Test Track CLOSING for MAJOR UPGRADES at EPCOT! - Disney News

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • In this Breaking Disney News Update, we get the official date for Test Track closing at EPCOT at Walt Disney World, as it closes to undergo a major update to Test Track 3.0! This is Mickey Views News, your source for Disney News!
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  • @MintBerryCrrrunch
    @MintBerryCrrrunch Před měsícem +42

    As a General Motors employee, one of my favorite perks we get comes from our close relationship with Disney. We sponsor Test Track and our CEO sits on the Disney board. We basically get VIP treatment at Test Track if we show our employee ID and we get really nice discounts on park tickets. LOVE IT!

    • @lifeisshrt7929
      @lifeisshrt7929 Před měsícem +1

      I thought Chevrolet sponsors test track tho?

    • @MintBerryCrrrunch
      @MintBerryCrrrunch Před měsícem

      @@lifeisshrt7929 Chevrolet is owned by General Motors. Our brands are Chevrolet, Buick, GMC & Cadillac.

    • @DriftingVR
      @DriftingVR Před 27 dny

      @@lifeisshrt7929 omg pls do not tell me your this dumb

    • @WrigglyShark
      @WrigglyShark Před 18 dny

      @@lifeisshrt7929GM sponsors test track with there chevy brand

  • @baileyspangler8770
    @baileyspangler8770 Před měsícem +121

    I’m excited but worried about this. The current version of test track is very underwhelming compared to the original. Test track 1.0 was my favorite ride at Disney growing up and it was a large part of what made me a fan of Disney parks in the first place. I hope test track 3.0 is more like the original and less like what we have now

    • @GreatTracksWithTravis
      @GreatTracksWithTravis Před měsícem +16

      I think it will be amazing. History of automobiles again, probably with a futuristic EV segment about the future of the car. Very much in the spirit of Epcot.

    • @Disneyfan4life
      @Disneyfan4life Před měsícem +12

      The goal is to move forward not backwards. The update will be nothing like version 1.0 which in my opinion was the worst version so far. Hopefully more show scenes and some easter eggs from World of Motion.

    • @Branflake57
      @Branflake57 Před měsícem +11

      1.0 was my favorite as well!

    • @CrazyManhog
      @CrazyManhog Před měsícem +4

      It's using the World Of Motion

    • @tgustafson85
      @tgustafson85 Před měsícem +8

      I believe in one of the announcements they said they are paying homage to the World of Motion as well. Out of any of the recent EPCOT updates, this is the only one that actually is “EPCOT”

  • @Mijehake
    @Mijehake Před měsícem +72

    I'm happy that the tent is going, definitely gives that bit of "World Of Motion" originality again.

    • @janmartenlocher
      @janmartenlocher Před měsícem +1

      agree, love the new concept.. Just one thing, I 'd hope they would incorporate a liltte bit of that original ORANGE colour theme in it, as well .. ;-) Otherwise GREAT!!

    • @sxymike12
      @sxymike12 Před měsícem +2

      ITS FUN TO BE FREE!!!!!!!!!

  • @DustinBurkett
    @DustinBurkett Před měsícem +48

    Love seeing happy, optimistic Brayden. Love even more that Disney is giving us something to be happy and optimistic about!

    • @HighTide_808
      @HighTide_808 Před měsícem +3

      Negative videos get more views though. I’m sure it will be coming soon

    • @kingrowla
      @kingrowla Před měsícem +1

      Until he finds out it reopens with a virtual queue only or you can of course LL your way onto it...

    • @jaesea323
      @jaesea323 Před měsícem +1

      Disney isn't giving us this. A corporate sponsor is. Otherwise boob Iger would be putting more duct tape on it and calling it brand new.

  • @bensnowdon3
    @bensnowdon3 Před měsícem +21

    This ride needs to be faster than my Uber drive on I-4!!!

  • @adrianr87
    @adrianr87 Před měsícem +32

    There's a hell of a lot of positivity and excitement coming from Brayden in this one lol. Cheers!

