Test Track's Canopy Structure Removed as Part of EPCOT's New Ride Transformation

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Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024

Posted: Friday August 23, 2024 9:26am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

A large section of the canopy support structure has now been removed from the front of Test Track at EPCOT.

Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024

The canopy is being permanently removed for this third generation of Test Track to provide a more streamlined look to the pavilion.

Test Track refurbishment - August 23 2024

On the inside, crews continue to load in materials for the new set scenes for the update ride experience.

Disney says Test Track will celebrate today's innovation while highlighting the past, present, and future.

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

The queue will feature six distinct exhibits, and within each room celebrate the vehicles – and people behind the vehicles – that push the envelope and help get people to our next chapter in our motion journey.

New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. Enjoy a joy ride through scenes focusing on onboard technology, customization and personalization. Followed by a trip through a scenic outdoor route reminding us all of the joys of driving, taking in the world around us and spending quality time with friends and family.

New Test Track concept art

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

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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.