The Theme Park History of Test Track (Epcot)

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Test Track is a high-speed slot car attraction that opened at Disney’s EPCOT on March 17th, 1999. Replacing World of Motion, the attraction puts guests in a test vehicle as it goes through its paces with a series of tests showing how automobile prototype evaluations are conducted.
Music Used
Test Track Medley - • Test Track Pavilion - ...
Walt Disney & The 1964 World's Fair - Join The Swing • Walt Disney & The 1964...
World of Motion - Area Music • Video
World Of Motion - It's Fun To Be Free (Instrumental) • World Of Motion It's F...
Test Track - Area Music • Test Track Pavilion Ar...
Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled Lab Basement (Arena) • Video
Horizons - Area Music • Video
Test Track Medley • Test Track (From "Test...
Test Track Area Music • EPCOT Music - Test Tra...
Videos Used
Test Track Epcot Commercial (1999) • Seberg Disney Epcot Te...
Original Test Track Epcot Complete Ride Experience by Theme Park Review • Original Test Track Ep...
Sinclair At The 1964 New York World’s Fair • Sinclair at the 1964 N...
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color - Disneyland Goes to The World’s Fair (1964) • Walt Disney's Wonderfu...
Ford’s Magic Skyway (1965) • Magic Skyway - 1965
Horizons Complete POV Ride (1992) by Carol Kim Pedersen • Disney Epcot Horizons ...
New York World's Fair Futurama Ride Video (1964-1965) • '64-65 NY World's Fair...
90 Years of Safety Testing at GM's Milford Proving Ground • Video
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream (1981) • 1981 Walt Disney-One M...
The Dream Called EPCOT (1980) • The Dream Called EPCOT...
EPCOT Center - A Souvenir Program (1983) • 1983 Walt Disney World...
World of Motion Ride-Through (1994) by Widen Your World • World of Motion Ride-t...
World of Motion - Martin's Complete Ultimate Tribute by MartinsVidsDotNet • World of Motion - Mart...
Make Your Own Magic (1994) • GM Make Your Own Magic...
2020 Chevrolet Silverado Production Heavy-Duty Trucks by Cars BOOM • Video
Behind Closed Doors: GM Proving Grounds by Joan Lunden • Joan Lunden Behind Clo...
EPCOT Center Test Track Preview at Walt Disney World Resort • Epcot Center Test Trac...
Disney's Ride Test Track - Behind the Scenes of Disney's Technology by Tom Rowles • Disney's Ride Test Tra...
The Original Test Track Ride March 1999 to April 2012 by AlYuDesign • The Original Epcot Tes...
EPCOT 1996 by jamesKI4JKV • Epcot 96
Test Track POV - Mid Breakdowns While Riding by BeAPartOfTheMagic • Test Track EPCOT Origi...
PSX Longplay [270] Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour by World of Longplays • PSX Longplay [257] Wal...
Full Test Track Experience - Original Queue, Ride and Post Show by Attractions Magazine • Full Test Track experi...
Test Track Full Attraction Walkthrough and Ride by WDWMagic • Test Track full attrac...
Original Test Track Queue by bp1191 • Old Test Track queue
Test Track (with Walkthrough), Epcot at Walt Disney World by UndercoverTourist.com • Test Track (with Walkt...
One of the Final Rides of the Original Test Track at Epcot - April 14, 2012 by Doctor Disney • One of the final rides...
Original Test Track POV - Walt Disney World Future World Epcot by Nate Tonnessen • Test Track POV Origina...
EPCOT Test Track (Original Ride) by Mermaid Minnie • EPCOT Test Track (orig...
Test Track 1.0 by DarthVader92 • Test Track 1.0
Test Track 1.0 (Night) at Epcot by TheDuphilyCrew • Test Track 1.0 (Night)...
Test Track at Epcot - On-Ride POV - Original Version by Kevin Welch • Test Track at Epcot - ...
Epcot GM Test Track Final Ride 4/15/12 POV Front Row + Full Briefing, Doors Closing, Last Day by MouseSteps / JWL Media • Epcot GM Test Track Fi...
Test Track | Full Experience (Ride & Queue) | Epcot | Walt Disney World by ResortTV1 • Test Track | Full Expe...
Test Track Side by Side Comparison - Original 1.0 Versus New 2.0 by Attractions Magazine • Test Track Side by Sid...
1985 - 1999 Crash Test Dummies PSA • 1985 - 1999 Crash Test...
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  • @lsvtecb18c1
    @lsvtecb18c14 жыл бұрын

    I personally liked the original Test Track theming more than the new neon light infused rework they put on it.