    • @Primogen18
      @Primogen18 Před měsícem +4

      Positive Brayden is infectious, you can't help but get excited with him. With the negative stuff, he's just being real and he has good range in his reporting, but yeah its great to see him excited about something.

  • @smk4565
    @smk4565 Před měsícem +56

    I would like to see them ditch the design your car, and bring back some World of Motion vibes and make the queue and indoor portion of the ride more about history of transportation and how it advanced over time before the high speed loop.

    • @laurasponaugle9637
      @laurasponaugle9637 Před měsícem

      I agree this wastes too much time, but my kids did love it.

    • @hadeees
      @hadeees Před měsícem +1

      i'd also be happy if the design your car actually did something intresting

    • @wheninrome42
      @wheninrome42 Před měsícem +6

      design your car thing is boring and just slows the line down even more

    • @BowlingDudeTTV
      @BowlingDudeTTV Před měsícem

      I was saying this to my mom the other day. you can keep the exact layout but each "slower" portion of the ride is a different important era in automotive history ending with the speed test scene where on either side is concept art of what could be in the future. then you do the launch and exit the ride where the show floor has models of the vehicles you just saw concept art for.

    • @jaesea323
      @jaesea323 Před měsícem

      And you would be wrong

  • @AMagicProduction
    @AMagicProduction Před měsícem +21

    I’m more excited for this than anything else Disney announced- or what is rumored!
    And yes, bring back Bill and the Preshow from the original!

  • @NationDarkness
    @NationDarkness Před měsícem +10

    One of the few remaining attraction updates that doesnt involve some generic disney movie theme. This is great

  • @noreenn6976
    @noreenn6976 Před měsícem +19

    Glad the canopy is going. Still missing the fountain of Nations.

    • @janmartenlocher
      @janmartenlocher Před měsícem

      true, that would be the next thing needed to be fixed, asap..

  • @lightbulb5808
    @lightbulb5808 Před měsícem +15

    "BuT bRaYdEN yOu SaId tHeRE wOuLD bE nO wAlLs!!!" 😂😂

  • @happilyevanafter
    @happilyevanafter Před měsícem +17

    This is one of the rare, and i mean RARE, Disney announcements that I'm actually happy about. Im cautiously excited about this one. If done properly, meaning like classic Disney and not current Disney, this can be incredible! Im not getting my hopes up until i ride it myself because I DO NOT trust modern Disney at all though.

  • @jusadude7162
    @jusadude7162 Před měsícem +40

    Can’t let Walcot lose its name!!

  • @Nygon08
    @Nygon08 Před měsícem +9

    cant wait to ride on the cybertruck!

  • @citizenofcorona8783
    @citizenofcorona8783 Před měsícem +6

    Hopefully they bring back “It’s fun to be free” as the theme song

  • @disneytherapy8028
    @disneytherapy8028 Před měsícem +12

    Please get rid of that design car crap. Bring back the test dummies!

  • @Bobby10241
    @Bobby10241 Před měsícem +4

    I hope Disney will add on elements of world of motion

  • @Silverdollarcityfan630
    @Silverdollarcityfan630 Před měsícem +7

    This is so cool. Cant wait to ride this version when it opens😊.

  • @htgaines
    @htgaines Před měsícem +3

    They need to bring back the awesome music from World of Motion: It's fun to be free!

  • @kirbymurdstone4925
    @kirbymurdstone4925 Před měsícem +1

    I Love the look of the outside Test Track update. I would love it if the inside brought back some of the "story" the World of Motion and Test track 1.0 had. the current version is just a cool ride, the theming and story are so reliant on the tech working (which it rarely is), that it is not that enticing. I still love the ride, it is a really fun ride system.

  • @RetroFett
    @RetroFett Před měsícem +7

    Braden, are they covering the outdoor portion of the high-speed loop, so that this can run in inclement weather?

