onight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, WDWNT: The Price is Right, and more! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines … Read more
The pavement in front of the Test Track entrance has been torn up, leaving a giant patch of dirt in its place. Test Track Construction The EPCOT attraction is closed for a major reimagining and the entrance area is being completely redone. The canopy was removed last month, making way for pavement work. The sidewalk … Read more
The support structure for Test Track’s canopy has been completely removed, as has the car-like element from the attraction’s main sign. The EPCOT attraction is being reimagined for the second time. Test Track Construction The blue decorative element previously sat on the pole jutting out from behind the sign. The “Test Track” letters have been … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, entertainment at CommuniCore Hall, WDWNT: The Match Game, and more! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly … Read more
As work continues on the attraction’s reimagining, the Test Track canopy supports have almost been entirely dismantled at EPCOT. Test Track Canopy In our last update, the center portion of the canopy had come down. As of Tuesday, August 27, just this scaffolding tower near the former Single Rider and Lightning Lane entrance remains. The … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Eric LIVE from Japan, the DFB Cupcake Game, and rejected alternative locations for Cars at Walt Disney World. WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick … Read more
Today’s photo report features a whirlwind of park hopping madness that happened all before noon. I managed to rope drop Disney’s Animal Kingdom, pop over to EPCOT, and finish my morning with the droids of Hollywood since most of the stars have been booted. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Wilderness Explorers, are y’all ready for a wonderful … Read more
Crews have begun removing the support structure for the former Test Track canopy. The canopy itself was removed in early August as part of reimagining the EPCOT attraction. Test Track Canopy Removal In late 2022, the canopy was damaged by Hurricane Ian and removed. It was replaced in March 2023 but is gone for good. Most of … Read more
I’m fresh off a visit to EPCOT for Pin Tuesday and so excited that photo reports are back! I can’t wait to share some of my favorite moments from the day with you! A Day in EPCOT Bonjour! Chao! こんにちは! Hello from EPCOT! Food and Wine Festival 2024 is just around the corner and as … Read more
Tonight, don’t miss the internet’s only comedy show about Disney Parks! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for a recap of the latest news, Eric LIVE from Japan, the Disney Passholder Olympics, rejected Country Bear Musical Jamboree songs, and more! WDW News Tonight Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW … Read more
Buckle up for a brand-new experience: the reimagined Test Track presented by Chevrolet will open at EPCOT in 2025. Test Track Opening Walt Disney Imagineering is collaborating with Chevrolet to “push innovation forward and celebrate humanity’s enduring drive … on the thrilling road to a brighter tomorrow.” Test Track closed in June for its second … Read more
Crews have removed the canopy fabric from the Test Track awning structure at EPCOT. The attraction is currently closed for a major reimagining. Test Track Construction The giant blue “T”-shaped pieces are gone from the awning’s scaffolding structure. The canopy over the top of the structure, which provided shade, is also gone. Back in 2022, … Read more
Test Track at EPCOT is closed for its second big reimagining and there are more signs of construction visible outside the attraction. Test Track Construction Since our last Test Track construction update, crews have installed new steel support structures under the exterior coaster track. In the above photo, two of these towers are visible near … Read more
Crews continue to demolish the queue of Test Track as part of a reimagining of the EPCOT attraction. Test Track Reimagining There are fewer dumpsters in front of the attraction than there were during our last construction update. But one dumpster is right in front of the entrance doors, which are open for crews to … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering filed a new Notice of Commencement permit for the construction of Test Track 3.0 at EPCOT. Test Track Construction Permit The permit was filed on July 18, 2024. It contracts Jon Richards Company to “Install set elements” at 1440 Avenue of the Stars, the address of Test Track. Jon Richards Company, which … Read more
Crews are demolishing the Test Track interior and have removed paneling from the outdoor track for the EPCOT ride’s reimagining. Test Track Construction June 17 was the last day to experience “Test Track 2.0” before it closed for work. Construction walls went up and work was underway the next day. There are now four large … Read more
