if they did but brought back the guy from "Best in Show"

I'm SURE they've changed the pre-show video. It would have very little to do with the new design.

 

[HMF]

Video and projectors? Oh geez we'll be hearing the complaints about another attraction with screens for the next 2 months. Yay

It depends on if they are effectively used.

 

[cba]

If Test Track is ready for soft open, I'd love to see some over-the-wall photos today of the outside of the ride. They must be completely finished with that, I'm assuming.

Test Track soft dates need to be announced soon since Test Track 2 officially opens on December 6th.

 

[FightonIrish312]

I'm SURE they've changed the pre-show video. It would have very little to do with the new design.

Hopefully they found some reason to bring him back because he is pretty funny. Kinda like having "Joe" from Family Guy at Soarin

 

[c-one]

I'm SURE they've changed the pre-show video. It would have very little to do with the new design.

Not if we design our SimCar on a Windows 98 machine!

 

[towerofterror8]

has this been posted yet i just found it

 

[djkidkaz]

Heard the exterior Test Track music playing today and the first thing that came to mind was that it could be used in a Rocky film. Not saying its bad, it just feels like it could be used in a Rocky montage.

 

[eddy21]

I think it will be well received. From what Ive seen.