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The History of Test Track | Expedition Epcot
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- Опубликовано: 14 дек 2017
- Join us as we carry on our look at the Transportation pavilion at Epcot. As we continue our journey from World of Motion, we next look at both versions of Test track. This iconic Future World ride in Epcot has changed over the years but still remains the fastest ride at Walt disney World.
I miss the original. It was so much cooler to be a test dummy on the ride because there was more thrill to it.
Yeah, it was really fun heading towards the crash test wall
And there was so much detail. The new version almost looks like they were trying to cut cost.
Sue Shi new one more futuristic
And the tachometer in the screen lol but well... Both are great but I prefer tge new one
Tiff Prendergast meh Ik but it's now competitive. Design a car then scan it in the Simcar load out. After that all your attributes (scores) would go up to the screens. Then you would see if your car won the race at the "What's your score" big screen at the showroom. It will display today's top score
I was lucky enough to ride both versions of the ride, once when I was much younger, and once last year. I think both designs are pretty good, and I like the competitive aspect they added (I'm a sucker for competition). Overall, the original was probably better, but only by a very small margin, as the main point of the ride, the thrill of flying on a giant slot car, has always remained intact.
Tomoko Kuroki Same.
I remember going on the original Test Track and it had a warehouse feel to it. However the last time I went on that version was in 2011 when I was 6 so it’s hard to remember. I love the heating and cooling rooms too. I especially also like the commentary on the ride by the testers. (Bank right,bankleft,etc). When i went on the modern version,I actually really liked it. Some Pros were:Designing your own car,Competition like you said,Neon/80’s/Vaporwave/Tron vibe,TONS of decoration,looks way better at night and Cons were:Blander Queue,Funny Pre-Show Removal,Heating and Cooling Rooms Removal,Less Of a Story, but I still think the Newer Ride is better.
Tomoko Kuroki yeah I think both versions are great
@@Icelasher don’t forget the bumpy off-road section that actually felt like it was off-roading rather than what we now currently have which is a flat section with nothing off-road related to it.
If Universal Studios insists on having a Fast & Furious attraction, they need to scrap Supercharged and replace it with a faster (and furiouser) version of the Test Track
Same with me! I remember going on the original GM version of Test Track in December 2009 and the current Chevrolet version three years later in 2012, the year it reopened.
I loved World of Motion. I understand how all of the audio animatronic attractions that felt so cutting edge in the 60s-80s just won't feel the same now to younger audiences. Epcot is my favorite place but I always thought many of the original attractions felt more like museums come to life--can't expect all of that to stay intact. I am glad we have videos like this to help us remember the past that is no longer with us. Thanks.
The best time to ride this is at night when you can zoom past the blue and orange lights on the outdoor track! Plus feeling the cool night air is great too!
I love the sleek design of the new Test Track, but I miss the "crash test dummy" experience and all the different testing/industrial stuff in the queues of the old Test Track, it made waiting in the long line much more bearable than it is now.
Funny, I was a cast member 97-98 at that time and Test Track was such a big deal but the mechanical problems w the actual individual cars 🚗 was the bigger problem. Test track was supposed to be the first fast attraction that was involved cars that operated on their own and not need an actual track guide. Each car was separately controlled by its own sensors and on board computers. That was where the issues arose. It was such a cool idea and so so different from any other ride. Also was the first on Disney property that actually drives u thru the backstage area where us cast members would have to walk thru to get to work. The cars were supposed to zoom u fast enough thru backstage that made it difficult to see the actual magic of backstage. I really miss working at Epcot and the fun the technology side of the park. I have yet to revisit Disney World since test track finally opened but hopefully the new test track 2.0 will be open when I do. Awww the memories of being a cast member in the college program, such a fun time! 🖤and miss Disney ☺️☺️☺️☺️✨✨✨
I cracked up when they mentioned how the outdoor portion went right past the Cast Services building. I did my College Program stint at Cash Control in Epcot which was on the end of that building closest to the outdoor Track. We used to joke that we felt violated by the fact guests could routinely see quite a bit backstage, like they’d pierced our magical little bubble somehow lol.
