Test Track Archives

Adam Roth’s 7/6/12 Epcot Photo Report

July 9, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot on Friday and has some great photos to share with us from his trip: Phineas and Ferb topiary went up as part of the “Summer to Remember” I had no idea there was a summer promotion… I imagine guests had no idea either… Large patches of grass back after … Read more

Jose Castillo’s 5/29/12 Epcot Photo Report

June 4, 2012

Contrary to popular belief, there is some newsworthy stuff going on at Epcot right now. Our good friend Jose Castillo has some photos to share from our journey to the park on Tuesday: Removal of Kim Possible has begun for the installation of Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure Habit Heroes is still closed Test Track … Read more

WDWNT: The Magazine Issue 14 Released

May 9, 2012

As we rapidly approach the 5th anniversary of the WDWNT Network this Summer, it’s hard not to get lost in the excitement happening at the Disney Parks right now. The Summer is theme park season, and there is that excitement in the air as out favorite special events return and some incredible new adventures prepare … Read more

Adam Roth’s 5/7/12 Epcot Mini-Update

May 8, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot yesterday and has a quick update for us: Props and decorations slowly vanish from the exterior of Test Track The exterior queue is gone and various pieces are being thrown away… I know plenty of people who would want whatever you are throwing away… The old sign is history … Read more

Disney Releases New Concept Art & Details for Test Track

April 27, 2012

The new logo for Test Track presented by Chevrolet As you can see. they are changing the entire ride completely. The first image is clearly the hill climb. The top right looks to be the first break-test zone. The lower two pictures look like replacements for the environmental chambers. Ride icons? I assume these are … Read more

Test Track All-Stars Light-Up Crowds While Test Track is Dark

April 24, 2012

While Test Track at Epcot is closed for a lengthy refurbishment, Disney has lined up a new entertainment act called the Test Track All-Stars. The group consists of mostly performers you would also find over at the Voices of Liberty (which is probably why it is such a talented group) now dressed as Chevrolet employees … Read more

Adam Roth’s 4/15/12 Epcot Photo Report

April 19, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot to say goodbye to Test Track on Sunday and while he was there, he took plenty of newsworthy photos to share with us: Habit Heroes – Still closed Some portions of it are now behind a large curtain I don’t think so The original Test Track is now gone… … Read more

A Look Back at GM Test Track (1998-2012)

April 18, 2012

The original Test Track is now history, but the legacy of this amazing Epcot E-Ticket lives on in video captured by our own John Corigliano:

Concept Art Previews New Queue, Marquee, and Logo for Epcot’s Test Track

April 16, 2012

With GM Test Track closing at Epcot yesterday for a 5 month refurbishment, Walt Disney World wasted no time updating their website with concept art for Test Track presented by Chevrolet, schedule to open October 1, 2012: The concept art shows the familiar blue vehicles we have seen appearing at the attraction for the last … Read more

Zach Larson’s 2/6/12 WDW Photo Report

March 4, 2019February 7, 2012

From Super Bowl MVP parades to Animal Kingdom, WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson brings us around the world with him on a very busy photo report. Let’s take a look: Land clearing continues for the Grand Floridian DVC wing Meanwhile, some brush is being cleared from this island in the Seven Seas Lagoon The main street … Read more

Adam Roth’s 1/20/12 WDW Photo Report

March 4, 2019January 22, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot on Friday and has some noteworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: One of the rock arches is being rebuilt in the Oasis Major reconstruction Could we refurb this please? This water fits the theme, but it is disgusting… Waterfalls running … Read more

Zach Larson’s 1/6/12 WDW Photo Report

January 8, 2012

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot on Friday and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: Land clearing continues for the Grand Floridian DVC wing More Main Street U.S.A. facades are going behind tarps, this should be the last batch A temporary … Read more

Disney and GM Announce Long-Rumored Test Track Overhaul for 2012

January 6, 2012

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2012 – Disney and General Motors have renewed their long-term business relationship with a new multi-year corporate alliance. As part of the new alliance, GM will be actively involved with Walt Disney Imagineering in the development of a re-imagined, design-centric Test Track experience. The refurbished Test Track will be … Read more

Adam Roth’s 11/4/11 WDW Photo Report

November 8, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Adam Roth visited Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Downtown Disney West Side on Friday and has a number of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

We start at Epcot and the Festival Center

Walt Disney World Plans Major Refurbishments for 2012

October 6, 2011

With 2012 approaching, Walt Disney World’s plans for the year are becoming more and more clear. Today, the Walt Disney World website listed several new refurbishments which lead us to some interesting conclusions: Dumbo the Flying Elephant is listed as closed from January 9th thru February 17th, 2012. During this time, it is expected the … Read more

Zach Larson’s 9/5/11 WDW Photo Report

September 6, 2011

WDWNT Reporter Zach Larson visited the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday and has a plethora of newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look:

Work continues on the tram unloading area at the Transportation and Ticket Center