News Test Track to be reimagined

[Fido Chuckwagon]

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I thought the complaint was that there were too many trees?

I prefer benches that don’t leave rust stains on my shorts.

 

[James Alucobond]

I prefer benches that don’t leave rust stains on my shorts.

None of the benches are COR-TEN. The grates, some decorative elements, and some planter curbs are, but the benches are not.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

I prefer benches that don’t leave rust stains on my shorts.

I’ve never had that problem with any new seats in World celebration

 

[ToTBellHop]

I’ve never had that problem with any new seats in World celebration

There are some slanted planter liners that some feel are benches but I don’t think they’re meant to be used as such. But, some people are like cats and will sit on anything.

 

[MisterPenguin]

There are some slanted planter liners that some feel are benches but I don’t think they’re meant to be used as such. But, some people are like cats and will sit on anything.

I was wondering why every time I put my drink down on a ledge, a guest comes along and knocks it off.

 

[Bocabear]

There are some slanted planter liners that some feel are benches but I don’t think they’re meant to be used as such. But, some people are like cats and will sit on anything.

Which must mean there are not enough benches, right?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Which must mean there are not enough benches, right?

The new hub is full of benches as well as two seating areas with tables and chairs.

 

[ToTBellHop]

The new hub is full of benches as well as two seating areas with tables and chairs.

I would argue there’s actually too much seating for an area with…not much else. Why would you sit there for more than 5 minutes? What exactly are you waiting around for?

 

[Mickeynerd17]

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I would argue there’s actually too much seating for an area with…not much else. Why would you sit there for more than 5 minutes? What exactly are you waiting around for?

The Test Track redo, which honestly is so far the only good thing to happen to epcot in the last 5 years.

 

[Moth]

I think Moana isn't that bad as people say it is, if it lacked the giant goddess statue and wasn't sold as a major addition it'd be perfect.

But that's the past and damage is done.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think Moana isn't that bad as people say it is, if it lacked the giant goddess statue and wasn't sold as a major addition it'd be perfect.

But that's the past and damage is done.

I think it’s fine but shouldn’t be the only attraction in the massive spine area. It feels like the queue to a worthwhile ride.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

I love the Moana thing, at least based on everything I've seen in videos. It looks gorgeous and overall a worthwhile addition. I also love the new World Celebration area, but dear god we NEED a fountain and those lights. It just feels incomplete. I will also say Dreamers Point has seriously grown on me. I love the Walt representation recently.
If I had my way, I'd make CommuniCORE Hall more like the festival center, I'd rebuild the Fountain of Nations, I'd fix the lights, and I'd add a ride to one of the buildings in the spine - maybe some sort of Fantasyland-style dark ride about Moana using the walkthrough as the queue? That's what I'd do.

 

[trainplane3]

I would argue there’s actually too much seating for an area with…not much else. Why would you sit there for more than 5 minutes? What exactly are you waiting around for?

I was more surprised by the huge amount of loose seating outside mainly because of storms and such and them possibly blowing around. On the plus side, I guess you could take a chair over to WS and watch Luminous because they won't notice one missing.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I was more surprised by the huge amount of loose seating outside mainly because of storms and such and them possibly blowing around. On the plus side, I guess you could take a chair over to WS and watch Luminous because they won't notice one missing.

I took one on my flight home as my personal item. It looks so handsome on my deck.

 

[James Alucobond]

If I had my way, I'd make CommuniCORE Hall more like the festival center, I'd rebuild the Fountain of Nations, I'd fix the lights, and I'd add a ride to one of the buildings in the spine - maybe some sort of Fantasyland-style dark ride about Moana using the walkthrough as the queue? That's what I'd do.

IMO, they should've just committed to the entire west side of the hub being the "garden half" instead of creating CommuniCore once the Festival Center fell through. Like, just recycle the concept of dotting the area with domed and toroid-esque structures from the right side of the image here:

They could even potentially serve similar functions (one as a stage, one for a few food booths, one for M&G, etc.), plus you could even throw in a covered carousel or something. It would help the entire western half feel like it has a more intentional identity as the "organic side" rather than the "whoopsie; we rebuilt half a building but uglier" that we ended up with.

 

[Bill in Atlanta]

What's the best guess on what this will look like on the inside when finished? Same track, but with World of Motion style props and vehicles?

 

[Andrew C]

What's the best guess on what this will look like on the inside when finished? Same track, but with World of Motion style props and vehicles?

I feel like they are going to get you with nostalgia here and there, but the overall product will be underwhelming...

 

[TTA94]

I feel like they are going to get you with nostalgia here and there, but the overall product will be underwhelming...

I agree. Might be a slight improvement visually from 2.0 but that’s about it.

 

[Epcot81Fan]

It’s 2024 WDI - lazy nostalgic pandering with minimal creativity and imagination.

 

[Centauri Space Station]

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The Test Track redo, which honestly is so far the only good thing to happen to epcot in the last 5 years.

Journey of water, Cosmic rewind, space 220, Awesome planet, Ratatouille, Canada far and wide, Luminous are all solid to me.