If you’re planning your Orlando trip this summer, get ready for some high-speed excitement—Test Track at EPCOT is roaring back to life! After closing on June 17, 2024, for a major reimagining, the attraction returns on July 22, 2025 as the all-new Test Track 3.0, sponsored by General Motors.
Imagine still hitting those heart-pounding speeds—up to 65 mph—but this time with top-tier enhancements. There’s a fresh, compelling storyline, an updated soundtrack that sets the pulse racing, and brand-new high-tech elements like advanced cameras, sensors, and dazzling lighting with over 29,000 points of light dotting the course (thesun.co.uk). The ride feels faster, more immersive, and perfect for families who love engineering-meets-adrenaline. Want to brag you literally “test drove” your ride? Capture it at the ride’s photo-moment!
Families with kids will love that safety remains Paramount—GM is right back aboard, and Disney’s rigorous maintenance schedule ensures reliability (undercovertourist.com). Plus, early previews are in the works for Cast Members (June 27–July 10) and special groups like Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members—so keep an eye on your inbox if you’re part of one of those VIP groups.
Planning tips for your family visit:
- Best time to ride: First thing in the morning or during late afternoon so you bypass mid-day crowds.
- Gen-Z and teens love: The intense speeds and cutting-edge tech—not to mention the photo op at the end to get their looping social media content.
- Weather prep tip: EPCOT can get hot; bring water and take advantage of the indoor Air Conditioning.
- Nearby dining options: Refreshments at Connections Eatery or the new Disney Starlight Dream parade area make excellent cool-down stops.
Let’s dive into what’s happening: with Test Track 3.0 making a high-profile splash, EPCOT is back on the map for thrill-seeking families. And that’s not all—Disney isn’t stopping here. With the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern at Magic Kingdom and the new nighttime show Disney Starlight – Dream the Night Away, there’s more cinematic magic added to your Orlando experience.
So if Test Track was the highlight of your last EPCOT trip, get ready—it’s being taken to the next level. July can’t come soon enough. Buckle in, hit that pedal, and let the summer fun take off!
📚 Source: Beloved Disney World ride reopening announced – and fans are overjoyed; Closed Disney attraction to reopen after year‑long overhaul with advanced cameras, sensors & new soundtrack; Test Track wikipedia
