Test Track Canopy Supports Almost Entirely Dismantled at EPCOT

As work continues on the attraction’s reimagining, the Test Track canopy supports have almost been entirely dismantled at EPCOT.

Test Track Canopy

Construction scene at a large building with a reflective facade, featuring a crane and construction equipment in the foreground, surrounded by trees and greenery under a partly cloudy sky.

In our last update, the center portion of the canopy had come down. As of Tuesday, August 27, just this scaffolding tower near the former Single Rider and Lightning Lane entrance remains. The ride originally closed in June 2024 to make way for updates.

Outdoor scene showing a monorail track above a pathway with a few people walking. In the background, there's a modern building with a reflective glass facade and greenery around it.

From a distance, you can see the remaining scaffolding tower still holding on.

A curved building under clear sky with construction barriers and scaffolding in front. Trees and a grassy area are in the foreground.

The canopy was damaged by Hurricane Ian in late 2022 and removed. It was later replaced in March 2023 and finally removed for good in early August 2024 as part of the ride’s reimagining.

A futuristic blue and white ride vehicle attached to a crane-like structure, set against a large glass building under a partly cloudy sky. Signs read "Single Rider" and "Lightning".

A crane was parked directly next to the tower when we visited the park.

Construction workers in orange vests are working near a partially built metal structure, with greenery and a large building visible in the background.

We spotted crew members in this area, so it’s likely that this support will no doubt come down soon.

wdw epcot test track reimagining exterior concept art 2

Concept art for the ride’s updated entrance does not include the canopy structure. Instead, a new overhang will be installed over the entrance. There will also be an updated attraction sign. It’s scheduled to open in 2025.

Once open, Test Track 3.0 will “celebrate today’s innovation while highlighting the past, present, and future,” with Disney drawing inspiration from World of Motion, which Test Track replaced.

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