  • @hi-tec5574

    @hi-tec5574

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel you on that but I do like the competition the redesign has

  • @emilynewman2760

    @emilynewman2760

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whaaa they changed it up? I mean well I havent been since 2001 so i guess it would be way different by now lol

  • @derekllewellyn6663

    @derekllewellyn6663

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@emilynewman2760 100th birthday party anniversary celebration party ideas Walt Disney company class starts in Disney City and Disneyland before New year 🎊

  • @CdrChaos
    @CdrChaos4 жыл бұрын

    “As the first ever thrill ride at Epcot.” Body Wars: *”Am I a joke to you?”*

  • @matthewdavid3409

    @matthewdavid3409

    3 жыл бұрын

    That ride legit was anxiety inducing.

  • @WolfGeek64

    @WolfGeek64

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of the few Disney rides to claim a life

  • @PierreGHedgehog

    @PierreGHedgehog

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @ringtail14
    @ringtail144 жыл бұрын

    As much as I love test track, I wish I could have rode world of motion. I wasn't born for most of the rides of classic Epcot, but I still LOVE learning and watching old Epcot.

  • @Bigreid92

    @Bigreid92

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sleepyhead The World Of Motion was a Disney Masterpiece. One of my all time favorite Disney rides

  • @derekllewellyn6663

    @derekllewellyn6663

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@Bigreid92 do you know what it's looks like car's Land before I just saw it on Disney company class starts at Disney world and Disneyland before New year 100th birthday party anniversary celebration party years documenty biography book of the day away magic Walt Disney company class starts

  • @austiniscoolduh
    @austiniscoolduh4 жыл бұрын

    I miss this era of test track soo much. And now I’m pissed that my parents threw away all my test track “toys” from back then

  • @NinthShinigami
    @NinthShinigami4 жыл бұрын

    One of my absolute favorite aTRACKtions... I’ll show myself out.

  • @kellyweingart3692

    @kellyweingart3692

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @LiLTailormade

    @LiLTailormade

    2 жыл бұрын

    😆 I appreciated your creativity

  • @KiLlErZ-zg7cf

    @KiLlErZ-zg7cf

    2 жыл бұрын

    We appreciate you seeing yourself out

  • @spinningpeanut
    @spinningpeanut4 жыл бұрын

    We can all agree that the closure of journey into imagination was that era's biggest mistake, right?

  • @msw0322

    @msw0322

    4 жыл бұрын

    I second that!

  • @zdproductions3903

    @zdproductions3903

    4 жыл бұрын

    @El Viola Feos yes

  • @oakforestboys

    @oakforestboys

    Жыл бұрын

    And Horizons

  • @reva510
    @reva5104 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this ride. I wish they would’ve stuck with the original 95 mph in the outside portion!!!

  • @emperorconstantine1.361
    @emperorconstantine1.3614 жыл бұрын

    “140 degrees hot room” Arizona and Las Vegas folks: “should have brought our cold weather gear...”

  • @aidenthecrane2893

    @aidenthecrane2893

    3 жыл бұрын

    Emperor Constantine 1. As someone from Vegas, I aprove

  • @yourlastbraincellwia5663

    @yourlastbraincellwia5663

    3 жыл бұрын

    what about us Floridians

  • @nutsack320

    @nutsack320

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your Last Brain Cell WIA in florida the avrg is like 90 nevada is like 110

  • @jakezubrod7906
    @jakezubrod79064 жыл бұрын

    I remember when I rode Test Track when I was little back in 2004. When the car came to the barrier test, I shut my eyes in fear thinking that the car was actually going to crash into the barrier. But later I opened them, and found out it was just a trick, which made me love the ride even more.

