Canopy Removal Begins at Test Track in EPCOT

Crews have removed the canopy fabric from the Test Track awning structure at EPCOT. The attraction is currently closed for a major reimagining.

Test Track Construction

A large metal framework under construction in an outdoor area with various construction equipment and scattered materials, set against a backdrop of trees and a partly cloudy sky.

The giant blue “T”-shaped pieces are gone from the awning’s scaffolding structure. The canopy over the top of the structure, which provided shade, is also gone. Back in 2022, the canopy was damaged by Hurricane Ian and removed, only replaced in March 2023.

A large metal framework structure is under construction outdoors, with smaller safety equipment and machinery around it. Trees and a building are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Concept art of the attraction’s updated exterior indicates the awning supports will also be removed. A new more permanent overhang will be installed, jutting out near the track that circles the building.

A construction site with a large 'T' structure and a "Test Track" sign that reads "Coming Soon" in front of a building, under a cloudy sky.

For comparison, above is a photo from when Test Track first closed in June. The blue decorations on the front of the awning resembled two “T”s for “Test Track,” with symbols from the attraction incorporated into the blue designs. The Chevrolet logo was at the bottom of one of the decorations.

Rendering of the Test Track attraction at Disney's Epcot, with families and visitors entering the building. The attraction, which features Chevrolet signage and a futuristic design, seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology, ensuring it meets all required permits for safety and innovation.

Test Track 3.0 will have a more streamlined exterior, including a new sign. It will still be presented by Chevrolet, which has sponsored the ride since 2012. When Test Track opened in 1998, it was sponsored by General Motors.

When Chevrolet took over, the ride was reimagined into “Test Track 2.0.” Test Track 3.0, announced last year, will be inspired by World of Motion, the original EPCOT attraction that Test Track replaced. More details have yet to be shared.

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