Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <a href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/04/new-renderings-depict-a-reimagined-test-track-at-epcot/" target="_blank">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...t-epcot/</a> Every scene will be new, they will include physical and screen based scenes, and you will "design" your car in the queue. Very exciting!
Originally Posted By dagobert Sounds very interesting and it looks a bit like Tron. What's the new story of the ride? Is it still testing cars?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Yes. The story hasn't been really given out, but you'll enter into a kind of museum, which will be the new queue. It'll include cars from Chevy's past as well as concept cars for the future. You'll "design" the specs of your car which will be tested in the ride. I'm guessing the ride will be in a "computer" like TRON.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt ^^ That's kind of what I was thinking too. The concept is very clever. So good to see WDI getting its mojo back.
Originally Posted By dennis-in-ct The look and feel is good 'ole dark-ride fun. The redo appears to add nicely to the future world section and it makes me look forward to the opening. I want to ride it. Looks very cool.
Originally Posted By brotherdave Given it's Tron-like look, I wonder if they'll have subtle (or perhaps, not-so-subtle) references to Tron?
Originally Posted By oc_dean When is it scheduled to go down for this refurb? And what is the tentative re-opening date?
Originally Posted By irishfan When is it scheduled to go down for this refurb? And what is the tentative re-opening date?<< It's been closed over a week now, due to reopen late September/early October I believe.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Looks pretty cool, i am looking forward to RSR and then hopfully next year i can try this out.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn There were plans for a Tron Arcade in EPCOT back in the 1980's. Perhaps this is a thumb-through of ancient concepts rebirthed?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<It's been closed over a week now, due to reopen late September/early October I believe. >> Won't be open till December.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn I wish it was sponsored by Porsche, or Tesla, or Audi... or somebody better than Chevy
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I am also part of the lets wait and see group. Hard to tell, even from the Imagineers description, how it will all look when it is done.
Originally Posted By CDF2 I found the original Test Track to be fine - gave you insights into the design process and some of the technology, had some fun with the vehicle assembly and test aspects and then mixed in some road test experiences (although the fake encounter with the semi was a bit much). I guess we can wait and see what they do in terms of the changes to the ride.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ I largely agree. I saw nothing wrong with the original Test Track concept, though the execution could have been much better. The backgrounds should have been filled in much better to avoid the "empty warehouse" feeling and some attempt at "scenery" other than wooden flats would have been nice. I liked the original queue... in fact thought it was one of Epcot's best. It could have used some updating and introduction of new exhibits, but I thought the basic concept was just fine. I hope the new queue will be something more than a glorified video game and retain some attempt at "infotainment". That seems to be disappearing from Future World and I miss it. I hope the ride itself will be something more than Disney "synergy" to promote the next release of Tron... a franchise that I don't think has very wide appeal anyway (despite the devotion of it's fans). We'll see... As for the sponsor... how many WDW visitors are in the market for Porsche etc? I prefer looking at automobiles I might actually be able to purchase.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom One way they could easily improve Test Track is by putting GM concept cars at the exit showroom. Perhaps the vehicles GM makes in Brasil that can run on either gasoline or ethenal. Or display more electric or fuel cell vehicles. Display and educate people about the "electric highway". This is the Future World area of Epcot at WDW, GM needs to show some excitement and enthusiasm! Not the same old drab cars and SUVs that can be found in any dealership in anywhere USA. Honestly, the entire field of electric and fuel cell transportation options has dramatically advanced in just the past few years. There are some fun and exciting things going on in various parts of the country by government and commercial entites. Test Track would be an ideal place to display just what advancements are being made on the east coast as well as the west coast. And I would show it all in some form or another ( movies, models )from biodiesel locomotives, electric trains, cars, trucks anything and everything GM has I would be hand picking exactly what goes into that space. Also, as a tie in I would replace all of the diesel buses in the WDW transportation fleet with fuel cell buses. Simply negotiate with WDW that you will replace the bus fleet in lue of giving the cash for Test Track.
Originally Posted By Nobody I noticed that everything references Chevrolet (as opposed to GM). I doubt you'll be seeing any Opels, Holdens or Vauxhalls there.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip They have the full range of GM models available for sale in the U.S. - Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, etc, but I don't believe I've sever seen models available only outside the U.S.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn Hybrid vehicle I get. Electric vehicles... I do not get. Those logically seems to waste more energy than gasoline cars.