  • @gissneric
    @gissneric4 жыл бұрын

    Test Track 1.0 > Test Track 2.0

  • @crazyfire9470

    @crazyfire9470

    4 жыл бұрын

    2.0

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican4 жыл бұрын

    Hi everybody. Welcome to the Test Track. My name is Bill McKim, I'm up here in the control center and in just a couple of minutes you're gonna be out there on that track. But first, let's, ah, put together your test schedule. These are the same kinds of tests that are run at, ah, GM test facilities all over the world. Let's put up the, ah, 26-8 grade

  • @icee711

    @icee711

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @whysosyria1

    @whysosyria1

    4 жыл бұрын

    why the hell are you following me, first is china uncensored then this and somewhere else that i can't remember

  • @pizzatime7433

    @pizzatime7433

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahhh the memories

  • @drillx6950

    @drillx6950

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is this nostalgia?

  • @CarlosHernandez-lt7yu

    @CarlosHernandez-lt7yu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@whysosyria1 I know right. I see her a lot too. She either watches youtube a lot or is a troll.

  • @bja808
    @bja8084 жыл бұрын

    After watching this, you should do a history on Radiator Springs Racers since it essentially the same as Test Track

  • @ebindelgado9660

    @ebindelgado9660

    4 жыл бұрын

    That should be next on the list

  • @toyaliens

    @toyaliens

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Just Saying Test track was first

  • @scottcolwill1582
    @scottcolwill15824 жыл бұрын

    Test track is one of my favorite rides at Disney.

  • @alexzavelson7663
    @alexzavelson76634 жыл бұрын

    Do history of the Rockin roller coaster

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    November.

  • @yourlastbraincellwia5663

    @yourlastbraincellwia5663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Theme Park History Dang that sounded really cool for some reason

  • @robertbellamy7866

    @robertbellamy7866

    3 жыл бұрын

    Who is here after rock and roller coaster vid came out

  • @zdproductions3903

    @zdproductions3903

    3 жыл бұрын

    *please

  • @derekllewellyn6663

    @derekllewellyn6663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Disney plus movie maze party oasr awesome picture awards TCM hollywood movies show TV show documentary about biography history books years old before

  • @TheParkhop
    @TheParkhop4 жыл бұрын

    This is why I don't do history videos. The amount of research and video collection that goes into something like this is crazy. Well done!

  • @theskullspookychannel6343
    @theskullspookychannel63434 жыл бұрын

    Theme Park History of the Studio Backlot Tour from Hollywood Studios? That is a ride that should be remembered.

  • @lextatertotsfromhell7673

    @lextatertotsfromhell7673

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Skull & Spooky Channel rock n roller coaster?

  • @Danielpeter2344
    @Danielpeter23444 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea they updated it! Last time I rode was in 2010. I was really looking forward to riding it again. Not anymore.

  • @bbkangs
    @bbkangs4 жыл бұрын

    “All you crash test *dummies* ” 😂

  • @nicksGLI

    @nicksGLI

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aayyee, who ya callin dummmmyyy

  • @giran4914

    @giran4914

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nick WithBeer who ya calling pinhead

  • @anavarrette83

    @anavarrette83

    3 жыл бұрын

    bbkangs oh hi hard hard

  • @coolioam8137
    @coolioam81374 жыл бұрын

    Wow, never knew Test Track was based off the Milford Proving Grounds. I live literally right next to it.

  • @Striljr
    @Striljr4 жыл бұрын

    Do more epcot attractions!! -Mission Space -Spaceship Earth -Maelstrom/Frozen Ever After -Nemo and Friends -Honey I Shrunk The Audience and my favorite... Soarin!!

  • @adventuresbyalex6511

    @adventuresbyalex6511

    4 жыл бұрын

    Striljr i agree

  • @StarportS

    @StarportS

    4 жыл бұрын

    You forgot living with the land

  • @legoghostyoda

    @legoghostyoda

    4 жыл бұрын

    mission space 🤮 they replaced a god tier attraction for a sub par thrill ride

  • @StarportS

    @StarportS

    4 жыл бұрын

    @brm 0220 Mission: SPACE is one of the best rides in Epcot! I didn’t think that Horizons even fitednin Epcot, I was more hooked with the Wonders Of Life & Journey Into Immaginaruon pavilions, I think mission space is a really great ride because you get to ACTUALLY be in space!

