EPCOT Test Track to be reimagined

[DarkRideGuy]

I find it funny because while I love the ride, LIDAR isn’t necessary for self-driving, cameras are sufficient, it’s just one of an array of options to approach the problem, so it’s not like a 1:1.

But what a killer scene!

LIDAR is definitely my favorite scene on the ride, just so visually appealing and impressive!

 

[TestTrack99]

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 only seen them use the 4th loading station once or twice. I believe it's because the ride is running with less vehicles on the track than it's supposed to.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Any chance they’re gonna fix the doors? Come on Josh, that should be first order of business. Then the Yeti!!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Any chance they’re gonna fix the doors? Come on Josh, that should be first order of business. Then the Yeti!!

The new CEO is busy recording videos of himself enjoying new food products that have arrived in the parks.

 

[FigmentFan82]

The new CEO is busy recording videos of himself enjoying new food products that have arrived in the parks.

I would subscribe to the Josh Eats web series

 

[Biff215]

Any chance they’re gonna fix the doors? Come on Josh, that should be first order of business. Then the Yeti!!

Pretty clear it’s unlikely to happen at this point. While disappointing, now that I’ve experienced 3.0, I’d argue they’re the least important to this version.

Does anyone know if they leave the building open all night or is there a secondary door that is closed?

 

[Disney Analyst]

Doors are back!

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Nice to see this back in operation!

The original design was so clever with the bright work lights blinding you.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Any chance they’re gonna fix the doors? Come on Josh, that should be first order of business. Then the Yeti!!

I guess Josh heard you

 

[Br0ckford]

I guess Josh heard you

See, he gets it

 

[HakunaMatata89]

See, he gets it

MaintenanceForward

 

[phoenician22]

I guess Josh heard you

 

[monothingie]

Doors are back!

HOORAY FOR MINIMAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

Wow! It only took a whole year……..BRAVO!

 

[DCLcruiser]

Can't wait to ride this version for the first time. Sept here we come!

 

[doctornick]

Another good example of there being an increase attention to “show” and a willingness to allocate money to improve things. Sure it’s little things and stuff that should be done but it definitely feels like a shift from the past decade or two.

 

[James Alucobond]

Another good example of there being an increase attention to “show” and a willingness to allocate money to improve things. Sure it’s little things and stuff that should be done but it definitely feels like a shift from the past decade or two.

If they dig up Dreamers Point + the Celebration planter and level CommuniCore Hall, I might start to believe.

 

[MickeyMania26]

Another good example of there being an increase attention to “show” and a willingness to allocate money to improve things. Sure it’s little things and stuff that should be done but it definitely feels like a shift from the past decade or two.

This could have been done solely because GM wanted it done and not Disney, but we will never know. I wouldn't take it to mean this is Disney starting to spend on fixing things like this all over the place, but one can hope we see more like this.

 

[doctornick]

This could have been done solely because GM wanted it done and not Disney, but we will never know. I wouldn't take it to mean this is Disney starting to spend on fixing things like this all over the place, but one can hope we see more like this.

The faces in FEA, upgrades to Buzz, new stuff on BTMRR, updates to Zootopia, MFSR updates, etc. There’s definitely a trend of people actually caring to do updates more than in previous years.

 

[HMF]

The faces in FEA, upgrades to Buzz, new stuff on BTMRR, updates to Zootopia, MFSR updates, etc. There’s definitely a trend of people actually caring to do updates more than in previous years.

The jury is out in my opinion. There are good signs but most of the damage done will persist and will likely never be truly repaired, sadly.