  • @magicaladventuresyt
    @magicaladventuresyt Před měsícem +4

    Yes I’m ready. Needed an update big time and I’m excited for what it’ll look like!

  • @epcot8149
    @epcot8149 Před měsícem +9

    Mind boggling the only way we get something “new” are re-themes while Universal sits back and laughs. 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @vincentfazio3234
    @vincentfazio3234 Před měsícem

    I love the original test track!!! Bring that back!

  • @NeonGhostin
    @NeonGhostin Před měsícem +3

    Impressive. Definitely will be looking forward to future updates. Not often do I get to say that about anything Disney related anymore

  • @CattyWompus.
    @CattyWompus. Před měsícem +5

    I felt test track 2.0 was a huge downgrade over the original. Here’s hoping this is a move in the right direction!

  • @Mrbrainiac237
    @Mrbrainiac237 Před měsícem +2

    It makes a lot of sense that GM wants to change it to something greener and in line with World of Motion to promote their EVs. GM is creating one of the largest EV lineups in the world so they want to promote that to get people to buy them

  • @AkebonoRadio
    @AkebonoRadio Před měsícem

    Brayden, great job as always. Thank You!!

  • @kentslocum
    @kentslocum Před měsícem +4

    This is the only current Disney refurbishment that I am totally on board with so far. I'm glad that the Country Bears are getting new animatronics, but sad about the old songs being removed. I'm happy about the refresh of the Haunted Mansion queue at Disneyland, but worried about the size and style of the exit gift shop. I'm happy that New Orleans Square is expanding at Disneyland, but upset that they're not giving Tiana's the exterior that was shown in the concept art. So at least there's Test Track to keep my spirits up! 😊

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 Před 11 dny +1

    ACTUALLY SAD TO SEE TEST TRACK 2.0 GO!

  • @user-cf5cs8vs5h
    @user-cf5cs8vs5h Před 4 dny

    😢im going miss this version and the old one
    This used to be my favorite ride but its still top 5 for me
    But im excited and sad at the same time

  • @rickpollen4984
    @rickpollen4984 Před měsícem

    Excited!!!

  • @jeanettesmith765
    @jeanettesmith765 Před měsícem +4

    I'm doing my first solo trip in Sept, so I'll guess I'll miss it. Darn.

  • @tannertetreault1182
    @tannertetreault1182 Před měsícem +1

    You’re spoiling us! Thank you for the great videos Brayden.

  • @joebinienda5283
    @joebinienda5283 Před měsícem

    Great vlog, full of fabulous information. Thank you.

  • @jeannettevarrichio9266
    @jeannettevarrichio9266 Před měsícem +1

    I still miss original world of motion...so much more creative than just a ride...thanks for great update

  • @dennisd9804
    @dennisd9804 Před měsícem

    I'm very excited for TT 3.0! The canopy being removed from the exterior, as well as the other exterior updates, make the entrance look fantastic! I like the ride vehicles and the theming.
    All of these improvements seem well-worth the wait. Thanks for bringing this update, Brayden!

  • @nholt
    @nholt Před měsícem

    I was lucky enough to go to Epcot in the mid 80s when I was a kid after it opened and it was epic. It made a lasting impression on me. And I remember test track being so cool.

  • @andyokus4617
    @andyokus4617 Před 20 dny

    I loved the original version of Test Track. Excited for the new updated.
    As always, Brayden is the best!!

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK Před měsícem

    I’m very excited about this update for the ride. Omg imagine if the original pre show returned.

  • @annlavine3576
    @annlavine3576 Před měsícem +2

    Glad I am going before it closes

  • @philrabe910
    @philrabe910 Před měsícem +5

    I'm trying to remember here- and my brain is telling me something illogical. Did they actually tear out the whole communicore East and West and then basically put them back? And that was 4 years?

