EPCOT's Test Track Canopy Removal Completed as Disney Imagineering Files More New Permits

Gallery / 4 Photos
Test Track refurbishment - August 28 2024

Posted: Wednesday August 28, 2024 11:!3am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Two pieces of Test Track reimagining news this week as work continues reimagining EPCOT's original thrill ride.

Test Track refurbishment - August 28 2024

First, the exterior canopy structure has been completely removed, making way for the new, cleaner, sleeker exterior of the upcoming Test Track 3.0.

Test Track refurbishment - August 28 2024

Concept art showing the new exterior of the reimagined Test Track

Progress continues inside the building as Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another construction permit. The latest permit is for electrical work to be carried out by Pro Sound, Inc., a Walt Disney Imagineering vendor based in Florida.

New Test Track concept art

Consistent with previous permits for Test Track, this one carries the standard one-year expiration date, hinting that a summer 2025 opening is still a strong possibility.

Concept art of new Test Track marquee and entrance

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

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.

Discuss on the Forums

Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox

communicorn961 day ago

No John Michael Higgins, no communicorn96.

PizzaPlanet1 day ago

It’s especially embarrassing considering what many people’s phones can do with filters and AI images

UNCgolf1 day ago

I'd be shocked if they didn't. It's been wildly outdated for at least a decade.

Brer Panther1 day ago

I've always loathed the "superimpose your photo onto a cartoon character" video they put in Spaceship Earth. If we ever actually get another refresh, I really hope they remove it.

Agent H1 day ago

Clark!

Agent H1 day ago

James Alucobond1 day ago

All too often, I forget to remove my hat and my face just looks like a mangled elephant ear pastry.

ToTBellHop1 day ago

Tired of my head getting sliced in half. Final Destination PTSD. It’s almost as bad as driving behind a logging truck.

UNCgolf1 day ago

You don't like the 20 year old JibJab screens?

ToTBellHop1 day ago

I’ve tried to spice up the descent for myself by counting all the beautiful triangles.

UNCgolf1 day ago

Yeah, the descent is bad, but basically everything leading up to it is great (scene wise, the narration is its own thing). Since it's so long, it can get away with a bad section that would be killer on a shorter attraction. It's still the best ride at EPCOT to me (nothing else is really even close, although I do love LwtL) even with the awful descent.

Centauri Space Station1 day ago

SSE is on its fourth iteration

Haymarket20081 day ago

Fully agree. I think it is a fine ride. Prior to 2.0's closure, it had quickly become a part of a small number of attractions that I don't hate but didn't feel the need to ride every trip (Star Tours being the other). The comparison between those two: the charm and quirk of them left after both received their respective overhauls. I only experienced World of Motion a handful of times, but man do I wish an experience like that was still in place. If they can instill a quirky, optimistic, futurist take WoM vibe on top of the Test Track ride layout....it'll be a win. Very much excited for 3.0.

Mireille1 day ago

To be honest, I've never understood the love for TT. It's fine, I'll ride it when I'm there, but every time I do I just wish World of Motion was still there instead. TT isn't really very thrilling; it's not really any different than riding in a convertible on the freeway (which I don't like with my hair whipping in my face and getting all tangled) except for the banked turn, and the inside part just feels kinda half-assed and slapdash. I kinda dig the Tron-y vibe but I'd rather see some AAs. I'm hoping that 3.0 brings something more interesting to it.