Closed Disney attraction to reopen after year-long overhaul with advanced cameras, sensors & new soundtrack
A FAN-favourite attraction is roaring back to Disney World – and theme park bosses promise it will be better than ever.
After a long-anticipated wait, Test Track by General Motors will reopen in Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park in Bay Park, Florida, on July 22 this year.
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Updates to the popular attraction, which has been closed for more than a year, include a new musical score and scenes that use advanced cameras and sensors to 'see' the world through the eyes of a vehicle.
The ride has always been known for celebrating new and future automotive technology.
To ensure the authenticity of one scene, Disney engineers used more than 29,000 points of light.
Disney bosses say it's also a reminder of the importance of road trips.
The attraction, which originally opened in 1998, closed on June 17 last year for refurbishment.
Test Track soft-opened to the public, as Test Track 1.0, on December 19, 1998.
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This came after a long delay due to problems revealed during testing and to changes in design.
It officially opened on March 17, 1999, replacing the World of Motion ride, which closed three years earlier in 1996
Finishing touches are in place to get the attraction road ready.
Special previews will be announced in the coming weeks for selected guests.
These will include Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, Golden Oak residents and Club 33 Members.
Guests will have the opportunity to 'test' the attraction before its official opening date next month.
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