News Test Track to be reimagined

[TrainsOfDisney]

A quote I saw somewhere perfectly encapsulates my feelings on the desire to bring a ton of defunct Epcot back: ““deep down people dont really want the same thing from the past again, they really want new things that made them feel the same sense of wonder the original things did”

I don’t think that quote is accurate - if I wanted a new experience I would go somewhere new. Now things need to be updated - when I first rode spaceship earth they showed the “future” and it was 2 kids having a face time call. But when I visit Epcot I do indeed want to ride spaceship earth, hear the voices of Liberty, ride living with the land and most of all - see Illuminations!!!!!

 

[celluloid]

I completely disagree and really like the story treatments that they're going for.

If anything, they're doing more of a disservice to the IPs than to DAK.

I agree with this.

I have stated you either sacrafice the integrity of the park, or the character.
Particularly with Indy.

Which is odd and funny because execs want the character or IP so badly, yet they alter and manipulate it to something else for it to fit.

 

[Captain Neo]

I hadn't heard of Memphis before, so I've just looked it up and....yes, looks very familiar!

the swan, dolphin, the team Disney buildings in Anaheim and Orlando, and the Disney HQ in Burbank are all post-modern designs it’s very late 80s/early 90s

 

[Captain Neo]

Other than the interior of WoL, I don't know what else in EPCOT could be considered Memphis. WoL was HEAVILY Memphis inspired though.

Edit: Also the Swan and Dolphin hotel since it was Michael Graves...directly part of the Memphis Group

Here's a video about the Memphis Group if anyone is interested:

‘I guess innoventions and parts of the “Epcot 94” aesthetic

 

[Steamboat71]

Should we expect audio-animatronics, show scenes featuring different vehicles over the years, and It's Fun to be Free?

 

[EricsBiscuit]

the swan, dolphin, the team Disney buildings in Anaheim and Orlando, and the Disney HQ in Burbank are all post-modern designs it’s very late 80s/early 90s

Post modern designs, no wonder they’re so hideous!

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Should we expect audio-animatronics, show scenes featuring different vehicles over the years, and It's Fun to be Free?

That's what seems Promised..But, the concept art just shows a drive in the woods so, it's too early to tell..Unless D23 Brazil, mentions anything.

 

[jmuboy]

If we're expected to see humorous scenes of people traveling like we did previously and an updated version of "It's fun to be free" I'd be okay with this...

100% Agree. There are so many humorous scenes from WoM that would still be ironic and funny today. And if just a couple of those old scenes were recreated and added into the new TT3.0 (along with Its Fun to be Free) then I'd be a happy camper.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

Should we expect audio-animatronics, show scenes featuring different vehicles over the years, and It's Fun to be Free?

I wouldn't expect any of this, seems like an easy way to be let down. They've made no reference or even allusion to any of this being included. Fun to be Free seems highly likely though, I don't know how you would advertise something as World of Motion inspired and not include it.

 

[danlb_2000]

I fear people may be reading way to much into "inspired by World of Motion".

 

[Moth]

I expect a nod to the song in the script, maybe an instrumental. I feel confident in it being there in a capacity, I just don't know what capacity.

 

[doctornick]

I fear people may be reading way to much into "inspired by World of Motion".

Agreed. We'll probably get a bit of IFTBF playing but other than that I wouldn't expect too much call backs to WoM. I'd be happy if they simply add some sort of show scenes as opposed to how barren the indoor portion was for TT 2.0.

 

[Quietmouse]

What’s the budget for this update. That should probably give us an indication of how intricate the updates will be or lack thereof.

 

[pelham304]

never be too sure of anything........

As long as the sponsorship lasts it won’t become a CARS attraction

 

[FigmentFan82]

What’s the budget for this update. That should probably give us an indication of how intricate the updates will be or lack thereof.

 

[Moth]

What’s the budget for this update. That should probably give us an indication of how intricate the updates will be or lack thereof.

People were parroting $100 million.

But I don't think that's going entirely towards the ride itself, I think the ride vehicles need general upkeep/updates since I think they're reaching the end of their expected lifespan? So it might be going all-in to keep Test Track well, on TRACK for the next two decades.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

They've made no reference or even allusion to any of this being included. Fun to be Free seems highly likely though, I don't know how you would advertise something as World of Motion inspired and not include it

Looking at you 1.0 with your not included version of One little Spark ..

 

[OptimusPrime]

As long as the sponsorship lasts it won’t become a CARS attraction

I think we’re past the point of TT ever becoming Cars

 

[Jumping Fountains]

The only explanation I can think of for this is that you maybe watched the Futureport recreation? Other than that I have no idea where you got this from.

I’m on my 40s and certainly experienced this as a child, though it has weirdly been kind of lost in my memory. I absolutely love the old attractions of EPCOT and would still be paying admission for them, as is, if they existed. Truly all-ages accessible, a bit whimsical, and transoportive. I think you’re either an old EPCOT/edutainment type or you’re not and there’s really no kind of way to convey the value of that vision of theme park experiences if it doesn’t resonate with you. I realize this is kind of a non sequitur post - just watching some of that World of Motion ride-through brought up the thoughts!

 

[Jumping Fountains]

As someone who visited Epcot for the first time in the 2000, I was bored. World Showcase was mainly shopping, documentaries and at the time 2 rides. Future World leaned too heavily into the education side so much that we went on Ellen's Energy Adventure, walked through the chaos of Innoventions expecting a ride then went straight to World Showcase before eventually seeing Honey I Shrunk the Audience. It wasn't until the addition of Nemo that we went to the Seas pavilion, and that encouraged us to look at the other pavilions in Future World. It was the injection of IP that actually made it worth visiting these areas of the park, especially now for my family who regularly skip Small World, Figment and Tom Sawyer Island for being too boring

This is a great representation of how many people would have experienced EPCOT. I do think there were enough people who enjoyed what is described (not bored) to not abandon the concept and keep the theme intact. I know my family ended up spending more time in EPCOT once we were, say, over 10. I think of WDW as a portfolio of properties and that each one doesn’t have to appeal equally to visitors. But I’m also not the business owner!