New Test Track

[jrogue]

I'm super excited that they're doing something to spruce this up! The ride lost its awe to me when I realized the cars were driving at 60mph. I was like "hey ... I've driven faster than that! Well, now this is lame!"

[CreateAmations]

I'm super excited that they're doing something to spruce this up! The ride lost its awe to me when I realized the cars were driving at 60mph. I was like "hey ... I've driven faster than that! Well, now this is lame!"

But you have to understand - the premise of Test Track was to test cars that you'd be driving on normal roads - *not* race cars. Test Track's top speed is 65mph because the majority of highways around the US use that as their standard speed limit. It was quite intentional - not just "how fast it ended up going."

Also - if your gripe about Test Track was the top speed, please understand that this will *not* be changing. Test Track's speed will still max out at 65mph when it re-opens this fall.

[jrogue]

But you have to understand - the premise of Test Track was to test cars that you'd be driving on normal roads - *not* race cars. Test Track's top speed is 65mph because the majority of highways around the US use that as their standard speed limit. It was quite intentional - not just "how fast it ended up going."

Also - if your gripe about Test Track was the top speed, please understand that this will *not* be changing. Test Track's speed will still max out at 65mph when it re-opens this fall.

No no, I never expected it to be a race car. I meant my gripe with the ride had nothing to do with the speed, just that it lost its awe to me. It was more fun when I was younger because I looked forward to the "fast part at the end" but then as I got older I started wanting something more from the ride. I figured the max speed was intentional since it happened every time I was on the ride

I'm excited that they're sprucing it up a bit and see what they do with it.

[CreateAmations]

No no, I never expected it to be a race car. I meant my gripe with the ride had nothing to do with the speed, just that it lost its awe to me. It was more fun when I was younger because I looked forward to the "fast part at the end" but then as I got older I started wanting something more from the ride. I figured the max speed was intentional since it happened every time I was on the ride

I'm excited that they're sprucing it up a bit and see what they do with it.

"Wanting something more" is the understatement of the year. I never understood how Test Track was so popular - it's a neat ride system, but unless you are an "empty warehouse enthusiast" I don't see what Test Track has in the show departement to be appealing. I honestly fear it will be much of the same "NOW IN NEW COLORS" when it reopens, but we'll see. Fingers crossed!

[YoungGun]

Last week when I was at EPCOT is was depressing not to be able to go on test track, but sitting inside the supercharged camaro out front of it was nice except that they wouldn't let me bring it home..hehehe.

[psu4glory]

"Wanting something more" is the understatement of the year. I never understood how Test Track was so popular - it's a neat ride system, but unless you are an "empty warehouse enthusiast" I don't see what Test Track has in the show departement to be appealing. I honestly fear it will be much of the same "NOW IN NEW COLORS" when it reopens, but we'll see. Fingers crossed!

consider what epcot has to offer from a 'thrill ride' perspective, and it's not that hard to see why Test Track has been so popular since its opening. i mean, there's Soarin'...and there's Test Track...and there's Mission Space....and there's....there's....there's....

i've always enjoyed Test Track. wouldn't rank it in my top 5, or maybe even top 10 WDW rides. but i'm looking forward to seeing what the Imagineers have in store for it. i don't anticipate it getting 'worse' than it was...so even if it maintains status quo, i'm sure i'll still enjoy it!

[DisneyMike&Kelly]

Will the new test tack be open in October?

[crazybones27]

Will the new test tack be open in October?

According to a new parks blog post two days ago it won't re-open till late fall. I'm guessing closer towards November, but it could open in October .

Disney Parks Blog live Chat August 27 with Disney Imagineer on Test Track

[SorcererAdam]

Test Track - Closed For Refurbishment [ Wednesday, August 01 - Friday, November 30 ]

According to Disney Parks online (under Park Hours tab).

[FireMickey216]

I can't wait for this it sounds super awesome.

[crazybones27]

Test Track - Closed For Refurbishment [ Wednesday, August 01 - Friday, November 30 ]

According to Disney Parks online (under Park Hours tab).

I think their start date is a little off .

[vinylmiss]

I read somewhere that it was getting re-themed into Tron.. is that true?

[mbo516]

I read somewhere that it was getting re-themed into Tron.. is that true?

No I think that what you may be referring to is that the renderings look like Tron. Test Track meets Tron is the best way to put it. It wont be Tron themed though.

[Anders Limpar]

"Wanting something more" is the understatement of the year. I never understood how Test Track was so popular - it's a neat ride system, but unless you are an "empty warehouse enthusiast" I don't see what Test Track has in the show departement to be appealing. I honestly fear it will be much of the same "NOW IN NEW COLORS" when it reopens, but we'll see. Fingers crossed!

I agree with much of what you say here. The majority of this ride is essentially a dark ride and I don't find it incredibly exciting. The second half while a bit more thrilling still isn't that great.

I also understand that EPCOT doesn't have much in the way of thrill rides. While I wouldn't call Soarin' a thrill ride at least it is unique. I don't know about anybody else but tomorrow I will be driving 65 mph on the highway but I won't be hang gliding.

[JTChief82]

Don't forget the Live Chat today at 1:15 EST anout the new Test Track

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blo...t-115-p-m-est/

[crazybones27]

The live chat is now rolling on the parks blog

[Caiter]

This ride has always interested me, I just never wanted to get on it due to the line, now with the reopening a bigger line woo ! Oh but I'll go on like a school day or something one of these days on get on it.. Cant wait to ride this ride :]

[crazybones27]

Dang it we're gonna miss it by a month . Test Track to reopen Dec 6, 2012.

Test Track to reopen

[Allotes]

Dang it we're gonna miss it by a month . Test Track to reopen Dec 6, 2012.

Test Track to reopen

We get to see everything in December

[mshalloween]

Dang it we're gonna miss it by a month . Test Track to reopen Dec 6, 2012.

Test Track to reopen

YAY! I can ride it marathon weekend!

[Bugga]

Can't wait to see the 'new' ride!

[Silvered]

Does anybody else thinks it's interesting that it's reopening the same day as New Fantasyland?

[Eeyore1324]

Does anybody else thinks it's interesting that it's reopening the same day as New Fantasyland?

Hmmm wonder why they chose to do that?

[crazybones27]

Does anybody else thinks it's interesting that it's reopening the same day as New Fantasyland?

I noticed that also. Not really sure the thinking behind that. Maybe they are trying to give people another fun option on that day since MK will probably be packed

[tbishop]

Quote Originally Posted by Silvered View Post
Does anybody else thinks it's interesting that it's reopening the same day as New Fantasyland?
I noticed that also. Not really sure the thinking behind that. Maybe they are trying to give people another fun option on that day since MK will probably be packed

This is probably a move to divert some of the crowding at MK that day. A lot of times they extend hours or do something fun/lucrative at another park when the have a big event at one of the big four to split the crowd a bit.