EPCOT’s Test Track shifts gears for major update 

Buckle up, Disney fans,  for a bittersweet ride. EPCOT’s iconic Test Track attraction is taking its final spin on Sunday, June 16, as it shutters its doors for an extensive reimagining. While the checkered flag waves goodbye to the current Test Track experience, details on when the revamped ride will return remain shrouded in mystery.

Disney previously said that Imagineers along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the 

Test Track replaced World of Motion, which showcased the evolution of transportation and operated from October 1982 through January 1996. It debuted in 1999 and was originally sponsored by General Motors. In December 2012, Chevrolet took over the sponsorship of the attraction, which now has a new pre-show area where you can design your own car. 

Eagle-eyed Disney fans might notice a touch of nostalgia woven into the high-octane thrills of Test Track with a subtle tribute to World of Motion. The World of Motion logo is cleverly hidden on the entrance signs, outside banners, and even trash cans. Sharp observers will also spot it inside the loading station, peeking out from behind a post.

The most popular part of EPCOT’s Test Track is undoubtedly the final test. Here, buckle up for a thrilling ride around the exterior of the building as your car accelerates to a heart-pounding 64.9 mph.

Here is a rendering of the exterior and a previously released artist’s concept of the interior.