Fun fact: the industrial noise/music in the queue area of TT 1.0 was Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo. He also did the queue area music to Star Tours 1.0.
Do you have a source to cite for the Star Tours part of this claim? I can't find any corroboration of it, but instead see the name Richard Bellis as the 'Droid Rooms' music's composer. www.endorexpress.net/star-wars-adventures/star-tours/creating-star-tours/2008/09/interview-richard-bellis/
Roland Walker and Crash Bandicoot
test track 1 was it!!! I remember that ride so well especially the close encounter with the car! I was a little kid but experienced True Disney fear! I went back a little while ago and experienced the new test track. Slight eye roll... I'm not crazy about touch screens and lasers as I am real animatronics and moving parts. I was a bit underwhelmed especially after being so hyped to ride it again as an adult. Definitely feels more like an advertisement than excellent ride with noticeable sponsorship like test track 1
Agreed, i much prefer the original theming also and this one looks kinda cheap to me. I miss the hot and cold rooms the most!
AGREED
Expedition Theme Park I love that part when I rode it in 2009
I never thought I’d say this about any ride update at Epcot, but I really do enjoy the latest version of Test Track. These videos are awesome, and they bring a lot of memories back. I remember that mural you mentioned. Beautiful piece.
Also I agree with your last sentiment: would’ve been very nice to have the new Test Track and World of Motion existing together. :)
I remember always closing my eyes in test track one because the test dummies scared me haha. By the time it was closing for refurbishment I was finally fine with them. When test track two came out i was in awe. since im a gamer and love electronic music and stuff i was a huge sucker for it and loved it and the music that plays indoors (I STILL CANT FIND THAT SONG ONLINE THOUGH). Now that I'm much older, I prefer the old one. It really was a lot better and definitely more memorable. Turns out I actually enjoy the original theme song with all the banging more lol. I find it very creative and artsy that they made music with tool sounds in it and made it work. Plus it has that old disney touch with the show room. I don't like the creating your own car. It's boring once you've done it a million times. I dont care what my score is I just wanna ride the ride. I used to love Epcot but honestly they just keep ruining it imo. It doesn't have that Epcot feel to it anymore.
The first ride was the best ad ever. I still can't stop raving about anti-lock breaks today. :D First version probably had one of the best queues in Disney World.
I guess I missed the idea that we were going into a simulated track. I thought it was still the same "test" focus as before, just with a crummy "Tron"-style overlay. I'll have to check it out again sometime and see if I do a better job of catching the new backstory.
Yeah, it is supposed to be virtual now, it is a very odd concept
The redesign is great up until the actual show and its dissapointing. I feel adding screens along the track showing the 6 riders cars doing the tests along side you would be amazing. You would see animations of the car you designed and how it responds based on the stats you've chosen.
@@godlugner5327 My biggest issue, other than missing the "test track" component of a ride called "Test Track", is that the implication is that it's testing YOUR creation. That creates the expectation that your design will affect the ride experience. It doesn't, and it can't.
With this in mind, I'd agree with you wholeheartedly. Let's see our cars fail the brake check because they're just too fast. Let's see them smash into the semi truck because the steering wasn't quick enough. That would be a welcome addition. Maybe throw in a line that we're riding in the pace car or something.
I've been able to ride on both versions and I probably prefer the older one because my family is very Stem/engineering oriented so it's more interesting than the new chevy version. Also we get access to the GM lounge every time we go so that's fun.
Wow! That's awesome!!!
I agree. I rode both versions and the older one was hands down the best.
“Each car can generate up to 250 horsepower and can do 65 miles per hour in 8.8 seconds.” GM in a nutshell 🤷♂️
@@dodecahedron1
It can also depend on the torque curves of the motors. Chances are that 65mph speed is close to the actual top speed of these vehicles. Electric power is great for instant power at low speeds but sucks at top-end, as electric motors generate all their torque at the bottom end and drop off linearly as RPMs increase. Maximum power is generated at 50% of full speed.
@@VestedUTuber listen to this muppet thinking he knows what he's on about. Bobby bullshit
@@EFFEZE
You just told someone they're wrong without giving any explanation as to why. Pretty sure that makes you the muppet here.