  • @alexstein6339

    @alexstein6339

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@StarportS What about Listen to the Land?

  • @thetntraider
    @thetntraider4 жыл бұрын

    Test Track was my first ever thrill ride. I was 6 the first time I went on it, and I loved it!

  • @ancientgirl
    @ancientgirl4 жыл бұрын

    i miss old tes track because i legitimately feared for my life every time

  • @245thegreat
    @245thegreat4 жыл бұрын

    Went on this at 9 years old on opening year 1999 and it was hands down the single most epic experience ever back then. Nothing could top my Florida holiday in 99 since then..

  • @RvBnerd618
    @RvBnerd6184 жыл бұрын

    I love this attraction when I visited Epcot in 2017. Being able to create you own vehicle be it for reducing carbon footprint or to be Fast and Furious (Unlike some other attraction not in Disney), it still captures what Test Track aims to do while being a fun ride for all to enjoy. I do think that The Smiler from Alton Towers would make a great episode to cover, a fun attraction with a dark moment that stains it's legacy.

  • @GameAndMusicNerd
    @GameAndMusicNerd2 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite rides in all of Walt Disney World, possibly partly due to my love of cars. But besides that, it’s just so fun.

  • @angryfoot9295
    @angryfoot92954 жыл бұрын

    I’ll love to see a video about Ghost Rider at Knott’s Berry Farm!

  • @andrewbowser2794

    @andrewbowser2794

    4 жыл бұрын

    Angry foot I second this notion! I remember when they were building it, and then opened it. Excellent ride!

  • @ZestyZayas
    @ZestyZayas4 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, so great to see that Crash Test Dummies tape in the intro!

  • @ceeb420
    @ceeb4204 жыл бұрын

    15:06 HOLY THROWBACK!!! That really takes me back.

  • @StarkidWarbler
    @StarkidWarbler4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you included the Disney Racer Clip in there!!! :D

  • @claudiacarmona264
    @claudiacarmona2644 жыл бұрын

    I love the Old Test Track. My family use to take vacation all the time in Florida and Test Track was the only ride in Disney that i remember. My favorite part was the heat and cold room. It sucks the way it turned out.

  • @sunfastrose
    @sunfastrose4 жыл бұрын

    I remember riding the original ride, and right before running through the door to the outside, seeing a car to the left crashing into a barrier. Really awesome effect to add to the fear.

  • @trevorrandom
    @trevorrandom4 жыл бұрын

    Another great video really interesting I loved that Worlds Fair footage

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Trevor!

  • @tech34756
    @tech347564 жыл бұрын

    I still miss Test Track v1, have some fond memories of it including one time with my late grandfather where we rode it around 6 times thanks to a malfunctioning fast pass machine while everyone else in our family was asleep at the resort. On one of those trips a man was thankful my grandfather told him to take his hat off. While I don’t mind the ‘create a car’ aspect of v2, I still miss v1’s more industrial concept and I hate how they’ve gimped/removed parts of the ride e.g. the robot arms and the ‘surprise’ of Lorry in the dark.

  • @graymyers
    @graymyers4 жыл бұрын

    Wow.. I was just thinking about Disney world racing the other day.. that was wacky and cool to see that clip

  • @Chris47629

    @Chris47629

    2 жыл бұрын

    I played that game 2 years before I went to Disney world

  • @morethanthrills1616
    @morethanthrills16164 жыл бұрын

    Man I was really missing some Theme Park History. Great video 👍🏻 Theme Park History of Haunted Mansion? And dude, I get the second iteration is now kinda dull but jeez, the original attraction looked like “A Trip Through A Construction Site”.

  • @austinwainscott5990

    @austinwainscott5990

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who felt that.