  • @disneylandguy10
    @disneylandguy10 Před měsícem +1

    I would hope that this closure would prompt them to remove the virtual queue on Cosmic Rewind

  • @zorahodler826
    @zorahodler826 Před měsícem +2

    Can you smell that pixie dusters !!??? It's 7 years of walls for underpar performance of Test Track 3.0. 😂😂😂

  • @ViewlessWings
    @ViewlessWings Před měsícem

    I read somewhere that the entire track will be covered to remove rain delays. That's a major improvement if accurate.

  • @MatecaCorp
    @MatecaCorp Před měsícem +9

    I’m so glad the reworking is really happening. Test Track 2.0 was absolutely atrocious. The new entrance looks particularly good.

  • @danalmont8340
    @danalmont8340 Před měsícem

    Closing a popular people eater in JUNE! Brilliant.

  • @brandonpiazza6210
    @brandonpiazza6210 Před měsícem +1

    Exciting! BUT, if test track can get a sponsor, there isn’t ONE tech company that’s willing to sponsor their wares at the Imagination Pavilion? Why isn’t Disney shmoozing them! Walt knew how to talk a company into a good deal!

  • @greengiant5092
    @greengiant5092 Před měsícem

    I'm stoked! I was so worried they would try to retheme this to Cars or something. I'm glad GM sees Chevy as the IP for this and kept up the funding.

  • @jaesea323
    @jaesea323 Před měsícem +18

    Boob Iger will take credit for this but the only reason it's getting done and this kind of money is being spent on it is because it's sponsorship money outside of Disney paying for it.

    • @spacheco0688
      @spacheco0688 Před měsícem +2

      I was coming to say this same exact thing!

    • @spacheco0688
      @spacheco0688 Před měsícem +1

      I came here to say the same exact thing!

  • @jusadude7162
    @jusadude7162 Před měsícem +1

    I’m actually excited for this one.

  • @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY
    @TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY Před 6 dny

    good thing im going to disney world very soon; i'll be able to ride this in the current version one more time

  • @superbucko8640
    @superbucko8640 Před měsícem

    I just hope it'll be ready by October 2025! That's when my dad's first trip ever will be. Really excited, such a fun ride. Love the new vehicle look.

  • @Primogen18
    @Primogen18 Před měsícem

    Looking forward to this update. I loved v 1, but not sure how much of that is nostalgia since it was during my first visit to WDW or if it was that much better, but it was fun. Im happy to see world of motion mentioned as an inspiration though as it's moving forward while paying homage to it's beginning. It overall looks much better so far in the concept art as you explained it.

  • @hobgoblin4614
    @hobgoblin4614 Před měsícem

    As usual Brayden - full and comprehensive Disney news that is second to none.
    Something to think about - Marry Barra, CEO of General Motors, sits of the Disney board. Wonder if her presence has any influence on how this ride is turning out as it seems to be a lot better than stuff Disney has done lately especially things like Journey of Water.

  • @darrenparr
    @darrenparr Před měsícem +1

    Oh no! Were there in August. My kids will be distraught.

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 Před 11 dny +1

    TEST TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @toddhensley880
    @toddhensley880 Před měsícem

    This looks fantastic.

  • @jimt9245
    @jimt9245 Před měsícem +4

    Why not Mr. Toad's "New and Improved" Test Track 🤣

  • @kristendavis2881
    @kristendavis2881 Před měsícem +1

    so I hope this project will only take up to a year max because I love test track I always get excited when I go on my Disney trips to ride that ride, so I’m kind of sad that it will be closed when I come

  • @mattyg4186
    @mattyg4186 Před měsícem +1

    Ugh I’m going in September i guess i gotta wait a few more years to ride again, im bringing a friend for their first visit looks like they’ll have to wait 😢

  • @Sir_Dook
    @Sir_Dook Před měsícem +1

    Here we go again.

  • @sethstrattan7380
    @sethstrattan7380 Před měsícem +1

    Does this mean we might get a hybrid of Test Track and World of Motion with the returns of animatronics?

