Vague TEST TRACK confirmation from Disney Parks Blog

[peterpanic74]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...sts-in-the-designers-seat-this-fall-at-epcot/

 

[Your Ghost Host]

Any speculation as to when/if it might be closed for the refurb, then?

 

[Clamman73]

What? No Tron?

 

[JustInTime]

JUST saw this. OMG.

 

[wdwmagic]

Any speculation as to when/if it might be closed for the refurb, then?

No specific date yet, but it will close in April 2012.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...d-into-'Chevrolet-Design-Center-at-Epcot'.htm

 

[NYwdwfan]

Sounds like the queue will be interactive but the ride basically the same?

 

[JustInTime]

It's gotta be a late fall date. Surly.

 

[Your Ghost Host]

No specific date yet, but it will close in April 2012.
http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...d-into-'Chevrolet-Design-Center-at-Epcot'.htm

Thanks!

 

[JustInTime]

Sounds like the queue will be interactive but the ride basically the same?

The ride is bound to change. Half the effects are broken and the technology is beyond dated.

 

[Crush Dude!]

Why try don't shut down now and have it ready for the summer seems mad! Lines for Soarin in the summer months will be CRAZY!!!!

 

[BrittanyRose428]

I'm excited, but at the same time sad because now both of my favorite rides are being refurbed (if I end up going in May-- Big Thunder & Test Track) I'm sure it will be worth it though

 

[coolmark18]

The ride is bound to change. Half the effects are broken and the technology is beyond dated.

What technology do you think comes across dated?

 

[Clamman73]

It's gotta be a late fall date. Surly.

I think they would try to have it finished by Oct 1 for the 30th anniversary.

 

[Murphketeer]

I think they would try to have it finished by Oct 1 for the 30th anniversary.

Yes this makes good sense. Hope it is possible.

 

[Mickey_777]

Sounds exciting here's hoping they at least make a few changes on the inside portion of the track as well as a nice new queue...

 

[Tip Top Club]

I'm very excited for both the big rehabs this year. I love Test Track, and I love thunder, but they both need love badly! (Not looking forward to guest complaints when they're closed at the same time this April/May) but the end result will be worth it!

 

[wdwmagic]

Some more details now at http://www.wdwmagic.com/Attractions...d-into-'Chevrolet-Design-Center-at-Epcot'.htm

 

[bgraham34]

Here, guests will become automotive designers and create their own custom vehicles. Next, they’ll buckle into a six-person SimCar ride vehicle and test out their design on the challenging track of the Test Track course.

I wonder how that will work if you are a single rider or 2 people with a group of 4-5 in front of you. Chances are you will have no say in the matter.

 

[cynic710]

all for the change, but what i am coming to understand is that you "design" the car you will ultimately ride? well what about the other 5 passengers riding with you? its not like they designed the same thing as you, right?

 

[dreamscometrue]

I admit I don't completely understand how the refurb will combine the design/sim component with the track ride, but it's sounds great! I have always enjoyed this ride, but like BTMRR, a refurb is needed. Happy about both those refurbs.