griffin ferrari
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Closer look at the side this morning
GM’s clearly finding value in sponsoring this, I certainly won’t ever say it won’t happen, but it seems like they’re at the point of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” (just rehabs every decade or so)Do yall think this will be the last version of TT sponsored by GM or will their sponsorship reach 50+ years?
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 connected the WoM/TT dots in an earlier post. The dots run through Chevrolet's branding. You gotta look at it from their perspective, not Disney's. I'm very excited for the retheme but it will absolutely speak to Chevrolet's branding which, right now, is not about innovation and technology.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.
IMO Small World and Carousel of Progress belong in Epcot. Now more than ever.Space wasn't built on the grave of Small World and they're from completely different lands with different themes... although you've now made me realize for the first time that Small World isn't exactly Fantasy. Meanwhile, if it were replacing a Tomorrowland ride, there would be easy fits. You could even wink at Carousel of Progress with one of the exit scenes being a further future version of the family kitchen and an ad suggesting one can achieve a "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow".
A lot of these sponsorships were/are part of bigger corporate deals (as someone mentioned, the WDW vehicles are Chevrolets now).It will keep going until GM has financial issues and/or collapses, just like all the others.
Same! I'm super curious to see what happens. From day one it's been one of my favourite rides. I've loved both v1.0 and v2.0 in their own ways.Very excited about this revamp...it's honestly one of the only things I'm excited about...recently I've only disliked their new additions/revamps, so I'm happy to legitimately be excited for once.
It’s Disney. TBA was quick, too, and Big Thunder will be.
Anyone else think Test Track's facade looks pretty terrible ? I'm sure the new entrance will look great, but the large metal panels around the building look pretty beat up from World Showcase and other angles
How’s that working out?It’s Disney. TBA was quick, too,
I'd wager they have to replace the panels instead of repairing, which doesn't quite feel in the cards... but who knowsI agree, Hopefully they repair it.
Do yall think this will be the last version of TT sponsored by GM or will their sponsorship reach 50+ years?
Would be hilarious if it goes back to being an omnimover after 3.0. Would be the first one since... The Little Mermaid in Florida?I think GM continues to sponsor a ride at that location, but will it still be Test Track in 15 years is a more interesting question. I mean, it's a great ride system, but if they really are going to build RSR somewhere on property, maybe GM will be ready for something totally new and fresh in 15 years. If GM does drop the sponsorship, I think Disney keeps the ride chugging on for years to come, but if GM is still putting out the money...
As of rn yes, but we’ll see what Encanto brings.Would be hilarious if it goes back to being an omnimover after 3.0. Would be the first one since... The Little Mermaid in Florida?
Currently it's rumored to be a water ride but a water omnimover would be hilarious.As of rn yes, but we’ll see what Encanto brings.
A POV ride through from June 2024
Would be hilarious if it goes back to being an omnimover after 3.0. Would be the first one since... The Little Mermaid in Florida?
I genuinely think GM in is in for forever. If they wanted out, they would have done it in 2009 with the bailout.Do yall think this will be the last version of TT sponsored by GM or will their sponsorship reach 50+ years?
Those hinges definitely look 40 years old. Need some WD40We've got a closer look at the doors on the side of the building now.
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The second photo shows what looks like the backside of the "OnStar" screen from right before the capability section.
This isnt a new hole, but actual doors that have been there since World of Motion (see below):
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We've got a closer look at the doors on the side of the building now.
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The second photo shows what looks like the backside of the "OnStar" screen from right before the capability section.
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