  • @kevinbford20
    @kevinbford20 Před 29 dny

    I like modernization and “progress” for Disney most of the time. Makes sense and was always part of Walt’s vision. I do wish however they gave more nods to the heritage of those rides (like WOM) for the long time loyalists.

  • @jackylsmith8138
    @jackylsmith8138 Před měsícem +7

    You know it’s not good when you spend over $1 billion on a theme park upgrades and all you have to show for it is some water features that stop working a few months falter opening. Now shut TT down for a year. You just turned Epcot into a 1/2 day park like AK and HS. Nice job Bob. How about doing something with that nice gold pavilion near Test Track. You know it had 2 attractions in it. Maybe get something new in there.

    • @Kolder-_-
      @Kolder-_- Před měsícem +3

      Trash take

    • @devonalomar9012
      @devonalomar9012 Před měsícem +4

      Exactly. Too many linear thinkers not realizing that EPCOT NEEDS crowd eating shows and attractions. A new show in Imagination Theatre at the least.

  • @jayhowell6617
    @jayhowell6617 Před měsícem +2

    Are they keeping the legendary soundtrack

  • @bridgetclement2968
    @bridgetclement2968 Před měsícem

    I hope the DESIGN YOUR CAR is still available!!! Its my favorite.

  • @weirsgarage
    @weirsgarage Před měsícem

    I thought I heard, or read, somewhere that this refurb included inclosing most or all of the outside portion so that it can run when the weather gets bad??

  • @Daisy-cj3og
    @Daisy-cj3og Před měsícem

    Can't wait to see the new version! Hopefully, it won't take as long as they are projecting. Or worse, longer!

  • @yoopergamer2121
    @yoopergamer2121 Před měsícem

    Solar eclipse tier of no walls!! 😂😂😂😂 Good stuff!!

  • @gaetanochiurillo1380
    @gaetanochiurillo1380 Před měsícem +1

    “Plus-ing it” I see what you did there….

  • @rawkfist-ih6nk
    @rawkfist-ih6nk Před měsícem +1

    Oh great, I’ve been trying to go back to ride test track as my favorite Epcot ride and now it’s gonna be shut down while I’m there

  • @justimagine2403
    @justimagine2403 Před měsícem

    No walls... 1983. Very exciting - Hooray!

  • @IDP987
    @IDP987 Před měsícem +2

    Wow there's a lounge? Wow never noticed

    • @mre-lee8298
      @mre-lee8298 Před měsícem

      My late father was a GM engineer, and even worked on setting up the battery production line for the EV1. We went to the lounge once when it was version 1.0. We were escorted in a special entrance, had snacks in the lounge, then boarded the ride backstage before they came around to the main queue. It was pretty cool, as a kid.

  • @nadinenicole.r
    @nadinenicole.r Před měsícem

    I’m so excited it looks beautiful! Even for the ugly canopy!! As an ev driver I can’t wait to see what they come up with 💙

  • @jaykay1899
    @jaykay1899 Před měsícem

    This is the first thing that Disney has done in years that im genuenely excited and hopeful for and feel like it will actually keep the thematic integrity of Disney

  • @katiehobbs9757
    @katiehobbs9757 Před měsícem

    I loved the theming of the original test track and just how detailed it was, even in the queue, which was incredible. I hope this test track goes back to those roots and learns from the mistakes of 2.0. Just wish it wasn't going to take a year.

  • @ThemeParkAngel
    @ThemeParkAngel Před měsícem

    I'm concerned about the wait times for the reason of the park during summer season. I understand the contract but Epcot needs new attractions 😢

    • @user-li2yv5je5e
      @user-li2yv5je5e Před měsícem

      At least they aren't planning to close an entire land for years like they are at Animal Kingdom.

  • @FIREBREATHINROB
    @FIREBREATHINROB Před měsícem +1

    The only way Disney gets things right is when they are working with another company. They can’t get it right if it is just them.

