News Test Track to be reimagined

[jmuboy]

I’m mildly optimistic:
Id love a WOM inspired segment or build up in the queue and initial ride segments

Maybe bring back “It’s fun to be free” song

Keep the car design element but improve it.

This has potential

 

[TTA94]

Any thoughts on when TT will close and how long this new version will take?

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

TT 1.0 was a great ride. 2.0 always felt like a placeholder until 3.0 for me. I hope 3.0 is good.

 

[Haymarket2008]

This is excellent news.

Test Track 2.0 quickly became one of the stalest attractions on property. This is very exciting.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I'm sure it will be all about how we can use bicycles, busses, light rail, trolleys, trains, and bullet trains to end our dependence on cars.

Sponsored by Chevrolet!!!

 

[Andrew25]

I know it's not happening, but I hope we can a nicer exterior/removal of the truss tent structure.

 

[SplashJacket]

If they’re taking inspiration from WOM, an easy concept to execute on could be “here’s the old ways travel” just like WOM, and then goes through the years of transportation, and then right before the outdoor speed section, it transitions into “now we’re entering a new age era electric super cars” and then let it rip on the exterior. Would be an improvement over the current silliness. Best of both world IMHO. Adds reason and depth to the interior scenes, while still being a thrill ride.

 

[vikescaper]

I just hope they do away with the horrible bottleneck after the design rooms.

 

[trainplane3]

If it means more things to look at then the surprisingly boring Tron style they have going, it's going to be a massive improvement.

 

[Jwhee]

On a side note- has anyone else been on Test Track within the last 2 years and had parts of the old ride audio cut in and out?

Could’ve sworn I’ve heard “Alright, let’s” then cuts back to TT2.0

 

[James Alucobond]

Good news. Yes, other stuff is in more dire straits, but this sounds like a solid update for something that’s become a bit tired.

 

[haveyoumetmark]

Amazing news for a flagship ride that needs some love. TT was in disrepair my last trip with the audio cutting in and out, the vehicles in rough shape, the timing of the effects being off, and the door before the final outdoor portion just remaining wide open…. Just beyond regular maintenance, the addition of physical set pieces and nostalgic nod to its roots is a huge win in my book.

 

[zipadee999]

I think it will be a return to form for Epcot. They’ll likely combine WOM, Magic Skyway, and Test Track into a single cohesive attraction that races you through the history of transportation before ‘launching’ you into the future. Extra points if they can squeeze a dinosaur or two into the opening scenes. This will likely become the headliner for the park if it combines old and new to become the ultimate Epcot attraction

 

[SplashJacket]

Perfect fan service and delivering for Epcot purists. No IP, a return to form to World of Motion, addressing an aging ride before letting it literally rot?

I’ve heard complaints by some Epcot purists, but outside of Figment, this is probably the best thing they could’ve announced. HUGE win that wasn’t on anyone’s radar.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

This is what I never knew I wanted but now that we’re getting it I know that I’ve always needed it.

 

[James Alucobond]

I’ve heard complaints by some Epcot purists, but outside of Figment, this is probably the best thing they could’ve announced. HUGE win that wasn’t on anyone’s radar.

Eh, while I’m very happy with this, “best” is a strong word when you have Spaceship Earth, Imagination, and Wonders of Life teetering on the edge of collapse.

 

[DavidDL]

I love the design your own vehicle part of the current Test Track. But I feel like it hasn’t worked properly in a long time once you’re on the ride. -and the last time I rode, the ride was in rough shape. The “Tron” inspired aesthetic also now feels repetitive with a literal Tron attraction in Magic Kingdom.

So I am looking forward to seeing what they come up with during this overhaul.

 

[EagleScout610]

I thought for sure we'd end up seeing Lightning McQueen here.

I was ready to lose my cool if that was the case

 

[UNCgolf]

Because Test Track is just a way better ride than World of Motion ever was.

Someone has to say it.

Oh good god no. World of Motion was one of the 10 or so best attractions that have ever existed at WDW. Test Track is fine (although the original version was better than the current one) and a much better replacement than most other things done at EPCOT, but it doesn't hold a candle to WoM.

Still, this is a solid announcement. Obviously there are other things that need addressing more (Imagination and Wonders of Life being top of the list, but they're not the only things), but this could be interesting.

 

[zipadee999]

Eh, while I’m very happy with this, “best” is a strong word when you have Spaceship Earth, Imagination, and Wonders of Life teetering on the edge of collapse.

That’s kind of how I feel. This is great news, but it came out of nowhere. People have been clamoring for classic Epcot to make a return with endless calls for horizons and the OG Imagination, but they end up giving us a WOM/Test Track hybrid that sounds awesome, but seemed to be the last thing on anyone’s radar