News Test Track to be reimagined

[Sir_Cliff]

I'd imagine the customized car feature will be removed? Would prefer they just use that space for additional queuing space instead of putting people out in the sun.

I hope so. That concept never really worked well and was an odd fit for a ride in which everyone was going to be sitting in the same vehicle and having the same experience anyway.

 

[Vinnie Mac]

Disney has shared a new rendering for the Test Track reimagining. Test track will close beginning June 17, 2024.

Now this looks nice and sleek and modern! Very befitting of the Epcot style

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I hope so. That concept never really worked well and was an odd fit for a ride in which everyone was going to be sitting in the same vehicle and having the same experience anyway.

I was fortunate enough to be at the media party for New TestTrack (and new Fantasyland) and remember feeling that the "SimCar / SimTrack" story actually landed pretty well, but was undone by the absolutely cartoonish results of the design studio. The novelty of "designing" cars on giant iPads has long-since worn off.

I'd be shocked if the practice were to continue. Completely incongruent with the new story direction, best I can tell.

PS - the private One Republic concert under the canopy the night of the party was incredible. We were right up against the stage with maybe 100 other people watching. Peak 2012.

 

[Surferboy567]

The way they announced this is so understated

 

[MM311]

Any chance Guardians goes to Stand-By once Test Track closes?

 

[donaldtoo]

Now, if they can only make it sound from the outside like they’re actually testing cars and not jets…

 

[Henry Mystic]

This looks phenomenal

 

[Surferboy567]

I’m mostly curious if any part of the track is enclosed. I’ve always loved test track so excited to see what they come up with.

 

[Jahona]

So on one hand this is going to push capacity issues at EPCOT even more while it's closed. On the other hand Test Track is always down so will we see any real difference?

 

[wdwmagic]

Any chance Guardians goes to Stand-By once Test Track closes?

I think it has to, but then we have been saying that it should for a long while now.

 

[THEMEPARKPIONEER]

They better be playing It’s Fun To Be Free

 

[Animaniac93-98]

So happy they're getting rid of the canopy and replacing it with something nicer that doesn't completely block the front of the Transportation building.

 

[monothingie]

Concept art looks great. Good they're getting rid of the awning.

 

[monothingie]

So on one hand this is going to push capacity issues at EPCOT even more while it's closed. On the other hand Test Track is always down so will we see any real difference?

Now if only there were a pavilion in that general vicinity that was open to allow people to "play" in with various interactive forms of entertainment.

Oh Well...

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Not since the removal of the wand have I been so happy to see something torn down at Epcot.

 

[DreamfinderGuy]

It wasn't for the track but for the massive looooong lines that were going to be outside for ALL of the traffic the ride would get

It was for that later on, but initially it was just to house the Test Track preview center. It was always intended to be removed before the ride opened, last minute choice to keep it.

 

[monothingie]

Not since the removal of the wand have I been so happy to see something torn down at Epcot.

 

[Captain Barbossa]

No track covering.

Yep, can see it in the concept art. I wasn’t expecting it. Not sure what few were.

 

[Horizons '83]

100% this.

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[Animaniac93-98]

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This failed so badly and was removed so soon after debut, my brain has already forgot it happened lol

I never went to Epcot when it was there