  • @jZ0357
    @jZ0357 Před měsícem +1

    Is this gonna be like the old world of motion with the new test track vehicle

  • @michaelmadsen1222
    @michaelmadsen1222 Před měsícem

    It blows my mind how much these theme park projects cost. $100 million for a ride reskin??? That is wild!!!

  • @mm-yt8sf
    @mm-yt8sf Před měsícem

    brayden looking good! 😀

  • @wheninrome42
    @wheninrome42 Před měsícem +2

    if you think test track 2.0 is better than 1.0, you need to be placed on a government watch list
    crash test dummies for life!

  • @craigsoota1
    @craigsoota1 Před měsícem

    I’d love to see more from test track, for a ride that introduces a bit of thrill.. it’s all too quickly over for me.. personally I would like to see them weave in a dip that caused some air time and possibly a skid pan style 360.. before heading back in..

  • @SalivatingSteve
    @SalivatingSteve Před měsícem

    Since Test Track will be closed for a year, they need at least some small attraction to makeup for some of that. Is there a chance they could ever bring back Honey I Shrunk The Audience to the Imagination theater for it's 30th anniversary? That theater at both Epcot and Disneyland has been limited to showing Pixar shorts and movie trailers for the past several years, it's sad.

  • @barometricfunk
    @barometricfunk Před měsícem

    6:45 I bet it doesn’t hurt to have Mary Barra on the BOD…

  • @DisneyEnigmaticDreamer
    @DisneyEnigmaticDreamer Před měsícem

    This is my son's favorite ride...sadly...we won't be back at WDW until July.

  • @sxymike12
    @sxymike12 Před měsícem

    If they play It’s Fun To Be Free on this I’ll probably cry

  • @ImWagon
    @ImWagon Před měsícem

    as someone who never got to experience this ride before and im about to go tomorrow, this title scared me lol

  • @kennyburgess1756
    @kennyburgess1756 Před 28 dny

    I miss the old GM ride

  • @shonuff4678
    @shonuff4678 Před 25 dny

    Get rid of designing cars portion. Makes the line drag. Put it at the end of the ride for people that want to do something like that.

  • @yugihoo
    @yugihoo Před měsícem

    So our vacation starts on the 17th is that when the walls go up or is that the last day to ride?

  • @kierrantos587
    @kierrantos587 Před měsícem +1

    Brayden, how long do you think this will take to complete?

  • @devonalomar9012
    @devonalomar9012 Před měsícem

    Awesome...Mt. Fuji ride, New Imagination building show, and Mary Poppins ride will eat up the crowds normally taken up by Test Track.

    • @a5dr3
      @a5dr3 Před měsícem +1

      Yeah, so glad they decided to do Tony Baxters version and not just skimp on Chapek’s indoor carousel. - The Germany pavilion is amazing now as well finally, thanks to the River Cruise. I can’t believe how great Epcot is now. Just a few months of nightshift constructing new attractions and it’s on par with Disney Sea. Attendance is at a new record. So proud of Igers Disney Company.

  • @wheninrome42
    @wheninrome42 Před měsícem +5

    bring back more of OG test track, 2.0 is garbage in comparison!

  • @TheSd1cko
    @TheSd1cko Před měsícem +1

    I really don't understand how a "retheme" will take a year?

  • @crytsanana3592
    @crytsanana3592 Před měsícem

    I’m glad I got to ride it before it closed. It won’t be open next time I go. Then I might be done going to Disney for a while. My kids want to go to Universal

  • @GreenBlueWalkthrough
    @GreenBlueWalkthrough Před měsícem +1

    Honest how test track has eveloved should be how most of WDW rides should be updated like... Like that concept is perfect.

  • @MaconLeary
    @MaconLeary Před měsícem

    If you were to make tee shirts with the phrase “Pretty crazy stuff,” I might buy it. You say it so often, and it’s great.

  • @RonanBunny
    @RonanBunny Před měsícem

    I’m assuming we’re also going to be getting a closing date for It’s Tough to Be a Bug sometime this week