  • @moviemogul83

    @moviemogul83

    4 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the OG

  • @carolplummer7182

    @carolplummer7182

    4 жыл бұрын

    #:8g9ggggggg9g9g9ggg8gg9ggggggggg89g8gg g 99grrr d egg g9 foggy ggggg Ooggggo foggy ogoggg Ogggggggo Ogggoggggggog

  • @salempoor834
    @salempoor8344 жыл бұрын

    The nostalgic feels 😢

  • @rolo9903
    @rolo99034 жыл бұрын

    Next video you should do soarin. It’s been one of my favorites and it has some pretty interesting mechanics!

  • @RayMay52
    @RayMay524 жыл бұрын

    When i heard the magical racing tour theme i JUMPED!!! it’s all i was thinking about for the duration of the video. a few of your videos have made me think of it. “man... i need to get my hands on that game again.” and then there it was. hats off to you, TPH! a great reference. much, MUCH appreciated.

  • @DumpsteroJunk
    @DumpsteroJunk4 жыл бұрын

    5 months later I see my Test Track comment in your video! You are one of the best KZreadrs out there, keep it up man.

  • @MeganH827
    @MeganH8274 жыл бұрын

    there are a few interesting things about test track that you didn’t mention, but they’re relatively unknown. i only know because i’m part of a GM family. in the original Test Track, if a GM employee brought their ID, they would be escorted straight to the front of the line to get on the ride before everyone else. i think there may have been an exclusive lounge we could go to back then, but i was pretty young, i don’t remember. however, on 2.0, if you use your ID, it’s basically only a fastpass, and you still have to wait quite a bit to get on the ride. however, if you go to the right of the ride queue, you will approach an elevator with an intercom system. if you show and verify your ID there, you get let into an elevator with the floors labeled (from top to bottom) G, M, C. if you go up to G, you go into a lounge where you can get drinks out of a coca-cola freestyle machine, play around with the chevy design system, and sit on some sectionals and look out at epcot. as for my personal opinion on the ride, old is much better. the new one is far too futuristic and doesn’t really have a true story anymore.

  • @TimeNerd
    @TimeNerd4 жыл бұрын

    Theme park history Mickeys Philharmagic please. It’s one of my all time favorites.

  • @KKeevee
    @KKeevee4 жыл бұрын

    OMG! You included a clip from the Disney Racers game :D Thank you! That game meant a lot to my childhood

  • @mikemckeedrummer
    @mikemckeedrummer4 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THIS STUFF. Keep it up!

  • @switchback445
    @switchback4454 жыл бұрын

    1:05!! It’s me

  • @JimmyGoodYT
    @JimmyGoodYT4 жыл бұрын

    A very thorough and fun video! Great work!

  • @StarportS
    @StarportS4 жыл бұрын

    You should do the history of either Living With The Land or Soarin’

  • @Raiffjr
    @Raiffjr3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great ride! Imagineers outdid themselves on that one!

  • @lukerichardsonfilms
    @lukerichardsonfilms4 жыл бұрын

    You should do a video on either: Diagon ally and gringots or it’s a small world.

  • @RA-nd7ye
    @RA-nd7ye4 жыл бұрын

    Dude you're actually very efficient and talented. Big kudos

  • @richardertter4651
    @richardertter46514 жыл бұрын

    I love Test Track. It's one of our favorite rides at Disney World. We rode Test Track in November of 2016. Poor Goofy, he isn't a dummy. 😊

  • @ExtraWoven
    @ExtraWoven4 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this rn and I'm in the line for the ride

  • @Afineaddition

    @Afineaddition

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice, man

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    How was it?

  • @ExtraWoven

    @ExtraWoven

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ThemeParkHistory awesome I got on it 3 times today

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @joelwilliams7180
    @joelwilliams71804 жыл бұрын

    The same thing happened to Ellen’s energy adventure where the ride broke down on the last ride.

  • @hayleyhellbound9513

    @hayleyhellbound9513

    4 жыл бұрын

    Joel Williams you’ve gotta think if they do that on purpose. As a final way to say “see, it’s so old it won’t survive it’s last ride through, now will you let us change it?”

  • @eliseerickson5994

    @eliseerickson5994

    4 жыл бұрын

    for some reason the ride I remember the most from being a little kid at disney is Ellen's Energy adventure. :( I rode it again months before they closed it and those big ride vehicles were so empty. There were like 15 people on the whole ride.

