News Test Track to be reimagined

[doctornick]

Seriously, a ride that has the song and some gags from WoM in a dark ride portion that ends with the speed run outside seems like a “best of all worlds” type of situation. I mean that’s basically what RSR does and having the same kind of execution would be a win for TT. I feel like they could tie together a history of automobiles together with a what we are doing now and/or safety sequence leading into the now let’s test it out speed portion.

 

[Scamp08]

This must be a writing error, it lists John Williams for music in the Wikipedia page for Test Track.

There’s been nothing about music in the press releases. Unless it’s true, someone’s wrote this by mistake.

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

This must be a writing error, it lists John Williams for music in the Wikipedia page for Test Track.

There’s been nothing about music in the press releases. Unless it’s true, someone’s wrote this by mistake.

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Some wishful thinker edited the Wikipedia page!

 

[ChrisFL]

I'm a bit surprised they haven't provided more info yet, but probably waiting til D23.

I could see them doing a minor refresh, changing the queue setup (guessing the car design stuff will be gone), replacing the "TRON" style set pieces, but unless they need to upgrade the ride system, it might not take too long.

 

[danlb_2000]

This must be a writing error, it lists John Williams for music in the Wikipedia page for Test Track.

There’s been nothing about music in the press releases. Unless it’s true, someone’s wrote this by mistake.

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I removed it, let's see if someone puts it back.

 

[seabreezept813]

I'm going to really miss the queue music. I have no idea why, but it has always just sounded like "Disney vacation" to me. Weird.

Unfortunately, 2.0 didn't age well. Here's hoping 3.0 is another step up!

I listen to it all the time it’s excellent

 

[ChrisFL]

Welp, since I guess there's no Future World anymore, there's no need for Test Track 3.0 to be futuristic either....let's see what happens

 

[Tha Realest]

Welp, since I guess there's no Future World anymore, there's no need for Test Track 3.0 to be futuristic either....let's see what happens

Plot twist there is no future. Eat at Arby’s.

MK is the cheery park. Epcot is the nihilistic one.

 

[ChrisFL]

Plot twist there is no future. Eat at Arby’s.

MK is the cheery park. Epcot is the nihilistic one.

Ok I'm getting it with a chocolate shake

 

[wbostic12]

As we have learned from the recent projects at EPCOT, that definitely isn’t enough time to tear down the existing canopy and build the new one.

Best case scenario, it gets moved to the imagination flex space and they trade the umbrellas.

 

[Vclguy90]

Epcot will always be in a state of becoming.

Which is another way of saying it'll never get there.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

Anyone else getting a "forward" vibe from the logo, the hexes becoming arrows as they move forward

My sister and I loved it - as kids and as adults. Though as adults it became our mission to create the ugliest/weirdest car possible (but always pink with either the sparkles or butterflies).

Wow. You unlocked a memory for me. I forgot we tried to make a monstrosity our first time.

Interesting that there was a revenue aspect to it. I always wondered if Chevy got any market research info from the ride... not like "Oh, people like to put 3' tires on their car... we should implement that in our next model"... but more like "people really seem to like this specific color, we should use that more in our marketing"...

I hope they didn't take all cars as research considering what some of us did. They'd wind up with something like The Homer.

FIGMENT'S ALL YOU CAN IMAGINE BUFFET, COMING SOON TO EPCOT (in the WOL building)

The food they serve

If they let me have this, I’ll put it in the front yard. The neighbors will ask, what is it? I’ll say, I don’t know.
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That guy who got the Animal Kingdom unicorn statue should add it to his collection.

Died 2024
Born 2024
Welcome back WALLCOT

WallCOT is dead.

Long live the WallCOT.

I removed it, let's see if someone puts it back.

I went to check, worried it may have been a hasty move. Saw it was an IP without sources and you'd given the reason for removal. That's some good Wikipedia'ing.

 

[ChrisFL]

I need to stop picking fights in other places about why 2.0 was way better than 1.0

 

[NotCalledBob]

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Probably not a real date, but perfect timing for Labor day and Destination D23.

Or maybe bring Destination D23 forward to mid August like D23 this year, and preview TT3 for the attendees..

Now, I might be able to make an August Destination D23 next year. So.... I fully approve that plan. Two thumbs up. Excellent work. Go for it.

Edit to say: in my excitement at the perfection of the scenario I misread the year - apologies. However, I maintain that this would be the perfect plan!

 

[mattpeto]

It’s how far the calendar goes out till. Prob just an oversight.

 

[easyrowrdw]

My kids will be very disappointed if the design element doesn’t return. They really liked making different designs and competing against each other for the higher score.

 

[FiestaFunKid]

I find this fascinating b/c no one knows what the hell this revamp will turn out to be. WOM and TT could not be more dissimilar - it's like saying they are rebuilding Space Mountain with inspiration from It's a Small World.

I predict less is happening here than we think (which will disappoint WOM fans like me). Pure speculation, but I would guess the ride maintains the same track, maybe slower in parts but similar speed overall while keeping the acceleration portion - and perhaps we get some scenes or screens with a history element...and It's Fun to Be Free will be played or at minimum written on the wall in the queue......but I certainly know nothing and hope we get something unexpected and interesting.

 

[griffin ferrari]

Side of the building is open today/tonight

 

[Mickeynerd17]

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Fascinating. That's where the capability part of the ride is. Last time they opened the building like that was to install the outdoor loop doors.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Pure speculation, but I would guess the ride maintains the same track, maybe slower in parts but similar speed overall while keeping the acceleration portion -

Oh for sure the same track. I think less about “testing” and more learning about innovations in transportation. I’m hoping they recreate at least one scene from world of motion and recreate the “feel” of a couple more.