Disney Files New Permit with Projection Dome Supplier for EPCOT's Test Track 3.0

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New Test Track concept art

Posted: Wednesday July 31, 2024 3:15pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another new construction permit for the Test Track 3.0 project at Walt Disney World's EPCOT.

New Test Track concept art

This latest permit filing is with Spitz, a Disney vendor that previously worked with WDI on EPCOT's Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind project in World Discovery.

Although the permit does not specify the scope of the work beyond "Install set elements," Pennsylvania-based Spitz specializes in providing projection dome screens for planetariums and giant-screen cinemas.

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

As with previous permits for Test Track, the default 12-month expiration period has not been extended, suggesting that the reimagining project may be completed within a year.

Construction Walls Up at Test Track - June 17 2024

We expect to hear more about the latest version of Test Track at the upcoming D23 event in California.

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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!

DisneyCane4 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.