  • @JCBro-yg8vd

    @JCBro-yg8vd

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's unfortunate.

  • @roberthernandez247
    @roberthernandez2474 жыл бұрын

    love this!! do Soarin over California/the world, fat California Adventure pleaseeee

  • @ChannleDDD
    @ChannleDDD4 жыл бұрын

    OMG I remember that Disney world racing game from when I was Little!

  • @aewynia8428
    @aewynia84284 жыл бұрын

    One really cool thing about this ride was the special area for GM employees that have a gold card. My grandparents worked for Disney and my grandfather was a retired GM employee so he had one. We could go up, view the only track from the special area and in the area you got free drinks, some snacks and special fast passes.

  • @matthewborne
    @matthewborne4 жыл бұрын

    NOOO YOU REALLY ADDED THE RACING GAME OMG U GOT ME IN MY FEELS

  • @JackSinister
    @JackSinister4 жыл бұрын

    Whenever we go to Epcot we don't even consider going towards Test Track anymore, it just doesn't feel anywhere near as fun as it used to. The queues are massive, the preshows are long and annoying and we just don't feel like it's worth it.

  • @JimTomatore

    @JimTomatore

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here. My wife wondered why i never wanted to go on the new version anymore. So last time she went on the single rider queue while I waited with our 1 year old. When she got back she admitted that it just wasn't as thrilling ad certainly not worth the typical wait.

  • @toyaliens

    @toyaliens

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@JimTomatore your loss

  • @JimTomatore

    @JimTomatore

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@toyaliens That's the thing, It's not really a loss for me. I can close my eyes and picture the entire simplistic ride as it currently exists. There's no thrill in it for me, nor is there anything noteworthy to see. I don't dislike test track, I just dislike the current version of it. I look forward to the day that they create a version 3.

  • @thetntraider
    @thetntraider4 жыл бұрын

    Mickey’s PhilharMagic would definitely be a great topic!

  • @vnana2991
    @vnana29913 жыл бұрын

    I love how detailed this channel is. It’s great!

  • @stephensworldofadventure
    @stephensworldofadventure3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved this, enjoyed making our own vehicle.... Didn't think it was going to be as fast and as good as it actually was. Definitely one of the best things at Epcot

  • @thelittletraveler135
    @thelittletraveler1353 жыл бұрын

    I love this ride and when we go to Epcot we go straight to this ride and ride it

  • @peterdoan2236
    @peterdoan22364 жыл бұрын

    The Theme Park History of the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Most likely sometime in 2020, we already have the rest of the year planned out.

  • @200sophi

    @200sophi

    4 жыл бұрын

    For a long time I went searching for the great movie ride as all I remembered was someone jumping on the ride train from when I was 4

  • @jimsprigg7931

    @jimsprigg7931

    3 жыл бұрын

    RIP great movie ride

  • @karencg79
    @karencg794 жыл бұрын

    Since you’re in EPCOT, how about some Spaceship Earth?

  • @Thoralmir
    @Thoralmir Жыл бұрын

    I remember the showroom, how they'd reveal a pickup truck perched majestically on a desert peak, the sound of thunder in the background and the theme "Like a Rock" playing.

  • @dannysmalz
    @dannysmalz4 жыл бұрын

    your videos are the best! i have learned so much amazing information from all of them. NEVER STOP!

  • @FunkyGhost37
    @FunkyGhost374 жыл бұрын

    I've only been to Disneyworld once, in 2003, but this ride was so cool. Honestly all of Epcot was cool.

  • @jardex2275
    @jardex22754 жыл бұрын

    I remember going to Disney World with my parents and sister. The main issue is that I was scared of roller coasters, and thrill rides in general. When we went to Mission Space, I waited by the exit area with my sister. Somehow, my dad convinced me to go on Test Track. I enjoyed most of it, but I was still uneasy. This turned into full on terror when the car turned the corner into the barrier test. There's the wrecked cars along the side, plus there was a video showing what the intended result of the test was. It literally made me cry. Afterwards, I was allowed to get something from the git shop, so I got a mickey shaped Test Track pin. It's a shame I didn't get to go on it again before the 2.0 version. My guess is that the 2.0 revision is to make rebranding easier. While remaking a GM factory can take awhile, all they would need to do now is replace the logos and some of the audio. They may have even made it with Lightcycles in mind, so they could easily flip themes if GM dropped the sponsorship.

