Walt Disney Imagineering Continues Test Track Transformation with Latest Permit Filed at EPCOT

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New Test Track concept art

Posted: Wednesday August 14, 2024 3:!3pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed another permit for the reimagining of Test Track at EPCOT in Walt Disney World.

New Test Track concept art

The Notice of Commencement is to "Install set elements" with working being carried out by Elite A/V Systems Inc., a long-term WDI vendor.

Disney announced this past weekend that the reimagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet will open at EPCOT in 2025. The ride closed in June 2024 to begin its transformation.

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, the vehicles—and people behind the vehicles—that push the envelope will be celebrated, helping people reach the next chapter in their motion journey.

New show scenes will be added showcasing technological advances and how our lifestyles and relationships to mobility connect everyone. The new version of Test Track will include 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.

Test Track refurbishment - August 9 2024

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JoeCamel14 hours ago

Ultimate Disney experience is to visit what you love and see a first timers reactions, kids are full of wonder

DisneyCane22 hours 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.

Disgruntled Walt1 day ago

What do you mean, again? When did Disney ever explain what they were referring to? Must there always be snark?

Incomudro1 day ago

That's why its' so rewarding to experience these things with kids.

trainplane31 day ago

Again, they were referencing the part shown in the concept art aka the former hill climb test section.

JD801 day ago

The older you get the harder it is to feel awe in something.

pelham3041 day ago

Well put! I miss that sense of awe

Coaster Lover3 days ago

As fast as we drive today, I feel like a 65 mph drive is pretty leisurely!

JoeCamel3 days ago

Pretty much need speed with the banking

TTA944 days ago

Well the definition of “leisurely” to some could be driving high speeds. Lol.

Disstevefan14 days ago

Gusey4 days ago

It's a reocurring trend with new attractions. Frozen Ever After & Rise of the Resistance also experienced significant downtime when the opened, so much so for Rise that they introduced the Virtual Queue. Hopefully Test Track won't face a similar downtime when it ropens, except for the obvious weather

Disgruntled Walt4 days ago

That line about a "leisurely outdoor drive" was the only thing that gave me any pause about whether the fast part would stay. But they'd be nuts to change that.