News Test Track to be reimagined

[TTA94]

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

I agree, Hopefully they repair it.

 

[Tha Realest]

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It’s Disney. TBA was quick, too,

How’s that working out?

 

[dmc493]

I agree, Hopefully they repair it.

I'd wager they have to replace the panels instead of repairing, which doesn't quite feel in the cards... but who knows

 

[Coaster Lover]

Do yall think this will be the last version of TT sponsored by GM or will their sponsorship reach 50+ years?

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...

 

[Moth]

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...

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?

 

[The Leader of the Club]

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?

As of rn yes, but we’ll see what Encanto brings.

 

[Moth]

As of rn yes, but we’ll see what Encanto brings.

Currently it's rumored to be a water ride but a water omnimover would be hilarious.

 

[SilentWindODoom]

A POV ride through from June 2024

Huh... That level of city model isn't half bad and if it were put in the loop you'd be going fast enough that they could very well put the City of Progress in the middle of the final loop without having the spend a lot.

 

[Coaster Lover]

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 was hoping for the next generation of the slot car ride system (maybe something that can do a bit of a drifting effect or something with more on-board effects?) but yeah... a back step to another omnimover would be kind of funny!

 

[BagOfGroceries]

Do yall think this will be the last version of TT sponsored by GM or will their sponsorship reach 50+ years?

I genuinely think GM in is in for forever. If they wanted out, they would have done it in 2009 with the bailout.

 

[Mickeynerd17]

We've got a closer look at the doors on the side of the building now.

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):

 

[Sectorkeeper71]

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.

This isnt a new hole, but actual doors that have been there since World of Motion (see below):
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Those hinges definitely look 40 years old. Need some WD40

 

[Rhinocerous]

I assume that's how they pulled off the heat room in TT 1.0 - Just crack those babies open for a few seconds. Hello Florida.

 

[Unbanshee]

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.

Blog mickey came to a similar conclusion in their article: https://blogmickey.com/2024/06/equi...ld-begins-reimagining-of-test-track-at-epcot/

 

[Figments Friend]

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

2.0 WAS better then 1.0.



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[invader]

I was hoping for the next generation of the slot car ride system (maybe something that can do a bit of a drifting effect or something with more on-board effects?) but yeah... a back step to another omnimover would be kind of funny!

Slot car with CR turning vehicles

 

[SilentWindODoom]

Slot car with CR turning vehicles

We spin for the entirety of the outside portion.

 

[DisneyCane]

We spin for the entirety of the outside portion.

Then TT can one up CR for ride that causes the most motion sickness at WDW!

 

[Disgruntled Walt]

2.0 WAS better then 1.0.



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Disagree. Mr. McKim and his facility always beat Tron Track in my opinion.

 

[Drew the Disney Dude]

Behold... scaffolding!