  • @SanDeeMcGeek
    @SanDeeMcGeek4 жыл бұрын

    Was inky able to ride it once but loved every second of it. Definitely one of Disney’s best rides. So amazing!!

  • @TheWPack911
    @TheWPack9114 жыл бұрын

    I remember going to Test Track 2.0 completely unaware of the changes and loving it. I liked the original too, but it had become outdated, plus like you stated the new version fells more like an Epcot ride with the preshow design elements.

  • @toyaliens

    @toyaliens

    4 жыл бұрын

    facts

  • @benmanis5289
    @benmanis52894 жыл бұрын

    Omg I LOVED Disney World Racing as a kid. Lived vicariously through it until my parents finally took me to Disney world in real life

  • @Fuzon-S
    @Fuzon-S4 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could've experience the World of Motion ride before its closure, but I'm grateful I get to ride the original incarnation of Test Track. I wasn't a fan of its 2.0 look at first, but it grew on me since, still my favorite attraction.

  • @dadaniel1222
    @dadaniel12224 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see the theme park history of Space Mountain at Disney.

  • @HoneyLust18
    @HoneyLust184 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a video on the WaterWorld stunt show: stadiium specs and changes for hollywood, singapore,and japan, script changes and refurbs, etc!

  • @IG88IGLOO.
    @IG88IGLOO.8 ай бұрын

    The upcoming test track retheme has me excited for test track again. The last retheme sucessfully took out all of the soul of the attraction and i hope it can become one of my favorite attractions again soon.

  • @andrewbowser2794
    @andrewbowser27944 жыл бұрын

    Standing ovation on this Test Track history! Bravo sir, bravo! Love all your clips from the Dummies (almost forgot about them!) and how you also incorporated both sides opinions in regards to the recent update they have done! While I do have sentiments about the old test track, we took our kids (my stepson who is autistic, and two girls) they absolutely had a blast with designing the car and then going out and testing it. Personally, that matters most to me, seeing the enjoyment on my kids’ faces! Again, SUPERB Test Track history vide!

  • @Actionfan19
    @Actionfan194 жыл бұрын

    You could do a retrospective on Halloween time at the Disney parks for October like you did with Halloween Horror nights last year.

  • @ThomasKyleVideos
    @ThomasKyleVideos4 жыл бұрын

    I used to love the test track que! I am glad the actual track didn't change but I do prefer the old design. Loved the video!❤️

  • @DarkSt0rm009
    @DarkSt0rm0094 жыл бұрын

    Ok I know it's for a smaller park... but I think a video on Blazing Fury or Tennessee Tornado from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge would be pretty nice

  • @JokerPTOH

    @JokerPTOH

    4 жыл бұрын

    DarkSt0rm009 nice to see you in the comment section, I’m Chrom, Exalt of Ultimate on Discord

  • @JeffFrmJoisey
    @JeffFrmJoisey4 жыл бұрын

    Very well done!!! Thank you!!!

  • @MikeR65
    @MikeR654 жыл бұрын

    I remember looking forward to going on test track in 1997 and 1998 and being severely disappointed both times!

  • @lukegreen5341
    @lukegreen53414 жыл бұрын

    I've Might Go To Epcot At Walt Disney World Resort One Day. Thanks Mate. X

  • @legoghostyoda

    @legoghostyoda

    4 жыл бұрын

    the whole resort is worth it, the 4 parks are the best theme parks in the world imo

  • @hayleyhellbound9513

    @hayleyhellbound9513

    4 жыл бұрын

    Epcot was my favorite park my entire life. about to be going back for the first time in a decade, we’ll see if it’s still my favorite with all of the changes.