Now, if you actually have anything, then say it. Otherwise keep your stupid mouth shut.
@@EFFEZE Everything he said was accurate you muppet
@@BlueOvals24 but youre a dog botherer, so there's that.
Having only been here once in 2005 this is one of my most remembered rides!
I liked both ride concepts.Test track is the best ride at Epcot and has always been my favorite. World of Motion was an awesome ride too, I wish they would bring it back!!!!!!
I remember going on Test Track 1 in 2010...That ride was FUN.
Yeah i loved the original too!
I actually think the new ride is better, fitting into Epcot and all that. Though I do wish they would add some story to it and make it a little more real. The only problem I have with the new one is that the black lights and big digital tron-like screens aren't very good, so if they they make it a little more like an industrial design facility again that would make it shine. Also maybe rework the outdoor section so it doesn't have to close in the rain
Test track was the first thrill ride I had ever been on. I loved the original one when I was little and as much as I really enjoy the new version I miss it because it was one of the first rides I truly enjoyed. It is still my favorite at Disney though.
I got to ride both versions and I love both for different reasons. The first one had a more cohesive story and the warehouse theme was cool. Reminded me of myth busters and top gear. But the new one in my opinion fits better with Epcot’s future theme. The music in the queue is *Fantastic* and the “build your own car” thing is pretty neat.
Ah memories, I remember this variant of the ride, it’s amazing to see something so makeshift become a futuristic thrill ride, the truck near the outdoor launch sequence always brings me nostalgia though
I worked for Disney when the first one opened!...loved the first version..❤️
Test track 1 is honestly my favorite! It was ingenious and the theme was educational and fun.
Agreed!
I agree I like the first test track better
Agreed. I skip the new version now
I’ll always remember riding the of test track with my dad. Went on the new one this year with him and, well there was just something off. There’s something iconic about the 90s decor and the industrial setting that I loved. Still there are some cool qualities of the new one. For instance, there’s a road sign on the responsiveness test right before the truck telling you to “turn right to go left” a reference to cars. Stuff like that at the end of the day is what Disney is about, but nonetheless I’ll stay a fan of the og.
Test track is my favourite ride at Disney, mainly because it was the first intense roller coaster/ride my mum had ever been on and my brother and I told her that it wasn’t too fast, she ended up really liking it and now she’s a huge thrill fan
It’s my dads fav ride at Disney also!
Went to WDW in 2009, and in June. New test track doesn't even tell people that your designs serve no purpose. It turned a fun ride into one that's factual and then some fun at the end. It's so unmemorable that I remember visiting it in 2009 more than I do 2 months ago.
Loved the first edition, mainly the queue was entertaining and the new one is pretty boring but still one of the best rides in Disney
Agreed
Aamir Playz he was talking about the queue
The new queue is just really plain. Like on the inside the whole sim-car thing is pretty interesting but still
I loved the old version the best! It was the best and had more character. I would be happy if they brought it back.
Both Versions Are Awesome!!!
I miss test track 1 so much one of my all time favorite rides
Loved Test Track when I went on the first version. Not been back since the re-design. I remember that one of the testing centres in the pre-show room was in the UK and in the next town over from me.
After 16 years of not visiting Disney, I finally went back this year. I rode Test Track 2 and some things were cool but I really miss the old test track. But I see the reliability of the ride is still the same lol.
I love your intro musi. it sounds like something six flags would play in a ride station.
The original Test Track was my favorite WDW attraction, I am not too fond of the changes they made.
I know many people feel the same!
David Phistry oh my goodness, it was outdated, it was fun but needed to be renovated
I think its funny how you mentioned the not operating in the rain thing, cause I didn't think it was on purpose when they let us ride it. It was cloudy but not bad when we walked into the building, however, it started raining, that little windshield only does so much when you're going on that outside track at 60 mph. Really wish I got the picture from that, everyone's face as they're unexpectedly getting pelted by rain was hilarious. Still a fun ride and worth getting pelted by rain on.
