Disney Updates Timeline for Reimagined Test Track at EPCOT

Dec 03, 2024 in "Test Track"

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New Test Track concept art

Posted: Tuesday December 3, 2024 7:10am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has provided a fresh update on the reopening timeline for the reimagining of Test Track at EPCOT. In a newly released press statement, the company confirmed that the attraction is now scheduled to reopen in late summer 2025.

NOTE: Disney issued a timeline correction on December 3 at 10:10 am, updating the opening from late 2025 to late summer 2025. The previous version of this article listed late 2025.

New Test Track concept art

According to Disney, the reimagined Test Track presented by General Motors will offer guests a thrilling experience that celebrates over a century of mobility advancements. The updated attraction aims to explore the past, present, and future of transportation, blending storytelling and innovation to create a unique journey through the evolution of mobility.

The reimagining process is being led by Walt Disney Imagineering in collaboration with General Motors. The attraction will highlight more than 100 years of progress in automotive technology while pushing forward into the future with an emphasis on personalization, onboard technology, and sustainability.

Concept art of new Test Track marquee and entrance

Work on this next-generation Test Track is already underway, and updates have included permits for new set installations and enhancements to the show building. Disney has also teased new scenes and exhibits in the queue that will offer a deeper dive into the ingenuity behind automotive innovation.

Stay tuned for more updates as construction progresses toward the late 2025 reopening.

Concept rendering of the exterior track section

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DreamfinderGuy3 hours 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

ToTBellHop7 hours 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 Cipher12 hours 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.

Jayspency19 hours ago

"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." Based on what they said after the D23 announcement, something about the future of transportation. Maybe the speed capabilities of future cars?

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

Unrelated to the topic at hand, but with TT 3.0 seemingly leaning into a nostalgic aspect with the WoM nods and "reminding guests of the joy of traveling", I've been wondering how they're gonna reframe the barrier/power test. Since that's right after a scene we already have concept art of with the trees and everything, I'm curious if perhaps it's going to be positioned as taking the path less traveled/finding a new road or something like that. Plenty of room back where the car crashed into the barrier was in TT 1.0 that never got reused with 2.0, you could fit a fun set in there of taking a spontaneous turn to see where a random road leads. Just spitballing of course. We know so little that it's only natural people start making up their own ideas of what it'll be.

britain1 day ago

That wouldn’t have stopped Paul “auctioneer, ghost host, inner space explorer” Frees.

Moth1 day ago

Morgan Freeman and uh .... Robert Pattinson? Would that work? Pattinson doesn't have a recognizable voice but people go crazy for the name!

The Leader of the Club1 day ago

Patton Oswalt already has an EPCOT attraction.

muddyrivers1 day ago

I'm not sure if you need to have a newscaster/voice of authority person as a narrator. There's recognizable voices still out there that could do ride narration and probably would be good. Off the top of my head I think of Ryan Seacrest, Patton Oswalt, I mean you could even have Will Ferrell do Ron Burgundy to get the same effect as Gary Owens.

JoeCamel1 day ago

Yes, with so many talking heads today not many voices standout. When there were three networks they had more eyeballs/ears and a schedule so we all tuned into the 6pm news or the 8pm must see tv but today a 5 minute clip is a long form program. Some of the screen actors fill the bill but even those (RIP JEJ) are fading

DreamfinderGuy1 day ago

EPCOT needs more friendly faces (er, voices) that the public will recognize. Kinda crazy to think that Walter Cronkite and Gary Owens were both attraction hosts in the park at the same time. And kinda sad that I can’t think of any modern equivalents because of how much the media landscape has changed.

pelham3041 day ago

I loved Gary Owens

TheCoasterNerd3 days ago

I'm simply surprised. If nothing else, I would expect they would attempt to cover the fence with a test track promotional sign or something. I didn't know that about course lengths, that does explain it a bit. I'm just a bit surprised knowing how WDW management works. Thanks for an explanation.