  • @chaseattherace5347

    @chaseattherace5347

    4 жыл бұрын

    Luke Green if u r going for first time, I recommend Magic Kingdom cause a lot of Epcot will be closing soon due to the new construction

  • @lukegreen5341

    @lukegreen5341

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh Yeah That's Right. I've Will Go To Epcot Centre At Walt Disney World Resort In Florida In The United States Of America During My The City Of Orlando And Universal Orlando Resort And Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex And Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museums And Walt Disney World In Florida Holiday Megatrip On My 30th Birthday Celebrations Next Year In March 2023. Wish Me Luck. Thanks Hayley Hellbound Mate. X

  • @THEremiXFACTOR
    @THEremiXFACTOR3 жыл бұрын

    I went on this ride in Summer 1999, when it was the new hyped attraction. I like the original theming.

  • @etnchn
    @etnchn4 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos man!

  • @midnightsoftware1904
    @midnightsoftware19044 жыл бұрын

    Great Episode my man!!!!!!!!

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Pander1985
    @Pander19854 жыл бұрын

    Rode it many many times in 2006 really was a top ride! I’d like to one day do 2.0 🤔

  • @Creeperboy099
    @Creeperboy0993 жыл бұрын

    Looking back on it, I miss the 90’s industrial aesthetic/atmosphere of this ride and it was the only ride I remembered from the time that I went, now having grown up as a car enthusiast

  • @flaco171ac
    @flaco171ac4 жыл бұрын

    Great video as usual. Poseidon's Fury from Universal's IOA would be awesome! One of my all-time favorites from that park.

  • @gabrielarivera8039
    @gabrielarivera80394 жыл бұрын

    this video was just what i needed

  • @akaikami_cherryblossom
    @akaikami_cherryblossom4 жыл бұрын

    The plot twist in the first segment though. 😂

  • @brittnibaker7449
    @brittnibaker74494 жыл бұрын

    i love your channel and your videos! i’ve seen every one of them 💕 please do it’s a small world at the disney parks!

  • @herkyrn
    @herkyrn4 жыл бұрын

    Lol at the Crash Test Dummies commercial and cartoon show! I loved both! I actually dressed up as a crash test dummy for Halloween one year! Owned a test dummy plush too! 🤣 And I only have ridden the 2.0 Test Track! Thank you soo much for the history lesson!

  • @emilylopez6409
    @emilylopez6409 Жыл бұрын

    Went on the new Test Track and LOVED it!

  • @Alexander-wo2xm
    @Alexander-wo2xm4 жыл бұрын

    When I saw my comment, I screamed like crazy. Nice video.

  • @ThemeParkHistory

    @ThemeParkHistory

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alexworld for the suggestion!

  • @NickMagoteaux
    @NickMagoteaux4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!!

  • @thelegendarysorcerer3424
    @thelegendarysorcerer34244 жыл бұрын

    You should do a video on any one of these attractions: - It's Tough to be a Bug! - Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin - Stitch's Great Escape! - Mickey's PhilharMagic - The Seas with Nemo and Friends

  • @traviswaldrop3793
    @traviswaldrop37934 жыл бұрын

    So I was at the park shortly after test track opened I was 9 and we had split our day between Epcot in the morning and MGM. We got back to Epcot just in time to be the final riders for the day on test track. After we had gotten off the gift shop had already closed down but I really wanted that exact shirt that's in your video so the cast member actually gave it to me for free.

  • @crazyhannahcreations9806
    @crazyhannahcreations98064 жыл бұрын

    Oh man didn't think I would be in a hit on nostalgia to Magical Racing tour game XD oh man that gave me some memories. As even so too. Never forget how terrified I be every time your car swerves from the truck! XD Great look back on Test Track there! :D Can't wait to see what you will go into next!

  • @ggary04
    @ggary044 жыл бұрын

    I remember being so ready to ride this in back in 97 only to be told that it was delayed. Luckily we would come back the very next year, in 98 to see the animal kingdom, I vaguely remember being told by a cast member that we had to come back and get in line early as it was only open for so long. Boy was that an amazing experience back in 98😍

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr21294 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE TEST TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @radificationnation
    @radificationnation4 жыл бұрын

    I went to Epcot with my family in October 1999 when I was 4 and rode Test Track. It was amazing! Went again in April 2013 when I was 18 and was so sad to see this new version. Lost all of its charm.

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