I was too young for this ride when my family went to Disney World in Summer 1999 but even then I was in awe of it and thought it was the coolest, even when all other thrill rides were too intimidating for me. My cousins went on it and said it was good though. Hopefully it will still be there when I go back for the first time in like 20 years within the next few years cause this is definitely something I don't wanna miss
It will be around for a while yet!
When I was there it was always broken down. It was a 'why bother?' ride. I always got the feeling when it was up that it was up for only a matter of a few hours.
Likely because it can't run in the rain!
Probably, but I was doing the numbers in my head also. What is it? 6 riders in a car and one car coming through the circuit every (this is from memory) 60 to 120 seconds. Even when Disney exaggerates wait times, an hour wait time wouldn't be worth the risk of waiting in line only to have the ride close. Got to Orlando once for a week and was trying to get in as much as I could.
The original was so much fun, I was a little kid who was really scared believing we were crashing into a wall and then big semi would appear in your face
I feel like I’m the only one that likes Test Track 2 a little better, but honestly the first one has so much nostalgia for me in it as it singlehandedly made EPCOT my favorite park
I was there opening day of test track 2. Wasn't nearly as crowded as you'd think, I think I waited less than an hour.
I went to the Cast preview and nobody really seemed bothered. Surprising really, seems only stuff with IP's get a buzz now!
Me too
I really like the new version because it’s sleek and modern. but I am in love with the theming of the original. They put so much detail. The new one is just dark with neon lights.
Tbh I love both v1 and v2 of test track. I did ride both them (the first one twice and the second one 10 times and counting). Now, Test Track 1.0 I do like just because of the nostalgia and learning about how cars are tested. However, as being a guy that grew up on playing with Hot Wheels cars, I love the second version of creating your own Concept Car. Test track in general, whether it be Test Track v1 or Test Track v2, will forever be my favorite ride at Disney world hands down.
This is one of my favorite Disney rides
Which version?
Expedition Theme Park the current one, because sadly I never got to ride the other ones
Having been on both versions, I think the first version of the ride was more detailed and immersive, but the competing against other guests car designs definitely adds a new thrill (I won the time I went on it, and it made my entire day!) Still, the thing that always remains the same level of amazing is the sound of the cars speeding by that you can hear throughout EPCOT. As my favorite park in Disney, once I hear that booming car sound, I know I'm home.
Don't miss the original queue though. As detailed as it was the lights mixed with loud industrial sounds mixed with the usually relatively long wait times even with a fast pass always gave me the worst headache. As my mom is prone to migraines, she would always have to skip if the wait was longer than 20 minutes.
Bring back Test Track version 1! So much better than the stupid refurb version!
Jason Motsinger no it wasn’t their both good
I like how it went from GM's topic of testing cars to Chevy's topic of designing cars
Not testing cars kind of fits in line with Chevy...
I never rode World of Motion, but I did get to go on both versions of Test Track. I like the newer version because of the interactive aspect of it.
Test track was a GREAT ride, I think I rode it in 99 or 2000. I remember being scared shitless at the barrier test lol.
first one for sure. I remember riding it after it opened
OMG 6:07 I THOUGHT I DREAMED THAT, I have been living in Central Florida since 1999 and I could have sworn that car actually moved. AND IT DID! Thank you for validating this.
It was real!
The Truck freaks me out lol
One of the best rides ever
i am glad that i got to ride the original version, i think i like the original version of it more, was my favorite ride when i visited epcot and while its relatively the same i dunno, i like the more industrial theme to the original over the more neon futuristic version, i liked the overal scenery and theming to the original
As someone who had a small part in working on the original Test Track, I have to say that I'll always be biased towards the first one. I have yet to ride 2.0 but I am excited to do so.
The line for this is nuts
The Chevrolet version seems awesome I wanna go Disney Epcot soon & try it out.
