Disney Imagineering Files Second Permit for EPCOT Test Track Revamp

Jul 26, 2024 in "Test Track"

Test Track refurbishment - Jully 12 2024
Posted: Friday July 26, 2024 3:45pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a second permit for the reimagining of EPCOT's Test Track at Walt Disney World.

Similar to the first permit filed earlier this month, this latest permit is assigned to long-time Disney vendor Jon Richards Company FL, Inc.

The permit carries the description of "Install Set Elements," and does not opt to extend the standard 12-month expiration date.

In recent weeks, set pieces from the previous version of Track Track have been removed from the building.

Test Track closed at the end of operations on Sunday June 16, and walls are up to block the entrance to the pavilion. GM vehicles that were previously displayed in the post-show are now on display in front of the building.

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.

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


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.


Version 2.0 of Test Track opened in December 2012, and as part of Chevrolet's sponsorship deal with Disney, the attraction became due for a refresh.

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JEANYLASER2 days ago

I'm glad that new signage is coming to the new Test Track 3.0! Test Track Presented by GM! I can't hardly wait!

EeyoreFan#242 days ago

Just put some blue roof tarps on the top and call it good for another decade.

wdwmagic2 days ago

Here is a latest look at Test Track 3.0 from the monorail

JEANYLASER3 days ago

I can't wait!

DisneyCane3 days ago

You are driving up a winding mountain road stuck behind an 18 wheeler. The highway finally straightens out and you pass the truck and floor it to let out your frustration!

ChewbaccaYourMum4 days ago

Why are you sad?

Disgruntled Walt4 days ago

Gosh that was an annoying show. Turned into a preview-fest by the end. But I'm not a huge fan of the original World of Color either. Haven't seen the other variations.

etc984 days ago

And also was the host of the 60th anniversary World of Color

lazyboy97o4 days ago

Neil Patrick Harris was on California Screamin’.

RosR94 days ago

I’m surprised Disney hasn’t utilized more of their go-to celeb friends for voice overs and narration in the parks. Like is it only a matter of time before we get Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos, or even Edward James Olmos in the park?

JEANYLASER4 days ago

:confused:

DreamfinderGuy4 days ago

It wouldn’t surprise me. They had far less of a purpose in 2.0 than they did in 1.0, it wouldn’t take much to justify ripping them out for 3.0

ToTBellHop5 days ago

If so, let’s hope they are clever with climate control. I feel like much of the ride is hot in the summer. It’s not as much a problem at unload because of the steep decline after the high-speed loops. Separately, I’d love a John Michael Higgins cameo on 3.0!

Bill Cipher5 days ago

This isn't confirmed or anything but my dark horse speculation is they might get rid of the barricade walls on the power test. As I'm sure you know they were very hit-or-miss in 2.0's later years and internally there seems to be a strong directive on keeping the ride envelope of attractions completely unobstructed.