Test Track Transformation at EPCOT: Canopy Removal and Set Pieces Arrive

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Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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Posted: Friday August 9, 2024 12:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A lot of activity is taking place at EPCOT this week as work continues on reimagining the popular Walt Disney World thrill ride Test Track.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

Crews have already removed the canopy covering at the front of the pavilion as part of the entry structure's complete removal.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

The Test Track sign has been removed from above the main entrance doors.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

Finally, at the rear of the building, crews are bringing in large set pieces through the elevated access doors.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

Disney has not yet announced a reopening date for the next-generation Test Track attraction, but best estimates suggest that it will be closed for at least a year.

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

In this piece of concept art for Test Track 3.0, we see the new entrance marquee revealing a more sleek arrival area.

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

Concept art of new Test Track marquee and entrance

Disney previously announced that Imagineers, along with teams from Chevrolet, are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction at EPCOT. We expect to hear more about Test Track 3.0 during this weekend's D23 event.

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Disgruntled Walt4 hours ago

This is what I will experience with my 8, 6, 4, and 3 yr old niece and nephews next summer. I can't wait. And I haven't been to WDW since 2017, so there's a lot of new stuff for me, too!

danlb_20008 hours ago

My problem with this is that I only go to Disney every other year and being an active participant in this forum it's hard for me to wait until I see a ride in person.

DisneyCane12 hours ago

Exactly why I avoid spoilers for new rides. The first time you experience something when you don't know what to expect is always the best way to experience it. I realize there is an accidental double entendre in my comment.

Incomudro16 hours ago

Probably our best trip was our second trip. Our first trip, our sons were six - and though it was great - they didn't meet the height restrictions for many rides. The following year we all did Everest, Dinosaur, RnR, ToT, Test Track... And the best part was none of us knew the rides (well I had been on ToT years before) or ride systems ahead of time. We were all experiencing them for the first time. I remember all of us gazing up at Everest as the cars traversed the gap wondering "Can we do this?" Waiting in the queue for Aerosmith and watching the launches - "Are we up for this?" I remember my sons and I running up to the entrance of Test Track as the cars whizzed by. They were so excited at that sight and sound!

JoeCamel1 day ago

Ultimate Disney experience is to visit what you love and see a first timers reactions, kids are full of wonder

DisneyCane1 day ago

We once were out on the banking during a 10 minute ride stoppage. Leaning at that angle was not exactly comfortable and wouldn't be much better if moving slowly.