“GM’s controversial 2009 federal bailout” that’s the nice way to put it, dad always says “they took billions and still made vehicles that were trash” then goes on to say that he’s still waiting for GM to deliver his new pickup that he bought when he bailed them out using his money lol
Great Video Expedition Theme Park & extremely informative, I remember back in the day when it first opened & just after you had been on the attraction they used to have actors dressed as crash test dummy's that would suddenly spring to life giving people a shock! it was very funny watching peoples reactions
Disney Dave I never actually saw those in person but I did see some pictures of them while researching this and they looked slightly terrifying! Thanks for the feedback! Happy New Year Dave
yes they were & i think that's why it didn't last long! lol All the best to you too for 2018
LOVE TEST TRACK! It's one of my favorite rides at Disney!
Yeah it is great!
YEAH I LOVE BOTH VERSIONS!
My first time to Disney World was in 2016, Test Track 2.0 already existed, but I didn't know it was updated. I had only heard of and seen pics/video of the Test Track 1, so I was surprised. I did enjoy the ride though.
I actually think the second version of Test Track is better. Just think about it: if the point of Test Track is to get people into the car industry, then guests should be more hands-on. They have the ability to design their own car of the future, download it onto their ride vehicle, and see which car is best suited for their respective area(s). That's what I like about the second version; it's very interactive and allows guests to be creative when compared to the first version.
As an engineer, I love the new version! It's an attraction that is more interactive for the better. I can constantly compare my crazy cars that I've made over the years.
I'm a fan of the old, first Test Track.
Me too
This ride at Disney world was cool
Thanks for the very interesting video!
I rode this in 2000 and 2010. It was pretty cool.
The old version had more detail.
Any version of Test Track or World of Motion is better than what they've done with the Norwegian Pavilion or what they ARE doing with Universe of Energy (though the original Universe of Energy was better than the crap with Ellen).
I just was on test track this week and it was extremely underwhelming. Super short ride with a long wait time. It was much better when I went back in 2007. I loved the old weather testing!
The old weather testing was the best part!
I like the original test track better. I'm not into the whole futuristic deal.
Yeah i agree
T-Gre 701 why did u go to Epcot then? Epcot is all about the future
@@amusementamazingg No, no it isnt. The theming on new test track its....kinda poor. There is no story to it anymore it's just a car with lights.
KMichelle Argus oh. That’s my opinion, I didn’t ride the original, I only rode the new version so I wouldn’t which one was better or not.
@@NoThankUBeQuiet Epcot is about the future... It's called future world, not todaylandia
You have such a brilliant channel, I really enjoy your work. Great video. I always learn something new. Love the international scope. Good show!
Thank you so much
The truck may be shown with lasers but the actual truck is still there, with crash test dummies in the cab.
Yeah, they just put the lasers on it.
Test Track 1 All the way
Even though it's probably one of the most finicky rides at WDW, then and now.
Agreed although the new one does fit better. Not that it really matters these days anyway!
Rocket rods NO IT AWFUL
Because this attraction doesn’t get a lot of traffic at night (since everyone migrates to world showcase) you can easily walk-on and if you kindly ask a cast member “can I ride again” they’ll let you ride it again as long as there isn’t a line.
I never see the line short.
I do miss Test Track 1 I liked it better, but I understand the change. I miss the suspension testing part of version 1
I do like the interactivity of the new test track
I loved the update to Test Track. Feels more like something from a Tron movie
World of Motion forever. ❤️
This looks way more exciting than Driver’s Ed
This is good stuff keep doing what you’re doing!!!
Thank you so much, i will try!
Being a simple soul, I of course loved World of Motion. Being a car nut, either Test Track sounds cool but the second one sounds even better. And yes, if the world was perfect (in part because not all of us can hack thrill rides), both WoM and Test Track 2 would co-exist.
the ride is really fun and fast!
I think the new one is better, being able to design your own car is so much fun
Great video. I've only ridden test track 2 and did enjoy it!
Yeah it is still a fun ride!
I was in 1994 the last time at epcot. So I really enjoy your videos!
Thank you so much! You need to go back!
I loved test track! We kind of got a special ride once when it didn’t go as fast as it should have and we got to creep along the track and fully see it
That would of been fun!
