Does Test Track Need Some Refurbishment?

[SoarinSoarin]

If they could tweak the high speed loop for 100+ mph I would never say a bad thing about the pre-show or the screens not working again.

+1. I doubt the track could handle it, though. Then again, it was built to withstand hurricanes.

[northernmousefan2007]

At 100 mph the g forces around that little loop would tear the mouse ears off of your head . If there where no track mods they might launch a car through the track into the fastpass distribution area, or worse the turkey leg cart!

[Arete]

If they could tweak the high speed loop for 100+ mph I would never say a bad thing about the pre-show or the screens not working again.

I was a CM when Test Track was being built, and we kept hearing rumors that the cars liked to toss the testing dummies out into the CM parking lot. D: I don't think they could get the cars up to 100mph and have them still be safe.

[boilerbabe]

Well said SoarinSoarin and Len. I noticed on our last trip (Dec. '09) that it was in need of some updating, well actually alot of updating! You would think if they can't afford to fix the entire attraction at this moment, can they at least update the pre-loading video?! It's a bit sad to see vehicles they do not even make anymore. As far as the actual ride, I still enjoy it. I've always felt though with TT, if I have to wait more than 20 mins. for it, I will pass. I don't feel it's worth a terribly long wait. Hopefully Disney will give this attraction a face lift soon!

We enjoyed the post show on our last visit, they had the new Camaro in the show room. I'm a Ford Mustang girl, but I had to check out the new muscle car. I sat in it and felt as if I had cheated on my Stang!

Do you have a mustang? This is mine. I would agree that I can make a ride as exciting as the high speed loop on test track on a highway on-ramp. But it doesn't have the voice of Bill McKim and the burnout noise when the car accelerates unless you want to pay for $500 of new tires... at least not yet.

That's a pretty pony you have there! This is mine, 2001 with some modifications.

[Amy]

Nice Mustangs there folks! Saw the undercover police red mustang in our area tonight. It was all lit up and looking pretty with it's LED lights on, both front and back. First time I have seen it ~ thankfully not in my rearview mirror! It reminded me a bit of Kit from Knightrider except it had red and blue lights in the grill instead of just red

[northernmousefan2007]

I bet the po po's get pretty excited when they get to confiscate a mustang!

[Amy]

I bet the po po's get pretty excited when they get to confiscate a mustang!

Yeah...I'm thinking it is the higher seniority detectives that get to ride in them...

[MmeLeota]

There used to be a heavy weight "thing" (I don't know what to call it) that they'd drop from two storeys up. I'm actually glad it broke ages ago. It was so loud it hurt my ears.

I wonder if the queue gets less love because the emphasis is on the fastpass now, and fastpass riders don't see much of the queue? I've always thought the little movie was bad, so I wouldn't mind seeing an update.

The history of Test Track being built is an interesting one. I don't think it has ever run as envisioned.

Oh man! I almost forgot about that! I hated that thing...

[Jacca5660]

Well said SoarinSoarin and Len. I noticed on our last trip (Dec. '09) that it was in need of some updating, well actually alot of updating! You would think if they can't afford to fix the entire attraction at this moment, can they at least update the pre-loading video?! It's a bit sad to see vehicles they do not even make anymore. As far as the actual ride, I still enjoy it. I've always felt though with TT, if I have to wait more than 20 mins. for it, I will pass. I don't feel it's worth a terribly long wait. Hopefully Disney will give this attraction a face lift soon!

We enjoyed the post show on our last visit, they had the new Camaro in the show room. I'm a Ford Mustang girl, but I had to check out the new muscle car. I sat in it and felt as if I had cheated on my Stang!

Do you have a mustang? This is mine. I would agree that I can make a ride as exciting as the high speed loop on test track on a highway on-ramp. But it doesn't have the voice of Bill McKim and the burnout noise when the car accelerates unless you want to pay for $500 of new tires... at least not yet.

That's a pretty pony you have there! This is mine, 2001 with some modifications.

WOW!! SOOOOOOO COOOOOOOOOL!!!

[Polynesian Princess]

Then you get to the briefing area. Personally, I don't like it, because it adds a big chunk to the wait time

Technically it doesn't add anything to your wait time. There are still people in front of you waiting to board - the time you spend watching the video is time you would have just spent standing in line otherwise. The biggest issue is that they shove everyone in there without maintaining the line, so people get pushy and separated from their parties. But even if you are the first person in the room and are the last person out, that's less than 5 minutes difference in your wait.

It does make me sad about the broken effects though. It was one of the coolest queues.

[BwanaBob]

Yes.



short and sweet.

[wewantsdaredhead]

Then you get to the briefing area. Personally, I don't like it, because it adds a big chunk to the wait time

Technically it doesn't add anything to your wait time. There are still people in front of you waiting to board - the time you spend watching the video is time you would have just spent standing in line otherwise. The biggest issue is that they shove everyone in there without maintaining the line, so people get pushy and separated from their parties. But even if you are the first person in the room and are the last person out, that's less than 5 minutes difference in your wait.

It does make me sad about the broken effects though. It was one of the coolest queues.

You are right about the pushing and shoving part---people act like they still dont have to wait in another line. Relax and enjoy the hidden mickeys...

[DoctorK]

When we were there in Feb all of those things were working... but the biggest complaint I have is that the ride seems to be down for part of the day almost every day... and if it's raining I think they HAVE to take it off line. Something about the tires, maybe?

[Jacca5660]

Test Track is becoming worst then the roads I take down to WDW.

[boilerbabe]

TT is one of the attractions they shut down when it's raining/storming. Something about the lightening.