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Testing Complete in 2012?
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Because there are no negative consequences. Regardless of what they do, their defenders are legion.
I will.
Parts of this rumor are true. I've brought this up ast year but it went unnoticed by most. I don't know a time frame, cost or dates but it's part of the NextGen program.
The entire queue will be reworked. Instead of visiting a test lab guests will be able to choose specs for their vehicles to see how they perform while on the ride. The NextGen process will use a device to store the information as you travel along the queue adding all of the different options and then you will be able to upload it to your vehicle.
The ride itself will basically be the same save for audio and video. You will see how your specs are holding up under the different circumstances.
In the post show area you can view and email a video (including the specs of your vehicle) to yourself or others.
Haven't seen anything on vehicle changes (although new paint or bodywork could happen) but the track is staying the same this far.
:animwink:
You have mentioned this before. And for a mid-life update, this actually sounds pretty good to me. Refresh an attraction that is still popular to make it more relevant and interesting. And given GM's turn of fortune (for now, at least) financially, not surprising that they'd have money to put into it.
Glad to hear no characters. And Nemo fit's into Epcot much better than Cars. Nemo is set in our world (i.e., there are people). Cars is set in an alterantive universe.
That is odd.
Oddysey
Well-Known Member
I will.
Parts of this rumor are true. I've brought this up ast year but it went unnoticed by most. I don't know a time frame, cost or dates but it's part of the NextGen program.
The entire queue will be reworked. Instead of visiting a test lab guests will be able to choose specs for their vehicles to see how they perform while on the ride. The NextGen process will use a device to store the information as you travel along the queue adding all of the different options and then you will be able to upload it to your vehicle.
The ride itself will basically be the same save for audio and video. You will see how your specs are holding up under the different circumstances.
In the post show area you can view and email a video (including the specs of your vehicle) to yourself or others.
Haven't seen anything on vehicle changes (although new paint or bodywork could happen) but the track is staying the same this far.
:animwink:
I really like this idea, but a Cars overlay would really kill it for me. I hope your description comes to fruition.
boufa
Well-Known Member
At this point all of the things that are likely to be announced at D23 would make the expo at least a month long!
GM sponsoring a change... sure GM is owned (largely) by the US government. And if anyone knows how to dump too much money into too little results, its the US government.
Maybe they are upgrading it to replace all of the light bulbs that will be illegal starting in 2012?!?
GM sponsoring a change... sure GM is owned (largely) by the US government. And if anyone knows how to dump too much money into too little results, its the US government.
Maybe they are upgrading it to replace all of the light bulbs that will be illegal starting in 2012?!?
jakeman
Well-Known Member
Interestingly enough, so are their detractors, and really there are no negative consequences there either because that group is going to complain no matter what.
You say that, but even you know it's not true. Well managed and cared for Disney parks (Disneyland) don't get endless complaints. The complaints come when management stops trying and doesn't care. The management defenders remain regardless of how poorly the parks are maintained; as your post proves.
Did Knee
Active Member
Let's keep this accurate. as of Today, the US Gevernment has a 27% stake in GM see http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/170...-bailout-automakers-presidential-election.htm
Complaints will persist regardless of park maintenance or condition. As long as there remains those who think the parks started to deteriorate after 1994, or there's too many children, too many Princesses or too few "adult" options, complaints will persist. It's simply the nature of things.
mp2bill
Well-Known Member
Same here. I'm in favor of an "Electric Car of the Future" ride like in the Simpsons. :ROFLOL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeiWnLG-G6E
Thank you for clarifying the mis-information spewed around earlier. Regardless of political standings or where one gets their news, people need to learn how to be better informed before making incorrect statements like "GM is owned (largely) by the US government."
HMF
Well-Known Member
They don't own GM they just give them seven hundred-Billion Dollars and expect them to fix themselves which considering the damage GM has done to the state of Michigan, I am not too optimistic.
PeoplemoverTTA
Well-Known Member
This is going to sound selfish, but I just bought a Cruze and, while I like it, I don't feel like waiting in line for a half hour to ride my own car around Epcot :lol:
Seriously, though, I like the idea of plussing an attraction that is still drawing crowds (similar, though not entirely, to the HM plussing in 07 and this year).
Too bad there are so few active sponsorships left in Epcot...other attractions in Future World could use a boost!
Seriously, though, I like the idea of plussing an attraction that is still drawing crowds (similar, though not entirely, to the HM plussing in 07 and this year).
Too bad there are so few active sponsorships left in Epcot...other attractions in Future World could use a boost!
NoChesterHester
Well-Known Member
I know other things could really use it, but from the sounds of it the areas that need the most work (pre-show + post show) is what will be refurbed. I too love the idea of them plussing a good attraction and not waiting until it falls in on itself. Now if we could just get them to concentrate on the ones that have already collapsed...
PalisadesPkteer
Active Member
Raven,
Sounds like all they really intend to do is rehab the que and post shows.
With all this down time, why not fix, repair or replace worn parts etc. so the ride will not breakdown as often?
Sounds like all they really intend to do is rehab the que and post shows.
With all this down time, why not fix, repair or replace worn parts etc. so the ride will not breakdown as often?
I will.
Parts of this rumor are true. I've brought this up ast year but it went unnoticed by most. I don't know a time frame, cost or dates but it's part of the NextGen program.
The entire queue will be reworked. Instead of visiting a test lab guests will be able to choose specs for their vehicles to see how they perform while on the ride. The NextGen process will use a device to store the information as you travel along the queue adding all of the different options and then you will be able to upload it to your vehicle.
The ride itself will basically be the same save for audio and video. You will see how your specs are holding up under the different circumstances.
In the post show area you can view and email a video (including the specs of your vehicle) to yourself or others.
Haven't seen anything on vehicle changes (although new paint or bodywork could happen) but the track is staying the same this far.
:animwink:
Here's a question. I heard there will be a name change... Is this true?
Prototype82
Well-Known Member
I'm a huge fan of Test Track as well. It's a relevant and fun attraction. However, switching the theme to developing new vehicles really amps up the Future World theme. If done properly, I welcome the change.
raven
Well-Known Member
:animwink:
Hopefully!
I think it will stay the same.
jakeman
Well-Known Member
I've not said anything in defense of management in my post. I just pointed out the flip side of your position.
I do know from my time on the Internet that someone is always complaining about something. Whether it be WDW or DLR someone is always complaining.