A friend of mine was one of the Engineers for "Test Track" and I could tell there were issues as over a 2 year process when we would get together to trade classic game carts(Atari, Coleco, Intellivision) he was less and less a happy guy and more and more a haggard shell of himself. After that period he said he couldn't trade anymore but needed to sell his games that he had picked up at local(Orlando,Fla.) garage sales. Right about the time they worked out the bugs I think they let the design staff go as he disappeared. I have been lucky enough to see World of Motion and the 1st design of Test Track but haven't seen the latest version yet.
Never ridden the original test track, so I can’t say to how great it was but I don’t like the whole warehouse theme-feels kinda tacky, but I don’t have a ton of nostalgia for it so idk. I love the version we have now tho, especially the whole customizable car thing, I think I like Test Track better than Radiator Springs and that’s saying a lot😂
Ugh I hate the new Test Track. There's no story! No conflict! The older version had character, and a sense of danger with the wall crash fakeout. Now it's just "woooohh look at the cool colors, oh now we're going fast! The end."
Enchanted Pencil Comics more futuristic
There’s also more competition and more creativity
Except that doesn't matter since one party per vehicle creation station could take up a majority of the car making competition pointless. Say you have a family of 4, 2 of which are children. All of them get one car. so they take up 4 seats and the remaining 2 can go to a party of 2 or two single riders. So really it's one family vs any other party in the car, not you vs. everyone in the car that designed their own vehicle.
I do like the Create a Car aspect and can actually almost top the highest rated car of the day. But to me, it only makes waiting in line worse as you're waiting for the creation lab to open up, you're not constantly moving like the old attraction. Like if maybe it was an app on your phone and you linked your ticket or magic band to it, you can make as many as you want, save your presets, and select the current one linked to the band that'll be used for the ride, the line would theoretically go faster.
But aside from that, the new ride TOOK MORE AWAY than it did improve or add.
Now it's just look at the lights, not as much interaction like the hot and cold rooms, the bumpy roads, and the evasive maneuver. Nothing makes sense anymore for it to happen, like the first hill, what's the point? It was an incline test, now it's just there to go up just to go straight back down again.
Mike Smith I now but sometime a party can do more than one car if they go to an empty design station
Enchanted Pencil Comics facts
the original test track is incomparable to anything disney changes this ride to. the original was my favorite disney ride growing up hands down. i remember getting parkhopper passes with my family so that at night when the lines were shorter, we could jump in the single rider line several times. it was the most iconic version of the ride and our family favorite. although i would still hands down ride this updated version and have once, it is not nearly as exciting as before.
Test Track is the best ride in Epcot. You can try to change my mind, but you can’t. It’s just the best.
Watching this brings back good memories of riding the original Test Track in 2007, I went back to Epcot in 2017 super excited to ride Test Track again as an adult, not knowing it had changed. To be honest I was pretty disappointed and much preferred the original.
I had the fine privlidge to ride the original in May of 1999. The ride broke down 3 times on my first ride, then twice the second time!!! This gave my dad PLENTY of time to crack jokes about GM's reliability while we waited for the ride to resume. the impact of that made me NEVER want to own a GM for the rest of my life.
I hate the new update so much!!!!Especially since if you use single rider line (like anyone that doesn’t have several hours to waste) you don’t get the opportunity to create your own car so the new “designer” theme isn’t interactive at all. Admittedly I like the weird photo op stations at the end, my sister and I had a surprising amount of fun taking stupid memey photos during our last trip.
I loved original Test Track but I currently operate Test Track 2.0
Rocket Rods was the most fun of any Disneyland ride i ever went on• !:-)
💜🙏⚡️
Little trick for Test Track 2.0 if you want to get in faster and get to use a custom car and stuff too. Go through the gift shop to the fun-whatever area you want to call it and then go to the car creation kiosk. Make the car you want and then scan your card / band to save the card to it. Then, go through the single rider line ( which is WAY faster ) and skip the premade cars. After that, you just wait in line and you get to use your custom car and everything, you don't even have a time limit to make a car. I was a big brain 9-year-old.
I like the new version!
I’m not ridden either one because there’s only so much you can do it one day at Disney and have to pick your battles because of lines but from your videos I think I would’ve preferred number one!
The first version was the best version in my opinion