News Test Track to be reimagined

[trainplane3]

I wouldn’t be too sure of that.

That big of a overhaul?

 

[peter11435]

That big of an overhaul?

Yes. There are a few variables that haven’t been entirely determined yet, but it is very likely that Test Track will not be open at all in 2025.

 

[Earlie the Pearlie]

Yes. There are a few variables that haven’t been entirely determined yet, but it is very likely that Test Track will not be open at all in 2025.

Very cool. Looking forward to seeing what happens.

 

[JoeCamel]

Yes. There are a few variables that haven’t been entirely determined yet, but it is very likely that Test Track will not be open at all in 2025.

Using up the leftover construction walls? Must have a huge warehouse to store all of those....

 

[Bocabear]

They could reuse all that plywood to build low income cast member housing!!

 

[Rhinocerous]

They could reuse all that plywood to build low income cast member housing!!

But how would they partition off the area during construction?

 

[SingleRider]

If this does close in July, any guesses on when it reopens? I think 2026 would be a fair guess, but greatly depends on how big of an overhaul this will be.

The last overhaul took about 8 months. Of course we don’t know what all will be involved with this one though.

 

[EeyoreFan#24]

But how would they partition off the area during construction?

Easy, just require the CM to bring the sheets with them to work everyday. If they complain, just remind them they graciously get to take them home everyday to build a roof as part of their benefits package.

I mean plywood isn’t cheep and it’s company property after all!

 

[plutofan15]

So why not put the head of AT&T and GE on the board?? Oh well, maybe an airline CEO?

I worked for AT&T for 25+ years. You do not want anyone in senior management near anything Disney. Kiss of death.

 

[Rhinocerous]

I worked for AT&T for 25+ years. You do not want anyone in senior management near anything Disney. Kiss of death.

Disney is a Beauty of a company. Wouldn’t want it to get broken into a bunch of Baby Belles.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Any truth to the rumor of the exterior portion of Test Track being fully enclosed to permit "all weather" operations? Seems like that alone could cause this project to be quite lengthy...

 

[JohnD]

Any truth to the rumor of the exterior portion of Test Track being fully enclosed to permit "all weather" operations? Seems like that alone could cause this project to be quite lengthy...

I would rather they not do this and it be closed from time to time due to the weather. I look forward to this portion due to it being outside and our feeling the actual wind around the vehicle as we accelerate up to 65 mph.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I would rather they not do this and it be closed from time to time due to the weather. I look forward to this portion due to it being outside and our feeling the actual wind around the vehicle as we accelerate up to 65 mph.

I feel wind on RnRC but I've heard there are gale force wind warnings every time Steven Tyler opens his mouth, so I don't know if the same would occur on Test Track.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Any truth to the rumor of the exterior portion of Test Track being fully enclosed to permit "all weather" operations? Seems like that alone could cause this project to be quite lengthy...

I have no knowledge of anything and I personally am inclined to believe there will be no enclosure of any kind, but I'd sooner assume we see a PeopleMover style enclosure with a canopy over the track than a complete enclosure.

 

[Brer Panther]

I'd prefer they didn't enclose the outdoor section. That's the best part of the ride.

I'd be okay with a canopy over the track, though.

 

[SJN1279]

Summer 2025 to counter program Epic Universe.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Summer 2025 to counter program Epic Universe.

They couldn’t get this open before EU opens if they closed it today. Maybe they’ll roll our a Darkwing Duck M&G the day EU opens.

 

[Bocabear]

They couldn’t get this open before EU opens if they closed it today. Maybe they’ll roll our a Darkwing Duck M&G the day EU opens.

I see a special popcorn bucket release to coincide with the opening of EU... Or maybe trot out some little-known or cared about characters for a meet and greet... limited time only event... There! Take THAT Universal!

 

[Captain Barbossa]

I see a special popcorn bucket release to coincide with the opening of EU... Or maybe trot out some little-known or cared about characters for a meet and greet... limited time only event... There! Take THAT Universal!

New Figment popcorn bucket and specialty cupcake!

 

[osian]

I see a special popcorn bucket release to coincide with the opening of EU... Or maybe trot out some little-known or cared about characters for a meet and greet... limited time only event... There! Take THAT Universal!