Test Track presented by General Motors at EPCOT is now open for Cast Member previews and WDWNT got to ride the reimagined attraction.
Test Track 3.0 Review
- Test Track Entrance
- Test Track 3.0 Queue
- Test Track Loading Area & Ride Vehicles
- Test Track 3.0 Ride Experience
- Test Track Exit
- Test Track 3.0 Full Ride Video
Test Track Entrance
Test Track 3.0 is in the World Discovery neighborhood of EPCOT. As WDWNT previously reported, the ride has reverted to its original General Motors sponsorship. The previous iteration, Test Track 2.0, was presented by GM, a division of Chevrolet.
It offers single rider, Lightning Lane, and standby queues, which all enter under the ride’s brand-new entrance overhang. The attraction’s main color is still blue. Signage is blue with silver trim and accents. Cast Members wear two-tone blue shirts.
Test Track 3.0 Queue
The queue for Test Track 3.0 is split into showcase rooms, taking guests through the history of automotive advancement. The first room is about mobility and innovation. The queue uses more of the blue and silver color scheme with sleek, curved designs.
The all lowercase “general motors” wordmark is illuminated above the entry doors. Blue car imagery is on the walls and hanging elements in the center of the room.
The displays start with the era of 1910 – 1970. The first car guests pass is the Astro III car concept from 1969.
Two more cars represent visions of autonomy from 1970 – 2010. The TransCenter from the exit of World of Motion, the original EPCOT attraction that Test Track replaced, is featured in one of the videos playing in the queue.
The second room is about sustainability and electric vehicles. There is information about how an EV can power a house, and a house can power an EV.
These display cases feature information about reducing waste, recycling, and the connection between innovation and sustainability.
There are several small silver models of different retro-futuristic vehicles.
The “car” displayed here is a deconstructed base of an EV. Guests can see Test Track ride vehicles going by a window in this room.
The final hallway has screens displaying safety information.
Test Track Loading Area & Ride Vehicles
Now it’s time to board your own Test Track vehicle. The loading area for Test Track 3.0 has the same basic arrangement, but with updated design details to match the new retro-future vibe. The number decals and signs for each row have rounded corners.
Most yellow has been removed from the space, except for the numbers and flooring closest to the vehicles. There are new circular lights and blue neon strips on the ceiling.
The ride vehicles, as previously covered, are now black instead of blue, but have blue accents in the form of numbers, logos, and other details.
The seats have new black upholstery. The seatbelts are black with yellow trim.
Test Track 3.0 Ride Experience
After boarding but before the ride properly begins, guests go through a seatbelt check. They are then introduced to their guide and automated vehicle, the narrators of the attraction.
The ride first takes guests through today’s technology, showcasing how cars can use advanced sensors to scan the world around them. A preview of this scene shared on Disney Parks Blog explained that Imagineers represented this LiDAR technology with over 29,000 light nodes.
Guests then learn about how transportation technology will progress into the future. They cruise down a “smart road” built with inductive charging that keeps EVs powered.
Next, guests see how they could potentially customize their vehicle at home, with screens to the sides showcasing different designs over the vehicle they’re riding. A garage set features models of each iteration of Test Track ride vehicles.
Now it’s time to “kick back and enjoy the ride” as vehicles take guests on a road trip through different environments. This culminates in a look at a city of the future with flying cars, a Monorail, and other technological advancements. The ride vehicle then takes off outdoors, zooming around the building.
There’s a reference to World of Motion when the vehicle says, “It’s always fun to be free!” with a familiar musical queue. “It’s Fun to Be Free” was the theme song of World of Motion.
Test Track Exit
As guests exit Test Track 3.0, they pass a mural of the retro-futuristic city they saw on the ride.
The General Motors showroom features various cars and GM representatives on hand to talk about them. The cars are displayed between blue rounded walls, with a black walkway curving past them.
There’s an EV display featuring a car mural with neon light strips representing the charger.
Test Track 3.0 Full Ride Video
Watch our queue tour and ride POV video of Test Track 3.0 below.
For comparison, check out our POV video of Test Track 2.0.
When does Test Track Reopen?
Test Track officially reopens to all guests on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. After Cast Member previews, there will be previews for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Club 33 Members, and Golden Oak residents.
What is Disney replacing Test Track with?
Disney is not replacing Test Track, instead it has been reimagined and reopening as Test Track 3.0 with updated theming and enhancements.
What is new in Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT?
Test Track 3.0 features a refreshed queue, updated visuals inspired by the original World of Motion, and an enhanced storyline focusing on the future of automotive innovation.
How is Test Track 3.0 different from the previous versions?
Unlike the previous version, Test Track 3.0 removes the car design segment and introduces a new aesthetic, music, and narration with a retro-futuristic vibe.
Is the car design feature still part of Test Track 3.0?
No, the customizable car design feature has been removed in Test Track 3.0 to streamline the experience and focus on the new theme. The computer terminals ahve been replaced by futuristic looking vehichles provided by General Motors
What is the storyline or theme of Test Track 3.0?
The updated theme of Test Track 3.0 centers on the evolution of transportation and pays tribute to General Motors’ vision of innovation through time.
Are there any changes to the ride vehicles in Test Track 3.0?
The ride vehicles in Test Track 3.0 remain the same in design and function but now have a darker color scheme.
Is Test Track 3.0 faster than the old version?
No, Test Track 3.0 maintains the same top speed and ride duration as the previous version despite visual and thematic changes.
How fast is Test Track 3.0 in mph?
Test Track 3.0 reaches a top speed of 65 miles per hour, making it the fastest ride at Walt Disney World.
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